Arts & Events

Canada to Battle England in High‑Stakes Women’s Rugby Match at TD Place

Canada has proudly fielded a women’s team in every Women’s Rugby World Cup since the...

By: OLM Staff

Buzzing with Laughs: ‘The Birds and The Bees’ Takes Flight at Ottawa Little Theatre

Billed as a rural comedy, The Birds and The Bees arrives with a marquee poster...

By: Karen Temple

Ottawa Bach Choir Welcomes Spring with “Sacred and Profane” Concert

Ottawa’s internationally acclaimed Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) closes its 2025–2026 season with a luminous spring...

By: OLM Staff

Martini Madness Returns to Ottawa With a Deeply Personal Mission

Martini Madness has long been one of Ottawa’s most recognizable spring fundraisers, but its return...

By: OLM Staff

My Ottawa

Kelly Cooper: Spearheading Social Intelligence As An Antidote To Toxic Work Culture

Kelly Cooper, Founder and President of the Centre for Social Intelligence, is on a mission...

By: Beryl Menezes

How AI Is Reshaping Power, Work, and Human Connection

I was reading a compelling, and frankly unsettling, article in the Sunday New York Times...

By: Brian Crombie

Transformation Is Not Reinvention. It Is Resurrection

We talk about transformation as if it were a lifestyle upgrade. A better routine. A...

By: Brian Crombie

How Special Olympics Ottawa Transforms Lives Through Sport and Support

Ottawa is lucky to have many great non-profit organizations. Perhaps one of the most prominent...

By: Tom Middleton

Politics

Leadership Is Not What We Think It Is

We talk about leadership constantly. We study it. Teach it. Write books about it. Reward...

By: Brian Crombie

Law as Liberty: Why Chinese society might be more “free” than the West

By Chris Pereira There is a Chinese saying that has stayed with me since I...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

The Conservative Movement in Canada Is Alive and Well

Last week in Ottawa, hundreds of Canadians gathered at the Canada Strong and Free Network...

By: Bryan Brulotte

Canada’s Energy Moment: A Country That Can’t Execute Cannot Lead

Canada is not failing because it lacks resources. Canada is failing because it cannot execute....

By: Brian Crombie

Sports

WWE’s Sami Zayn on His Rise, His Roots, and What Comes Next — Interview

The WWE is making its return to Ontario this summer with a trio of major...

By: Keith Whittier

It’s A Field Day for ‘Rig-onomics’

A few musings as the NHL lifts off into Round 2 . . . Conspiracy...

By: Dave Gross

Tkachuk on The Way Out?

Should the guy who was fully engaged, and fully himself, in seemingly just one of...

By: Dave Gross

Atlético Ottawa Hosts Vancouver FC in 2026 CPL Home Opener at TD Place

The wait is over. This Sunday at 1 p.m., the defending Canadian Premier League champions,...

By: Keith Whittier

Food & Wine

Welcome Spring with Wines from the Grange of Prince Edward

Prince Edward County is close enough to provide an ideal weekend getaway or a leisurely...

By: Jane Staples

Lafontaine du Loup — A Sparkling Wine With a Legend

Lafontaine du Loup Brut is an exquisite sparkling wine from the Grange of Prince Edward...

By: Jane Staples

Taste the Essence of the Mountains in Italy’s Wines of Alto Adige

The “Mountain Wines” of Alto Adige are produced in an alpine terroir, which has developed...

By: Jane Staples

‘Vineyard Melody’: How One Woman Rebuilt Her Life — One Grape At A Time

How did a young mother living in a strict, oppressive Indian family end up living...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

Buzzing with Laughs: ‘The Birds and The Bees’ Takes Flight at Ottawa Little Theatre

Billed as a rural comedy, The Birds and The Bees arrives with a marquee poster...

By: Karen Temple

Album Reviews: Melanie C., White Fence, Kneecap

Melanie C. – Sweat Whiston, England Post Spice Girls, Melanie Chisholm has proven many times...

