Remembrance Day Round Up

 Photo credit: The Royal Canadian Legion via flickr November 11 is a time to reflect and honour the Canadian soldiers who sacrificed so much for their country. We've put together a list of special events and ceremonies happening around our nation's capital both on Remembrance Day and during the days leading

Ottawa Remembers

 Photos by Andre Gagne Pin on your poppy this weekend as Canadians gather from coast to coast in commemoration of those who gave their lives in service of our country. While the gathering at the National War Memorial attracts the largest of crowds, many areas across the city will be

Bill C-51: The Devil is in the Details

 By Andrew Bennett, Senior Fellow and Law Program Director at public policy think tank Cardus In June of this year, Justice Minister Jody Wilson tabled in the House of Commons new omnibus legislation to amend the Criminal Code and Department of Justice Act. For most, such occasions as this merit about

Remembrance Day Across Ottawa

 Photos by Andre Gagne. This Friday, as we do every year, people from across Ottawa and the country will come together to stop and remember. To remember those who have fallen, remember those who served, and remember those who continue to defend our freedom. We have put together a list

Meet Ottawa Artist Katerina Mertikas

 It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to meet a celebrated Canadian artist. Katerina Mertikas is best-known for her bright and colourful paintings of children playing outdoors in the snow and enjoying the rain under bright umbrellas. The expressionist artist will have a variety of her artwork on

Education is our strongest weapon

 By Chantal Beauvais  and Manal Guirguis-Younger (Photo: Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine canadien) The day of the fatal shooting of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on at the National War Memorial brought immense sadness to us at Saint Paul University, and we remain heavy-hearted and concerned. There was grief and heartbreak. Over the years, Saint Paul