Arts & Events

Och & Oy! Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro Talk Cabaret, Chemistry, and Their Ottawa Show

The good people of Ottawa are in for a treat. The duo of Alan Cuming...

By: Keith Whittier

Erica Lall: Redefining Beauty and Belonging in Ballet

At just two years old, Erica Lall felt the irresistible pull of the dance studio...

By: Analise Saavedra

Get Ready to Shine Canada at the 2025 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival

KCC Now Accepting Submissions for the 2025 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival Calling all K-pop dance...

By: OLM Staff

Oscar Predictions 2025: Who Will Win, Who Should Win, and the Biggest Snubs

One thing is certain about 97th Academy Awards: the last year delivered some truly outstanding...

By: Keith Whittier

My Ottawa

Lines 2 and 4 Fully Operational Plus Major Bus Route Changes on the Horizon

The newly renamed City of Ottawa Transit Committee (formerly the City of Ottawa Transit Commission)...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

The Municipal Government Needs to Get Back to Tackling Real Issues

Ottawa City Council cancelled its regularly scheduled session this week. Two weeks ago, it met...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Ottawa Puts Temporary Hold on Newcomer Reception Structures

The City of Ottawa has decided to put the brakes on plans to construct temporary...

By: OLM Staff

National Police Federation: They Have Our Back, Let’s Have Theirs

Honouring Five Decades of Women in the RCMP: A Celebration in Ottawa On Monday, March...

By: Dan Donovan

Politics

A Canadian Engineer’s Perspective on Navigating Trump’s Misguided Trade War

By Rory Harley P. Eng.  TRUMP’S TAFFIF PLAYBOOK   Donald Trump knows the U.S. is heading...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Territory, Tariffs, and Trade: Chinese Ambassador Wang Di  says China Respects Canada’s Sovereignty and Wants to Strengthen Ties  

Last week, Ottawa Life Magazine Publisher and Managing Editor Dan Donovan sat down with His...

By: Dan Donovan

The Mirage of Carney’s ‘New Direction’: Same Players, Same Problems

Canada’s Economic Future at Risk: The Need for a Bold, Rebalanced Budget According to the...

By: Dan Donovan

Now Is the Time: Why Canada Should Invite Greenland to Join as Our Next Province 

Canada and Greenland share more than just a maritime border; they share a history, a...

By: Dan Donovan

Sports

Habs and Sens Bringing the God’s-Honest Heat

To be perfectly honest, you need to sell this one a little better. People, a.k.a....

By: Dave Gross

From Strategy to Execution: How Travis Green’s Tactics Are Shaping Ottawa’s Season

Travis Green’s appointment as head coach of the Ottawa Senators in May 2024 marked a...

By: Allen Brown

Schedule and Positioning all in Ottawa’s Favour

The shoe’s definitely on the other foot this time around and it’s a more-than-comfortable fit....

By: Dave Gross

Ottawa’s Kissin’ Cozens in Big Deal with Buffalo

For the past two seasons (at the very least) the cry from disgruntled Ottawa Senators...

By: Dave Gross

Food & Wine

Uncork the Pride by Raising a Glass of Ontario Wine!

Canadian pride and fierce support for our own products is at a new high. This...

By: Jane Staples

Celebrating the Artistry of Mouthwatering Chinese Cuisine

The Embassy of China in Canada recently hosted a delightful Chinese Cuisine Tasting at Le...

By: Jane Staples

Fall in Love With These Valentine’s Day Wines

Valentine’s Day arrives soon, and this year, it can be a pleasant distraction from all...

By: Jane Staples

Cruising Into February With A Bellini In My Hand

The Dry January and Dryish January trend has really gained traction this year (yes, even...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

Album Reviews: HotWax, Squid, Bdrmm

HotWax – Hot Shock Hastings, England Unafraid to scream and wail, Hastings’ own HotWax bring...

By: Owen Maxwell

Lady Gaga, Divorce, Sasami

Lady Gaga – MAYHEM New York City Lady Gaga has gone through musical phases more...

By: Owen Maxwell

Album Reviews: Lauren Mayberry, Basia Bulat, Deep Sea Diver

Lauren Mayberry – Vicious Creature Thornhill, Scotland Taking a step away from CHVRCHES again, Lauren...

By: Owen Maxwell

Sonequa Martin-Green Shines in ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’

Synopsis: Engaged in a mysterious relationship with a wise-cracking (and dead) best friend from the...

By: Keith Whittier

Travel

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

14 Days in Beijing Without a VPN

I did it—but I wouldn’t have survived without a Chinese-speaking travel companion. I relied on...

By: Karen Temple

Monsieur Jean: Where Quirky Meets Ultimate Comfort in Quebec City

What do Quebec City, ducks and tigers have in common? The only way to find...

By: Analise Saavedra

Discovering Cuisine Tonique at Spa Eastman in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

One delightful, unexpected benefit of our three-night culinary retreat at the Eastman Spa was meeting...

By: Bruce Sach

Business

Chinese Electronics Brands Eye Increased Global Sales in 2025

Chinese brands are playing an increasingly prominent role in the global consumer electronics market, which...

By: Dan Donovan

Yarbo Donates Two Autonomous Snow Blowers to Mon Sheong Foundation

In a ceremony held at Richmond Hill Municipal Offices, robotics company Yarbo donated two of...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Sylvia Ng’s ReturnBear is Simplifying Product Returns and Changing the E-Commerce Game

Anyone who shops online knows the hassle of returning items to vendors. Major retailers often...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Dress it up With Jimmy Suits on Gladstone

A nondescript structure with a nameless storefront – save for a signboard on 486 Gladstone...

By: Beryl Menezes

Best Picks

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

Give the Gift of Broadway Across Canada’s BEETLEJUICE

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to our city. Broadway...

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

Innovative Technologies in Crypto Slots: The Use of AI and Blockchain for Enhancing the Gambling Experience in Canada

The Canadian gambling market is experiencing notable change. Advanced methods in artificial intelligence and blockchain...

By: Allen Brown

Does Casinomeister spotlight the fairest online casinos?

Since Casinomeister started in 1998 they’ve become one of the most well-respected names in the...

By: Allen Brown

Could Ottawa Become a Bonafide Hub of Game Development?

Economies are always changing and leaving towns and cities around the world with the skeletons...

By: Allen Brown

From Rookie to Superstar: The NHL’s Most Promising Young Players in 2025

As the 2024-25 NHL season barrels towards its climax, witness the emergence of a new...

By: Allen Brown