Resonance of Dunhuang: Ancient Silk Road Music Comes Alive in Ottawa
The past seemed to breathe again on October 10 at Algonquin Commons Theatre, where Hong...
Arts & Events
Karmen Petrovic Interview: See the WWE NXT Star in Person This Weekend
WWE is returning to the Ottawa area this weekend as NXT, their developmental brand, takes...
Big Acts, Small-Town Magic at Carleton Place Arena
The Carleton Place Arena has become my go-to place to see a concert. Last year,...
Expressions of Art 2026: Meet the Local Artists Behind the Art in Carp
In an age when almost anything can be bought with a few clicks, there is...
My Ottawa
Remembering Rabbi Jacob Mirsky: Ottawa Community-Builder And Benefactor Of Its Jewish Brethren
Eighty-four years after his death, local Ottawa historian David C. Martin is spearheading an initiative...
Ottawa’s Snowsuit Fund Kicks Off 45th Season of Keeping Children Warm
Glued to her father’s side, she walked up to the front of the crowd gathered...
No Clear Leader Emerges as Ottawa Board of Trade Hosts All-Candidates’ Debate
Moderated by Globe and Mail Senior Political Reporter Merieke Walsh, the Ottawa Board of Trade...
Rebuilding the Ottawa Police: Chief Eric Stubbs on trust, accountability, misconduct, staffing and the future of the Ottawa Police Service
The Ottawa Police Service has spent the past four years trying to rebuild something that...
Politics
Canada–China Relations Gain Momentum After Carney–Xi Reset at Major Ottawa Symposium
Ottawa symposium brings together influential political, diplomatic, business and academic figures from both countries in...
Witness to October 7: What I Saw in Israel and What Canada Must Confront
Viewer discretion is strongly advised. The footage contains graphic images and scenes of violence that...
Building Canada Again: Why National Unity Matters More Than Ever
As Quebecers go to the polls, there is a larger question Canadians should be asking:...
Truth Before Reconciliation
Canada marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with solemn ceremonies and repeated commitments...
Sports
Atlético Ottawa Delivers Statement Win as Cavalry’s Discipline Falters
Can we talk about how incredible Atlético Ottawa is? I continue to be in awe...
Senators Need To Come Out Of The Gate Flying
Your Ottawa Senators have reason for ‘cautious’ optimism as the NHL regular season campaign gets...
Drake Cashes In
Even the most casual of hockey fans realize that the financial landscape in the NHL...
Senators Following a New Path
Questions in need of answers. Some of this we’ll see come to fruition early this...
Food & Wine
6 Wines to Toast the Start of Fall
Fall arrived this week, and Ottawa evenings are cooling even while the afternoons stay warm....
Best Drinks for Early September: Wines and Cocktails to Kick Off Fall
Early September in Ottawa runs two seasons at once. The mornings want a sweater. The...
From the Embassy Cellars – Exploring Demerara Rum of Guyana
“From the Embassy Cellars” is a series of masterclasses offered by Tim Ouellette and Brittany...
Welcome Spring with Wines from the Grange of Prince Edward
Prince Edward County is close enough to provide an ideal weekend getaway or a leisurely...
Reviews
Album Reviews: beabadoobee, Julia Jacklin, Fat Dog
Beeabadoobee – Pylon Iloilo City, Philippines/London, England Rich in her understanding of guitar and aesthetics...
Album Reviews: Formal Sppeedwear, Protomartyr, Blondshell
Formal Sppeedwear – Punch Card Stoke On Trent, England For lovers of Talking Heads, Oingo...
Album Reviews: Tove Lo, Boy Harsher, Nicole Atkins
Tove Lo – Estrus Helsingborg, Sweden Tove Lo is such a rare gem of a...
The People Have Spoken: Meet TIFF’s 2026 Audience Award Winners
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has come and gone. By the time of...
Travel
Tastes of Prague – Mozart and Michelin
Although Mozart is most often associated with Vienna where he lived and died, Prague in...
A Bequia Summer: Discovering the Charm of St. Vincent & the Grenadines’ Largest Island
A family trip to the beautiful island of Bequia has left us with memories we...
Malta Travel Guide: Exploring 7,000 Years of History
In Malta, the whispers of centuries-old stories are heard on every street, as if the...
Inside Altstadt Vienna: The Boutique Hotel Guests Return to Again and Again
Vienna’s Altstadt Hotel was originally set up as a business hotel, designed to remind travellers...
Business
Lépine Puts Their Family Name on Every Building They Build And Stands Behind It
In Ottawa’s rental market, many buildings arrive with polished branding and pretty chosen names that...
The unnecessary obstacle to Canadian ambition is the reliance on personal guarantee
Pooling startup credit backstops would ignite entrepreneurship, investment and productivity By Jon Lomow I signed...
Hero’s Ridge — Lépine’s Quiet Salute
A simple act of gratitude at Canadian Tire Centre is giving Ottawa’s veterans the recognition...
Innovation Is Multiplication. Canada Keeps Doing Addition.
By Qi Wu, senior advisor on strategy and innovation Of the patents produced at Toronto’s...
Health
How to Trust Your Own Instincts: Practical Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt
For much of my life, I had a hard time trusting my own decisions. I...
Living Well for Longer: Understanding Healthspan and Lifespan
When people take the first steps toward improving their health, I often hear them say,...
How to Achieve a Healthy Pregnancy: Expert Guidance from an Ottawa OBGYN
Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri, an Ottawa-based OBGYN who has spent 35 years helping women and couples...
Why Family Conflict Feels Bigger Than It Should
Most family conflict isn’t really about the moment itself; it’s about what that moment brings...
Best Picks
A Better Night’s Sleep at Home: A Closer Look at Endy’s New Elevate Hybrid Plush Mattress
Mattress shopping in Ottawa has changed. Homeowners want comfort, support and durability, but they also...
Small Space, Big Comfort: Why Cozey Works on Patios and Balconies
Patios are the unsung heroes of urban living. They are small, often awkwardly shaped, and...
‘Wayward Voices’: A Literary Noir About Truth, Corruption, and the Cost of Redemption
Wayward Voices is a tightly drawn literary noir that follows Hank McGee, a disgraced Montreal...
Say Goodbye to Frizz With Revlon Revive & Shine Thermal Brush
Dry shampoo, heatless styling and extended blowouts have turned hair refreshes into a routine of...
Good reads
Sharma Law vs BPC vs Avanessy Giordano LLP – 3 Top-rated Personal Injury Lawyers in Newmarket Ontario Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways • Sharma Law – Best for a small, founder-led practice on Main Street...
Sending Wine to Families in the U.S. This Holiday Season: A Practical Guide for Canadians
Almost every Ottawa family seems to have someone across the border: a sister in Syracuse,...
5 Factors That Can Influence Moneyline Odds Before Game Day
Moneyline odds can look considerably different by game day than they did when the market...
Larry H. Weltman on the Mental Game of Golf: Patience, Focus, and Playing the Long Round
A poor shot can affect more than a golfer’s score. Frustration can carry into the...