Ottawa’s heritage community forms demolition-by-neglect working group
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Ottawa’s heritage community forms demolition-by-neglect working group

ByJennifer Campbell

By Allen Brown In late May 2025, the first post-pandemic meeting of Ottawa’s heritage community was convened by Heritage Ottawa and the Lowertown Community Association at the Routhier Community Centre. About 25 heritage proponents from various community associations across Ottawa met to discuss heritage-related issues and priorities.   Linda Hoad, Heritage Ottawa’s Advocacy Committee co-chair, began…

Nuit Blanche returns to Ottawa in 2026 – a new spark for the city’s arts scene
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Nuit Blanche returns to Ottawa in 2026 – a new spark for the city’s arts scene

ByJennifer Campbell

By Maria Gomez-Umaña Something exciting is brewing for Ottawa’s arts and culture lovers: Nuit Blanche, the all-night arts festival, is officially making a comeback in the fall of 2026, and organizers are hoping it’s the start of something big. I remember driving from Kanata to Lowertown to attend the free festival, which ran in Ottawa…