Clubsfest gives students the opportunity to explore campus clubs, meet student leaders and learn about ways to get involved
Mariana Vega Andrade
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October 2, 2026 Revised: October 6, 2026 11:58am
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Students visit club booths during Clubsfest in the Student Commons.
Students had the opportunity to learn about many different clubs and groups available at Algonquin College at Clubsfest on Sept. 29.
“I was kind of looking at the Dungeon & Dragons club, it’s been a curiosity of mine. My cousins and dad play the game,” Lily Sagriff said.
Sagriff attended Clubsfest to meet people with similar interests while also learning from students with different backgrounds and experiences.
Although she has not yet committed to joining a club, Sagriff believes events like Clubsfest play an important role in helping students feel part of the campus community.
“If you’re in a group event, that’s where you get to connect the most with people that are around you,” she said.
Clubsfest featured groups representing a wide range of interests such as technology, gaming, religion, arts and animal welfare.
Clubsfest is held each year to help students find clubs and communities which fit their interests, Austin Donoghue of the Students’ Association said.
One of the clubs featured at the event was the AC Animanga Club which aims to bring together students who share an interest in anime, manga and related media through watch parties, game nights, group readings and more.
Members of the AC Animanga Club at their booth during Clubsfest. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade
AC Animanga Club hopes to expand its creative workshops and larger cosplay events in the future. Members say the goal is to continue creating opportunities for students to connect through shared interests and build friendships on campus.
Animal welfare was represented by Pawsitive Society, a club dedicated to educating students about responsible animal care. The club regularly hosts discussions about pet care and community initiatives that support local wildlife organizations.
“Our main purpose is to spread awareness about how to care for animals and what they need, as opposed to the myths that are usually associated with animal care,” said Maya Peretz, one of the representatives of the club. “We just want support the animals in our community.”
Maya Peretz and Louise Martins represent the Pawsitive Society during Clubsfest. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade
The club is currently planning a sale of handmade jewelry and accessories with more fundraisers to come, Peretz said.
Donoghue hopes to see more students find a club to join.
“Don’t be intimated. Everybody starts somewhere,” Donoghue said. “We’re here to learn and have fun.”
How kind messages and innovative art can aid in revitalizing the downtown core.
Owen Riendeau
Photos: Owen Riendeau
October 2, 2026 Revised: October 2, 2026 2:09pm
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An Awesome Box located next to the Ottawa sign in ByWard Market photographed on Sept. 25.
The “Awesome Box” is an art piece made by Ottawa-based contemporary artist Rich Loen in hopes of encouraging the sharing of kind messages between members of the community.
“People just come, they listen to a few messages and they go, all right, I get it. I know what to do. And they leave the most beautiful, happy, joyous, perfect, wonderful messages,” said Loen.
The idea behind Loen’s Awesome Box is that someone leaves a kind message recorded by a speaker in the box that can be replayed by the next onlooker, with the goal of spreading positive messages between the people who interact with the box.
The Awesome Box is a part of a greater initiative launched in June 2026 by the City of Ottawa in collaboration with the Ottawa Art Gallery with the hopes of creating more visible and walkable destinations for residents and visitors of the downtown core. One of the most prominent components of this initiative has been increasing the amount of visible public art attractions throughout downtown Ottawa.
Awesome Boxes have been installed in the downtown core and they have been popular attractions since being installed in August.
“We’re getting hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of messages a day,” said Loen. “It’s nice to be able to create art that is public-facing and that is interactive.”
Visitors of the downtown core have shown mostly positive reactions to the box, pointing out the kindness of the messages.
“I think it’s really sweet where you can put a really nice note for the next person to listen and for me, I feel like it would make my day,” said 19-year-old University of Ottawa student Dora Long. “I think it’s really creative that this is like a way that we can connect people to get together and stuff like that, so I think it’s really cool.”
Dora Long listening to a kind message from the Awesome Box on Sept. 25. Photo credit: Owen Riendeau
Others have suggested the volume on the speaker of the boxes is too low and difficult to hear.
“I love the idea, but the execution needs some work because they can’t hear a thing,” said Alan Lori, 49. “I love the forward thinking, love the vision, love the interactive, but make it work.”
