Ottawa music collective Cranium announces exciting lineup for 2020 festival

 After the success of their inaugural festival last year, local urban music collective and organization CRANIUM is bringing back their Cranium Festival next month even bigger and better! The festival is going virtual this year because of COVID-19 and features over 15 of the most popular and promising hip-hop and

Ottawa’s Queenyy talks time spent in UK and new single ‘That Way’

 Photo credit: Connor Tadao (FLEE NORMALITY) Ottawa musician Queenyy is known for her smooth voice and R&B-influenced beats. However, after an exciting time spent in the UK, recording music at a historic venue, and working alongside seasoned British record producer Marcus Damon, she is ready to unleash something a little

Ottawa’s BLAKDENIM talk unique sound and working with hip-hop icon DMC

 If you're active in the city’s club or festival scene, you've surely heard of BLAKDENIM. The Ottawa-based ensemble has been rocking audiences for almost a decade now and stands out with their eclectic mix of rock, jazz, soul and hip-hop. They’re probably the only band in the city that has

Ottawa Celebrates Black History Month

 Photo credit: Government of Canada This past weekend, Ottawa kicked off Black History Month with the official opening ceremony at City Hall. Hosted by Black History Ottawa (BHO), the ceremony was an afternoon of music, inspiring speeches, recognition of groundbreakers and leaders in the community, and more. Photo credit: Canada Post

Starbucks Canada Partners with Second Harvest to Launch Starbucks Foodshare

 Did you know that approximately half the food produced in Canada goes to waste? This reality is even more upsetting when you couple it with the fact that over 4 million households across the country are impacted by hunger. Major corporations stepping up and finding ways to preserve and donate

A Weekend of Music, Food and More at Winter Night Market 2017

 Photos by Kat Walcott Though the January weather is chilly, Ottawa Asian Fest kept things hot this weekend with their annual Winter Night Market. Held at the gorgeous Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, this three-day extravaganza had a little bit of something for the whole family. With the Lunar New Year

Explore the Canadian Landscape in 2017

 If you’re stuck brainstorming where you should go for your next road trip, look no further. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, admission to all National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas is free for all Canadians for the entire year. All you have to do is