Parliament’s Centre Block is about politics—and journalism, too
As the main building on Parliament Hill closes for renovations, a nostalgic look at how the place honours the printed word
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Peace Tower
The secret graffiti on Parliament Hill
Hundreds of lucky Canadians have marked their visit to the top of the Peace Tower by signing their names. Why that shouldn’t make you freak out.
Mitchel Raphael on how MPs get wired and fete Robbie Burns
Some MP hotspots While MPs can plug their laptops into an Internet connection at their House of Commons desks, there is no WiFi so...
A musical salute
When Jack Layton’s casket leaves Parliament Hill momentarily, the Peace Tower carillon will ring O Canada , Imagine (by John...
The Commons: And so it begins
Shortly after the bells chimed to signal three-quarters past nine—after the Prime Minister had gone to Rideau Hall and after the...
Carillon rock
One of the indisputably finer experiences in Ottawa is to walk out of Centre Block’s main doors on a Friday at noon, having...