The 2014 Teen Winter Photography Workshops offer a unique opportunity for teens to learn about photography in a fun, hands-on environment. Each workshop offers small groups to ensure quality instruction and is run by a professional photographer who is certified and has 17 years experience in teaching. ...

Today we begin a new social initiative to help those in Ottawa. The “Two For Us” campaign is a way to show your support for the cities you love while giving new and comfortable clothing to those who are less fortunate. ...

A brand new music showcase festival entitled MEGAPHONO is launching in Ottawa this February, focused on shining a light on the region’s musical talent, and growing new opportunities for Ottawa’s music scene. “It’s an exciting time for music in Ottawa with new sounds, new scenes and new audiences,” says founder Jon Bartlett, also of Kelp Records. ...

** Hundreds of Thousands of Christmas Lights Set to Brighten up Canada’s Capital Region ** ** Minister Glover invites Canadians to kick off the holiday season with the 30th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada ** The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, in collaboration with exclusive sponsor Manulife, is pleased to invite the public to the launch of the 30th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada. ...

_ Great News!! _ ** St. Martin’s Nursery School ** , near Carlingwood shopping center, will remain ** open. ** The parents have rallied to help the Nursery Board and have raised monies to cover costs. Further fundraising is under way. ...

Santa made a stop at Loblaws Gloucester Market store today as part of the OC Transpo/Loblaw Annual Christmas Food Drive, which will collect donations of non-perishable food items or cash for the Ottawa Food Bank from residents on Saturday, December 6. ...

This holiday season, give your family and friends the gift of recreation and culture and let them choose from hundreds of programs and classes offered by the City of Ottawa.  Christmas gift certificates are now available in denominations of $5, $10, $20 and $50, and can be purchased at any City-operated recreation and culture facility. ...

City Council today considered and approved recommendations related to the Council and Committee structure, policies, procedures and other governance matters associated with the 2014-2018 Term of Council.  Council’s Standing Committees and Sub-Committees will be as follows: * Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee * Audit Committee (new) * Community and Protective Services Committee * Environment Committee * Finance and Economic Development Committee and two associated Sub-Committees: the Information Technology Sub-Committee and the Member Services Sub-Committee. ...

** OCDSB, OCENET and the Education Foundation of ** ** Ottawa ** ** Launch New ** ** Students & Staff ** ** International Education Bursaries ** ** Making a Difference All Over the World ** Have you ever wanted to learn a new language, experience a new culture or explore the world? ...

Did you ever wonder what your teacher did when they were not standing in front of a classroom? Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate student, Corey Goudreault did and what he found out elevated his opinion of his teacher, Mr. Pat McArthur. ...