Arts & Events

Tickets Now on Sales for BAC’s production of CLUE

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor...

By: OLM Staff

A Thrilling Start to the 57th Season: Kanata Theatre’s ‘Deathtrap’

The 2025–2026 season of Kanata Theatre opened this week with a terrific staging of Ira...

By: Karen Temple

Still Pretty: The Northern Pikes Rock On at ‘Retro’

“I had two jobs, I had dishwater hands. And on the weekend in a rock...

By: Tom Middleton

Reconciliation Through Art Returns to Almonte with Three Days  of Indigenous Culture and Conversation

Now in its second year, Reconciliation Through Art returns to Almonte from September 28 to...

By: Dan Donovan

My Ottawa

Ottawa Sets A Goal to End Youth Homelessness by 2030

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe held a press conference today announcing that the city has set...

By: OLM Staff

Wahi Brings Data, Transparency, and Cashback to Ottawa’s Housing Market

The Ottawa housing market in 2025 is sending mixed signals. On the one hand, the...

By: Karen Temple

Slow water movement is growing around the world

By Lynn Jones Most of us don’t think very much about what happens to rainwater...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Council Kicks Off 2026 Budget Debate

At its September 10 meeting, Ottawa City Council set the stage for the 2026 operating...

By: OLM Staff

Politics

From Merit to Mayhem: How Liberal Rule Turned Canada’s Immigration System into a Staggering Free-for-All

Six months into the Carney government, Canadians aren’t seeing reform—they’re seeing reruns. Despite lofty campaign...

By: Dan Donovan

When Debate Dies: The Dangerous Normalization of Political Violence

The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a horrific tragedy for civility in American politics that...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Think Big, Build Bold: What Mark Carney and Canada Can Learn from China’s Belt and Road Success

When China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, many Western analysts dismissed...

By: Dan Donovan

Generation at Risk: Youth Jobs and Canada’s Economic Future

With Murray Simser A couple of weeks ago, I wrote in OttawaLife that Canada’s job market...

By: Dan McCarthy

Sports

Ottawa Senators: Cue the Competition

Competition and challenge were two of the more frequently-used words rising out of the mouths...

By: Dave Gross

Bailey, Bermudez Chase World Championship Boxing Glory In Ottawa

The boxing world will descend on Ottawa’s new Hard Rock Casino & Hotel on Saturday,...

By: Carlos Verde

Senators: Mark These Dates Down

If you like to plan in advance, you’re going to love this column. If not,...

By: Dave Gross

Ottawa to Shine on Global Stage as 2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Near

Ottawa is preparing to host one of the most significant events in international sports when...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Food & Wine

Toast the Last Days of Summer With These Refreshing White Wines

Sunny September is here! According to the weatherman, we have a stretch of warm weather...

By: Jane Staples

Summer in a Glass: Exploring the World of Rosé

Rosé wine is a perennial summertime favourite. Who can resist those eye-catching colours that range...

By: Jane Staples

Grace in the Kitchen and Hummingbird Chocolate Join Forces to Create a Stellar Cheese and Chocolate Tasting

Take one cheese expert, one craft chocolate-maker and a group of curious gourmands gathered on...

By: Jane Staples

Where to Eat, Sip, and Celebrate in Ottawa this Summer

The 18-Hospitality Group has become a cornerstone of Ottawa’s ByWard Market dining scene. Led by...

By: Karen Temple

Reviews

A Thrilling Start to the 57th Season: Kanata Theatre’s ‘Deathtrap’

The 2025–2026 season of Kanata Theatre opened this week with a terrific staging of Ira...

By: Karen Temple

Album Reviews: The Hives, Hayley Williams, The Beaches

The Hives – The Hives Forever Forever the Hives Fagersta, Sweden To see a band...

By: Owen Maxwell

Abdulrazak Gurnah’s latest novel explores the nature of freedom in post independent Tanzania

Tanzania, a country on Africa’s east coast, has a long and complicated history shaped by...

By: Don MacLean

Album Reviews: Laufey, Wolf Alice, Sabrina Carpenter

Laufey – A Matter of Time Reykjavík, Iceland With a clear vocal mastery already under...

By: Owen Maxwell

Travel

Hiking and Sleeping in the Middle of the St. Lawrence River

Next time you’re thinking of rolling down Highway 20 on the south shore of the...

By: Bruce Sach

A Hike Along the St. Lawrence River

All photos by Carole Jobin A road trip down the St. Lawrence River is so...

By: Bruce Sach

La Paz, Mexico: Canadians Are Falling for Baja’s Coastal Charm

La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, is gaining ground as one of Mexico’s...

By: Dan Donovan

‘Take Your Seat’ asks: Is it possible for a wall to connect us?

Take Your Seat is a global photographic movement that shares the human stories that connect...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Business

Carleton Students Crack Real-World AI Challenge in MindBridge’s 2025 Data Science Competition 

In a summer filled with festivals and political headlines, a quieter but no less impressive...

By: Dan Donovan

Ottawa’s Master Framers: Patrick Gordon Framing Sets the Bar in the National Capital

Ottawa’s always changing, but some places just stick. Patrick Gordon Framing (PGF) is one of...

By: Elizabeth Desrosier

The New Age of Intergenerational Wealth: Adam Prittie on Building a Legacy with Intention

By Adam Prittie, CIM, CFP, BCOM, Associate Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor   We are living...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

OURbody’s Ottawa Founder Is Transforming Hormonal Health for Women

With a mission rooted in science, empathy, and personal experience, Chelsea Jambo’s new wellness brand...

By: Karen Temple

Best Picks

A Capital Mystery: Ottawa’s Shadows Come Alive in New Anthology

Ottawa’s quiet streets and storied past are about to get a thrilling twist. A Capital...

By: OLM Staff

Turning the Page on Pleasure: Emilie Lanteigne’s Bold Take on Erotica

In her debut novel, I Don’t F on Mute, Ottawa-based author and longtime life coach...

By: OLM Staff

Smooth Moves: Your At-Home Summer Hair Removal Toolkit

The warm weather has finally arrived—which means it’s time to ditch the long pants and...

By: OLM Staff

Give the Foodie on Your List Tickets to the Canadian Culinary Championships 2025!

Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie on your list? Give the gift of...

By: OLM Staff

Health

Canadians Rethink Wellness on International Self-Care Day

July 24 isn’t just another summer date—it’s International Self-Care Day, a global reminder that taking...

By: OLM Staff

The ZONNIC Dilemma: Access, Regulation, and Canada’s Quit-Smoking Goals

A federal policy intended to ensure safety is creating hurdles for smokers and added strain...

By: OLM Staff

Protecting Your Eyes: Insights from the Canadian Ophthalmological Society

A recent survey by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) found that more than half of...

By: OLM Staff

Health on Hold: Over Half of Canadian Women Say the System Is Failing Them

A recent national survey reveals a growing crisis in women’s health care in Canada, exposing...

By: Karen Temple

Good reads

Sell Bitcoin or Keep: Strategies and Regulatory Considerations for Canadian Investors

Alright, let’s cut to the chase – you’ve got some Bitcoin just hanging out in...

By: Allen Brown

How are eSIMs Powering Remote Work in Canada in 2025?

Introduction With time, as everything is changing, the types and processes of working are also...

By: Allen Brown

From Toronto Condos to Yukon Cabins: Online Casinos Fit Every Lifestyle

Canada’s geography stretches from crowded towers in Toronto to cabins set deep in the Yukon,...

By: Allen Brown

Canada Sees Big Tourism Gain as American Getaways Fade

Canadian tourism is on the rise. Many Canadians are choosing to explore their own provinces...

By: Allen Brown