[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”The City that Fun Forgot: Ottawa’s Nightlife Dilemma” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Carrois Gothic SC|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#fc4d4d” title_font_size=”72px” title_letter_spacing=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cubmpd.ca\/mpad3003a\/winter2025g3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/rave-scaled.jpg” title_text=”rave” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”flip” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”#fc4d4d” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Episodes” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Carrois Gothic SC|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#fc4d4d” title_font_size=”45px” title_letter_spacing=”4px” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cubmpd.ca\/mpad3003a\/winter2025g3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/Communications-and-Media-Studies-2.png” title_text=”Communications and Media Studies” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Episode 1: The Cost of a Good Time” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Carrois Gothic SC|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#fc4d4d” title_font_size=”37px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The first episode of<\/span> The City That Fun Forgot: Ottawa\u2019s Nightlife Dilemma<\/span><\/i> titled <\/span>The Cost of a Good Time<\/span><\/i>, host Kate Yoshida explores the economic and cultural challenges facing Ottawa\u2019s nightlife scene. The episode highlights the effects of rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that have forced local bars and venues to adapt or shut down. The episode features insights from business professor Dr. Ian Lee and Nigel, owner of Back to Brooklyn bar as the episode paints a picture of resilience amid struggle. Despite limited government support and regulatory obstacles, some venues continue to fight for survival, proving that Ottawa\u2019s nightlife isn\u2019t dead\u2014it\u2019s in transition. <\/span>Click here<\/a> to listen.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cubmpd.ca\/mpad3003a\/winter2025g3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/2-1.png” title_text=”Episode 2 Cover Art” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Episode 2: Sip, Skip and Stay In” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Carrois Gothic SC|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#fc4d4d” title_font_size=”40px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the second episode of The City That Fun Forgot: Ottawa\u2019s Nightlife Dilemma<\/em>, called Sip, Skip, and Stay In<\/em>, host Alicia Primiani explores how Ottawa\u2019s party scene is impacting young people\u2019s social lives. Rising costs, safety concerns, and limited transit options are pushing students to adapt in different ways. Through the experiences of Carleton students Ethan Buckarev and Julia Rhymes, we uncover the realities of partying in “the city that fun forgot.” Their stories give first-hand insight on what the problems are with Ottawa’s nightlife and what can be done to make it better. Click here<\/a> to listen.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cubmpd.ca\/mpad3003a\/winter2025g3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/Communications-and-Media-Studies-1-1.png” title_text=”Communications and Media Studies (1)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Episode 3: Last Call” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Carrois Gothic SC|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#fc4d4d” title_font_size=”43px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The third episode of The City that Fun Forgot: Ottawa’s Nightlife Dilemma <\/em>titled Last Call, <\/em>host Mackenzie Charbonneau explores the entertainment culture in Ottawa. Featuring interviews with drag queen Adrianna Expose, afrobeat musician Kar33m, and comedian Alex Wood, Last Call<\/em> examines the city\u2019s limited resources, government-driven culture, and the ongoing struggle to build a career in entertainment. From Sandra Oh\u2019s famous advice to \u201cleave Ottawa\u201d to the hopeful signs of progress with a new night mayor, this episode unpacks what it really takes to thrive in Canada\u2019s capital as a creative.\u00a0<\/span>Click here <\/a>to listen.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cubmpd.ca\/mpad3003a\/winter2025g3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/Communications-and-Media-Studies-1-2.png” title_text=”Communications and Media Studies (1)” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Episode 4: The Politics of Partying” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Carrois Gothic SC|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#fc4d4d” title_font_size=”37px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the last episode of The City That Fun Forgot: Ottawa\u2019s Nightlife Dilemma<\/em>, called Politics of Partying<\/em>, host Habone Omar Hassan explores the political side of Ottawa\u2019s nightlife with St\u00e9phanie Plante. She is the Ward councillor of Rideau Vanier, and together we explore the challenges that Ottawa faces to improve the nightlife scene. In this episode, we discuss the fundamentals of the Ottawa nightlife, such as noise regulations, bylaw zoning and liquor licensing. In the last episode of this series, we discuss how Ottawa’s nightlife can or will change in the future.\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/a> to listen.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Top 10 Spots in Ottawa that are Open Late” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Carrois Gothic SC|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#fc4d4d” title_font_size=”49px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]