The Competition Bureau and University of Ottawa's Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic will co-host a one-day workshop to explore the areas of e-commerce and online advertising. The day will feature panel discussions on international trends and innovation in online marketing, as well as a keynote address by Asif Khan, the founder and … Read more
A march, boat-ride, and rally will take place to protect the Rideau River and the residents of Ottawa from the TransCanada tar sands pipeline. The protest will follow the course of the river through Ottawa and arrive at City Hall for a rally featuring speakers, artists, and the delivery of petitions against the Energy East … Read more
Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu'Appelle, Sask.) announced that the fifth annual Percival Price Symposium will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. The symposium will feature an opening recital by guest artist Carlo van Ulft, founder and director of the newly established North American Carillon School in Illinois. Mr. van Ulft … Read more
The Ottawa book launch for Brad Lavigne’s new book Building the Orange Wave: The Inside Story of the Historic Rise of Jack Layton and the NDP will take place at the Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Drive. More information is available online.
Human rights activist and journalist Sally Armstrong hits the stage for the Writer's Festival. The event is hosted by CBC’s Sandra Abma. The event will take place at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Street. More information is available online.
The Ottawa International Writers Festival presents a literary luncheon with Joseph Boyden, who will discuss his new book The Orenda. The event will take place at the Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Drive. More information is available online.
Authors Michael Winter and Joseph Boyden take to the stage with "To Thine Own Self Be True", hosted by the National Post’s Mark Medley. The event is presented by the Ottawa International Writers Festival. The event will take place at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Street. More information is available online.
The Ottawa International Writers Festival presents a one-on-one with Canadian humanitarian, journalist and author Amanda Lindhout, hosted by Louisa Taylor. The event will take place at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Street. More information is available online.
Author Jo Becker will discuss “Campaigning for Justice: Human Rights Advocacy” with Jim Creskey, The Hill Times. The event is presented by the Ottawa International Writers Festival. The event will take place at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar Street. More information is available online.
The Kiwanis Club of Ottawa hosts its sixth annual Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night in support of its multifaith housing initiative. The event will take place at the Ron Kolbus-Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Drive. Call 613-787-9977 or email p.mccumber@rogers.com.
