Motel Chelsea: A Hidden Gem Minutes from Ottawa for Live Music, Local Food, and Nature
The twenty-minute drive from downtown Ottawa to the winding hills of Chelsea, Quebec, is short...
Connor-freakin’-Hellebuyck. Sure, Canada lost a dramatic gold medal game against the despised USA team on Sunday in Milan, Italy, but to think they weren’t the better team would be foolhardy. And sure, while they were the better team, by a couple hundred kilometres, they unfortunately didn’t house the best player. That would be Hellebuyck. By […]
By: OLM Staff
The twenty-minute drive from downtown Ottawa to the winding hills of Chelsea, Quebec, is short...
By: OLM StaffFrom opening for Seinfeld to raising a family in L.A., the first Canadian woman at...
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By: Tom Middleton
Almost everyone in Ottawa has attended Bluesfest or at least knows about it, but did...
By: Tom Middleton
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By: Brian Crombie
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The COVID‑19 pandemic reshaped nearly every part of daily life, but few areas were disrupted...
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Last year, CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded on November 15, 1975, by...
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Over the past decade, many Canadians have come to believe that the federal public service...
By: Bryan BrulotteBy H. E. Wang Di, Ambassador of the Republic of China in Canada Recently, Canadian...
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In a country that prides itself on pluralism and fairness, public broadcasting carries a special...
By: Beryl P. WajsmanBy H. E. Wang Di, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Canada Canadian...
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By: Dave Gross
Connor-freakin’-Hellebuyck. Sure, Canada lost a dramatic gold medal game against the despised USA team on...
By: Dave Gross
By: Dave Gross
As the Irish Rovers once put it – wasn’t THAT a party? Canada’s men’s hockey...
By: Dave Gross
By: Dave Gross
Breathe Canada, breathe . . . at least until the next one. An instant classic?...
By: Dave Gross
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In the world of sports, it is common knowledge that grit and grinding must precede...
By: David Johnson
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: Jane Staples
Malbec wines are loved and well-known, but there are several other equally fine Argentine wines...
By: Jane Staples
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Danny Brown – Stardust Detroit, MI Always one to zig where one expects a zag,...
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By: Owen Maxwell
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By: Owen Maxwell
By: Owen Maxwell
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By: Owen Maxwell
By: Owen Maxwell
David Byrne – Who Is the Sky? Dumbarton, Scotland/New York City Landing somewhere sonically between...
By: Owen Maxwell
By: Dan Donovan
There’s a point every Canadian hits in winter — usually somewhere between the third freezing‑rain...
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In about four minutes, I was transported to another world! I barely had time to...
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It may share a name that echoes Guadalajara or Guatemala, but the Guadeloupe Islands are...
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Tampa has always been a city shaped by water and wanderers. It sits on the...
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‘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 TempleBuying a home or refinancing in Ottawa can feel overwhelming. From comparing rates to understanding...
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Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...
By: Susan Alsembach
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On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show...
By: Patricia Carr
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As food prices continue to rise and health challenges persist for many of us, it’s...
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Ottawa winters don’t ease up — and neither does Garant. The Canadian brand has launched...
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Looking for an everyday boot that’s equal parts polished and practical? Bruno Marc’s Sleek Men...
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By: Allen Brown
For years, condos dominated the conversation around modern urban living in Canada. They were marketed...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
We’ve all been there. You find a sleek-looking site, the banners are screaming about a...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
In today’s burgeoning iGaming sector, one of the most frequently asked questions from online casino...
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By: Allen Brown
While the Super Bowl will always be associated with Canada’s southern neighbors, it’s clearly an...
By: Allen Brown