Review: ‘The Cottage’ Is a Delightfully Absurd Antidote to Modern Life
Sylvia is having a great Monday, perhaps the best Monday of her life. She’s at...
Arts & Events
Reconciliation Through Art Returns to Almonte With Four Days of Indigenous Art, Music, Food and Culture
The 2026 festival expands its program with a Métis Kitchen Party, Indigenous art showcase, traditional...
Cirque du Soleil ‘Luzia’: A Must‑See Ottawa Performance Full of Magic and Motion
When I was a kid, going to the circus meant seeing acrobats, jugglers, and a...
Ottawa Rapid FC Game Day: What Makes It the Best Sports Experience in Town
Okay, here is a bit of a hot take. I think the Ottawa Rapid FC...
My Ottawa
Endy Opens Its First Ottawa Store as the Canadian Sleep Brand Finds a Home in the Capital
Endy is one of those Canadian brands that has quietly woven itself into everyday conversations....
How Perley Health’s New Intergenerational Early Learning Centre Is Bridging Generations
It’s a smile that says it all. Dignitaries, board members, employees, volunteers, residents and veterans...
Ottawa Comedian Wafik Nasralla on New Material, Staying Relevant and His Iconic Hair
Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa has long been a launchpad for stand-up comedians who have helped shape...
From Hero’s Ridge to Engage Canada: France Lépine’s Vision for a New Generation of Canadian Service
On a sunny September afternoon in Smiths Falls, veterans, community leaders, Royal Canadian Legion representatives,...
Politics
Putin’s Next Target May Be NATO’s Nerve
Russia does not have to finish its war in Ukraine before confronting NATO. Moscow could...
Alex Lawson Wants to “Get the Basics Right” in Ottawa: An Interview with the Mayoral Candidate
The 2026 Ottawa Election is a four-horse race, with incumbent Mark Sutcliffe battling longtime progressive...
Carney’s Canada: Parliament Returns as the Economic Promise Meets Reality
Eighteen months into Mark Carney’s government, the Prime Minister has put an extraordinarily ambitious economic...
Canada Is Entering a New Era of Economic Diversification and National Sovereignty
For most of the past three generations, Canada has occupied one of the most comfortable...
Sports
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...
Rolling Toward Glory: Ottawa Welcomes the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Wheelchair basketball is one of the most electrifying sports in the world. It is fast,...
Interview with WWE’s Former Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca
Sol Ruca has been with WWE for only a short time but has already made...
Food & Wine
Five 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: Tove Lo, Boy Harsher, Nicole Atkins
Tove Lo – Estrus Helsingborg, Sweden Tove Lo is such a rare gem of a...
Album Reviews: Sylvan Esso, Soft Loft, Laura Veirs
Sylvan Esso – Ow ∞ Durham, NC Constantly straddling folk beauty with dance euphoria, Sylvan...
Album Reviews: Amyl & The Sniffers, Elephant Stone, Alabama Shakes
Amyl & The Sniffers – Truth or Consequences (Live from El Coyote) Melbourne, Australia Despite...
‘The Great Gatsby’ at the NAC — Broadway Across Canada’s Must‑See Production
Broadway Across Canada returns to the National Arts Centre this week with The Great Gatsby,...
Travel
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...
Paris for First‑Time Travellers: The Magic You Can’t Capture in Photos
Having seen the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and all those postcard-perfect Parisian streets...
A Foodie’s 3-Day Copenhagen Itinerary: What to Eat & See
Imagine picturesque streets vibrant with history, creativity, and pastries around every corner. Copenhagen is a...
3 Days in Stockholm: A Guide to Fika, Museums & the Swedish Archipelago
From world-class museums and Swedish fika to the islands of the Stockholm archipelago, discover how...
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
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...
What Really Happens When We Step Outside Our Comfort Zone — Especially with Food
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at a Vida Mexico conference in honour of International Women’s...
Best Picks
A Better Night’s Sleep at Home: A Closer Look at Endy’s 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
The rules change the moment you cross a provincial line, and most Canadians never notice
Pack for a long weekend in Canada and you will happily assume most things work...
7 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Toronto – 2026 Review Based on Cases Won, Credibility, and Reputatio
Quick Verdict Preszler Injury Lawyers is the Best Overall pick for a Toronto personal injury...
5 Best Student Housing in Ottawa – 2026 Review
Quick Verdict Znith Living, Best Overall in Ottawa for 2026, wins on its all-inclusive Little...
5 Best Window Replacement Companies in Ottawa – 2026 Report Based on User Reviews, Certifications, and Awards
Quick Verdict • Buildmart Windows & Doors is the best overall service for window and...