Ottawa-based artist Duava has been making music since his early teens, long before he ever considered where it might take him. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Ottawa, his work reflects a life shaped by family, culture, and the city he has called home for most of his life. Over the years, Duava has built a reputation for music that draws directly from lived experience, rather than trends, while…

Ottawa-based artist Duava has been making music since his early teens, long before he ever considered where it might take him. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Ottawa, his work reflects a life shaped by family, culture, and the city he has called home for most of his life. Over the years, Duava has built a reputation for music that draws directly from lived experience, rather than trends, while…

Cyle Larin isn’t just one of Canada’s top scorers, he is now scoring headlines in England. But it wasn’t just his goals making waves. An old Canadian shawarma commercial somehow made the trip across the Atlantic, flooding the X feeds of Southampton fans. Back in 2022, Larin starred in a playful spot for Osmow’s Shawarma: he’s lying “injured” on the pitch when a delivery guy arrives…

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re a kid. The rooms are bright, the equipment is loud, and there are a lot of unfamiliar faces asking questions you might not fully understand. At CHEO, staff have found a simple, heartfelt way to make that experience a little less scary: crochet monkeys. And the idea didn’t come from doctors or administrators, it came from a group of thoughtful…

Ottawa might be famous for its Parliament views and historic streets, but anyone who’s been out after dark knows this city hums with music. From cozy indie shows to electrifying concerts, Ottawa has stages that pull you in and make you forget the world outside. Here are five places locals can’t get enough of, and why a night here feels like more than just a show. The Laff Tucked into the…