Arts & Events

Ottawa Chinatown Night Market 2025: Lights, Flavors, and Festivities

Ottawa’s Chinatown is getting ready to bring back one of the city’s most exciting festivals,...

By: OLM Staff

Reaching for the Stars: Ottawa Gala Aims to Cure Rare Disease for 7-Year-Old Jack

Looking back, the signs were small. Jack’s toes were slightly turned in, and the muscles...

By: OLM Staff

Ottawa Little Theatre Offers a Twist with Two Takes

There are always rehearsals, sets to design, costumes to sew, and lines to memorize—but this...

By: Karen Temple

“I Hate Hamlet” Brings Swordplay, Spectres, and Self-Doubt to the Stage—And It’s a Hit

In Kanata Theatre’s production of I Hate Hamlet, Andrew Rally, a successful television actor fresh...

By: Karen Temple

My Ottawa

‘Ottawa Made’ – The Surprising Stories Behind the Capital’s Coolest Creations

Ottawa may be best known as the epicentre of Canadian politics and all the high-stakes...

By: OLM Staff

Strathmore and the Tulip Tradition: The Quiet Work Behind Ottawa’s Most Iconic Festival

Each May, Commissioners Park transforms into one of Ottawa’s most photographed landscapes, with over 300,000...

By: Jessica Wilson

The Relentless Creativity of Ottawa’s Chris Hawes

Some people live life in a straight line—measured, predictable, and bound by convention. Chris Hawes...

By: Luigi Saracino

Ottawa at a Crossroads: Cautious Leadership in a City That Needs Bold Moves

Since taking office in 2022, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has brought a bureaucratic-led managerial style to...

By: Dan Donovan

Politics

Stunning Ignorance and Shameless Defiance by ‘pro -Palestinian Protestors’ Reinforce the Urgent Need for Ottawa’s Bubble Bylaw

Ottawa City Council need look no further than the shameful courtroom admissions and subsequent statements...

By: OLM Staff

Medical Dissent: 14 Physicians Break Silence on Risks of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Editor’s Note: This article is republished with permission from Inside Policy and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute....

By: OLM Staff

Who’s In, Who’s Out—Can Carney’s Cabinet Team Reverse Canada’s Decline?

Yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his 38-member cabinet, signalling a major shift in Canada’s...

By: Dan Donovan

Ottawa’s Bubble Bylaw: Choosing Safety and Protecting Democracy

This week, Ottawa City Council begins a critical debate that could shape the way our...

By: OLM Staff

Sports

Shiann Darkangelo Brings Winning Edge as Ottawa Charge Chase Historic Walter Cup Run

Ottawa Charge 31-year-old power forward Shiann Darkangelo definitely knows what it takes to win. On...

By: Neil Becker

Montreal Roars Again: UFC’s Long-Awaited Return Delivers Big

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to Canada on Saturday, May 10, with UFC 315...

By: Keith Whittier

Leafs In Familiar Trouble Once Again

As the boys on Hockey Night in Canada presented Sunday night during the second intermission...

By: Dave Gross

More Goals Becomes Off-Season Priority For Senators

With the Ottawa Senators now in ‘over-and-out’ mode, thoughts go to the future and where...

By: Dave Gross

Food & Wine

Sip, Smile, Celebrate: What Mom Really Wants This Mother’s Day

Aside from a good night’s sleep, Mom wants a glass of Champagne to celebrate Mother’s...

By: Jane Staples

Raise a Glass to Spring: Five Wines to Welcome Barbeque Season

Spring has finally sprung, and nobody appreciates this season more than those of us in...

By: Jane Staples

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

Reviews

‘Ottawa Made’ – The Surprising Stories Behind the Capital’s Coolest Creations

Ottawa may be best known as the epicentre of Canadian politics and all the high-stakes...

By: OLM Staff

Ottawa Little Theatre Offers a Twist with Two Takes

There are always rehearsals, sets to design, costumes to sew, and lines to memorize—but this...

By: Karen Temple

Album Reviews: Blondshell, Lucius, Marlaena Moore

Blondshell – If You Asked For a Picture Los Angeles While it’s harder to say...

By: Owen Maxwell

“I Hate Hamlet” Brings Swordplay, Spectres, and Self-Doubt to the Stage—And It’s a Hit

In Kanata Theatre’s production of I Hate Hamlet, Andrew Rally, a successful television actor fresh...

By: Karen Temple

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

Syntax Strategic: Ottawa’s Boutique Firm Making a Big Impact on Canada’s Communications Landscape 

Fifteen years ago, Jennifer Stewart took a leap of faith, leaving her full-time job to...

By: Beryl Menezes

Red Tape Strangling Canadian Businesses—Is It Time for a Regulatory Reset?

Canadian businesses, especially small enterprises, are drowning in red tape. According to a new report...

By: Dan Donovan

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

Best Picks

Smooth Moves: Your At-Home Summer Hair Removal Toolkit

The warm weather has finally arrived—which means it’s time to ditch the long pants and...

By: OLM Staff

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

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

Canada’s Digital Upgrade: The Role of Legacy Application Modernization Companies

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, many Canadian businesses are finding themselves held back by...

By: Allen Brown

Launch, Scale, Succeed: Your Roadmap to a Winning Dating Startup

The online dating industry has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years, with global revenues exceeding...

By: Allen Brown

From Learner to Rider: Why the M1 Practice Test Is Your First Step

Embarking on the journey to becoming a licensed motorcycle rider begins long before you straddle...

By: Allen Brown

Why More Businesses Are Choosing a Virtual Office in Montreal

In today’s environment, a corner office is not required to run a successful firm. These...

By: Allen Brown