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Ottawa Athletic Club closing for good after 44 years as pandemic hits fitness business hard

Trailblazing fitness centre that opened in 1976 welcomed more than 1,500 people a day before COVID-19.

Rebel 101.7 boss Tim Wieczorek promoted to executive VP of Torres Group

Algonquin College alumnus has had stints in sales and senior management at radio stations and other media organizations.

Former Sens stalwart Phillips to lead team’s new community foundation

New organization replaces the former Ottawa Senators Foundation, which officially ended its relationship with the NHL club at the end of July.

Showtime! Cineplex, Landmark set to begin reopening theatres in Ottawa Friday

Cineplex said openings are part of a “phased approach” to restarting its operations, which have been shut down for several months due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Sens Foundation to change name, continue serving local youth

Charitable organization said Tuesday it is changing its name to the Ottawa-Gatineau Youth Foundation after its affiliation with NHL club ends on July 31.

National Arts Centre receives $18.2M in federal COVID-19 aid

NAC has cancelled all ticketed performances and public events through to the end of August, but has been promoting a series of live-streamed online performances.

Movies, yoga, comedy in the great outdoors: Wesley Clover Parks becomes multi-purpose venue

Outdoor recreation facility on Corkstown Road will host a variety of events and activities over the next couple of months, from drive-in movies to spinning classes.

Ottawa Bluesfest, NAC to host drive-in concert series at Zibi

RBC Bluesfest was among the many local summer music festivals that were scrapped due to the pandemic.

Driven to succeed: Pop-up drive-in at TD Place sells out in barely an hour

Four-night engagement kicks off Thursday evening with a showing of Remember the Titans.

Lights, camera, action: Capital’s film and TV industry set to resume – slowly

With Toronto studios still closed, some observers say Ottawa could grab an even bigger slice of the film & TV production pie.
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