By: Owen Maxwell

“The Devil Wears Prada 2”: Still Fierce, Still Fashion, But is That Enough?

Synopsis: As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against...

By: Keith Whittier

Album Reviews: Tomora, Metric, Julia Cumming

Tomora – Come Closer Stavanger, Norway/Manchester, England After a string of great features through The...

By: Owen Maxwell

Travel

Spring Awakening in Prince Edward County

Where boutique stays, fresh flavours, and creative culture make 2026 the perfect year to explore...

By: OLM Staff

Puerto Vallarta & Nayarit Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Where to Stay, and Coastal Highlights

Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta or Nayarit? From vibrant coastal cities to laid-back surf...

By: Analise Saavedra

No More Carousel Roulette: LugLess Allows Canadians to Ship Their Bags Instead

There’s a moment every Canadian traveller knows: That breathless pause at the baggage carousel when...

By: Allen Brown

Naples, Florida: Where Luxury, Nature, and Culture Converge

Sun-soaked beaches, world-class dining, mangrove adventures, and the vibrant arts scene make Naples a top...

By: Dan Donovan

Business

Building Homes, Breaking Barriers: How France Lépine Is Expanding Opportunities for Women in Real Estate 

France Lépine is reshaping the world of residential development. From construction sites to design studios,...

By: OLM Staff

Vietnam’s Stock Market Is Becoming a Major Magnet for Global Investors

Vietnam is entering a pivotal stage in its economic development. Nearly four decades after launching...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Clutch Opens New Ottawa Customer Hub, Bringing a Modern Car‑Buying Experience to the Capital

Clutch, Canada’s leading online car retailer, has officially opened its newest Customer Hub in Ottawa’s...

By: OLM Staff

Carleton Students Build Award‑Winning AI Agents in MindBridge’s 2026 Data Science Challenge

Carleton University students demonstrated impressive technical skill and creativity in this year’s MindBridge Data Science...

By: OLM Staff

Health

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...

By: Patricia Carr

What Really Happens When We Step Outside Our Comfort Zone — Especially with Food 

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at a Vida Mexico conference in honour of International Women’s...

By: Susan Alsembach

The Real Reason Your Old Eating Habits Aren’t Working Anymore

Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...

By: Susan Alsembach

The Quiet Pressure to Hold It All Together — and the Possibilities We Rarely Consider

On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show...

By: Patricia Carr

Best Picks

Why the Cozey Mattress Is Showing Up on More Canadians’ Radar

The mattress industry has changed dramatically over the past decade. What used to be a...

By: OLM Staff

The KEEN x Space Available UNEEK 360

KEEN and Space Available have teamed up for the first time to create a limited‑edition...

By: OLM Staff

Sportneer Weighted Vest: The Simple Upgrade That Supercharges Any Workout”  

The Sportneer Weighted Vest is a smart, versatile upgrade for anyone looking to intensify their...

By: OLM Staff

Irish Roots That Shaped a Nation: Inside ‘Fifty Irish Lives in Canada’

Fifty Irish Lives in Canada, written by Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Mark G. McGowan,...

By: Dan Donovan

Good reads

Best Fast Withdrawal Casinos for Safer Online Gaming

There is nothing quite like the adrenaline spike of hitting a bonus round on a...

By: Allen Brown

How to Hire a Keynote Speaker in Canada: 5 Best Agencies to Consider

Hiring a keynote speaker in Canada is a five-step job, which is, write a brief,...

By: Allen Brown

(Top 4) Best Free Scrap Metal Pickup Services in Hamilton

Got an old fridge in the basement? A pile of scrap from a reno? A...

By: Allen Brown

7 Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Ottawa – Burn Tucker Lachaîne Ranked #1 for 2026

Key Takeaways • Burn Tucker Lachaîne ranks #1: all three partners are Law Society of...

By: Allen Brown