Is Ottawa really the city that fun forgot? A report last year found that spending in Canada's capital was over 70% higher during the day than at night. Ottawa wants to change that reputation and ...

'The city fun is about to remember': Meet Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner Ottawa's night mayor is building a nightlife council Like Vance, Weldon often works on smaller scale events that range ...

The City of Ottawa is hiring a new commissioner to grow its nightlife economy and help change its image as the "town that fun forgot." Mayor Mark Sutcliffe introduced Mathieu Grondin as Ottawa's ...

When I was appointed Ottawa’s first-ever nightlife commissioner in June 2024, my role was clear: to implement the City of Ottawa’s council-approved Nightlife Economy Action Plan , with a ...

'Be proud' of Ottawa's offerings. Grondin's job is a key one: each year, the nightlife sector generates approximately $1.5 billion of spending, according to the city.

If, as a city report says, people spend $1.5 billion on nightlife activities, it means we are doing something right. Citizens enjoy their nightlife, and will continue to do so under safe conditions.

The city is serious about filling the job, judging by the six-figure salary and long list of requirements included in this week’s callout for a nightlife commissioner, which is a far more ...

Mathieu Grondin, who was hired by the City of Ottawa in June to fill the new role of nightlife commissioner, told OBJ he received more than 500 applications by the Oct. 11 deadline for what’s expected ...

Mathieu Grondin helped revitalize that city's nightlife. He's now Ottawa's new nightlife commissioner, and he joins us now. Welcome to the program. MATHIEU GRONDIN: Thank you.

Ottawa city council voted last year to introduce a new Ottawa nightlife economy action plan beyond bar and restaurant activity, focusing on live entertainment and cultural activities during the 6 ...

Is Ottawa really the city that fun forgot? A report last year found that spending in Canada's capital was over 70% higher during the day than at night. Ottawa wants to change that reputation and ...