Rideau Carleton Raceway Beats the Odds Eugene Melnyk Upset as Mayor Jim Watson Makes Tough Call (but Wise Decision)

 Just one year ago, the future looked bleak for the Rideau Carleton Raceway (RCR). Then-Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced the termination of the Slots at Racetracks Program (SARP) that had contributed billions of dollars in earnings to Ontario’s health-care and education systems. Duncan announced that the partnership between the

Get Ready for Ottawa’s Largest South Asian Event: SouthAsianFest!

 The Annual SouthAsianFest is the largest gathering of its kind in the National Capital Region. This admission-free festival is open to the public and attracts crowds from all cultural backgrounds. Up to 10,000 revellers are expected to take in the exotic non-stop action over two days. The 2013 edition of

Wine Lingo: The Foundation of any Winery Tour

 Wine tasting is not just a fun hobby – it’s a distinctive and challenging art. Before taking a trip to a vineyard and participating in your first tasting, it’s a good idea to learn some of the fundamental terms of the process. From understanding how to distinguish one flavor from

Amsterdam and The Hague: The Dutch Golden Age Continues

 An aerial view of Amsterdam’s canal system PHOTO: CHRIS TOALA OLIVARES In the 11th century, a tiny community of fishers settled along the Amstel River. By 1275, the residents had gained access to the ocean through a canal – the Zuiderzee, now called the IJsselmeer. Thus began a 200-year period

Performance Review

 This spring, Canadians were astonished to learn that the former head of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal – the federal authority responsible for investigating allegations of discrimination – was fired for “gross mismanagement.” The report filed by the Public Integrity Commissioner, following a two-year investigation prompted by a union complaint,

Sweet or Savory on Your New Weber Grill

 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a brand-new grill from Weber. Submit a picture of your current beat-up grill by posting it in our Comments section or on the Ottawa Life Magazine Facebook page – or mention us on Twitter at @ottawalifers with the uploaded image before July

History of Wine in Prince Edward County

 Wine, food and respite – these are the things that Prince Edward County is known for. But, there are layers of history that lie behind this quaint island region nestled off-the-beaten-track in Southern Ontario. There was a time when Prince Edward County was barely associated with wine – instead, it

SouthAsianFest Thrives While Eugene Melnyk Dives

 ttawa is Festival City: TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, the RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest, Rib Fest, Carnival of Cultures, Magnetic North Theatre Festival, Italian Week Festival, Ottawa Fringe Festival, the Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival, Ottawa Folk Festival, Escapade Music Festival, Music and Beyond, Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, Summer Solstice

No Longer a Tour de Force

 Normally, any 100th anniversary would be cause for fanfare, adulation, celebration. Case in point: the Queen’s Gaels and RMC Paladins played their first hockey match-up on the Kingston Harbour in 1886. One hundred years later, the Carr-Harris Cup was established to commemorate the sport’s oldest rivalry. Even as the quality

Easy on the Eyes: Ray-Ban Ice Pop Sunglasses Are Ideal for Summer

 For Summer 2013, Ray-Ban has released the Ice Pop Collection, featuring the original 2140 Wayfarer style in six cool new colors with translucent frames and matching colored lenses: mint, grape, blueberry, citrus, strawberry and watermelon. Sounds tasty! The awesome transparent Ray-Ban Wayfarer Ice Pop collection will be a huge hit this summer. The iconic Wayfarer designs have

Frederic Dekkal: Tokyo Encounters. A photographic exhibition at the Centrepointe Theatre Gallery

 By Hank Reardon. Frederic Dekkal, an award-winning French photographer, will present his latest work Tokyo Encounters, a series of 25 photographs shot in the streets of Tokyo, at the Centrepointe Theatre Gallery from July 30 to August 21, 2013. Tokyo Encounters strives to show a more authentic Tokyo, focused on

Salmon Halibut Weave

 Special to OLM: Experience a taste of local favourite Italian hotspot Zolas Restaurant—right in your own home! Chef Tony shares his coveted family recipes and culinary tips to help you prepare real Italian food for your loved ones. Zolas is located in Nepean at 2194 Robertson Road. Call (613) 721-022

