Music has been an important part of 27 year old Donaven Demers’ life for as long as he can remember. He grew up in a home where musical instruments and singing were…
A unique partnership between Catholics and Muslims to serve an Ottawa soup kitchen
On October 21st, 2023, the St. Joe’s Supper Table, a community meal programme and food bank in Sandy Hill, held its fall harvest-themed fundraising dinner at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. After expenses,…
Benjamin Books — a hub of learning and discovery for 35 years
In this interview with Benjamin Books owner Mordecai Bubis, produced by Barbara Cuerden for IMAGE Sandy Hill’s print edition, we learn how this small, local bookshop survived all these years, thanks in…
Totally true! (Almost…)
Ross Dumoulin, a local Ottawa author, has recently published his new book, Bubblegum, Bad Food, Bad Doctors. It’s a collection of 14 almost completely true short stories spanning six decades. Humour is…
Celebrating historic Beechwood — and a message to future generations
As part of the Beechwood Cemetery’s 150th anniversary programming, Beechwood welcomed, on September 1st, 2023, the Deputy Mayor Clarke Kelly, who shared Mayor Sutcliffe’s proclamation stating that September 2023 was Beechwood Cemetery…
Experiences with Justice and Injustice: Meeting Brian
As a grassroots website, we do our best to feature emerging artists, young leaders making a difference in their local community and the unique life experiences of those living in eastern Ontario….
Hamlet with a twist — in Ottawa parks
A Company of Fools is tackling Shakespeare’s most iconic play! Opening this July, a Company of Fools is presenting Hamlet on an eight-week tour of over forty parks across Ottawa and beyond….
Painting a picture with words — Introducing Ozone
Ethan Orser, known by his artist name Ozone, began to immerse himself in rap, particularly producing it, when he turned 17. Having people around him who encouraged him to freestyle made all…
A Different Route — Meeting YRT Ceasor
On a wintry night in January, with black ice coating the pavement, I drove out to the eastern Ontario town of Hawkesbury to meet with Josh Ceasor, known to his audience as…
Music as a Source of Healing – Devon Brown of SinnBadd
Devon Brown has spent nearly all of his life in eastern Ontario and mostly in the Cornwall area. He’s a young man who has experienced his fair share of struggle, but who…