Arts & Events

The Girl on the Train: A Haunting Ride Through Mystery and Redemption

Rachel Watson is a woman derailed. Once on a promising track, her life now moves...

By: Karen Temple

Experience Thrilling High-Intensity Fun at The Diefenbunker Escape Room

By David Johnson As the centre of government, Ottawa was a prime target during the...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Bear & Co.’s Upcoming Production ‘The Children’ Poses Questions That Hit Close-to-Home

Self-described as an equity-actor collective that adapts to the needs of each new production, Ottawa’s...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

KidsCanSwim Canada Hosting an Open House for New Learn-to-Swim Facility in Orléans

KidsCanSwim Canada has officially opened its newest learn-to-swim facility in Orléans. Located at 2006 Mer-Bleue...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

My Ottawa

Tewin Delivers Much-Needed Housing to the Nation’s Capital 

The Canadian housing market is facing an unprecedented crisis. Home prices have skyrocketed, while wages...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

File Your Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Before It’s Too Late

As the new year begins, homeowners in Ottawa are reminded to complete their Vacant Unit...

By: OLM Staff

Everyone Wins as Hockey Supports Hunger During the World Juniors

Across the country, food bank usage is at alarming levels as Canadians are increasingly struggling...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

The City of Ottawa is Encouraging Kids to Stay Active

The City of Ottawa announced that the “Play Free” program, launched in 2024 to waive...

By: OLM Staff

Politics

Building Better Voters Builds a Better Canada

It does seem as if there will soon be a federal election in Canada. It...

By: John Scott Cowan

Trump is the Economic Carpetbagger-in-Chief and Canada Should Yank His Rug

“True friends stab you in the front.” – Oscar Wilde. Donald Trump, never one to...

By: Dan Donovan

CBC’s Tone-Deaf Tour: How Marie-Philippe Bouchard Just Proved the Conservatives Right

Marie-Philippe Bouchard, the newly minted president of the CBC, has wasted no time in demonstrating...

By: Dan Donovan

The Liberal Leadership Follies: PART DEUX “A Cast of Characters in Search of a Plot”

The old adage, “A week is a long time in politics,” has never felt truer....

By: Dan Donovan

Sports

Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heaven’s Door?

Right into the guts of winter and right into the guts of hockey season. Early...

By: Dave Gross

Ottawa Charge Forward Danielle Serdachny’s Impressive Rookie Season

Ottawa Charge forward Danielle Serdachny didn’t have to wait long before celebrating her first PWHL...

By: Neil Becker

Nordiques-Senators fiasco could and should have been avoided

About 25 years ago I was living in a tidy little brownstone apartment building in...

By: Dave Gross

Playoff Race Steams Ahead

Blue Monday, the most depressing day in the calendar year, just zipped past us. Longer...

By: Dave Gross

Food & Wine

Cruising Into February With A Bellini In My Hand

The Dry January and Dryish January trend has really gained traction this year (yes, even...

By: Jane Staples

January Wines for Your Weary Wallet

After the holidays and splurging at the Boxing Day sales, most of us have to...

By: Jane Staples

Elegant Wines to Celebrate the Holidays

The elves have been hard at work helping me draw up a list of great...

By: Jane Staples

The Story of a Happy Stomach: Fondue Night at Absinthe Café

A friend recently told me about Fondue Night at Absinthe Café. I checked the online...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

The Girl on the Train: A Haunting Ride Through Mystery and Redemption

Rachel Watson is a woman derailed. Once on a promising track, her life now moves...

By: Karen Temple

Album Reviews: Franz Ferdinand, Ethel Cain, Father John Misty

Franz Ferdinand – The Human Fear Glasgow, Scotland Never ones to slow down their approach,...

By: Owen Maxwell

Keith Whittier’s 2025 Ottawa Life Award Picks for Best Movies

There are the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, but here at Ottawa Life...

By: Keith Whittier

Album Reviews: Orla Gartland, 070 Shake, Kim Deal

Orla Gartland – Everybody Needs a Hero Dublin, Ireland Dublin’s Orla Gartland tackles music with...

By: Owen Maxwell

Travel

Wine, Dine, and Rejuvenate on Vancouver Island and its Fabulous Coastline 

British Columbia is a little bit easier to get to, thanks to increased airline competition....

By: Jennifer Hartley

The China You Don’t See: A Traveler’s Perspective on Innovation, Safety, and Foreign Policy

When I boarded the plane to China, it was difficult to ignore the well-meaning echoes...

By: Analise Saavedra

Oregon Gives Everyone the Chance to Soar

Travelling with a special needs adventurer adds a unique dynamic to any voyage. Discovering places...

By: Jennifer Hartley

Exploring Tupper Lake: Small-Town Charm in the Adirondacks

Ottawa is just under three hours from the beautiful Adirondacks in upper New York state....

By: Shane Carmichael

Business

Yarbo Donates Two Autonomous Snow Blowers to Mon Sheong Foundation

In a ceremony held at Richmond Hill Municipal Offices, robotics company Yarbo donated two of...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Sylvia Ng’s ReturnBear is Simplifying Product Returns and Changing the E-Commerce Game

Anyone who shops online knows the hassle of returning items to vendors. Major retailers often...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Dress it up With Jimmy Suits on Gladstone

A nondescript structure with a nameless storefront – save for a signboard on 486 Gladstone...

By: Beryl Menezes

When a Tree Falls, Capital Timber Makes Furniture

Headquartered in Carp, Ontario, a rural community on the northwestern edge of the City of...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Best Picks

Give the Foodie on Your List Tickets to the Canadian Culinary Championships 2025!

Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie on your list? Give the gift of...

By: OLM Staff

The Ultimate Experience for Tolkien Fans!

Looking for the perfect gift for the movie buff or music lover in your life?...

By: OLM Staff

Give the Gift of Community Theatre with a Four Flex Pack

Ottawa Little Theatre Four Flex tickets make a great gift. The Four Flex package offers...

By: OLM Staff

Give the Gift of Broadway Across Canada’s BEETLEJUICE

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to our city. Broadway...

By: OLM Staff

Health

Geographic Atrophy: a leading cause of blindness that you need to know about

Geographic Atrophy (GA) is a disease that strikes quietly, but its effects are profoundly life-altering....

By: OLM Staff

No Smoke November: NICORETTE® Reminds Canadians It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

Are you looking to quit smoking? Taking the very first step towards a smoke-free future...

By: Camryn Munday

Community Caregiving the Cognitive Therapy Way

The Centre for Cognitive Therapy (CCT) will turn 30 next year. Easily one of Ottawa’s...

By: Beryl Menezes

Your Skin is a Reflection of your Overall Health

A holistic approach to skin health embraces the concept of wellness by recognizing that our...

By: Susan Alsembach

Good reads

Online Gambling Australia vs Canada: Surprising Market Shifts

Online Gambling Australia vs Canada: Surprising Market Shifts Australia and Canada are two growing markets...

By: Allen Brown

Claim Free Cash No Deposit Bonuses at Canada’s Best Online Casinos

Through no deposit bonuses, online casinos in Canada provide players with a great chance to...

By: Allen Brown

Video Chats: How Virtual Face-to-Face Interaction is Changing Social Connections in Canada

Video chat technology has reshaped the way Canadians connect. What was once a niche tool...

By: Allen Brown

Top 5 Signs You Need Professional Appliance Repair

Appliances are the backbone of modern living, making our daily routines more efficient and convenient....

By: Allen Brown