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"Ottawa's municipal arts funding could soon be cut in half as city councillors prepare to debate a staff proposal for much-needed budget cuts. Should it be approved, the new budget would see a 54-per-cent reduction in arts, ...
Christine Tremblay, executive director of Arts Ottawa East explained how, without government backing, private and cororate donors don’t have confidence to donate. It makes programs look like a bad investment if there can be no long term ...
In Ottawa, is there something wrong with having pride in one’s city? Is this why the previous mayor almost completely ignored our 150th anniversary, even as the National Arts Centre celebrated a month of “Alberta Scene”? ...
Arts tend to flourish where the cost of living is cheap. So affordable housing programs are an indirect way to subsidize the arts. Ottawa arts are in double trouble if the budget cuts both arts and housing programs. ckstevenson Says: ...
OTTAWA — A publication ban of evidence against an Ottawa university professor accused in the 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue was lifted Thursday in Ontario Superior Court. Hassan Diab, who teaches at both Ottawa and Carleton ...
Here's what you can do: Attend the City of Ottawa Arts Funding Cut Press Conference on November 18: 10:00am - 11:00am; Ottawa City Hall Andrew Haydon Hall (Council Chambers), 110 Laurier st. Attend the meeting on November 19th, 7:00 pm, ...
Come check out diverse local publications, including Bywords, Dusty Owl, Chaudiere Books, above/ground press, Room 302 Books, The Puritan, The Ottawa Arts Review, Buschek Books, The Grunge Papers, Broken Jaw Press, BookThug, ...
... The Puritan, Mark Frutkin, Clare Latremouille, Andrew Steinmetz, ottawater, Christine McNair, Nina Berkhout, Roland Prevost, Michael Blouin, Colin Morton, Matthew Firth, John Metcalf, Charlotte Gray, Ritalin, Ottawa Arts Journal, ...
As you know, the City of Ottawa staff has presented a budget to the Council that calls for 42% reduction in arts funding and 100% elimination of festival funding for 2009. Obviously, for anyone who believes in the value of the arts ...
Flying will become more expensive because of the obesity-exceptions, but unlike those handy pie charts at the gas pump that show you how blame to apportion government for high prices, Ottawa leaves no fingerprints on these kinds of ...
We’re getting a little desperate these days because the City of Ottawa wants to cut our arts funding (not only from theatre, but from festivals and museums). I love this city and I know - because I’ve done my research - that we have a ...
Clearly the National Arts Centre has changed since he arrived in Ottawa not even 3 years ago. Programming an all-Canadian season was a really big deal. I’m not sure if it has necessarily helped or hindered the reputation of the NAC with ...
Entrepreneur Steve Martin purchases 910 Gladstone Avenue: Ottawa’s newest performing arts venue. Written by Jessica Ruano Original article found at The Ottawa Life Magazine website. Most people with a disposable income go on the odd ...
As promised, here is a list of extraordinary Ottawa events to help you remember what is so special about our arts scene. The best way to show your support for the arts is by attending these events. The artists appreciate your support ...
this is my "gala". this is my "gala". Full installation coming soon… Posted in Ottawa Tagged: arts, gala, Ottawa.