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Iron Man 2

 I have discussed Marvel's armored superhero Iron Man, and the current attempts to create working robotic exoskeletons and suits of powered armor that mirrored his signature suit. I examined several models of exoskeleton that were already in production, and discussed possible uses for this technology if it became ready for

Amazing photo exhibition from the Smithsonian about ants comes to the Canadian Museum of Nature

  Ants are everywhere. Though small in size, they form complex societies and dominate their ecosystems as much as humans do. Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants—an exhibition of 39 large-scale photos by award-winning photographer Mark W. Moffet—opens on July 26, 2013 at the Canadian Museum of Nature. This

Be the Change Challenge Rallies Ottawa Women to Improve Mind, Body and Soul

 By: Kimberly Lochhead Thirty days doesn’t seem like enough time to drastically overhaul one’s life, improve overall health, emotionally detox and help educate women in Nepal—but Megan Campbell, founder of Journey of the Yogini (JOY) is making all of that possible. And she’s helping others do it without going to

Canadian Basketball Thrives in Kazan

 Canada’s highly anticipated arrival on the international men’s basketball stage likely won’t come for another few years – but early results in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympics suggest that the program is well on its way. Rio 2016 is a sound estimate for a perpetually mediocre program to finally

Head Southbound With Ottawa’s Cooper Brothers

 Ottawa brothers Richard and Brian Cooper started their careers on the momentum of Beatlemania and played eastern Canada in such outfits as What The Cat Dragged In. They decided to form their own band in 1971 following Richard’s suspension from the University of Ottawa for spending too much time on

International Canadian Golden Gloves / NAV CENTRE / Cornwall

 By Raquel Ruiz An outdoor tent with two boxing rings has been set up at the NAV CENTRE in Cornwall to receive 200 boxers – starting the first chapter of the International Canadian Golden Gloves. From July16 to 20, boxers from all over Canada will have an outlet to get at least one bout

Murray’s Moment on Centre Court

 Even before the arrival of the royal baby, Britain has cause to celebrate a remarkable triumph: the shattering of 77 years of home futility at tennis’ most hallowed grounds. Andy Murray, Glasgow-born and London’s favourite sporting son, finally broke through at Wimbledon last Sunday, ensuring the championship will stay at

Royal Baby Expected to Arrive by the End of the Week

 The world is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal baby. The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed that the royal baby is expected to arrive by the end of the week. Camilla made the remark during a visit to a local children’s hospital and said that

Weber’s Spirit E-210 – The Solution to All of Your Grilling Woes

 Tired of your old, musty grill? Dreaming of a brand new grilling accessory to spice up your August long weekend? Weber, the leading brand in bbq and grilling, is offering you the perfect way to fix your problems. All you have to do is submit a photo of your current

Tragedy Touches Lac-Mégantic

 Just over a week ago, the picturesque Quebec town of Lac-Mégantic entered the public lexicon for all the wrong reasons. On Saturday, July 6, at 1:14 a.m., an unmanned runaway freight train belonging to the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic (MMA) Railway Ltd. derailed in the heart of the town. But

A Matched Pair from New Zealand

 People are always asking me for a pair of wines they can bring to a BBQ, or over to a friend’s house, that won’t embarrass them but make them look like they know something about wine and food matching. I’m always intrigued as to why people think they have to

Grilled Radicchio Salad

 By Chef Tony, Zolas Restaurant Chef Tony shares his coveted family recipes and culinary tips to help you prepare real Italian food for your loved ones. *Serves two Salad 1 Fresh Radicchio ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup chopped pancetta ham 2 tbs. basil dressing 2 tbs. crumbled goat cheese

Awe-inspiring, Efficient Home Built Using an Antique Barn Frame

 With Joanna Plucinska Newer isn’t always better. Jason Gibson, owner of Gibson Timber Frames in Perth, believes that one can find enormous potential in a well-constructed old barn. Over the past 12 years, Gibson Timber Frames has dismantled and re-erected barn frames across Eastern Ontario. "We have finished a new