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Ontario Investing $20 Million to Support Festivals and Events Across the Province
Investment will celebrate Canadian culture and boost local tourism and economies. Tourism, Culture and Gaming THUNDER BAY – The Ontario...
Apr 24, 20253 min read
The CLMA Calls on Government to Urgently Prioritize Canadian Artists at Home
April 10th, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario — The world is witnessing seismic shifts in political climates, social tensions, growing concerns...
Apr 10, 20253 min read
ByWard Market: How the City is reimagining Ottawa's original economic engine
Decades before Ottawa became Canada’s capital, and before it was even called Ottawa, there was the ByWard Market. Established in 1827 by...
Apr 7, 20253 min read
OFN congratulates Stan Cho on re-appointment as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
OFN would like to extend a congratulations to Stan Cho on his re-appointment as Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming! As...
Mar 27, 20251 min read
City launches new podcast series, OttaTalk, with an episode about the nightlife economy
This is OttaTalk, where City staff and residents discuss City programs, projects and initiatives.
Mar 13, 20251 min read
Support for Canada's live industry arrives: FACTOR's Promoter Program opens for one month, starting today
Quite a buzz has built up around live music in Canada in recent weeks, from the CLMA's landmark economic impact study to the ByWard...
Mar 10, 20251 min read
OFN members nominated for 2025 Ottawa Awards
The 2025 Ottawa Awards nominees have been announced, and several Ottawa Festival Network members are in the running to be recognized...
Feb 26, 20251 min read
Committee approves policy to improve access to cultural funding
The Community Services Committee approved a new Cultural Funding Policy for the City of Ottawa.
Feb 25, 20252 min read
Ottawa's new ByWard Market venue now has a name
Artist's rendering of History Ottawa's Rideau entrance exterior (Live Nation Canada via Ottawa Business Journal ) We now know what Live...
Feb 20, 20252 min read
Canadian Live Music Association Releases Benchmark Study on the Industry's Economic Impact
New Study Provides Hard Data On The Live Music Industry’s Economic Impact On Canadians, Including a $10.92 Billion Annual Contribution To...
Feb 19, 20253 min read
New standardized process for extending alcohol service hours in Ottawa
At its meeting on January 29th, Ottawa City Council provided the Director of By-law and Regulatory Services with the delegated authority...
Feb 18, 20251 min read
OFN and Volunteer Ottawa Launch New Festival Volunteer Portal
Ottawa Festival Network (OFN) and Volunteer Ottawa (VO) are thrilled to announce the launch of the Ottawa Festival Volunteer Portal , a...
Jan 7, 20253 min read
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