Arts & Events

Folk, Family & Foot-Tappin’ Fun: Devin Cuddy Band Headlines Ottawa’s Grassroots Festival

The Ottawa Grassroots Festival isn’t your typical big-name music bash — it’s more like a...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Tumble into a Whimsical Wonderland with D1 Studios’ Down the Rabbit Hole

By David Johnson The best stories and films aim to immerse the audience in worlds...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

The Spotlight Returns: Broadway Across Canada Unveils 2025–2026 Ottawa Lineup

While hopping on a plane to New York City to catch a Broadway show might...

By: OLM Staff

Choice, Chance, and Change Collide in OLT’s Production of ‘Now and Then’

Jamie and Abby have their whole lives ahead of them. Deeply in love and perfectly...

By: Karen Temple

My Ottawa

Rocky Rezoning: Some Unlikely Alliances Unearthed as Council Digs In Over Quarry Plan

Ottawa City Council met today for its scheduled biweekly meeting. After the approval of reports...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

“New Ways to Bus” Rolls In as OC Transpo Faces Continued Questions About Reliability

New Ways to Bus Aims to Improve Reliability and Service Alignment OC Transpo General Manager...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Your Backstage Pass to a New Career: Hard Rock Ottawa is Hiring!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is hitting the home stretch toward its grand opening...

By: OLM Staff

I Always Thought That I’d See My Brother Again

By Jean-Pierre Allard Lost amongst all the success stories of power and glory we read...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Politics

The Voice of a Generation Needs to be Heard: Our Future Depends on It

By Michael Gyles, Garlande Haney and Shawn Richard For Canadians, recent months have been plagued...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Flags, Fury, and the Fading Maple Leaf on Parliament Hill

Saturday’s Palestinian Youth Movement ‘National March on Ottawa’ held on Parliament Hill commenced with the...

By: Dan McCarthy

Trump’s Tariff Turbulence: Why Canada Needs a Balanced Approach with China

The U.S. Tariffs and Canada’s Economic Vulnerability: The Case for Rethinking Trade with China The...

By: Dan Donovan

The Future of Canada’s Fighter Fleet-Sovereignty Demands Cool Heads in Crisis

By BGen (ret) David Jurkowski and LCol (ret) Hon. Laurie Hawn There is a growing...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Sports

Leafs in Command, Senators Need to Step on the Gas

Not trying to downplay a 2-0 series lead here, but we’ll take the hesitant approach...

By: Dave Gross

Battle of Ontario Should be Worth Waiting For

In the classic(?) words of the legendary(??) Spice Girls: Tell me what you want, what...

By: Dave Gross

Victoria Bach: Loving Life with the Ottawa Charge

Back on December 30, 2024, Ottawa Charge forward Victoria Bach received what turned out to...

By: Neil Becker

An impressive season for the Ottawa Senators

The 2024-2025 NHL season has been an incredible ride for the fans of the Ottawa...

By: Allen Brown

Food & Wine

A Culinary Adventure With Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine

Food can be a bridge to a culture. Recently, I had a unique opportunity to...

By: Jane Staples

Swing Into Spring With These Four Fantastic Wines

Spring is a great time to try something new. Of note, the LCBO now offers...

By: Jane Staples

Uncork the Pride by Raising a Glass of Ontario Wine!

Canadian pride and fierce support for our own products is at a new high. This...

By: Jane Staples

Celebrating the Artistry of Mouthwatering Chinese Cuisine

The Embassy of China in Canada recently hosted a delightful Chinese Cuisine Tasting at Le...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

Zorga Qaunaq on Bringing Nunavut to Netflix in ‘North of North’

I recently challenged my self-control by starting a Netflix series with the noble goal of...

By: Analise Saavedra

Album Reviews: Bon Iver, Tennis, Djo

Bon Iver – Sable, Fable Eau Claire, WI As Bon Iver’s music has gone further...

By: Owen Maxwell

From Cooper Street to Condé Nast: A Footnote in a Media Giant’s Origin Story

Title: When the Going was Good: An Editor’s Adventures during the Last Golden Age of...

By: OLM Staff

Album Reviews: Sleigh Bells, Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Casper Skulls

Sleigh Bells – Bunky Becky Birthday Boy Brooklyn In their search to find the next...

By: Owen Maxwell

Travel

A Royal Revival: How Picton’s Crown Jewel is Shaping the County’s Future

The waitress at the brewpub on Main Street was enjoying a slow Tuesday lunch crowd,...

By: Karen Temple

Still Standing, Still Wagging: Long Recovery Continues In North Carolina Treasure

Rebuild. Honestly, the word just doesn’t do this story justice. Rebuild – kind of a...

By: Dave Gross

Four Puerto Rico Resorts that will have You Hollering “Fore” More

Puerto Rico is a golfer’s paradise, packed with stunning landscapes and world-class courses. From the...

By: Helene Levesque

St. Lawrence County: A Canadian Traveller’s Paradise

Just a stone’s throw across the border, St. Lawrence County in New York State offers...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Business

From Fujian to Canada: Business Opportunities are Brewing in the Tea Trade

China’s economy has long been powered by manufacturing and exports. Yet, beneath this industrial success...

By: Dan Donovan

Mattamy Homes: Crafting Quality and Building Communities in Ottawa

A home is much more than just four walls and a roof – it’s where...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Investing in Canada: Strategies for Navigating Uncertain Markets

By Adam Prittie, CIM, CFP, BCOM, Associate Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor   Investing within Canada...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Bail Out The Bay Now: Government Must Save Jobs at HBC

Op-Ed by Robert Nelly The Bay department store chain, also known as HBC (Hudson’s Bay...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Best Picks

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

Give the Gift of Community Theatre with a Four Flex Pack

Ottawa Little Theatre Four Flex tickets make a great gift. The Four Flex package offers...

By: OLM Staff

Give the Gift of Broadway Across Canada’s BEETLEJUICE

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to our city. Broadway...

By: OLM Staff

Health

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

No Smoke November: NICORETTE® Reminds Canadians It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

Are you looking to quit smoking? Taking the very first step towards a smoke-free future...

By: Camryn Munday

Community Caregiving the Cognitive Therapy Way

The Centre for Cognitive Therapy (CCT) will turn 30 next year. Easily one of Ottawa’s...

By: Beryl Menezes

Your Skin is a Reflection of your Overall Health

A holistic approach to skin health embraces the concept of wellness by recognizing that our...

By: Susan Alsembach

Good reads

How to Leverage Big Data in Sports Betting: Revolutionize Your Betting Style with Advanced Analytics

The sports betting landscape has evolved dramatically with the rise of big data and advanced...

By: Allen Brown

Advanced Poker Strategies for Beating the Competition in Canadian Poker Sites

The online poker scene in Canada is booming, with thousands of players competing daily on...

By: Allen Brown

Ottawa Senators’ Resurgence: A Gritty Return to Playoff Relevance

Finally back in postseason play for the first time since 2017, the Ottawa Senators bounced...

By: Allen Brown

Favicon: Why Your Website Needs One and How to Create It Properly

You open your browser and there are dozens of tabs. Without a small icon next...

By: Allen Brown