Capital Stories
Capital Stories
Podcast Description
In Capital Stories, NCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum and guests dive deeply into the ins and outs of our nation’s capital. Follow along as they explore Ottawa-Gatineau’s evolution from a quaint lumber town to the bustling, dynamic capital city we know today.
Through conversations with historians, urban planners, architects and others, this podcast series talks about all things past, present and future in Canada’s beautiful national capital.
Tune in to hear the stories that make our capital truly captivating.
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The podcast focuses on the history and evolution of Ottawa-Gatineau as Canada's capital, exploring themes such as urban planning, green spaces, and historical significance, with specific episodes discussing topics like the role of waterways in urban development and the balancing act of conserving Gatineau Park.

In Capital Stories, NCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum and guests dive deeply into the ins and outs of our nation’s capital. Follow along as they explore Ottawa-Gatineau’s evolution from a quaint lumber town to the bustling, dynamic capital city we know today.
Through conversations with historians, urban planners, architects and others, this podcast series talks about all things past, present and future in Canada’s beautiful national capital.
Tune in to hear the stories that make our capital truly captivating.
Each winter, the NCC transforms the RideauCanal into the world’s largest skating rink, a signature destination that brings joy to skaters of all ages. As climate change threatens one of Canada’s most iconic winter experiences, the NCC is rethinking how to keep the RideauCanal Skateway open for generations to come.
In this episode, we go behind the scenes, exploring the Skateway’s history, the ice-making process, the growing challenges, and the creative solutions implemented so far.
Can innovation and adaptation keep this belovedtradition alive? Tune in to find out.
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