Carney’s Canada: Parliament Returns as the Economic Promise Meets Reality
Eighteen months into Mark Carney’s government, the Prime Minister has put an extraordinarily ambitious economic plan on the table. As Parliament returns, the harder question is whether his government can turn its promises, targets and projections into measurable results. Parliament returns to Ottawa today, and with it comes the moment when Mark Carney’s economic agenda […]
How Virtual Therapy Is Expanding Mental Health Care Across Ontario
For many people, finding a therapist traditionally meant searching for a practice nearby, booking an appointment, and travelling to an office. Virtual therapy has created another option, allowing people across Ontario to connect with mental health professionals online from a private and convenient location. The shift toward virtual care has changed how people can search […]
A No-Fuss Guide to Hosting a Wine and Cheese Night
There’s a moment in every dinner party where someone asks what they can bring, and you freeze because you genuinely don’t know. A wine and cheese night solves that problem before it starts. It’s flexible, it looks more put-together than it actually is, and nobody expects a three-course meal. You just need a plan, a […]
Exploring the Features and Benefits of Tower Bet Crypto Casino
The allure of virtual gaming platforms is captured not only in their innovative interfaces but also in the extensive range of available options for both novice and seasoned players. A significant offering in this domain features a user-friendly environment that prioritizes seamless navigation, allowing individuals to explore various gaming categories with ease. Players should specifically […]
Reconciliation Through Art Returns to Almonte With Four Days of Indigenous Art, Music, Food and Culture
The 2026 festival expands its program with a Métis Kitchen Party, Indigenous art showcase, traditional dance, storytelling, workshops, a Water Walk and a special screening of The Apology: A Search for Justice. This fall, Almonte will once again become a meeting place for art, culture, music and history as Reconciliation Through Art 2026 returns with […]
Album Reviews: Sylvan Esso, Soft Loft, Laura Veirs
Sylvan Esso – Ow ∞ Durham, NC Constantly straddling folk beauty with dance euphoria, Sylvan Esso hit artistic highs on their latest album. While it’s pulling back from being punchy, the record is at times their quietest and at others, their loudest album to date. There’s a fun shift from tape-like dreams to a beautiful […]
Endy Opens Its First Ottawa Store as the Canadian Sleep Brand Finds a Home in the Capital
Endy is one of those Canadian brands that has quietly woven itself into everyday conversations. Someone mentions the mattress that arrived neatly compressed in a box. Another talks about finally finding pillows that work. The 365-night trial comes up often, usually with a mix of surprise and appreciation. Over the past decade, the company has […]
Gamification of Leisure: Why More Canadians Are Turning to Online Play
Somewhere between checking a fitness ring’s daily streak and topping up grocery loyalty points, a lot of us started treating downtime like a game without really noticing. It happened gradually, app by app, until “levelling up” stopped being gamer slang and became something your parents say about their step count. Online play is just the […]
Canada Is Entering a New Era of Economic Diversification and National Sovereignty
For most of the past three generations, Canada has occupied one of the most comfortable strategic positions of any country in the world. We shared a continent with the world’s largest economy and most powerful military, enjoyed privileged access to the American market, possessed extraordinary natural resources, and operated within an international system that was […]
How Perley Health’s New Intergenerational Early Learning Centre Is Bridging Generations
It’s a smile that says it all. Dignitaries, board members, employees, volunteers, residents and veterans gathered at Perley Health to celebrate the grand opening of the Andrew Fleck Children’s Services Intergenerational Early Learning Centre. But it was a much smaller moment that seemed to capture the spirit of the occasion: a tiny toddler handed an […]
Cirque du Soleil ‘Luzia’: A Must‑See Ottawa Performance Full of Magic and Motion
When I was a kid, going to the circus meant seeing acrobats, jugglers, and a few clowns (whom I was scared of) and, if you were lucky, an elephant. Cirque du Soleil performances take the concept of circus to an entirely different level. I recently had a chance to catch an afternoon performance of Luzia […]
5 Easy Ways to Get More Vitamin B12 in Your Diet
Vitamin B12 tends to be one of those nutrients that people don’t think about until they’re told they’re low on it. It plays a role in nerve function, red blood cell formation, and energy metabolism. For those following plant-based diets or simply looking to diversify their intake, finding reliable sources can require a bit of […]
Why More Ottawa Men Are Skipping the Rack and Having Their Suits Made
Ask around the Hill and you’ll hear a version of the same story. The two-suit-a-year habit is gone. Business casual won the argument somewhere around 2021 and never gave the ground back. But the occasions that still require a proper suit — a swearing-in, a call to the bar, a funeral, a wedding, a first […]
Drake Cashes In
Even the most casual of hockey fans realize that the financial landscape in the NHL has changed this summer . . . and in a major way. And even the most casual of Ottawa Senator fans realize – some with a grimace and groan – that the payout to high-scoring winger Drake Batherson was huge, […]
Is Car Insurance Cheaper in Ottawa vs. Toronto? Here Are the Facts
Yes, and the province’s own numbers say by how much. The Greater Toronto Area averaged $2,810 a year in October 2025, against $2,076 for the rest of urban Ontario. Toronto is in the Greater Toronto Area band, and Ottawa is counted with the rest of urban Ontario. What the Regulator Measures The province measures premiums […]
Free Trade Wasn’t Canada’s Mistake. Dependence Was.
