By Andrea Cranfield – Creative minds Brenda Dunn and Shawn MacDonell are all set to show the world their latest project, a book set to be released later this month. Re[place] Re[collect] is a collection of stories told by seniors living in different rural neighbourhoods throughout Ottawa and […]
By Andrea Cranfield – Art supplies, toys and children’s books line the walls of Beehive Studio, a newly opened children’s art studio in Hintonburg. Beehive Studio opened August 8 and Kate says the reception has been fantastic so far. When deciding to open the studio she had a […]
By Andrea Cranfield – Despite some controversy earlier this year, it’s full steam ahead for summer camps at Dovercourt Recreation Centre. In fact, it’s shaping up to be their busiest season ever. After being called out for some gender-stereotyped day camps earlier this year, Dovercourt changed its programming […]
By Andrea Cranfield – Everyone who knows Alan Gustafson knows him as a nice, honest, hard-working guy; a quiet fellow who buries himself into his work and keeps mostly to himself. He is kind to those he meets and is always willing to lend a helping hand. So […]
By Andrea Cranfield – Read for the Cure (RFTC) is a rare opportunity for book lovers to hobnob with some of Canada’s top authors. It also happens to be a major fundraiser for cancer research. This year’s event is taking place on October 6. “The event itself is […]
Kitchissippi residents young and old are invited to attend Bear & Co.’s rendition of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The play runs to July 26, with a total of 16 performances at different parks all across the city. “It’s going to be quite different every time,” says Chris McLeod, a […]
Story and photo by Andrea Cranfield – A new bylaw that recently came into effect allowing dogs to run off leash at Fisher Park may have some people barking mad. Fisher Park, located between Holland and Harmer Avenue N., has changed from being a park where dogs had […]
By Andrea Cranfield – It’s often said that music can soothe the savage beast. It’s a proverb that may be difficult to prove but we do know that music has the power to entertain, inspire, and even educate. It’s something that the members of Hey Buster, know all […]
It can be hard to build up enough courage to turn your life around but sometimes all we need is a little bit of help to steer us in the right direction. Dress for Success Ottawa has been helping women change their lives since it first opened its […]
Twenty potters from the Ottawa area are preparing their wares for the fifth annual Westend Pottery Sale, which is fast approaching. From April 11 to 12, ceramics of all shapes and sizes will be on display at the Churchill Seniors Centre, 345 Richmond Rd. in Westboro. Jane Snider […]
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