Missed Bluesfest? The Charlatan has you covered
I’ve been going to Bluesfest annually since 2023, when my friend had a spare ticket for Weezer that led me to experiencing the iconic “Buddy Holly” guitar riff live...
Sophia Laporte
I'm a journalist and fourth-year student at Carleton University pursuing a Combined Honours degree in journalism & humanities.
I seek out stories based in arts, culture, community, intersectionality and politics, and aim to platform as many perspectives and voices as possible in my writing.
Currently, I serve as editor for the Charlatan's arts section, where I have written and peer-edited since September 2024. This summer, I handled the paper's full coverage of Ottawa Bluesfest.
Beyond the Charlatan, I have completed internships with the Ottawa Citizen and the Hill Times, and have had works published with Capital Current and Her Campus.
Thank you for your interest in my work!
Hardy and BigXThaPlug show off country rock and trap beats
Thousands poured back into Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats this Saturday for the third night of Bluesfest in anticipation of musicians from Mississippi’s Hardy to Texas’ BigXThaPlug.
Carleton changes parking permit process after last year's limits
After a year of controversial limits on available parking permits, Carleton University has adjusted its process for buying a permit for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Editor and contributor picks: Indigenous History Month media favourites by Indigenous creators
The Charlatan’s editors and contributors have compiled some of our favourite Indigenous artists, athletes and TV shows...
Felled by LRT construction, part of this elm tree is getting new life at the Ottawa library
Tom Marcantonio loves his trees. Tom managed to save pieces of a cut elm tree to be converted into a coffee table for the Carlingwood library.
Meet the Ottawa Senators fan and musician who was banished to Taiwan
Kyle Ivan, a musician, was knocked online for 'cursing the team' in the NHL playoffs through parody videos.
Willola Beach residents hope for more volunteers and calmer waters in face of flood warning
David McKay has dealt with flooding on his property since 2017, with subsequent floods in 2019 and 2023. Now he's dealing with it again.
Flooding worsens in Gatineau, levels out on Carp River, Ottawa and Rideau rivers still under close watch
Flood risks have been brought on by recent downpours and melting snow as Ottawa and Gatineau enjoy warmer weather, with districts along the Ottawa River especially at risk
Residents along the Ottawa River brace for possible flooding
Sandbag depots equip users with bags and a looming pile of sand, plus instructions on how to avoid floodwater property damage.
Update: Suspect charged following security lockdown at University of Ottawa
Ottawa police said an investigation and search led to the arrest of one individual on nearby Waller Street.
New Ottawa pilot targets local, diverse hiring at Lansdowne 2.0 construction
A showcase at TD Place brought together the construction company behind Lansdowne 2.0 and local providers for a new pilot project
Dow's Lake swimming: New Carleton research survey probes Ottawa's opinions
Once thought of as too dirty to swim in, Dow's Lake became the latest urban swimming hole after an NCC pilot project.
Review: Humour, heartbreak and adolescence are compelling in Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s ‘Little Women’
It’s no use, Jo — Sock ‘n’ Buskin had to have it out!
Review: From facepaint to fourth wall breaks, Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ is a hilarious commentary on Shakespeare
Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s website describes it as “Hamlet from a worm’s eye view...”
How Frostfire 2026 brought video gamers to tournament at Carleton
More than 300 people attended an annual video game tournament known as Frostfire at Carleton University over the weekend.
Carleton community remembers Haven Café one year after closing
A year later, Carleton students are still missing Haven Café after it was closed by the Carleton University Students' Association due to financial deficits.
Solution to substance abuse in Ottawa will come from collaboration, say area politicians
The federal government will invest $1.2-million in a city project to deter people from harmful drug use, and towards care and health services.
‘The funniest speech I’ve ever seen a leader give’: how Don Davies’ gallery dinner speech struck the perfect chord
Speechwriters and NDP strategists weigh in on how Don Davies' Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner speech was so perfectly crafted together.
The colourful stories and legacies of Carleton’s tunnel art
Vibrant murals advertising clubs and commemorating residents have existed for decades. But what exactly goes into the creation of one?
‘We can make good things happen’: Three years into the war, Ukrainians find community and resilience in Ottawa
Advocates for Ukraine share how they're supporting the country and its people from Canada's capital.
As coffee prices climb, cafés and consumers have a decision to make
New coffee prices are brewing up trouble for consumers and cafés in Canada.
From Stronach to Ma: a pocket guide to the House's floor crossers
What happens after an MP crosses the floor? Is it a set-in-stone result, or can subsequent byelections change the narrative?
Turtles and trees and birds, oh my! How Carleton community is doubling down on conservation efforts
It’s not everyday that you find yourself scouring the sand of a volleyball field for turtle eggs.
But it was just another day for Charlotte Galloway...
But it was just another day for Charlotte Galloway...
‘I can’t keep doing this’: Commuters from West Ottawa share frustration about unreliable buses
Commuters from Kanata and Stittsville share plights they've dealt with since New Ways To Bus was implemented in April as they head back to work and school.
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