Discovering my Differences are Similar to Yours

 Over the past several months, I’ve been on a journey of self-discovery and learning about mindfulness. In my travels, I’ve realized that I am not only different physically but also think differently. While I haven’t officially been diagnosed, I wholeheartedly believe that I am neurodivergent. A few weeks ago, I

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ is a Fun Night of Theatre

 As Eugene Morris Jerome’s pitches thud into the side of the house, his mother hollers “Eugene” in discontent with her fifteen-year-old son’s recap of the seventh inning of the 1937 World Series. The opening act of Kanata Theatre’s most recent production, Brighton Beach Memoirs, introduces the audience to the working-class Jerome

At 66 percent, OC Transpo Ridership Continues to be Well Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

 The Ottawa Transit Commission, tasked with running OC Transpo affairs, met on Thursday, February 8, for the first time in 2024. The meeting shed light on several serious problems facing the transit service under the tenure of boss Renee Amilcar. In her briefing on the state of OC Transpo, Amilcar’s

Eoghan Dillon Teaches Through Dance

 Feature photo credit: Omar Z Robles Eoghan Dillon (whose first name is pronounced just like Owen) grew up in Ottawa and soon found his love of dance taking him to New York. While working with various dance companies and ad campaigns, he's started to see his passions turning to education. We caught

Celebrate Jane Austen in Perth tonight

 There is no question Jane Austen fans were celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice in 2013. However, it’s not too late to tip your hat to the occasion. The play Elizabeth - Darcy: An Adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, which had two successful Toronto runs,

From VICE to NXNE, Music Maven Christopher Roberts Reflects on his Roots in Ottawa

 Pick any popular artist today and there’s a good chance Christopher Roberts has either scouted or worked with them directly. From The Raveonettes, The Black Lips and Action Bronson, to Bloc Party, The Streets, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Death From Above 1979, his influence is strong in the music industry. Formerly