Arts & Events

Leipzig 1723: A Musical Journey with the Ottawa Bach Choir

The acclaimed Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC), the recipient of a prestigious JUNO award, proudly presents...

By: OLM Staff

Love of pottery is at the heart of the Ottawa Clay Festival

The Ottawa Clay Festival returns this spring with a Throwdown, Exhibition, pottery demonstration, Children’s Clay...

By: OLM Staff

Don’t Miss Lost Baggage Musical Theatre’s latest Production at Arts Court

Inspired by Damon Runyon’s short stories from the 1920s and 1930s, the musical Guys and...

By: Keith Whittier

Traditional Anishinaabe Art Meets Acrylic with Rufus Moonias-Quisses

Whether it’s Haida totem polls, ribbon skirts, drums, or a beautiful canvas, Canadian First Nations...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

My Ottawa

Don’t Ignore the Signs of Anxiety

As a person with anxiety, I often get anxious about writing. Specific questions rush my...

By: Ryan Lythall

Take Time for Yourself and be Grateful

It’s been a while since I’ve discussed mindfulness and trying to stay present in a...

By: Ryan Lythall

Choose to See What You Want to See

This week, I want to start with two statements and a question. First statement: I’m...

By: Ryan Lythall

Understanding ASD and Myself Better

Shortly after my last article, I realized that April is Autism Awareness Month. I was...

By: Ryan Lythall

Politics

Council Votes to Move Forward With Toboggan Hill Safety Study

As the mercury rises, winter activities are the farthest thing from our minds, but today...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Toronto Metropolitan University Sued for Anti-Semitic Environment

Against the backdrop of escalating tensions following the horrific attacks on Israel by the recognized...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Renoviction Motion Receives Unanimous Support From Housing Committee

Councillor Ariel Troster, an outspoken figure on Ottawa City Council and a Housing and Community...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

The OPS presents the Ottawa Police Services Board with a plan to change policing and improve community safety

Monday’s meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) began with delegate Liz Venczel, a...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Sports

Bizarro’s rise during NHL’s first round

Modest certainty never came to fruition on a Tuesday night when-and-where three of Canada’s entrants...

By: Dave Gross

Oilers, Leafs, Jets and Canucks takin’ care of business

The most fabulous time of the year hasn’t disappointed, and we are what, only three-days-and-change...

By: Dave Gross

Atlético Ottawa are Back in Full Force

Two years ago, Atlético Ottawa was the talk of the Canadian Premier League. They finished...

By: Keith Whittier

Ottawa’s Off-Season Won’t be Dull

“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” • Moms around the globe...

By: Dave Gross

Food & Wine

Spoil her With a Great Wine Gift on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, on May 12th. In case you’re looking for...

By: Jane Staples

A New Wave of Chablis Winemakers

Chablis wines of France are cherished and admired the world over, and Canada is a...

By: Jane Staples

This Ottawa Restaurant is Taking Seafood to the Next Level

It’s unlikely that you’ll ever patent some new tech, create a counter to the theory...

By: Jordan Pizzuti

Ottawa’s Viral Burger Truck Is Worth The Hype

The weather is finally warming up in the capital, which means food truck season is...

By: Jordan Pizzuti

Reviews

Album Reviews: Justice, St. Vincent, Cindy Lee

Justice – Hyperdrama Paris, France After nearly a decade away from their albums, Justice hasn’t...

By: Owen Maxwell

The Canadian Film ‘I Don’t Know Who You Are’ (TIFF) and its Star Mark Clennon

Synopsis: A man is the victim of a traumatic event, and he tries to get...

By: Keith Whittier

Album Reviews: Waxahatchee, Girl in Red, Chastity Belt

Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood Birmingham, AL While she’s stripped back the distortion over the years...

By: Owen Maxwell

Album Reviews: Beyoncé, Khruangbin, Elbow

Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter Houston, TX While perhaps a larger genre shift from much of...

By: Owen Maxwell

Travel

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel’s Magnificent Transformation is a Winner

The newly renovated Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel on René Lévesque Boulevard West in the...

By: Dan Donovan

A Flight Through Time at Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Florida

When most people retire, they turn to their hobbies or passions to fill their days,...

By: Karen Temple

Lights, Camera, Action: Hollywood’s Glamour and History

Hollywood is one part place and one part people. Although an iconic American destination, it...

By: George Stryker

High Altitude Harmony: Exploring Colorado’s Natural and Cultural Treasures

Colorado is the land where breathtaking mountain landscapes meet lively urban scenes. Our week-long journey...

By: George Stryker

Business

A Wake-up Call for Businesses

Why a lack of succession planning could cost them their future Nearly five years ago,...

By: OLM Staff

Wahi’s Ultimate Home-Hunting App is Now Couples-Friendly

In 2022, Wahi Realty Inc. launched a real estate marketing platform, the first in Canada...

By: Karen Temple

Optimizing Tax Efficiency: A Guide for Investors

By Adam Prittie, CIM, CFP, BCOM, Associate Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor   Tax efficiency is...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

China’s Leap to Economic Recovery: Promoting high-quality development with comprehensive reforms

By Djoomart Otorbaev Since China began opening up and reforming its economy some 45 years...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Best Picks

Silk & Snow has the Best Mattress in Canada for a Sound Sleep

The most important ingredient for sound sleep is a great mattress. We’ve tested Silk &...

By: Dan Donovan

Tom Wilson Tehoháhake: Exploring Identity Through Art

Title: Mohawk Warriors Hunters & Chiefs: The Art of Tom Wilson Tehoháhake Publisher: Goose Lane...

By: OLM Staff

Who Really Killed Thomas D’Arcy McGee?

Author: David Mulholland Published By: Burnstown Publishing House ISBN: 978177257391 In all of Canada’s early...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Explore Canada’s Formative Medical History with The Roosting Box

Author: Kristen den Hartog Published by: Goose Lane Editions Pages: 346 ISBN:9781773103266pb “A hospital is...

By: OLM Staff

Health

Tidy Up Your Pantry and Spruce Up Your Spring Meals

As the weather warms up and local farmers’ markets begin selling spring vegetables and fruit,...

By: Susan Alsembach

Parents’ Guide to Surviving Cold and Flu Season

Dr. Stephanie Liu, a family physician, is dedicated to children’s health, especially during cold and...

By: OLM Staff

The Health Benefits of Restoring Natural Testosterone Levels

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) provides hope for many individuals seeking to reclaim balance, vitality and...

By: OLM Staff

Feeling Hungry? That’s a Good Thing!

There is often confusion about what hunger means for our health and how it affects...

By: Susan Alsembach

Good reads

The Rise of HTML5 in Browser Game Development

The advent of HTML5 has fundamentally altered the landscape of browser-based gaming, paving the way...

By: Allen Brown

Is Cyrpto Gambling Legal in Ottawa

In Canada, the rules around online gambling vary depending on the province. Some provinces, like...

By: Allen Brown

Teeth Straightening With Invisalign

Straighter teeth can have an enormously positive effect on one’s self-esteem. Straighter teeth are easier...

By: Allen Brown

Top 10 Slot Tournaments to Participate in Across Canada

Source: Canva Slot tournaments come in differe­nt formats, each each one offers different prizes in...

By: Allen Brown