The Ottawan

https://www.theottawan.com
Screenshot of the The Ottawan website
The Ottawan is a digital publication focused on Ottawa’s local news, culture, and community life. The outlet covers topics including local affairs, arts, lifestyle, events, and stories about people and organizations in the city. Its content combines reporting with feature articles and community-focused coverage. The publication aims to provide readers with information about developments and experiences connected to Ottawa. Unlike traditional daily newspapers, it places emphasis on digital storytelling and local perspectives. Its coverage reflects aspects of civic, cultural, and social life within the city. The Ottawan serves readers interested in exploring news and stories related to Ottawa’s communities.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Ottawa, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2020
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Ottawa

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Darren Atwater, Martha Gall
Directors:

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

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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