I love this video. It’s called Capcity (Ottawa Song) and I hope it goes #1 on every station in O-Town. It perfectly captures the attitude and spirit in Ottawa right now. Written and produced by Peter Joynt , camera by Paul Galipeau . ...

Last night we asked our readers on Twitter to send us photos of great Ottawa Halloween costume. Here are a few of the best ones. If you have a great Halloween costume, post your photo on Twitter with hashtag #ottawacostume, or email the pic to feedback@ottawastart. ...

You have to watch this video – written by Ottawa songwriting duo Brian Asselin and Eric Disero and shot at Saunders Farm. I asked Brian for a bit more background about the video. He says: "Halloween has always been my favourite time of year and I have always wanted to write a tune about it. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) This week’s round-up features a lot of Halloween suggestions, plus a few other non-spooky events mixed in for good measure. Thanks to all of our contributors for the great ideas, including our newest contributor Rachelle who leads off this week’s list… ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/eggroll-costume.jpg) In what may become an annual Halloween tradition, I am pleased to present the First Annual Ultimate Ottawa Halloween Costume List. Please add your suggestions to the comments below. 1. ** The Golden Palace Eggroll. ** _ Pictured at right. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/barrcolours.jpg) _ Barrhaven- _ Countless crowds of curious onlookers flooded the streets of Barrhaven earlier this week to take in the vibrant colours of the changing lawns and newly leased minivans inside the community. Devoid of any trees or other foliage, Barrhaven boasts an impressive and colourful display of dying lawns and new minivans that paint a mutli-coloured palette of vibrancy within the suburban community. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) _ Here are our contributors' picks for the best events in Ottawa this week. Welcome to our newest contributor, Marilou. You can add your event suggestions to the comments at the bottom of this page. _ ** Sterling Lynch , editor of the Ottawa Arts Newsletter : ** ...

Next time you’re at Scotiabank Place for a Sens game, you should check out the new hockey heritage exhibit up on the 200 level. It’s a partnership between the Senators and the Ottawa Archives ( read more… ) Here’s video from the launch of the exhibit, via Sens TV: ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kidleaves.jpg) _ Ottawa- _ Parents in the Westboro/Wellington West neighbourhoods are voicing some concerns over the safety of the city’s tree leaves that have changed colour and fallen to the ground this autumn season. The various multi-coloured leaves strewn over lawns, parks and sidewalks have raised concerns with some parents whose children may frolic in the neighbourhood leaves, leading to possible injury, or worse, unbridled fun. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) _ Another incredibly busy week in the Nation’s Capital, with a wide variety of events all over the city. Welcome to our newest contributors, Jessey and Amy from Local Tourist Ottawa . Please add your event picks to the comments below! ...