Hosts Lauren Hicks and Julia Wilkes
It’s the last show of the season, and the Midweek team would like to extend its heartfelt thanks for listening! But don’t worry, we’ll be back in January with a brand new team.
How are cannabis products tested accurately for THC before sale and consumption? Midweek’s Lauren Hicks asked Dr. Adam Shuhendler, who leads a team of researchers at the University of Ottawa, about a method they’ve developed that’s faster, cheaper and may improve the ability of manufacturers to accurately measure THC and CBD levels in their products.
Midweek’s Erica Endemann brings us the story of Rah Eleh, an Iranian-Canadian artist whose piece is currently housed at Carleton University’s Art Gallery. Her work is an exploration of race, and on Wednesday, she participated in a talk with an art historian about how discussions of race can give power to works of art.
Moe Archambault, co-leader of the Turquoise Music Program, hands out ice cream to group members.
February 10 is International Epilepsy Day. Midweek’s Menaka Raman-Wilms introduces us to epilepsy and the misconceptions that some people have about the illness.
Art can be an incredible avenue of expression, but also a way to better understand and process the hardships in one’s life. The SAW Gallery in Ottawa is hosting an exhibition called “This is My Story” to explore this theme. Midweek’s Julie Tierney spoke with organizers Randy Sidaoui and Jessica Khalil about their efforts to use art to foster that understanding and fundraise for mental health awareness.
There doesn’t seem to be anyway to stop them from coming. Scams of all sorts continue to run rampant – whether it’s online, by phone or in-person – even in today’s more tech-savvy and skeptical era. Our reporter Graham Neysmith has the details on a series of different scams people should be on the lookout for as the holiday season approaches.
CP Railway’s Holiday Train departed for its 21st trip on November 26, on its way through 160 North American communities. Midweek’s Julia Wilkes asked CP Railways communications advisor Mallory McCredie to ask about what has made the train so successful.
Christina Lovisa in her Hintonburg shop
A club on Carleton University’s campus organizes games of hide and seek on campus every year. Midweek’s Graham Neysmith found the organizer of CU Hiding Ariq MacLean to ask what’s so great about hide and seek, anyway?
‘Baz’art’ is an Ottawa-based event that celebrates local art and artists. This year, it’s celebrating its 10th year in operation. The core purpose is an art market, meant to help artists promote and sell their work. Midweek’s Alexandre Robaey went to check out the market to find out what else the event can do to help local artists thrive.
A new shop called A Curated Nest in Hintonburg is showcasing and selling art from a variety of artists in Ottawa. Midweek’s Clare Duncan asked Christina Lovisa, the mixed-media artist behind the shop, to better understand why she felt this space was important.
Midweek’s Meaghan Brackenbury spoke with the producers of “Menopause: The Musical” about the importance of having a space to address one of the biggest changes women encounter in their lives. Not only is it a great time as audience members have said, it’s also a celebration of women and a chance for women to find solidarity and tackle this challenge together.
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Leonardo Da Vinci: You’ve probably heard of him. But Angela Mingarelli, a professor of math at Carleton University says there’s so much we don’t know about him. 2019 marks 500 years since his death and this year at Carleton, a series of celebrations of his achievements will be taking place. Not only can you learn more about the little-known aspects of his life, but you can participate in a general celebration of the Renaissance.
Matilda is the story about a young girl who overcomes the hardships in her life, including the neglect of her own parents. Originally a book by Roald Dahl, it features an undertone of love and kindness, and how children just want to feel accepted. Our reporter Regan Brown brings us the details of a new musical based on the book, on until December 1 at Ottawa’s Meridian Theatres.
Vintage shopping is popular in Ottawa. With the holiday season approaching, a pop-up 613 event allowed vintage clothing and accessory vendors to sell their wares to holiday shoppers. Midweek’s Justine Ricketts took us there to explore what can be found at vintage pop-up events like this one.
Ottawa musician Chris White brings songs and smiles to the Turquoise Music Program’s family.
The Voices Against Violence club at Carleton University combats gender-based violence. On November 27, the club will hold an annual open-mic night at Rooster’s Coffeehouse on campus to raise awareness and money for their cause. Holly Maass asked the organizer about the importance of this event.
Another initiative, Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, is also working to eliminate violence faced by women and LGBTQ2+ individuals. Julie Tierney asked Kaitlin Bardswich, a representative from Women’s Shelters Canada, about fighting gender-based violence.
Dementia is a devastating illness that affects a person’s cognitive functions as they get older. However, there is evidence that music can help restore some of those functions. The Turquoise Music Program, led by Moe Archambault and Chris White, employ music, dance and laughter for this purpose. Midweek’s Holly Maass brought us more about their program.
So that’s it — that’s the season! But a whole new crew of Midweek journalists is standing by to bring the show back to life in the new year — so tune in again then!