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6 Movie and TV filming locations that you can visit

Our favourite movies and shows can transport us to new and often magical places. While we may never be able to visit these fictional places, they’re often based on real destinations. So, if you’ve ever wanted to retrace Frodo’s steps to destroy the ring or stay in Luke Skywalker’s homestead, you’re in luck. You can travel to movie and TV filming locations and retrace the steps of your favourite characters.  

6 Things to do during Capital Pride

What’s the best, most colourful and fabulous way to wrap up summer? By immersing yourself in the vibe and energy of this year’s Capital Pride week.  

Get ready to celebrate Ottawa’s 2SLGBT+ community loud and proud this August. Capital Pride is back from August 19 to 27, 2023, with festivities and events happening all over the city.  

Ticketmaster is letting fans down, one overpriced concert at a time

As pandemic-era mandates come to an end, live music has returned. Artists are touring again, and people are excited to be back in venues and crowds, experiencing their favourite artists. But it comes with a price. Literally.

In focus: Santa, festive spirit return to Saunders Farm for ‘Country Christmas’

Saunders Farm was decked out in wreaths, Christmas trees and holiday cheer as “A Country Christmas” ramped up for its third year in late November. 

New for you: Conservators bring passion, know-how to preserving history’s treasures

Inside an old copy of Anne of Green Gables that Kyla Ubbink is working on, there is an American Library Association library plate that reads “This book is provided by the people of the United States through the American Library Association for the use of soldiers and sailors,”

‘It’s the treasure hunt:’ Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show returns after pandemic hiatus

The Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show is back after three long years, and vendors are ready to show Ottawa that buying vintage is always in style. 

Plant parenting: Plant care grows in popularity during the pandemic

Emma Terrell first launched the Urban Botanist in Ottawa to help others engage with nature at home.

“I started fresh out of university with the idea and intent of encouraging my community and encouraging others to engage with nature in an urban setting,” the 31-year-old said.

Women on top: Carleton University students excited about Adele’s ’30’

Giuseppe Ivan Sestini stayed up until 12 a.m. to see the release of Adele’s 30–the British pop star’s first album in six years. 

“I feel like it’s the masterpiece, like that’s the word,” said Sestini. He said he listened to the whole album shortly after midnight.

Myles Pedlar | Ambiguity meets reality

Meet photographer Myles Pedlar, on their search for freedom in anonymity, expressions of queerness, femininity and moments where tension meets harmony

Talking Hands | Solidarity in community

Meet the Italian atelier dedicated to promoting community and giving migrants the opportunity to tell their story with their hands.

Out for Summer | Reflections on nostalgia

The art exhibit that is an exploration of treatments of line colour and forms in painting through the nostalgic lends of summer at Simon Lee, Hong Kong