On its 20th anniversary, Ottawa’s RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest has grown from a three-day, one-stage event, to an 11-day, multi-stage musical smorgasbord ranked by Billboard Magazine as one of the most successful outdoor festivals in the world.

Canadians tend to be successful people, and the country’s current and future business and entrepreneurial enthusiasts attending the 7th annual Ottawa Business Summit on April 30 had the opportunity to learn from three great examples of that success.

The elegant revolving summit room was packed with music lovers on Tuesday, eager to learn what the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival had in store for them this summer.

One of the capital city’s business moguls, Greenberg recently shared some lessons learned while “passing the baton” after two decades of leading the family business.

Popular U.S.-based restaurant chain Panera Bread opened its first bakery-café in Ottawa, Canada, on Feb. 12 offering healthy artisan fare.

The third annual Ottawa Tea Festival is gearing up for a delightful day of tea, culture, and tasty accompaniments. This Saturday, the Ottawa Convention Centre will become a tea house to an expected 2,000 people. Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world after water, and has been gaining momentum in the Western world since the introduction of many fine teas, said Kimcha Tea owner and show organizer Kimiko Uriu.

The film “Transcending Fear” tells the courageous story of Chinese civil rights lawyer Gao Zhiseng who risked his life for China’s most downtrodden people such as underground Christians, victims of forced demolitions, and Falun Gong adherents.