2018

From Apples to Alcohol

Three years ago Pete Rainville left his job as an executive and did what most people only dream of – he turned his hobby into a successful business and created Ottawa’s first homegrown hard cider. Our team went behind the scenes with him to see exactly how this locally produced hard cider is made, from apples to alcohol. Producer: Jennifer Liu Camera: Esther Karin Mngodo Editor: Jane Skrynek...

The Last Ride

The Capital City Bikers Church in Vanier hosts public rides throughout the year’s warmer months. On Oct. 14th, the church held their annual fall colour run, which marks their final ride together before kickstands go down for the winter. Producer: Lauren Hicks Camera: Allison Gram Editor: Crystal Oag  

A Different Kind of Winter

With the looming winter, most of us bundle up for the anticipated cold. But for these international students they have only just begun adjusting to Ottawa’s cold. For Tamar, this will be her first fight against the snow, freezing rain and slippery walks. For Carrie, its the same white weather she’s seen for years. But we aren’t there yet, so what does the changing of seasons mean to them in Canada’s capital?...

Fall 2018 – Episode 1: Profiles

In the first edition of the Fall 2018 season of the 25th Hour, students speak with extraordinary people working to make Ottawa a more vibrant city.

Balance

For the past 32 years John Felice Ceprano has spent hours building rock sculptures beside the Ottawa River. Every winter, they fall apart.

Creatures on Ottawa’s Sidewalks

Five-year-old Libby Abella is decorating the streets of Centretown with creatures of all shapes and sizes. She’s known by her neighbours for her chalk drawings of magical lands, kind messages, and her favourite: Pokémon.

Stitchin’ Through Stress

Kiera Kowalski turns a profit off of what started out as a form of stress management. This fourth-year journalism student taught herself how to embroider on YouTube last January.