Whitewater Brewing Co. — Brewed by friends for friends

 It all began with three good friends on an adventure. While kayaking and rafting in the Grand Canyon, the idea struck them around a campfire; why not create a sustainably brewed, locally sourced brewery at home in the Ottawa Valley. The friends went to work retrofitting an old dairy barn and spent two

Window of Hopportunity: Ottawa Brewers’ Best Beer Names

 With the recent explosion of craft beers in the market, local brewers will do everything to make their specialty ale stand out from the rest of the (six) pack. Naming brews allows the maker to showcase their creativity and pun proficiency, and while some made us cringe with disabrewvement, we

New Hampshire

 There is no better way to begin a tour of New Hampshire than in Portsmouth, an historic and quaint seaport. Portsmouth is a must-see destination for those who wish to explore the area’s history. Visit the numerous museums, art centres, stroll through Market Square, take in an outdoor concert at Prescott Park, follow the Peace Treaty Trail or savour

Wine and Art—A Natural Match

 Above: Savvy Company Event - Erin Sue Bolling serving Denise Yaternick Looking to organize an event? Ottawa has come a long way. Gone are the days when hotel ballrooms and restaurant backrooms were the only options. Whether you are looking for somewhere to host an eclectic ‘cinq à sept’ cocktail reception

Making the Most of Fall and Winter: 2014/15 Ottawa Event Guide

 “I’m bored! What should we do?” This familiar question far too often doesn’t have an answer. Stop right there! Look no further! OLM’s Fall and Winter Event Guide is here to relieve your boredom. With the turning of the seasons comes many new activities to kick the fall and winter blues

Looking for a Career in the Wine, Craft Beer and Spirits Business?

 Since I began working in the wine industry over 10 years ago, there are two questions I am constantly asked: “I was away on holidays in ‘wherever’ and discovered 'X' wine that isn’t at the LCBO. How can I get it shipped into Ontario?” and “I want to get a job

Say ALOHOG to Summer

 You’ll Go ‘Coconut-ty’ For HogsBack’s Latest Limited Edition Seasonal Beer A taste of the tropics comes to Ontario this summer with the release of ALOHOG Coconut Pale Ale - the latest in a series of Limited Edition seasonal beers from Ottawa’s HogsBack Brewing Company. ALOHOG Coconut Pale Ale is spectacular

OLM’S Top 25 People in the Capital 2012

 Ottawa Life Magazine’s 2012 listing of who we think are the movers and shakers in the nation’s capital. These people make Ottawa a great city to live in. Dr. Jeff Sherman, Deborah Wyatt and Jennifer Wyatt of TIPES (Thinking in Pictures Education Services) are truly heroic for the work they