Lighting is one of the most visible elements in a renovation, but it’s also one of the easiest places for homeowners to get caught up in short-term trends. A fixture that looks striking today can feel dated surprisingly quickly if the choice is driven by novelty rather than longevity. As Ottawa homeowners renovate more intentionally, many are thinking less about what’s trending and more about…

Lighting is one of the most visible elements in a renovation, but it’s also one of the easiest places for homeowners to get caught up in short-term trends. A fixture that looks striking today can feel dated surprisingly quickly if the choice is driven by novelty rather than longevity. As Ottawa homeowners renovate more intentionally, many are thinking less about what’s trending and more about…

Early fall mornings spent training on the ice have a way of paying off, and for one Ottawa speed skater, that payoff came in a big way this past weekend in Quebec City. A Breakthrough Weekend Jake Weidemann of Ottawa claimed gold in the men’s mass start event at the Canadian long track speed skating championships, crossing the line in 8:31.444 to secure his first national title. He edged out…

If you’ve strolled past Lansdowne lately and noticed something new rising above the construction fencing, you’re not imagining things. The City of Ottawa has just shared a fresh set of images showing the steel structure of the new event centre taking shape, and it’s a big step forward for the Lansdowne 2.0 project. A New Skyline Takes Shape For months, the Lansdowne site has been…

Few cities can claim a homegrown festival that’s been drawing animators from around the world for half a century, but Ottawa can. The Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s largest and longest-running event of its kind, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with screenings, exhibitions and a citywide spotlight on the craft. Five Decades Of Frame By Frame The…