For 40 years, Canada prospered from extraordinary access to the United States. We should have used that opportunity to build the economic insurance we may now desperately need. For forty years, Canada had an extraordinary economic opportunity. We lived beside the richest market on Earth. Free trade progressively lowered the barriers between us, supply chains […]
Ottawa Rapid FC Game Day: What Makes It the Best Sports Experience in Town
Okay, here is a bit of a hot take. I think the Ottawa Rapid FC fan experience is the best of any sports team in Ottawa. That does not mean I do not enjoy a good Redblacks, Sens or Titans game, but my go-to is the Ottawa Rapid. Let me explain. From the moment our […]
Best Baby Formula Canada: A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Right Formula
Choosing a baby formula is a big decision! Walk down any baby aisle or search online, and you’ll find countless brands, ingredients, and claims promising to be the best. For Canadian parents, the options have expanded even further, with many families now considering both Canadian and European baby formulas. Whether you’re feeding your newborn from […]
Paris for First‑Time Travellers: The Magic You Can’t Capture in Photos
Having seen the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and all those postcard-perfect Parisian streets countless times in movies, television shows and photographs, Paris almost feels familiar before you ever arrive. That was certainly true for me when I recently had the opportunity to visit. But once you’re actually there, it doesn’t take long to […]
Ottawa Comedian Wafik Nasralla on New Material, Staying Relevant and His Iconic Hair
Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa has long been a launchpad for stand-up comedians who have helped shape Canadian and international comedy. The club’s legacy includes celebrated names such as Tom Green, Mike MacDonald, and Norm Macdonald, all recognized for their lasting impact on the country’s comedy scene. Ottawa favourite Wafik Nasralla continues that tradition, returning to the […]
Melanie C Brings Sugar and Spice and Sweat to Club Soda
As Melanie C started her Sweat World Tour in Montreal, there was an electricity to Club Soda that was tangible. While the show itself was nearly sold out to begin with, few venues are as packed as Club Soda was so early into the night, let alone before the dazzling set from opener Sur Back […]
From Hero’s Ridge to Engage Canada: France Lépine’s Vision for a New Generation of Canadian Service
On a sunny September afternoon in Smiths Falls, veterans, community leaders, Royal Canadian Legion representatives, Ottawa Senators alumni and members of the Lépine Apartments team gathered at The Cristina to celebrate something that has become much bigger than a hockey game. The occasion was the 2026 Hero’s Ridge Reunion and Season Kick Off, presented by […]
Why We Must Revive Our Courage to Loathe Political Extremism
Today is the 25th commemoration of the 9/11 attacks that changed our lives forever. For all we know today, it could very well have been the start of a new hundred-year war, much like the religious wars that swept through Europe in the Middle Ages. Even if we had not lived through the recent period […]
Album Reviews: Amyl & The Sniffers, Elephant Stone, Alabama Shakes
Amyl & The Sniffers – Truth or Consequences (Live from El Coyote) Melbourne, Australia Despite good recent proof from Queens of the Stone Age, an acoustic album, especially a live one, can be a risky proposition for a band so set in heavy rock ways. What Amyl and the Sniffers lose in theoretical edge from […]
The American Dilemma: Why They Cannot Stop the Craziness
The President of the United States is an ill-informed, semi-literate, coarse, narcissistic buffoon whose actions are routinely irrational, childish, venal, self-serving, corrupt and destructive. He is historically unpopular. On the other hand, the vast majority of the American people are well-intentioned, decent folk who are quite uncomfortable with what is going on. So why can’t […]
