Screenshot of the Apt613 website
It is a not-for-profit, community-powered media platform dedicated to arts, culture, and city life in Ottawa and the National Capital Region of Canada. The platform operates mainly through its online magazine, apt613.ca, but its presence extends into social media, podcasts, and community engagement

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Ottawa, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2009
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Blog
Social media platforms
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
3
Male:
2
Founders:
Althia Raj, François Levesque, Katie Marsh, Karen Diepeveen, Ryan Saxby Hill
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships
Individual donations
Sponsorships on social media
Others revenue sources:
, Community Partnership

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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