Zenith Wolfe

Zenith Wolfe is a freelance arts and culture journalist based in Ottawa. He’s always looking to cover niche topics and communities other writers might shy away from. He also strives to highlight small creators by reporting on local art exhibitions and live music performances. In his spare time, Zenith loves playing overly complicated board games, reading fantasy novels, and cross-country skiing across Canadian mountain ranges.

Ottawa’s Ben Waldman on the cusp of launching new social media site, Gander Social

Three moves in a decade: Repeated renovations hinder business at Canada’s Four Corners

“My dear Star, we are at 183 Sparks Street,” Reza Ghaffari says into the phone as he...

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Man’s best friend helps sell men’s clothing at Stroked Ego

When Kevin Martin adopted Jasmine, he eased the Rottweiler-coonhound’s separation anxiety by bringing her to work at Stroked Ego.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Lynn’s Tailoring seamlessly transitions to new owner

The founder of Lynn’s Tailoring, Lynn Truong, comes from a long line of tailors: her grandmother made tablecloths for a living in Vietnam, and her mother founded and ran a dressmaking shop, often soliciting Truong’s help after school.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: With strong roots in Ottawa, Hair Republic expands into Toronto

After working in salons with unhealthy, competitive environments for years, Ottawa stylist Michelle Nguyen decided the industry needed a change. Her ideas of collaboration and eco-friendliness paved the way for a salon chain that’s now sweeping across Ontario.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Drayton Mulindabigwi, 23, and The Novas Group bring innovation to life

Drayton Mulindabigwi, the 23-year-old CEO of an Ottawa-based innovation firm, is changing the world, one entrepreneurial project at a time.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Norton Rose Fulbright honours firm’s history, culture in new office

Though John Naccarato never got to work on the fifth floor of 99 Bank St. after Norton Rose Fulbright moved in November 2023, his smiling portrait watches over one of the office’s board rooms.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Barry McLoughlin and Laura Peck celebrate 40 years in communications

From communications advice to leadership training, the founders of Ottawa-based McLoughlin Media have a lot to reflect on after 40 years in the business.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Century-old Ottawa accounting firm Welch LLP continues to adapt

Welch LLP has survived two pandemics and several recessions. The secret? An intimate connection with the local community and a passion for the evolution of accounting law, says managing partner Jim McConnery.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Not the end of The Rainbow, but just the beginning

Once on the brink of shutting down permanently, The Rainbow is now a thriving ByWard Market bar, giving back to the Ottawa community through charity fundraisers and stellar live music.
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