Arts & Events

Canada to Battle England in High‑Stakes Women’s Rugby Match at TD Place

Canada has proudly fielded a women’s team in every Women’s Rugby World Cup since the...

By: OLM Staff

Buzzing with Laughs: ‘The Birds and The Bees’ Takes Flight at Ottawa Little Theatre

Billed as a rural comedy, The Birds and The Bees arrives with a marquee poster...

By: Karen Temple

Ottawa Bach Choir Welcomes Spring with “Sacred and Profane” Concert

Ottawa’s internationally acclaimed Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) closes its 2025–2026 season with a luminous spring...

By: OLM Staff

Martini Madness Returns to Ottawa With a Deeply Personal Mission

Martini Madness has long been one of Ottawa’s most recognizable spring fundraisers, but its return...

By: OLM Staff

My Ottawa

How AI Is Reshaping Power, Work, and Human Connection

I was reading a compelling, and frankly unsettling, article in the Sunday New York Times...

By: Brian Crombie

Transformation Is Not Reinvention. It Is Resurrection

We talk about transformation as if it were a lifestyle upgrade. A better routine. A...

By: Brian Crombie

How Special Olympics Ottawa Transforms Lives Through Sport and Support

Ottawa is lucky to have many great non-profit organizations. Perhaps one of the most prominent...

By: Tom Middleton

Kimberly Ann O’Connor: Hypnotist with a heart for transforming lives

Ottawa-based consulting hypnotist,  Kimberly Ann O’Connor has spent the last 14 years helping thousands of...

By: Beryl Menezes

Politics

Canada’s Energy Moment: A Country That Can’t Execute Cannot Lead

Canada is not failing because it lacks resources. Canada is failing because it cannot execute....

By: Brian Crombie

Canada’s Armed Forces Are Failing to Recruit — Here’s Why the System Is Broken

Canada does not have a shortage of citizens willing to serve. It has a recruiting...

By: Bryan Brulotte

Canada’s Vaccine‑Injured Are Being Overlooked: Michelle Worton Explains Why

Most people have moved on from COVID. There are thousands of Canadians who are unable....

By: OLM Staff

Youth Vaping in Canada: Illicit Products and the Enforcement Gap

A renewed debate over youth vaping in Canada has emerged following an April 17 press...

By: OLM Staff

Sports

It’s A Field Day for ‘Rig-onomics’

A few musings as the NHL lifts off into Round 2 . . . Conspiracy...

By: Dave Gross

Tkachuk on The Way Out?

Should the guy who was fully engaged, and fully himself, in seemingly just one of...

By: Dave Gross

Atlético Ottawa Hosts Vancouver FC in 2026 CPL Home Opener at TD Place

The wait is over. This Sunday at 1 p.m., the defending Canadian Premier League champions,...

By: Keith Whittier

Promises Of A Wild Round 1 Coming True

What a series. Scratch that – what a whole heck of a bunch of series....

By: Dave Gross

Food & Wine

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...

By: Jane Staples

Lafontaine du Loup — A Sparkling Wine With a Legend

Lafontaine du Loup Brut is an exquisite sparkling wine from the Grange of Prince Edward...

By: Jane Staples

Taste the Essence of the Mountains in Italy’s Wines of Alto Adige

The “Mountain Wines” of Alto Adige are produced in an alpine terroir, which has developed...

By: Jane Staples

‘Vineyard Melody’: How One Woman Rebuilt Her Life — One Grape At A Time

How did a young mother living in a strict, oppressive Indian family end up living...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

Buzzing with Laughs: ‘The Birds and The Bees’ Takes Flight at Ottawa Little Theatre

Billed as a rural comedy, The Birds and The Bees arrives with a marquee poster...

By: Karen Temple

Album Reviews: Melanie C., White Fence, Kneecap

Melanie C. – Sweat Whiston, England Post Spice Girls, Melanie Chisholm has proven many times...

By: Owen Maxwell

“The Devil Wears Prada 2”: Still Fierce, Still Fashion, But is That Enough?

Synopsis: As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against...

By: Keith Whittier

Album Reviews: Tomora, Metric, Julia Cumming

Tomora – Come Closer Stavanger, Norway/Manchester, England After a string of great features through The...

By: Owen Maxwell

Travel

Spring Awakening in Prince Edward County

Where boutique stays, fresh flavours, and creative culture make 2026 the perfect year to explore...

By: OLM Staff

Puerto Vallarta & Nayarit Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Where to Stay, and Coastal Highlights

Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta or Nayarit? From vibrant coastal cities to laid-back surf...

By: Analise Saavedra

No More Carousel Roulette: LugLess Allows Canadians to Ship Their Bags Instead

There’s a moment every Canadian traveller knows: That breathless pause at the baggage carousel when...

By: Allen Brown

Naples, Florida: Where Luxury, Nature, and Culture Converge

Sun-soaked beaches, world-class dining, mangrove adventures, and the vibrant arts scene make Naples a top...

By: Dan Donovan

Business

Vietnam’s Stock Market Is Becoming a Major Magnet for Global Investors

Vietnam is entering a pivotal stage in its economic development. Nearly four decades after launching...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Clutch Opens New Ottawa Customer Hub, Bringing a Modern Car‑Buying Experience to the Capital

Clutch, Canada’s leading online car retailer, has officially opened its newest Customer Hub in Ottawa’s...

By: OLM Staff

Carleton Students Build Award‑Winning AI Agents in MindBridge’s 2026 Data Science Challenge

Carleton University students demonstrated impressive technical skill and creativity in this year’s MindBridge Data Science...

By: OLM Staff

How Local Community Dairy, Laiterie de L’Outaouais Plans to Become a Household Name in Ottawa

Fifteen years ago, Gatineau-based Laiterie de L’Outaouais was born from a positive regional community mobilization...

By: Beryl Menezes

Health

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...

By: Patricia Carr

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...

By: Susan Alsembach

The Real Reason Your Old Eating Habits Aren’t Working Anymore

Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...

By: Susan Alsembach

The Quiet Pressure to Hold It All Together — and the Possibilities We Rarely Consider

On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show...

By: Patricia Carr

Best Picks

Why the Cozey Mattress Is Showing Up on More Canadians’ Radar

The mattress industry has changed dramatically over the past decade. What used to be a...

By: OLM Staff

The KEEN x Space Available UNEEK 360

KEEN and Space Available have teamed up for the first time to create a limited‑edition...

By: OLM Staff

Sportneer Weighted Vest: The Simple Upgrade That Supercharges Any Workout”  

The Sportneer Weighted Vest is a smart, versatile upgrade for anyone looking to intensify their...

By: OLM Staff

Irish Roots That Shaped a Nation: Inside ‘Fifty Irish Lives in Canada’

Fifty Irish Lives in Canada, written by Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Mark G. McGowan,...

By: Dan Donovan

Good reads

Impaired Driving Charges: What Ottawa Drivers Should Know

Why Impaired Driving Charges Are Taken Seriously in Ontario Impaired driving is one of the...

By: Allen Brown

Dudespin Casino and the Changing Texture of Digital Leisure

On a cold evening, going out isn’t always the default anymore. For a growing number...

By: Allen Brown

How Influencers Build Engaged Instagram Audiences

Follower numbers are nice to show in a screenshot but they have little bearing on...

By: Allen Brown

How These NHL Storylines Are Influencing Stanley Cup Betting Odds in 2026

The 2026 NHL season has unfolded with a level of unpredictability that has kept both...

By: Allen Brown