Crackup to Comeback: One Comedian’s Journey from Opening Act to Festival Emcee
Ten years ago, when I was almost still brand new to comedy, I found myself...
As the snow finally gives up and the thermometer begins its slow climb, maple trees wake from their winter nap and get to work. Sap starts running, buckets start filling, and we’re reminded that it takes a whopping 30 to 40 litres of sap to make just one litre of syrup—proof that Canadians are nothing […]
Ten years ago, when I was almost still brand new to comedy, I found myself...
By: Ottawalife Contributor
By: Tom Middleton
Ottawa-Gatineau is not normally top of mind when talking about heavy metal music. Sean Murphy,...
By: Tom Middleton
By: Keith Whittier
When people are asked that question, most say, “I love everything.” That’s rarely true. Every...
By: Keith Whittier
By: Karen Temple
Ottawa Little Theatre opened its 2026 season with The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted by...
By: Karen Temple
By: OLM Staff
As the snow finally gives up and the thermometer begins its slow climb, maple trees...
By: OLM Staff
By: Brian Crombie
Recently, while reading scripture at my home church in Mississauga, forty-one verses from the Gospel...
By: Brian Crombie
By: Brian Crombie
There are weeks that move forward. And there are weeks that rearrange you. I’ve just...
By: Brian Crombie
By: Brian Crombie
International Women’s Day is often framed as a celebration. We celebrate the progress women have...
By: Brian CrombieBy Andrew Faas “I worry about antisemitism not just as a bad idea that originates...
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By: OLM Staff
Canada has arrived at a moment where its public‑health policies no longer simply contradict one...
By: OLM Staff
By: Dan Donovan
In the decades leading up to 1979, Iran was a nation undergoing rapid transformation. The...
By: Dan Donovan
By: Dave Gross
The Ottawa Senators clearly relish what they have, and outside of a pair of middling...
By: Dave Gross
By: David Johnson
Canada’s snowboarders wrapped up the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics with plenty to be proud of....
By: David Johnson
By: Neil Becker
For the past five seasons, Ottawa’s Abbey McMillan has been living out her lifelong dream...
By: Neil Becker
By: Dave Gross
Connor-freakin’-Hellebuyck. Sure, Canada lost a dramatic gold medal game against the despised USA team on...
By: Dave Gross
By: Jane Staples
How did a young mother living in a strict, oppressive Indian family end up living...
By: Jane Staples
By: Jane Staples
Due to an extraordinary combination of climate, location and savoir faire, Ontario has become world...
By: Jane Staples
By: Jane Staples
The iconic white wines of Alsace are famous for their pure aromas, freshness and their...
By: Jane Staples
By: Jane Staples
Just in time for the festive season, I have curated a list of mouthwatering wines...
By: Jane Staples
By: Don MacLean
Kagiso Lesego Molope’s novel about South Africa during apartheid has eery and uncomfortable parallels with...
By: Don MacLean
By: Dan Donovan
Fifty Irish Lives in Canada, written by Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Mark G. McGowan,...
By: Dan Donovan
By: Owen Maxwell
Gorillaz – The Mountain London, England/Hawarden, Wales/World With a very Plastic Beach-like full world embodied...
By: Owen Maxwell
By: Keith Whittier
When people are asked that question, most say, “I love everything.” That’s rarely true. Every...
By: Keith Whittier
By: Dan Donovan
If you’re dreaming of a Florida escape that blends soft white sand, family‑friendly adventure, and...
By: Dan Donovan
By: Dan Donovan
There’s a point every Canadian hits in winter — usually somewhere between the third freezing‑rain...
By: Dan Donovan
By: Bruce Sach
In about four minutes, I was transported to another world! I barely had time to...
By: Bruce Sach
By: Madi Donovan
It may share a name that echoes Guadalajara or Guatemala, but the Guadeloupe Islands are...
By: Madi Donovan
By: Beryl Menezes
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By: Beryl Menezes
By: OLM Staff
‘This year’s competition pushes students to build intelligent AI systems capable of detecting financial anomalies...
By: OLM StaffOttawa homeowners are increasingly investing in renovations to reimagine spaces, improve functionality, and add long-term...
By: Ottawalife ContributorMore than 33,000 Ottawa residents call Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) home. A home is more...
By: Karen Temple
By: Susan Alsembach
Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...
By: Susan Alsembach
By: Patricia Carr
On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show...
By: Patricia Carr
By: Susan Alsembach
As food prices continue to rise and health challenges persist for many of us, it’s...
By: Susan Alsembach
By: Dan Donovan
Fifty Irish Lives in Canada, written by Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Mark G. McGowan,...
By: Dan Donovan
By: OLM Staff
Ottawa winters don’t ease up — and neither does Garant. The Canadian brand has launched...
By: OLM Staff
By: Allen Brown
Ottawa in 2026 looks a lot like a city that has quietly completed its digital...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
The return of the Ottawa Senators to serious competition in the NHL has drawn attention...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
You can feel a move slipping when boxes pile up, but the key choices stay...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
Fulfillment of orders is an important aspect of modern business, particularly when companies use the...
By: Allen Brown