Alan Lori interacting with the Awesome Box on Sept 26. Photo credit: Owen Riendeau
The Awesome Box can be found at multiple locations, including the OAG, the National Art Gallery, the Ottawa School of Art and next to the Ottawa sign in ByWard Market.
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A new exhibition is open for viewing at the Ottawa Art Gallery, which was standing out a little extra over the weekend
Delaney St. Pierre
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October 2, 2026 Revised: October 2, 2026 1:59pm
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Jay Odjick's animation projected on the front of the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Frame by Frame: Animation in Ottawa, the Ottawa Art Gallery’s (OAG) newest exhibition, has officially opened. It had its opening reception on Sept. 24, along with the projection launch of Jay Odjick’s animation, Odawa Yesterday: Odawa Chinago.
Frame by Frame was curated by Meghan Ho, Chris Robinson and Kelly Neall, presented in partnership with the 50-year running Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF.) The exhibition aims to enlighten visitors about Ottawa’s rich history in animation, which spans over 80 years.
“We really hope that people are more familiar with the animation history in the area. It has some deep roots here but not everybody knows about it, even if you are from Ottawa,” said Ho.
The entire "Frame by Frame" team poses for a photo. Photo credit: Delaney St. Pierre
Frame by Frame starts guests off with a timeline that brings viewers through the detailed history of animation in Ottawa, from 80 years ago to the present. The exhibition features a blend of still images and multiple kinds of animation, from hand drawn to stop motion.
Many artists, editors and designers who contributed to the exhibition came to celebrate Frame by Frame’s opening while bonding over their shared love for art and animation.
“I have a stop motion animation film called Emergency Broadcast,” said Pixie Cram, one of the exhibition’s featured artists. “It was made when I was doing an artist residency at the Diefenbunker museum in Carp, so at that time it was on display in the museum and that was in 2017. So, it’s nice to have another public opening for it.”
Odawa Yesterday: Odawa Chinago is launched
Indigenous artist Jay Odjick had his animation, Odawa Yesterday: Odawa Chinago, projected onto the front of the OAG.
The animation was a collaboration with the OAG and the National Arts Centre (NAC). The NAC featured a second animation, Odawa Tomorrow: Odawa Wabang, projected on the Kipnes Lantern. The animations aim to celebrate Ottawa 200 by reminding citizens that Ottawa has existed for much longer than 200 years.
The animation showcases Ottawa’s history beyond the 200 years being celebrated. It begins with early Indigenous settlers, to newcomers arriving over the years with old ships to modern day airplanes and finally the diverse population here today.
Jay Odjick making a speech about Ottawa's history. Photo credit: Delaney St. Pierre
“Ottawa has always been a place where people have gathered and come together, and that is what I hope people take away from it is that we’re stronger together,” said Odjick.
“We are so much better off when we begin to learn about one another’s culture, no matter where we’re from. We’re stronger when we grow together.”
While Odjick’s animations only ran last weekend, the Frame by Frame exhibit will be open to the public until March 2027.
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"This is a great way to celebrate different people on campus"
Naomi Cabassu
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October 2, 2026 Revised: October 2, 2026 1:48pm
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Students making bracelets in the AC Hub.
During the third week of September there were four events for people to show their Pride at Algonquin College.
All events run by the Students’ Association helped students learn about the resources available to the LGBTQ+ community.
On Sept. 21 there was the Sweet & Solidarity event to help students become aware of resources Algonquin College has to offer.
“This is a great way to celebrate different people on campus,” said SA Food Cupboard coordinator Abby Muir.
The Pride Week events were for all students, helping them meet friends and get to know people from the queer community.
“I learned that it was an open space and it’s very kind,” said student Teagan Wells.
Board Gaymes Night was a four-hour event on Sept. 22. The event was filled with board games, card games, resources for the LGBTQ+ community and snacks. It was also a great way to meet new people.
Students playing card and board games. Photo credit: Naomi Cabassu
Student Miles Milany went to the event “to meet more queers.”
“It’s also a great way to meet new queers,” said SA staff member Reanne Richards.
The event helped LGBTQ+ students and supporters tbreak the ice and make new friends on campus.
The AC Hub and SA partnered to run Pride-themed friendship bracelet making on Sept. 23.
