Monthly Archives: January 2014
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Dead woman’s Twitter feed inspires blogger
Ottawa blogger Shannon McKarney debated posting an online tribute to a young woman named Amanda, who she never met. McKarney didn’t even know ... -
Justin Trudeau pays back $840 over improper expense claims
OTTAWA—Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has been forced to pay back $840 to the federal treasury after mistakenly billing Parliament for costs connected to ... -
Bodies of Canadians killed in Afghanistan to return home
GATINEAU, Quebec – The bodies of two Canadian accountants who were killed in a Taliban suicide attack in Afghanistan last week are on ... -
Catch Marty Kolls at an intimate (and free!) house concert this Friday
Armed with a mellifluous voice, most oft accompanied by either ukulele or piano, London-based Marty Kolls soulfully embeds honest lyrics in heartfelt melodies. ... -
Venetian Carnival set to take over the NAC in stylish fundraiser for local choir
For more than 850 years, the Carnival of Venice has offered revellers an opportunity to immerse themselves in glamour. With beautiful costumes and ... -
Weekend roundup: What to do in Ottawa + Home Reno Show giveaway
So, it’s cold. You’ve probably already discussed this around the water cooler today – there’s nothing like weather to get people riled up. ... -
War Horse: an emotional tale with amazing puppets
It seems that a lot of people love the story of War Horse. It’s an emotional and touching tale about a boy named ... -
Foodie Friday: Wilf & Ada’s Scratch Diner
Change is so good It is a strange feeling eating eggs in the identical spot as I have innumerable times, and yet, having ... -
Beyond the Pale takes over tap at Corner Bar and Grill after a stellar year
The brainchild of Shane Clark, Rob McIsaac, and Shane’s dad, Al Clark, Beyond the Pale first opened its doors on November 29th, 2012 ... -
WinterBrewed 2014: Less brrr, more beer!
In the winter of 2013, craft beer lovers braved a possible polar vortex (the term hadn’t been popularized yet, so who knows?) to ...