Arts & Events

Indigenous Art Meets Augmented Reality on Sparks Street

By Tyler Burch Leading up to The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, several Algonquin...

By: OLM Staff

James Blonde Are True Chameleons

Every band’s story is different, but James Blonde has a particularly singular origin story. Between...

By: Owen Maxwell

Atlético Ottawa Host Canada’s Veterans

On September 13th, Coding for Veterans hit the soccer pitch when Atlético Ottawa hosted Armed...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Ottawa Artist Claude Latour to Unveil his Latest Works at Patrick Gordon Framing

Chances are you know Claude Latour. Even if you have never met the Ottawa artist,...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

My Ottawa

Indigenous monuments and reconciliation

The NCC would be wise to implement some of these ideas, in partnership with First...

By: Dan McCarthy

When Green Turns to Yellow It’s Time to Slow Down

Welcome to Autumn 2023! We’re only a few days into Fall, and it’s been gorgeous...

By: Ryan Lythall

My Experience at CityFolk Can Serve as a Model for Other Festivals

As soon as I heard Iggy Pop was coming to City Folk, I was so...

By: Ryan Lythall

A 2.5% Increase in Ottawa Property Taxes is Approved by Council

The focal point of today’s Ottawa City Council meeting was a motion for the city’s...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Top Stories

Montreal Economic Institute Says Trudeau Taxes Since 2015 Are Damaging the Economy

A study released today by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) sheds light on the detrimental...

By: Dan Donovan

Neighbours Don’t Continually Steal From Neighbours — ByWard Markets Need Mayor to Act

Before Ottawa City Council recessed for their five-week summer break, they announced that the newly...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Team Rubicon – Cleaning up Nature’s Chaos at Home and Abroad

When a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, it was among the most devastating...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

BCC Report Calls for Action –Says “Economic Security is The Foundation of National Security”

The Business Council of Canada (BCC) has published a report titled, Economic Security is National...

By: Dan Donovan

Politics

The Choice at the Crossroads in History, the Trend in Line with the Times

A Global Community of Shared Future: China’s Proposals and Action By H.E. Cong Peiwu, Chinese...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Nazis in Parliament — A Lesson for Educators About the Importance of Teaching Canadian History

Photo: Liberal House Leader Hon. Karina Gould and former Speaker of the House Anthony Rota...

By: Dan Donovan

Can the Government Make Housing and Groceries More Affordable? Don’t Hold Your Breath

Pierre Poilievre, who is always good for a catchy line, recently commented on the Liberal...

By: Patrick Gossage

Global Development Initiative Provides Accelerator for the Realization of the 2030 SDGs

ABOVE: Aerial photo shows an electric multiple unit (EMU) train of the China-Laos Railway crossing...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Sports

Ottawa Fan Should Be Thinking: ‘Pinto-Shminto’

Folks will tell you to try and appreciate what you have, as opposed to what...

By: Dave Gross

REDBLACKS Thrill Fans With A Hometown Win

Friday was a beautiful night for a football game in Ottawa, and for the first...

By: Keith Whittier

Senators Relishing the Pressure?

The elevation from doormat to Golden Boy couldn’t have happened quicker. Last year, two years...

By: Dave Gross

REDBLACKS’ Performance on Saturday Confirms Their Competitiveness

The Ottawa REDBLACKS were in Vancouver this past weekend to take on the BC Lions....

By: Keith Whittier

Food & Wine

Wines to Put The Happy in Your Thanksgiving Dinner

Many of us celebrate the harvest season with a special dinner in October. It’s relatively...

By: Jane Staples

Di Rienzo’s – Little Italy’s Not-So-Hidden Gem

In the heart of Little Italy, on Beech street off of Preston, there is this...

By: Jordan Pizzuti

Fall in Love With These Fantastic Canned Wines!

It used to be that we looked down our noses at wine in boxes or...

By: Jane Staples

Five Cigar Pairing for the Budding Aficionado

A good cigar is a great sensory experience with everything from the changing taste profile...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Reviews

Album Reviews: Arkells, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo

Arkells – Laundry Pile (Hamilton, Ontario) For all their great music, Arkells have rarely strayed...

By: OLM Staff

Album Reviews: Mitski, Corinne Bailey Rae, Woods

Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We (New York City/Mie Prefecture, Japan)...

By: Owen Maxwell

Album Reviews: Chemical Brothers, Courtney Barnett, Romy

The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling (Manchester, England) After No Geography recemented the...

By: Owen Maxwell

TIFF 2023 Review: The Zone of Interest

Synopsis: The commander of Auschwitz, Rudolph Hoss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a...

By: Keith Whittier

Travel

Small is Big in Door County on the Shores of Lake Michigan

Nestled along the eastern shores of the enchanting Lake Michigan, Door County, Wisconsin, exudes an...

By: Dan Donovan

The Many Gems of the Nayarit Region of Mexico

In the span of just one week, I embarked on an unforgettable journey through the...

By: Dan Donovan

Enjoy The Vibrant History of Amelia Island — Our New Favourite Beach Destination

Amelia Island has a timeless allure. Its beaches offer solace to sun-seekers and adventurers alike,...

By: Dan Donovan

All Aboard The Ocean Endeavour – A journey to The Land of The midnight Sun

I was working in my office one June day when our publisher, Dan Donovan came...

By: Chloë Hayes

Business

Wahi Helps Ontarians to Become Homeowners

Anybody who has dipped their toes into the housing market knows that prices have gotten...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

With iGO’s New Electric Models – the Future is Electric

Brace yourself for the ultimate urban cycling adventure with iGO’s 2023 e-bike lineup. With a...

By: Chloë Hayes

NIBAV Home Lifts Transform Homes and the Quality of Life for Seniors

Canada’s baby boomers are getting older, and with age comes mobility issues. We recently chatted...

By: OLM Staff

Chinese and Thai Natural Gas Enterprises Sign Major MOU at the 2023 International Natural Gas Conference

Chaozhou Huaying LNG Receiving Terminal Shareholder (Huaying Natural Gas Trading Co., Ltd) signed a memorandum...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Best Picks

David Eisenstadt’s Second Book Explores 36 Canadian Musicians

Title: Musicians Under the Radar: 36 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers Author: David Eisenstadt Published by:...

By: OLM Staff

“The Most Secret Memory of Men” a Mystery Novel on Living and Writing

Title: The Most Secret Memory of Men Author: Mohamed Mbougar Sarr Translated by: Lara Vergnaud...

By: OLM Staff

New Book From Canadian Sprinting Legend Donovan Bailey

Donovan Bailey is a sports legend. From his childhood in Jamaica to the basketball courts...

By: OLM Staff

Back-to-School is Easier on The Environment With BIC

Back-to-school shopping is an annual ritual that marks the transition from summer to fall. While...

By: OLM Staff

Good Reads

A Journey Through Time: Uncovering the Rich History of Pokies in Australia

Step into the time machine, fellow gamers, and history enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Tropical bliss hacks: Solo female traveler’s guide to Hawaii

The United States has everything from tourist spots resembling the ones in Ottawa to sceneries...

By: Allen Brown

Barbie & Pin Up: Icons of Feminine Aesthetics and Entertainment in 2023

In a world where pop culture is constantly evolving, two names have emerged as the...

By: Allen Brown

Exploring Ottawa’s Top 5 Online Casinos

Ottawa has plenty of gaming entertainment options, for both sports bettors and casino enthusiasts. Those...

By: Allen Brown