The SA’s Lauren Laroque said bracelet making is always popular so organizers included it in Pride Week.
This event helped people socialize while doing an activity.
“I’m a very anxious person and it has me connect with other students,” said Nikki Ballesta, a volunteer with the SA.
Aidan Godin, another student, came with his classmates to hang out while waiting for his next class.
“Yeah, it’s really important for morale and meeting new people while I’m here,” said Godin.
Trivia Night in the Observatory. Photo credit: Naomi Cabassu
Pride Trivia on Sept. 24 had students answering 53 questions about different parts of the queer community.
“It was great. An amazing host and great prizes,” said student Emit Ripley.
“I really liked it because it was very interactive and very well organized,” said student Marie-Noé Chabonneau.
The debate at the Saint Elias Banquet Centre included topics of housing and the growth of Ottawa's population
Pedro Mendez
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October 2, 2026 Revised: October 2, 2026 12:39pm
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Mark Sutcliffe answers a question while Jeff Leiper considers his response.
A mayoral debate was held by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and Ottawa Real Estate Board on Sept. 24.
The debate’s main focus was housing in Ottawa. Jeff Leiper, Neil Saravanamuttoo and Alex Lawson along with the current mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliffe, were participants.
Lawson thinks the city should focus on the not-for-profit sector. “I intend to use municipal lands the city is sitting on,” he said.
Leiper has a different approach.
“There are absolutely some things like urban boundary expansions, when I have been in favour of city processes,” said Leiper.
Saravanamutto says he wants to bring change to city hall and serve the people of Ottawa better and faster.
“We have had a city hall that has served insiders that has not worked for the people of Ottawa,” said Saravanamuttoo. “That’s what I am here to do. To make city hall work for everyone.”
Neil Saravanamuttoo and Alex Lawson share their concerns about the City of Ottawa. Photo credit: Pedro Mendez
Saravanamuttoo goal is to ensure that city hall keeps promises.
Leiper said Sutcliffe’s plans have not improved.
“Mark Sutcliffe’s plan is to cut the number of taxes that are available in order to have a very low tax rate,” said Leiper. “We are not going to be able to hire the people we need.”
The candidates also brought up A.I. as a tool to help the City of Ottawa.
“A.I. is great and it is a chance for us to pivot and actually serve the building industry much better,” said Saravanamuttoo. “For instance, we should be deploying A.I. for automated code and zoning compliance.”
Leiper is skeptical of population projections for the city.
“No one believes that this city will grow by half a million people in the next 20 years,” said Leiper. “That’s forcing us to make decisions that are not in the public’s interest.”
The candidates questioned the actions made by the current mayor during the debate, but Sutcliffe defended his record.
“I engaged with many of the people in this room and not-for-profit leaders and others to launch the housing innovation task force,” said Sutcliffe. “They came back with more than 50 recommendations which were adopted unanimously by city council to streamline approvals, shorten the time to approval, reduce and defer fees and just make it easier and cheaper for people to build homes in Ottawa.”
“What about the time between approval and registration?” said Lawson. “Have we done much?”
“We need to shorten all of the times that it takes,” replied Sutcliffe. “We’ve been working hard to do that.”
Group wants people to recycle used lanyards rather than toss them in the garbage
Naomi Cabassu
Photos: Naomi Cabassu
October 1, 2026 Revised: October 1, 2026 4:33pm
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The donation bin in C125.
Algonquin College’s Room C125 has a bin for dropping off unwanted or unused lanyards.
The Social Innovation Lab project Green Loop Club (GLC) is encouraging people to toss the lanyards in the bin rather than tossing them in the garbage. The lanyards can be reused rather than being sent to a landfill.
The Social Innovation Lab provides support to local organizations, such as charities and non-profits.
A poster explaining the project with the beaver mascot. Photo credit: Naomi Cabassu
According to Kim Widya, the research assistant in the Social Innovation Lab, the GLC project is still working to educate people about the lanyard collection bin.
“One challenge is that people don’t know about it so people throw out their garbage in it,” Widya said.
The GLC washes donated lanyards that were previously used in conferences before renting them out. The GLC offers multiple different options for renting the lanyards. There is also a system to keep track of all the lanyards they have.
