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Food & Wine
Pelican Seafood Market brings Ottawa a taste of the East Coast
On now for a limited-time, the 25th annual PEI Shellfish Festival brings a sea-to-table mussel-filled menu including: mussel chowder, marinated mussels, and a brand-new pasta dish with PEI mussels.
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Best of Ottawa
Best of Ottawa 2021: Noodles
After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!
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Good Reads
What defines the best online casino for Canadians?
When many Canucks think about gambling, they picture a large building with seas of slots machines, beautiful table games and hundreds of revelers.
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Top Stories
The Canadian government failed its Afghan allies
In addition to forfeiting the lives of the thousands of Afghans that helped Canada, Trudeau’s delays have gravely damaged Canada’s national interests.
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Ottawa Life Magazine responds to defamation suit filed by ‘private citizen’ Peter Sloly
The ‘real victims’ are traumatized citizens in our community, many of them women—who have had to endure the effects of OPS police misconduct which includes assault, sexual assaults, alleged rapes and battery.
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E-Catamaran — a healthy, eco-friendly alternative for boating fun
E-Catamaran boats are all as green as can be, very cleverly designed, and easy to operate.
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Arts & Events
Album Reviews: Amyl and the Sniffers, Chvrches, The Killers
Listen to the hushed and airy vocals from Montreal’s Odreii, the latest release from the Killers, and more!
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Sold-out show OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries extends Ottawa run
The most successful illusion show in Canada, The Outerbridges create illusions with split-second artistry.
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TIFF 21 could be the festival of Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain is starring in not one, but two featured films at the Toronto International Film Festival and she is about to be awarded a TIFF Tribute Award.
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Sports
Where Art Thou, Brady?
Fans and media swear they’ve seen the Boy Wonder out and about this place and that.
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Redblacks show promise despite falling to BC Lions
Anytime the BC Lions come to town its exciting!
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De Grasse unleashes ‘wow’ factor
For the record, the native of Markham, Ont., won a bronze earlier this week in the 100-metre dash, and won three medals in Rio back in 2016
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Politics
Politics: Al Capone’s version of a team sport
I do not like Jody Wilson-Raybould. But contrary to popular opinion on social media, this is not because I’m a blind Liberal partisan.
Election 2021: Race deadlocked!
One week to go. That’s all the time left for political leaders to make their closing pitches for votes.
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The five best MPs in the 43rd Canadian Parliament
Despite the many challenges faced by the government and the Opposition in the ‘Covid-19 session of Parliament’ there are some definite star MPs who deserve to be singled out for their excellent work and commitment to public service.
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Fashion & Beauty
A suitable summer with Surmesur
“I was so excited to find out that Surmesur offers such a fabulous shopping experience that reflects your personality while respecting your budget.”
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Tips for finding the right pair of shoes
As a person with a keen interest in fashion, it’s not just enough that you buy shoes.
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Tried and tested — L’Oréal’s SteamPod 3.0 straightens your hair like a pro
L’Oréal’s SteamPod 3.0 uses steam to straighten hair, with 78% less damage than a regular straightening iron!
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Business
Cyrus Janssen is one of North America’s leading experts on China and Chinese marketing
He’s an international business consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker whose been living abroad since 2007 in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and now Richmond BC.
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Tired of dishes and meal prep? Let WeCook do the cooking for you!
WeCook offers a wide range of freshly prepared, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door.
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Introducing Canada’s first data driven cannabis store
The client oriented company has designed their locations to promote healthy living, relaxation, and mental wellness with specific architectural and design features.
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Food & Wine
Pelican Seafood Market brings Ottawa a taste of the East Coast
On now for a limited-time, the 25th annual PEI Shellfish Festival brings a sea-to-table mussel-filled menu including: mussel chowder, marinated mussels, and a brand-new pasta dish with PEI mussels.
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Kettlemans teams up with Trexity to deliver delicious bagels to your door!
A local favourite for over 28 years, Kettlemans Bagel offers delicious hand-rolled bagels.
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Lone Star Texas Grill’s new MARGAPALOOZA margarita flavours that you HAVE to try
All flavours are available on their patio now and a rotating selection of flavours are also available for take-out and delivery daily.
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Travel
A RIU good time: Travel is back, and it is not as scary as you might think
A recent trip to Mexico made me realize that people from around the world are once again travelling and abiding by the same Covid-19 safety protocols that we observe here in Ontario.
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Fall colours of Cape Breton Island
Fall is coming and there’s no better place in Canada to take a deep dive into autumn than on Cape Breton Island.
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Fall for Nova Scotia’s autumn magic
Fall is always a little extra special in Nova Scotia—including road trips.
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Health
The Smart Sock Plus allows parents to monitor their child’s key vital signs
Parents and caregivers can monitor key vital signs for kids from birth to age five.
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Parental placement preferences for elementary school children
Advice for parents concerned about their child’s placement in a split class
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Savoury muffins are great for lunch
We tend to think of lunch options as either sandwiches or soups but adding a savoury muffin can mix things up.
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Homes & Neighbourhoods
Get to know Ottawa South
Ottawa South has many interesting aspects to it including the people, unique spots to shop and to eat, and many enjoyable places for recreation and leisure.
Endy mattress named best mattress in Canada 2021
With more than 20,000 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9/5-stars, Endy is the best mattress in Canada for comfort, quality and cost.
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Make your home iconic with Ottawa-based Iconic Blinds
Ottawa-based window covering company Iconic Blinds prides itself on exemplary customer satisfaction.
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Good Reads
What defines the best online casino for Canadians?
When many Canucks think about gambling, they picture a large building with seas of slots machines, beautiful table games and hundreds of revelers.
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Senators to strike big? Preview of the upcoming NHL season for the Ottawa Senators
NHL hockey is a fascinating sport to watch, with pretty much all the world’s best ice hockey players participating in the league.
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Oh, Canada! The most important milestones of the top Canadian NHL teams
Few would disagree that the United States of America is one of the most talked-about nations in the entire world.
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Reviews
Saying goodbye to my PS4 and . . . hello PS5!
‘I have no intention of getting a PS5!’, I said this to my friend. . . . I mean why would I? I have a PS4.
Top electric scooters in Canada
Electric scooters provide a smooth and enjoyable ride. They can also be full of fun.
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Film review: Fatale
Despite the great trailer, find out why film reviewer Keith Whittier gives the latest movie from director Deon Taylor a ‘C’.
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Best Picks
Ancestry shed new light on Canadian war brides
Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, has made accessing Canadian War Brides records easier than ever before, thanks to updates made to UK and Ireland Outward Passenger Lists.
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NESQUIK is back with a NEW look, recipe & an all-new Vanilla flavour!
Embrace the nostalgia and enjoy with your family the new reformulated NESQUIK that features no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners!
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Sisters of the Ice
The True Story of How St. Roch and North Star of Herschel Island Protected Canadian Arctic Sovereignty
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