Ontario Eco Schools 
Midweek's Sarah Stewart talks with students at Ottawa's Lester B. Pearson High School about what it's like to help run an "eco school".
HOLAS fundraiser
HOLAS, a humanitarian student group at Carleton University, is raising money to build an orphanage in Honduras. Midweek reporter Holly Clark attended their event at Roosters Coffeehouse.
Religion at the pub
Ahren Summach hosts his weekly theological discussion at a local pub. It allows people to talk about religion in a secular, casual setting. Midweek reporter Nicki Thomas finds out how beer and religion fit together.
Ottawa Knit Nights
Lots of people love the warm wool socks that grandma makes in winter, but Ottawa Knit Nights is far from your granny's knitting circle. Midweek's Serena Black finds out why.
Canadian Folk Music Awards
The Canadian Folk Music Awards were in town this weekend. The event pays tribute to both nominees and winners. Midweek's Colin Zak find out how Canada’s folk scene growing across the country.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Folk music protestors
A lot of citizens have spoken out against Lansdowne Live, but one group was singing out. Midweek's Yael Berger spoke with three folk musicians who protested outside City Hall, proving that, after all these years, traditional music still works.
Full-day kindergarten
Next September, kids aged four and five will have access to full-day kindergarten across the province. Midweek's Ryan Lux spoke with local daycare professionals and parents about the program.
Royal Tour
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visited Canada this month.They were greeted by both supporters and protesters of the monarchy. Midweek's Diana Szpotowicz spoke to people on both sides of the debate
Raw veganism
Natasha Kyssa opened Simply Raw five years ago to raise awareness about raw veganism. Midweek's Alyssa Dalton finds out how the lifestyle is catching on in Ottawa.
Underwater hockey
A new batch of hockey players are trading in their jerseys for swimsuits and helmets for snorkels. Midweek reporter Ashley Burke finds out how a hot trend is thawing out Canada’s icy past time. |