“I want people to know that lanyards are recyclable to support non-profits,” Widya said.
Kevin Holmes who is the senior program manager and applied researcher with Social Innovation Lab mentioned that students focused on textile waste after reviewing the United Nations’ environmental goals.
Oct. 1 allows Ottawa voters the first chance to cast a ballot for mayor, city councilor and school trustees
Amanda Mcleod
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October 1, 2026 Revised: October 1, 2026 1:43pm
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Special advance voting begins today for the City of Ottawa in this years municipal election.
The first day of October not only brings the month of Halloween to Ottawa, but also the start of voting for the municipal election.
Special Advance Voting
The City of Ottawa is holding Special Advance Voting Days from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at 10 locations across the city. Early voters can cast their ballots for mayor, city councillor and school board trustee.
The Special Advance Voting offers “anywhere voting” with no restrictions on where an individual needs to vote, allowing residents to vote at the location of their choosing rather than a location specific to their place of residence.
Voters can cast a ballot at any of the Special Advance Voting stations until Sunday, Oct. 4.
Advance Voting Day and Election Day
Advance voting will take place on Friday, Oct. 16 with Election Day on Monday, Oct. 26. Both days will see polling stations open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Residents who vote on either Oct. 16 or Oct. 26 are required to vote at their assigned voting station.
Mayoral candidates Mark Sutcliffe, Jeff Leiper and Neil Saravanamuttoo debated environmental policy on Sept. 17 at an event hosted by Ottawa's CAFES community group. Photo credit: Amanda McLeod
What do you need to vote?
Electors are required to show a piece of identification at the polling station to receive a ballot. The piece of identification must show their name and qualifying address.
Voters must be 18 years or older and a Canadian citizen.
A list of accepted identification can be found under the heading “Voter identification” at ottawa.ca. Voters are encouraged to bring their letter of voter notification to the polling station, but it is not required.
Electors who wish to amend their information on the official Voters’ List can do so at any polling station.
Some students can vote twice
Ontario legislation allows students who study away from their permanent place of residence to vote in both their “home” municipality and the municipality where they attend school.
Election results
Official election results will be declared as soon as possible after polls close, with unofficial results available after voting closes at 8 p.m. on Voting Day. Residents can follow results at ottawa.ca/vote.
Elected candidates will serve on the 2026-2030 term of council, from Nov. 15, 2026, to Nov. 14, 2030.
From humble beginnings in school labs to the GCXpo, Algonquin College’s robotics club is looking for bigger opportunities
Reilly Armstrong
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September 30, 2026 Revised: September 30, 2026 8:30pm
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Robotics club co-founders Dwij Brahmbhatt (top left), Iliya Papoulias (top right), Miguel Fausto (bottom right) and member Haeden Fethi-Henriquez (bottom left) spent the day showing off their tech and pitching to investors.
The fields of Area X.O were still dark on Sept. 29 when members of Algonquin College’s robotics club, lugging their drone and robot head, arrived at 5:30 a.m. after a long night of last-minute repairs.
One of the drone’s legs was printed in the wrong material, which took eight hours to replace. Club members worked late into the night on the replacement, with others taking time away from their internships to make it to one of Ottawa’s biggest technology showcases.
By the time GCXpo opened, they were ready to pitch. Sitting a block south of the Nepean Sportsplex, Area X.O was splattered with tents, the skies above dotted with drones.
“We’ve been pitching the entire day,” said Haeden Fethi-Henriquez, a robotics club member and computer systems technician student.
“It’s exhausting, but I think we got a bunch of bites. And, if I remember correctly, we have about six companies that might be interested.”
The club's drone was centre stage at GCXpo, drawing attention from potential sponsors. Photo credit: Reilly Armstrong
GCXpo (Government of Canada Exposition) is a Canadian technology event, designed to connect innovators with government, industry and investors through live demonstrations of emerging technology.
It began in 2022 under the name TCXpo, and through the years has evolved to expand its focus beyond smart mobility to all kinds of cutting-edge tech, including robotics.
Visibility was the main goal for the club at the expo. One of the club’s co-founders, Dwij Brahmbhatt, described their need for funding.
