OTTAWA -- The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of one of Ottawa biggest events. Bluesfest has been cancelled. Executive Director Mark Monahan made the announcement Tuesday. "Having been at the helm of RBC Bluesfest since 1994, I can say that although we have weathered many storms, including a tornado in 2005, a stage collapse in 2011, and a family of stubborn killdeers in 2018, COVID-19 is one that we cannot overcome in 2020," Monahan said in an email. "Even a month ago, the idea that we might not hold the 27th edition of the festival was unthinkable.
But in light of the serious situation confronting us this summer, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the RBC Bluesfest for 2020 is cancelled." Earlier this