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Today we delve into the captivating life and music of the legendary Nina Simone. Nina Simone: A Musical Trailblazer Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on this date February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, was far more than just a singer. She was a force of nature—a pianist, composer, arranger, and civil rights activist. Her music transcended genres, weaving together classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Simone’s raw, soul-stirring voice and her ability to infuse ...

Six chefs, including four rookies, to cook off this fall to represent Ottawa at the 2024 Canadian Culinary Championship

Six chefs, including four rookies, to cook off this fall to represent Ottawa at the 2024 Canadian Culinary Championship

Six chefs, including four rookies, to cook off this fall to represent Ottawa at the 2024 Canadian Culinary Championship

The best restaurants in Canada’s capital, including Golden Palace’s famous spring rolls, Italian sandwiches, Montreal-style bagels, ice cream, South Indian food, shawarma, natural wine, and Vietnamese pho.

At Ristorante Marzitelli on Elgin Street, whoever shows up for New Year’s Eve Friday night and sticks it out till the end will indulge in a bit of make-believe.

Article content Last year, when the pandemic brought its hammer down on veteran Ottawa restaurateur Richard Valente’s businesses, he realized he had to switch to Plan C — as in cannabis — as quickly as he could. The owner of Fratelli Kanata and Roberto Pizza on Preston Street knew he would one day open a marijuana shop. The ambition just didn’t seem as urgent until the novel coronavirus turned everything upside down. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your b...