“We don’t have a set revenue coming in every month or every year. We don’t sell products,” said Brahmbhatt.
“The idea coming here is to find industry sponsors to either give us parts, money, connections in general, because that’s the only way we can get (a) good amount of money to make something which actually we can take it to compete or make something worthwhile for people.”
Miguel Fausto, one of the club’s co-founders, said the opportunity to meet potential sponsors face-to-face was an opportunity they couldn’t miss.
“It’s really different to talk with someone than sending an email,” said Fausto.
“Being here…gives the opportunity to show our projects and people can come to us, to ask about the projects and we can talk — show our passion about what we do.”
Miguel Fausto says the night before the expo, he worked late into the night on the AI systems within NIKO, getting the robotic head ready for demonstrations. Photo credit: Reilly Armstrong
Fausto said the club has learned how to adapt their pitches, depending on who’s in front of the booth.
“The drone is more attractive for the tech guys,” said Fausto. “The robotic head is for the people that (are) not really in tech, but (are) really interested in knowing more about it.”
Their booth, located in the event’s main exposition tent, was a chance to show off the club’s projects, which are fully built by students rather than being purchased or assembled using commercial products.
“Besides the motor (of the drone), everything you see was completely built by students at Algonquin, using the labs of Algonquin,” said Brahmbhatt.
“So the idea is that’s (the) main selling point…I can buy a drone from Costco by myself. Where’s the engineering in that?”
Dwij Brahmbhatt (right) explained the club's projects to eventgoers, hoping to spark interest. Photo credit: Reilly Armstrong
Alongside their drone, the club’s robotic head NIKO (neural intelligence knowledge operator) got an update in time for the expo that drew lots of attention. NIKO can now actually converse with and react to what it’s seeing.
That meant eventgoers were able to interact with the robot in real time. NIKO was overheard telling someone they “had nice glasses.”
Also helping with the booth was AC alumna Albatoul Abusneina.
Abusneina has been busy after graduation, enjoying her new position at Revolution Data Platforms as an associate business and project coordinator, but she still made time to come support her old club.
“Dwij said they finally figured it out, how to get in,” said Abusneina. “So I was really happy. I was like, you guys need any help?”
Algonquin College alumna Albatoul Abusneina took a day away from her post-grad job to support the club. Photo credit: Reilly Armstrong
The team all agreed the event was a success.
However, the club’s fundraising efforts were about more than simply expanding their projects.
The students are preparing for the 18th annual Aerial Revolution Association of Canada’s National Student Uncrewed Aircraft Systems competition, taking place in May 2027 in Medicine Hat, Alta.
Their current drone AERIS (autonomous exploration and reconnaissance system) holds around 500 grams, while the competition will require a much higher payload.
They estimate they’ll need another $8,000 for the parts and materials to build the competition aircraft.
“We’re not starting from zero,” said Fausto.
“But there’s a long, long way to go.”
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In the area of Bank Street and Heron Road, seemingly endless construction is reshaping Ottawa’s roads and testing the patience of drivers navigating the area
Daniel Sundaresan
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September 29, 2026 Revised: September 29, 2026 3:27pm
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Construction on Bank and Heron.
Ongoing construction around Bank Street and Heron Road is creating disruptions in Ottawa’s Alta Vista neighbourhood, with local business owners raising concerns about the pace of the work and how long the disruptions will continue.
The Bank Street Renewal project began in June 2024 and is expected to continue into 2027. Phase 1 of the project covers Bank Street from Riverside Drive to Collins Avenue.
According to the City of Ottawa, the project is intended to address aging infrastructure while improving transportation and pedestrian access in the area. The work includes replacing underground watermains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers, as well as reconstructing roads and sidewalks and adding cycle tracks, improved transit stops, street lighting and other streetscape features.
The project will also change how vehicles access some properties along Bank Street. The city says some left in and left out access points will be restricted as part of the new median design. According to the city, the changes are intended to reduce vehicle conflicts and improve safety along the corridor.
Local business owners say they have also been affected by the prolonged construction.
Grace Quirola, manager of Le Salon at 1587 Bank St., said many of the salon’s clients, particularly older customers, have been discouraged by the construction.
