Gloria is a writer, lawyer, and musician. By day, she loves to geek out on legal research, especially on human rights and development issues. By evening, she's the frontwoman for Ottawa indie band Scary Bear Soundtrack. By late night, she's all about blanket burritos.
This year marks Ottawa burlesque troupe Capital Tease’s 10th anniversary. Measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic have affected Capital Tease’s regular performances, but they quickly moved their performances online through Zoom.
The Iridescent Robot Storytelling Club, facilitated by Almonte-based artists’ space Curious & Kind, is a great example of a creative effort to adapt to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in Ottawa has been able to keep some of its traditional music lessons music going during the COVID-19 pandemic by teaching them virtually on Zoom. They even held a music recital in the form of a concert video to showcase student performances.
Apt613 spoke to Chantal Mills, owner and head trainer of the Ottawa Canine School, to see how they have changed their dog-training practices during the pandemic.
Apt613 has compiled a geotagged map of BIPOC-, immigrant-, and refugee-owned places you can shop for all your grocery, meat, and bakery needs.
For over 10 years, public educator and women’s rights advocate Julie S. Lalonde was stalked by her abusive ex-boyfriend, despite her attempts to move, engage the police and the legal system, and implement numerous security measures. Now she faces a new challenge: trying to launch a book in the middle of a pandemic.
Possible Worlds is moving to Hintonburg, and running a crowdfunding campaign to support these efforts to expand its space and programming, after five years based in Ottawa’s Chinatown.
Plumes will be launching their album Oh Orwell in Ottawa at Pressed on Saturday, September 14, with Daily Alice and Ronnie Slogan.
After a busy summer, the Ottawa Roller Derby league has exciting plans for the fall, including an old-fashioned roller disco fundraiser and a crash course as a chance for beginners interested in learning to roller skate for roller derby.
