Media
Catch up on shop related news and all the fun stuff we’re involved in – fundraising initiatives, articles, upcoming events, and more.
Free Indoor Skateboarding
We have spearheaded the launch of an exciting indoor skateboard project with the city of Ottawa. The 2023 program kicks off on January 16th. A big thanks goes...
Interview with a Principal Skater
Skaters tend to drop subtle cues about their specific preferences within skateboarding just by dressing a certain way or stating a few opinions. When another skater notices these...
Birling the Holiday Gift Guide
December is almost here, and with it comes the holiday season. For many, this can be a stressful time where running errands in preparation for family gatherings seem...
Steady Pushing with TJ Rogers
Red Bull's latest video feature is hosted by TJ Rogers and explores a handful of Canadian individuals, shops, and organizations that are contributing positively to skateboarding culture. We...
Art & Skateboarding with Drew Bernard
Drew skating the streets of Ottawa in the 80s. Photo - Jody Morris Check out our latest video feature - a discussion with Drew Bernard regarding the intersection of skateboarding...
The Kiwi Interview - Volunteering With Skate-Aid
Kyryl Baranov (aka “Kiwi”) is one hell of a human being. In many ways, he’ll strike you as a typical 24 year old skater, but there’s nothing typical...
Tom's Palestine Sketchbook
Palestine Sketchbook is an unfiltered and complete, one-to-one scale reproduction of a sketchbook from a month spent in Palestine. Although the focus is on the art and experiences, it also...
Royal Ottawa Charity Fundraiser Announcement
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Royal Ottawa charity raffle has raised more than $7k over the course of March! Not only are we touched once...
All New Vans Skate Classics Available Now
We are very excited to take part in the global launch of Vans' all new skate classics footwear line. It's a big deal! Vans has significantly upgraded their...
The Royal Ottawa Charity Raffle
Conversations regarding mental health issues are always tough, and long term solutions are very challenging to identify. The complexity of these issues cannot be overstated. The skateboard community...