Royal Wood Wins Over Carp Audience with Music, Stories and Charm
I was excited to learn that the Festival of Small Halls was bringing Canadian singer-songwriter...
Arts & Events
Vanier Museopark Uncovers the Secret History of the Ordre de Jacques Cartier
A new Ottawa exhibition explores the organization founded in Eastview in 1926 to defend French-Canadian...
Tina Dico Sold Out Copenhagen’s Royal Arena. Now She’s Playing Ottawa
By Isabella Schroeter In April, Danish singer-songwriter Tina Dico played to 15,000 people at Copenhagen’s...
Resonance of Dunhuang: Ancient Silk Road Music Comes Alive in Ottawa
The past seemed to breathe again on October 10 at Algonquin Commons Theatre, where Hong...
My Ottawa
Interview: Ottawa Author James McMahon on the Success of his Fantasy Trilogy Loura Lure
I’ve had the opportunity to interview some interesting people, but it’s rare that one of...
Knock knock, woof woof: A First-Time Volunteer’s Front-Row Seat to Campaigning
By Les Kom Going door-to-door for a municipal candidate is a learning experience. And the...
Ward 5 Could Be the Surprise of Ottawa’s Municipal Election
Ottawa’s municipal election is shaping up to be a largely status quo affair. Incumbents have...
Maison Libère-Elles: Forty Years Of Supporting Women Fleeing Violence
As Maison Libère-Elles celebrates its 40th anniversary, it looks back on its journey and evolution...
Politics
Ontario’s Municipal Elections: When Did Good Enough Become Good Enough?
From Mississauga to Toronto, Hamilton and Oakville, today’s elections are about more than choosing mayors....
Alberta Chose Canada. Now Canada Must Choose to Build Something Together
The Alberta referendum, the lessons of Quebec, and why Canada’s future depends on rediscovering our...
Trapped in Trump’s America: Did Donald Trump Create Canada’s Economic Problems, or Simply Expose Them?
A provocative new book by Ian Lee and Larry O’Brien argues that Canada’s greatest economic...
Interview: Tariq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada
Few bilateral relationships have evolved as rapidly in recent years as that between Canada and...
Sports
At MOVATI, the Workout Is Just the Start
Walk into any of MOVATI Athletic’s Ottawa clubs and the weight room is only one...
Ottawa Senators 2026 First Round Pick Jaxon Cover Is Emerging as a Future Star
Ottawa Senators management and fans alike have reason to feel excited about the dynamic potential...
TD Place’s Winning Weekend: Why I’m Claiming Credit for Ottawa’s Success
Over the course of the weekend, I had the opportunity to take in all three...
Atlético Ottawa Delivers Statement Win as Cavalry’s Discipline Falters
Can we talk about how incredible Atlético Ottawa is? I continue to be in awe...
Food & Wine
Seven Canadian Wines for Come Over October
October has a new invitation. Wine Growers Canada calls it Come Over October, and the...
6 Wines to Toast the Start of Fall
Fall arrived this week, and Ottawa evenings are cooling even while the afternoons stay warm....
Best Drinks for Early September: Wines and Cocktails to Kick Off Fall
Early September in Ottawa runs two seasons at once. The mornings want a sweater. The...
From the Embassy Cellars – Exploring Demerara Rum of Guyana
“From the Embassy Cellars” is a series of masterclasses offered by Tim Ouellette and Brittany...
Reviews
Reflections on Retired Gen. Wayne Eyre’s ‘Into the Breach: A Soldier’s Journey’
By Brett Boudreau Improbably in Canada, defence is suddenly in vogue. The planned spend of...
Album Reviews: Girl Ultra, Chloe Slater, The Avalanches
Girl Ultra – RRRomeo Mexico City, Mexico There’s something exciting about finding an artist who...
Book Review: ‘Without Prejudice’ Offers an Unfiltered Look at the Life and Career of Harvey Brownstone
Harvey Brownstone, Canada’s first openly gay judge, has released Without Prejudice: My Life as a...
‘Racing Through Life’ Review: Major General Lewis MacKenzie’s Memoir Hits the Gas
Ubiquitous in the 1990s, most Canadians remember, and every Canadian who has served in the...
Travel
Holding on to the Stars: Arizona’s Dark Skies, Cultural Heritage and Historic Landmarks
Discover Arizona’s dark skies, Indigenous stories, and historic landmarks. From stargazing in Flagstaff to the...
The Hari Hong Kong: Where Luxury Meets Local Character
When describing Hong Kong, I often tell people it is a city that makes you...
Tastes of Prague – Mozart and Michelin
Although Mozart is most often associated with Vienna where he lived and died, Prague in...
A Bequia Summer: Discovering the Charm of St. Vincent & the Grenadines’ Largest Island
A family trip to the beautiful island of Bequia has left us with memories we...
Business
Defence Is Nation Building
As Ottawa commits historic sums to defence, energy and infrastructure, Syntax Strategic CEO Jennifer Stewart...
Building More Than Homes: Lépine’s Commitment to Community
A home is more than four walls and a roof. It is part of a...
Lépine Puts Their Family Name on Every Building They Build And Stands Behind It
In Ottawa’s rental market, many buildings arrive with polished branding and pretty chosen names that...
The unnecessary obstacle to Canadian ambition is the reliance on personal guarantee
Pooling startup credit backstops would ignite entrepreneurship, investment and productivity By Jon Lomow I signed...
Health
How to Trust Your Own Instincts: Practical Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt
For much of my life, I had a hard time trusting my own decisions. I...
Living Well for Longer: Understanding Healthspan and Lifespan
When people take the first steps toward improving their health, I often hear them say,...
How to Achieve a Healthy Pregnancy: Expert Guidance from an Ottawa OBGYN
Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri, an Ottawa-based OBGYN who has spent 35 years helping women and couples...
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...
Best Picks
Workers, Rejoice: NORTIV 8 Work Boots Redefine Comfort and Safety
From order pickers and mechanics to machine operators, electricians, and warehouse crews, the new GeoPilot...
A Better Night’s Sleep at Home: A Closer Look at Endy’s New Elevate Hybrid Plush Mattress
Mattress shopping in Ottawa has changed. Homeowners want comfort, support and durability, but they also...
Small Space, Big Comfort: Why Cozey Works on Patios and Balconies
Patios are the unsung heroes of urban living. They are small, often awkwardly shaped, and...
‘Wayward Voices’: A Literary Noir About Truth, Corruption, and the Cost of Redemption
Wayward Voices is a tightly drawn literary noir that follows Hank McGee, a disgraced Montreal...
Good reads
The First 48 Hours After an Accident: A Practical Checklist for Ottawa Residents
An unexpected accident can be very unsettling and overwhelming. No matter whether it was a...
The Role Of Location Technology In Modern Senior Safety
Growing older should not mean giving up independence or the freedom to move around. Many...
Small Business Month in the Capital: What Ottawa’s Bayview Yards Founders Are Really Fighting Right Now
The founder of a ByWard Market gift shop told a friend last week that her...
Come Over October: Ottawa Wine Nights at Home
October has a way of slowing Ottawa right down. The leaves along the Rideau Canal...