Ottawa Life Magazine

Arts & Events

Carole Pope’s COVID lockdown blues will make you dance!

Legendary Canadian rock icon teams up with Ottawa artist on a new single about the pandemic

By: Anne-Marie Brugger

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Album Reviews: Pearl Charles, Shame, Sleaford Mods

Five new album reviews including the great radio-ready track from Ottawa's We Were Sharks

By: Owen Maxwell

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Album Reviews: Dirty Nil, Emma Ruth Rundle, Rhye

Five album reviews including Hamiton's The Dirty Nil who are having a ton of fun on their new record.

By: Owen Maxwell

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Sports

Stickhandling through a tricky route to a professional hockey career in the time of COVID-19

This year junior players dreaming of an NHL career are facing off against the unforeseen consequences of the pandemic.

By: Daniel Rainbird

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After a tough week, Ottawa Senators need to give young players a chance

Last week was a tough one for the Ottawa Senators, losing all three games versus Winnipeg.

By: Daniel Rainbird

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The NHL is back! And what a start to the season it was for the Sens.

Friday provided hope for Sens fans, and Saturday served as a reminder that the team is likely in for another difficult season. But one thing’s for sure, it’s going to be fun.

By: Daniel Rainbird

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Politics

Wishes — failures — realities for the disabled

MAiD and Bill C-7 both have deficiencies, some being addressed in Bill C-7, but nonetheless, MAiD is the current reality of a law directive from the Supreme Court of Canada

By: Guest Author

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Links with China will anchor Hong Kong growth

It's time to embrace a new year ahead. Hong Kong's economy has experienced profound challenges and turbulence since 2019

By: Guest Author

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To Impeach or not to teach?

The majority of Republicans voted “Nay” because, if they voted otherwise, it might affect their position in the party or their prospects for re-election two years hence.

By: OLM Contributor

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Fashion & Beauty

The future of laundry is sustainable

From shopping to washing to mending, there are plenty of things you can do to care for your garments sustainably.

By: OLM Staff

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Keep black hair looking shiny and vivid

Read on to discover the best tricks to keep black hair looking vibrant for longer.

By: OLM Staff

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GET SIDIFIED gets scentilicious

Get caught up on what's hot and what's not in the world of fragrances with Sid Cratzbarg

By: OLM Contributor

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Business

Forex trading strategies every beginner trader should know

Each second, currencies move against each other creating opportunities for traders.

By: Guest Author

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Chris Pereira and CEI. A unique Canadian-led business ecosystem.

Pereira has spearheaded a smart and effective response to the head-spinning challenges facing entrepreneurs and innovators working in the tech space in 2021.

By: Michael Bussière

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Five Business Maxims for 2021

For 2021, I proffer this mantra to survive and thrive: normal is dead; renewal lies ahead; onward we tread.

By: OLM Contributor

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Food & Wine

Moooove over traditional vodka. Vodkow is here!

Vodkow Vodka has been garnering fans at the LCBO for the last year and its companion Vodkow Cream will have just arrived on shelves this Christmas.

By: Michael Bussière

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Campo Viejo and celebrity Chef Matt Basile’s “Campo Hour” bring light to a dark winter

From December 2, 2020 – December 30, 2021, Campo Viejo will host free, digital entertainment programming each Wednesday at 6 p.m. from their virtual entertainment hub, “Casa Campo”

By: OLM Staff

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Oat & Mill non-dairy ice cream is looking towards a more sustainable future

Ottawa area business Oat & Mill is a great alternative to dairy ice cream.

By: Sofia Donato

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Travel

Top 10 winter activities to discover in Mont-Tremblant

The most popular winter destination in Quebec, Mont-Tremblant offers an unparalleled playground to all those who love the outdoors and wide-open spaces.

By: OLM Staff

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Gananoque is close to home yet far from ordinary

The spectacular 1000 Islands are a world class destination at your doorstep.

By: Dan Donovan

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Unique Indigenous Communities in Canada are close to home . . . and far from ordinary

An invitation to Ontarians to escape from home and visits Indigenous experiences across the province

By: OLM Staff

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Health

Make life simple and healthier — pull out that slow cooker!

The ease of preparing a meal in the morning in a one-step preparation and then being able to get on with our day knowing that dinner is completely taken care of, is almost priceless.

By: Susan Alsembach

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Teenage privacy — earned privilege or a right?

Trust is very important with teenagers. They like to be considered mature, responsible, independent and trustworthy.

By: Adele Blair

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A good place to start 2021— goals not resolutions

This week, I will explore the difference between resolutions and goals, and why having goals is more effective and achievable.

By: Susan Alsembach

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Homes & Neighbourhoods

Ottawa’s Neighbourhoods: Gatineau

Gatineau is home to beautiful gardens, unique restaurants, museums and endless bike paths, just like the areas south of the Ottawa River.

By: Aaron Nava

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Ottawa’s Neighbourhoods: Downtown Ottawa

From the Parliament buildings south to the 417, we are looking at downtown Ottawa.

By: Aaron Nava

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Ottawa’s neighbourhoods: The Market

Our writers are out getting reacquainted with Ottawa’s neighbourhoods. This week we look at the colourful tourist, shopping and dining destination that is the ByWard Market.

By: Aaron Nava

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Good Reads

6 tips to help college students adjust to online learning

When the pandemic hit, many schools began to restrict campus access and started to slowly switch over to online learning.

By: Guest Author

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Ottawa’s Casino du Lac-Leamy is a local hotspot

According to the stats, Casino du Lac-Leamy attracts more than 2.5 million visitors each year and turns a profit of more than $244 million.

By: Guest Author

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What makes a bingo website successful?

The online bingo sector is thriving right now, with so many options for players looking to play bingo from home.

By: Guest Author

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Reviews

Film review: Fatale

Despite the great trailer, find out why film reviewer Keith Whittier gives the latest movie from director Deon Taylor a ‘C’.

By: Keith Whittier

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Film review: Promising Young Woman

Carey Mulligan blows film reviewer Keith Whittier away with her performance in this fantastic movie from Sundance 2020

By: Keith Whittier

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TIFF 2020 delivers in a time of adversity

The filmmakers, actors, and consumers who participated all seem to agree that the 45^th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival was a huge success.

By: Keith Whittier

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Best Picks

Our annual holiday gift guide is here! Whether you're looking for a nice gift for a loved one or a last minute gift for your boss these affordable — but awesome! — gift ideas are guaranteed to please.

By: OLM Staff

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Six books to read on cold winter evenings

Winter is around the corner, and I love these cold evenings when I can cuddle into a huge blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and dive into a good book.

By: Maria-Dominique Illés

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