“The construction has affected our business big time due to no sidewalk, and there are so many signs for construction that a lot of clients don’t know where to come in to park,” said Quirola.
Le Salon on Bank at Heron. Photo credit: Daniel Sundaresan
The city says access to businesses will be maintained throughout construction and that efforts will be made to minimize disruptions to businesses and their customers.
Elias Ayouv, owner of Cigar Man located at 1555 Bank Street, said the construction has made it difficult for customers to access his business.
“So many customers avoid Bank Street because they don’t know how to get in and get out properly due to the construction,” said Ayouv.
Ayouv said the difficulty accessing the area has contributed to an approximately 50 per cent decline in sales at his business.
Construction has continued in several stages, with crews working on underground utilities, roads and sidewalks throughout the project area. The city says work will continue through the winter, with crews focusing on utility relocations and other work that can continue during colder weather.
Some major milestones have already been completed. Underground infrastructure work at the Bank Street and Riverside Drive intersection has wrapped up, which allowed restricted westbound lanes on Riverside Drive to reopen on Aug. 31. However, intermittent lane closures are expected to continue for longer as crews complete paving and other intersection work.
The city says Bank Street will remain restricted to one lane in each direction between Riverside Drive and Collins Avenue while watermain, sewer and road reconstruction continues. The project is currently expected to be complete by fall 2027.
With Phase 1 expected to continue into 2027, businesses along Bank Street will continue operating alongside the construction as the remaining work moves forward on schedule.
Behind the installations that filled downtown Ottawa, artists shared the ideas and creative processes that brought their work to life
Mariana Vega Andrade
Photos: Mariana Vega Andrade
September 29, 2026 Revised: September 29, 2026 12:48pm
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The performers of Cubo in action.
Thousands of people gathered across downtown Ottawa for Nuit Blanche on Saturday night and Sunday morning for a contemporary art festival that transformed the city after dark.
Streets and public spaces were transformed into open-air galleries at 7 p.m. featuring interactive installations, performances and visual displays.
People gathered to enjoy the first Cubo performance of the day. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade
The event featured a variety of interactive installations across the downtown core.
Among the most popular attractions was Prismatica with interactive illuminated prisms that changed colours as attendees moved them, and Impulse, a series of glowing seesaws that responded to movements with light.
Attendees interacting with Prismatica, one of the installations. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade
Andres Urdaneta said he attended the event to celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary and be part of the festivities.
“It helps us connect together and learn more about the culture of Ottawa,” he said.
“I feel like it’s better for all of us to meet here and enjoy some time.”
He added that one of his favourite aspects of the event was the variety of experiences available, from light installations to live music and performances.
Gaia Pascolo performed in three showings of CUBO, a vertical dance and aerial acrobatics performance. She reflected on her artistic journey and the message she hopes audiences take away from the show, and the warm response they received throughout the event.
Pascolo comes from a background in artistic gymnastics and later trained at the Carampa Circus School in Madrid, where she graduated as a circus artist. Pascolo is part of eVenti Verticali, the Italian theatre company behind CUBO.
“I train every day because this is my passion, it’s not just a job,” Pascolo said.
“When I’m here with my big family eVenti Verticali, for me this is a pleasure and a way to grow not just as an artist, but also as a person.”
Claudia Cipollina, Valeria Ugone, Valeria Serra, Gaia Pascolo and the director Andrea Piallini after the show. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade
CUBO also features climbing techniques on walls and specially designed structures.
For eVenti Verticali, bringing CUBO to Canada for the first time was a meaningful experience.
Pascolo added that the enthusiastic reaction from people was one of the most fulfilling aspects of the experience.
“The crowd was incredibly warm and there were so many people ready to support us and share every moment of the show,” she said.
CUBO director Andrea Piallini said the performance emerged from years of artistic experimentation with vertical dance and theatre. The company explored ways of combining movement on walls with storytelling, using performers to create characters and narratives while suspended. Seeking to expand those ideas, Piallini and his team suspended a wall from a circular structure and eventually developed a three-dimensional structure. The result of that creative process was CUBO.
Judging by the audience’s enthusiastic response, CUBO’s blend of movement, theatre and aerial performance left a lasting impression on people throughout Nuit Blanche.
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