Ottawa’s Neighbourhoods: Gatineau

 One thing you notice in Ottawa is that you can often get by without speaking French. When I moved here for university, to a city on the border with Quebec, I thought that I’d encounter French-speakers on a weekly basis, and that my language skills would improve. (Certainly, that would

Travel guide to Gatineau, Ottawa’s sister city

 ABOVE: View of Parliament from across the river in Gatineau. When it comes to travel in the capital region, Ottawa naturally tends to get all of the attention. However, just across the river lies a destination that is buzzing and jam-packed with architecture, history, cuisine, and culture. The city of

Dog Days of Summer Survival

 It’s the beginning of August, which means there’s still a month left before school starts. Which means another 30 days of trying to keep the kids occupied, or to get them off their electronic devices. (It can’t be just me who has to deal with the glazed look of teens

Top 5 Places to Hike in Ottawa-Gatineau This Summer

 Photos by Jake Robillard Summer may be half over, but there is still plenty of time to make amazing memories. Granted, the weather hasn’t been the best this year, but that is no excuse for staying indoors when there is so much natural beauty in every corner of the city.

Men I Trust Run Their Own Show

 As the music industry continues to evolve, self-managing is becoming more and more accessible for modern bands. For Quebec's Men I Trust, the little details have turned their band into a full-time job, making their band's success all the more satisfying. The band's recent live EP, 4 Ever Live finds

The Sensational Sights of the National Capital Region

 The National Capital Region is beautiful all year round, but fall is an especially special time of year as the sunlight bouncing off the multi-coloured leaves of the region’s many forested areas make the landscape look like a gorgeous painting. Whether you’re visiting from out of town, new to the

Watson and Task Force Want Amazon Shipped to Ottawa

 Could Amazon be shipping its second headquarters to Ottawa? If Mayor Jim Watson has his way, you’re future online orders may be arriving at your front door from much closer then you think. Last Thursday, the online retail giant announced that it was their turn to shop around. They weren’t looking

An exclusive partnership among The Montfort Hospital Foundation and Casino Du Lac-Leamy

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

Get to Know Gatineau

 By Ann Victoria Name a world-class technology firm in Gatineau. Actually, there are 30 or more. If you wanted to learn about wines from one of the world’s top female sommeliers, could you locate her wine bar? Hint: It’s a short walk from the bridge decorated with parts from the

Don’t Fence Sit! Smash It to Splinters at MEGAPHONO 2017!

 180. Just sit on that number for a second. Ruminate. Now, how many Ottawa based albums can you name that came out over the last few years? Five? Ten? How about 180? At least that’s how many were released in 2015 with a collective of others last year. It's a growing

Justina McCaffrey: How I got my name back

 By Justina McCaffrey For me, fashion is a journey that defies the constraints of the runways around the world. It’s an industry to which I have given myself for over twenty years. However, my journey as a designer and entrepreneur has not always been easy, and like fashion, I too defied constraints to find my way to where I

5 Great places to have Christmas Dinner in Ottawa

 In households across Ottawa, the holiday season will be marked with tree decorating, present wrapping, and of course, plenty of good eating. For those of you who love a good Christmas dinner, but aren’t in the mood to cook, we’ve compiled a list of some great restaurants serving up festive

The Great Works of Marisa Gallemit

 "Big Red." Photo courtesy of Jackpine Marisa Gallemit is a bilingual woman of color, a visual artist and she can make a mean ‘Old Fashioned’ upon request. "Tabarnac." Photo courtesy of Remi Theriault Always fascinated by visual language, Gallemit studied film theory at Carleton University, and has also studied film

Margaret Chwialkowska Illustrates Reflection in Annex Gallery Exhibit

 All photos by David Barbour  Ottawa-based artist Margaret Chwialkowska’s solo exhibition, “The Illusion of Reality,” brings a marvelous must-see energy to the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Annex Gallery at Ottawa City Hall. In this collection, Chwialkowska delves into the theme of reflection. Her work explores the evolving natural landscapes and the mind

Steven Wilson Brings Psychedelic Soundscapes to Gatineau

 A night of eclectic and engaging rock guitar awaits you this summer at the Theatre du Casino Lac-Leamy. Prolific guitarist, keyboardist and composer Steven Wilson will be performing in Gatineau on June 30. It will be Wilson’s first time performing in Gatineau and will no doubt be a night to

Latin Expo 2015: Visit Latin America Without Leaving Ottawa

 Culture, community and commerce are coming together for one high-powered event that’s sure to spice up your Sunday. The third annual Latin Expo will take place at Ottawa City Hall on Sunday, May 17, 2015. “It’s like going to Latin America without getting out of Ottawa,” says Red MELOG public

A Cave No Longer

 Doors, Floors and Garages Like You’ve Never Imagined. When you think of a garage, does disorganized, dark and dirty spring to mind? What if it could be transformed into a clean, warm, bright and organized space? That’s what the professionals at The Floor Company can do. The start to any garage

Airborne: Vintage Wings of Canada

 Images courtesy of: Peter Handley, Vintage Wings of Canada At Vintage Wings you will find the Michael Potter Collection—the world’s finest and most significant aircraft of the Second World War. The collection is comprised of 16 aircraft, each telling a unique part of our rich aviation heritage. All of the aircraft

Bite the Winter Blues With Ottawa’s Gastronomic Extravaganza

 Photos courtesy of Anne Girard ’Twas the night before Winterlude, when in downtown Ottawa… Leading hotel chefs were stirring and sipping fine wine! The second annual Dine Wine Wintertime will take place the evening of January 29 at Ottawa’s City Hall in support of the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa. For

Walk His Way

 Lacing up his shoes as he heads out to hit the pavement, Gavin Lumsden is doing more than just going for another run. Lumsden is gearing up to train for his fiftieth marathon in 2015. But, that is not even the big news. Lumsden, supervising producer at Rogers TV Ottawa,

Art Exhibit Showcases Grandeur of Local Environment

 Inspired by nature, award-winning Ottawa artist Margaret Chwialkowska will be featuring her solo exhibition “Gatineau Sublime” at the Galerie Old Chelsea from December 4 to December 31. Ever since Chwialkowska moved to Canada from Poland in 1979, she has been overwhelmed by the natural beauty of North American landscapes. Capturing the magic

Music Meets Medicine: Allison’s Brain

 Robert McMechan and his wife Allison Woyiwada recently released Allison’s Brain, a book they wrote together. It is the story of Allison’s medical journey, from diagnosis to recovery. Woyiwada was diagnosed with a large brain aneurysm in 2011. In a surgery that followed, the aneurysm was clipped. After the procedure,

Making Memories Last: The Memory Clinic of Outaouais

 The Memory Clinic of Outaouais, in Gatineau, Quebec, is open and ready to help the community. Specializing in research on neurological disorders, the Memory Clinic strives to ensure its patients receive the best possible care. Dr. Richard Bergeron (M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC) is the owner and principal investigator. He assists patients

Back to School in Style

 Vintage Wings of Canada is a public charitable organization committed to inspiring young Canadians to become outstanding citizens and leaders in their communities. It operates year round from its newly completed state-of- the-art hangar and maintenance facility at the Ottawa/Gatineau Airport (CYND) just 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Designed in

Nuit Blanche Takes Over Ottawa and Gatineau

 Get ready to sleep all day so you can be up all night—The third annual Nuit Blanche Ottawa+Gatineau is this Saturday, September 20, from 6:20 p.m. to September 21 at 4:21 a.m. This one night a year event celebrates local art and culture at its finest. Nuit Blanche aims to