Liberals pledge $4M in funding for arts and culture in Alberta
A Liberal MP announced a big investment for arts and culture in Alberta as one of the province’s biggest cultural events came to a close in Edmonton. Continue reading
Pablo Rodriguez
Canada Day on Parliament Hill draws more than 11,000 — including Ryan Reynolds
Thousands are expected to join in the celebrations over the course of the day. Continue reading
‘I’m entitled to my free speech’: Dias on Unifor’s anti-Tory stance and the contentious media panel
The Unifor national president says federal tax credit plan is not going to turn anyone into a “raging socialist.” Continue reading
Addition of Unifor to controversial media panel comes under fire in question period
A controversial Liberal plan to name a panel to determine which journalism organizations can access new tax credits is again under fire. Continue reading
Ottawa investing $10M in new Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The $65-million, 85,000-square-foot museum will house hundreds of watercraft and thousands of small artifacts. Continue reading
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson disappointed with Senators owner in LeBreton Flats dispute
A new downtown arena for the Ottawa Senators was part of the RendezVous LeBreton Group’s proposal for LeBreton Flats, but that plan is in jeopardy after the NCC said the group’s embattled partners could not reach a settlement in their dispute by deadline. Continue reading
No extension to be granted in LeBreton Flats dispute: Heritage Minister
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told reporters on Tuesday that the National Capital Commission’s deadline for the LeBreton Flats file is firm. Continue reading
Toronto gallery curator Alexandra Suda named next director of National Gallery of Canada
Suda joined the Art Gallery of Ontario in 2011 and currently serves as the Toronto gallery’s curator of European Art and chair of prints and drawings. She is set to start her five-year term at the Ottawa museum in April. Continue reading
Despite lawsuit stalling LeBreton Flats, Ottawa mayor has ‘confidence’ project will push ahead
“I’m certainly very committed to ensuring that we see the revitalization, whether it’s with this partnership or another partnership,” said Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. Continue reading
Stat holiday marking legacy of residential schools a ‘healing moment for everyone’: N.S. Mi’kmaw leader
Morley GooGoo, a regional chief with the Assembly of First Nations, says the holiday would allow Canada to recognize its past wrongs, rather than ignoring or hiding them. Continue reading