Arts & Events

HAMILTON for a Ten-Spot? The Digital Lottery Lands in Ottawa! 

Believe it — the HAMILTON digital lottery is coming to Ottawa, and it’s your chance...

By: OLM Staff

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Musical Makes Ottawa Debut This November

Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway Across Canada production of Mrs. Doubtfire at...

By: OLM Staff

All-Female Cast Brings Wit, Warmth, and Wacky Weddings to OLT Stage

Ottawa Little Theatre’s 2025 season opened with an all-male cast in The Shawshank Redemption. Now,...

By: Karen Temple

Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy Is a Summer Bucket List Must

Summer in Ottawa hits differently. Sorry, canal skaters—it just does. The city transforms with sun-soaked...

By: OLM Staff

My Ottawa

City Approves Transit-First Plan—But Highway Congestion Isn’t Going Anywhere

On July 23, 2025, Ottawa City Council approved the Transportation Master Plan (TMP)—the city’s comprehensive...

By: OLM Staff

Ottawa’s Hidden Gem: Indigenous Teachings Come Alive at Mādahòkì Farm

“Sharing the Land”—that’s what Mādahòkì, pronounced Ma-dau-ki, means, and it’s exactly what the team behind this...

By: Karen Temple

A Taste of History: High Tea at Laurier House

By Stephen Johnson My Mom from Saskatchewan recently came to visit Ottawa. We had already...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Silent Architect in Ottawa: The NCC Shapes (and Misshapes) Our Capital City

Canada’s capital didn’t always resemble the polished landscape of monuments, green spaces, and ceremonial boulevards...

By: Jessica Wilson

Politics

Punished for Protest, Rewarded for Violence: Canada’s Criminal Justice in Crisis

“Justice is no longer a concern of the justice system.” — Paul Craig Roberts Canada’s...

By: Dan Donovan

Why Elections Canada Must Stop Ballot Sabotage in the Poilievre Byelection

For over 20 years, Pierre Poilievre dominated Ottawa’s electoral map. First elected in 2004, he...

By: Dan Donovan

Rewiring Canada: Mark Carney’s Big Build and the Urgent Economic Reset

Canada’s economy is in urgent need of repair. After nearly a decade of ideological policymaking,...

By: Dan Donovan

Tariffs and Tensions: How China’s Counterpunch Against U.S. Tariffs Could Shift Global Trade

by Xiao He, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Sports

Top of Atlantic Likely to Sport New Big Fish?

We’re in the middle of the summer with the hockey season still months away. Rosters...

By: Dave Gross

Canada’s #2 Ranked National Women’s Rugby Team to Face Team USA in Ottawa

By Elizabeth Desrosier Canada’s love affair with rugby dates to the 1850s, with the sport...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

The long wait is finally over for 1,000-point man Alexander Mogilny. Regarded as a pioneer...

By: Neil Becker

Five Offseason Moves That Will Impact The Senators 2025-26 Season

It’s been seven long years since the Ottawa Senators made the NHL playoffs. It’s also...

By: Allen Brown

Food & Wine

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

Fruit, Wine, and Sunshine: Sangria Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

Summer’s here and we’re enjoying every minute of sunshine and long, leisurely evenings outdoors. Whether...

By: Jane Staples

Taste of the Night Market, No Lineup Required: Perfect Meat Bowl & Fried Skewers Delivers

Every summer, the Asian Night Market transforms Somerset Street West in Ottawa’s Chinatown into a...

By: Karen Temple

Korean Sip & Spirit: Ancient Drinks for Modern Tastes

Ottawa’s beautiful Korean Cultural Centre recently hosted an exclusive tasting and Masterclass as an introduction...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

Album Reviews: Wet Leg, Gwenno, Billie Marten

Wet Leg – Moisturizer Isle of Wight, England After such a singular and pointed debut,...

By: Owen Maxwell

All-Female Cast Brings Wit, Warmth, and Wacky Weddings to OLT Stage

Ottawa Little Theatre’s 2025 season opened with an all-male cast in The Shawshank Redemption. Now,...

By: Karen Temple

Album Reviews: Nilüfer Yanya, U.S. Girls, Rigoberta Bandini

Nilüfer Yanya – Dancing Shoes London, England Focusing herself down to four songs let’s Nilüfer...

By: Owen Maxwell

Truth, Tragedy, and Cover-Up: The Book Shaking Canada This Summer

Paul Palango’s Anatomy of a Cover-Up: The Truth about the RCMP and the Nova Scotia...

By: Dan Donovan

Travel

‘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

Who knew? Mont-Tremblant is a Premier Summer Destination

Growing up skiing in the Laurentians, I’ve always cherished the region for its winter allure....

By: Karen Temple

Qingdao — China’s Coastal Gem Rooted in Tradition and Racing Toward the Future

What a walk through Qingdao’s past and a visit to the world’s most advanced port...

By: Dan Donovan

Hangzhou – China’s Cultural Heartbeat in a Tech-Driven World

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China, is located about 180 kilometres southwest...

By: Dan Donovan

Business

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

Combatting the Emerging Gender Gap in AI Adoption in Canada

By Elizabeth Desrosier  With the increase of AI being used in the workplace, Canadian businesses...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Reimagining Mental Health Care: Cara Vaccarino at the Helm of The Royal

Cara Vaccarino believes that mental health is as vital as physical health. As President and...

By: Beryl Menezes

Best Picks

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

The Ultimate Experience for Tolkien Fans!

Looking for the perfect gift for the movie buff or music lover in your life?...

By: OLM Staff

Health

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

Fuel Your Run: The Power of Milk for Strength and Recovery

As the weather warms up in Ontario, runners—both seasoned and casual—are preparing for another exciting...

By: Jessica Wilson

Geographic Atrophy: a leading cause of blindness that you need to know about

Geographic Atrophy (GA) is a disease that strikes quietly, but its effects are profoundly life-altering....

By: OLM Staff

Good reads

Study Shows Over 60% of Canadians Can’t Distinguish Legal From Illegal Casino Sites

Canada’s online casino market is one of the most mature in the world, but it...

By: Allen Brown

The biggest wins in betting on the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators team has repeatedly been the source of sensational results, bringing significant winnings...

By: Allen Brown

7 Cultural Etiquette Tips for Your First Trip to Saudi Arabia

Are you preparing for your first trip to Saudi Arabia? You’re going to enjoy a...

By: Allen Brown

Soft2Bet Enters Canadian Market with CFL Partnership Announcement

Breaking into a new market is never just business—it’s a statement. And Soft2Bet is making...

By: Allen Brown