Singer-storyteller’s new album paints picture of Ottawa, then and now

 ABOVE: Paul Weber being interviewed in his backyard before band practice.  By Natasha Bulowski A historic fire, homelessness, a bridge collapse, circuses, the Rideau Canal, a famous bouncer, and a comical explanation of mansplaining: singer-songwriter Paul Weber’s newly released album “Ode to Gerry Barber” has it all. Two years in the