Canada Day marks grand re-opening of NAC
Top Stories June 30, 2017
Photos courtesy of the National Arts Centre For over a year Ottawa has been been engulfed in a sea of scaffolding, pylons and tarp. From West Block to the Alexandria Bridge, new monuments are being built, historic buildings restored and streetscapes redesigned. As the city, and the country, prepare [...]
Read full storyFeast + Revel’s Fresh Take on the New Frontier
Reviews June 20, 2017
Photos by Ali Matthews There is no doubt that, in the upcoming months leading up to Canada’s 150th Celebration, that many Ottawa restaurants will attempt to rift on “Canadian” cuisine. However, I doubt as many will do it as successfully as Executive Chef Stephen La Salle and the [...]
Read full storyCapital Florist Wants to Make Your Dreams Come True
Business May 10, 2017
Photos by Ali Matthews Snow was still on the ground when I met Carla Carbajal at the Art House Café on Somerset Street West. I was attending one of her workshops where three brides-to-be, and their mothers, were learning all about how to create their own hand-tied wedding bouquets. Owner [...]
Read full storyAMTI’s Annual Showcase Celebrates Local Talent
Top Stories May 08, 2017
This year, all eyes are on Ottawa for Canada’s historic 150th birthday to celebrate everything that makes Canada, this city and our people, unique. For Angie Sakla-Seymour, owner of Angie’s Models & Talent International (AMTI), everyone is already late to the party. Angie has been [...]
Read full storyEdwin the Duck is Your New Best Friend! [Contest]
Good Reads April 24, 2017![Edwin the Duck is Your New Best Friend! [Contest] Edwin the Duck is Your New Best Friend! [Contest]](https://www.ottawalife.com/admin/cms/images/small/edwin-the-duck-is-your-new-best-friend-image-2-edwin-indoor-play-alison-matthews.jpg)
Photos by Ali Matthews Edwin is no ordinary duck. Browsing through a collection of latest tech-toys, you may just think he was mislabeled, but don’t be fooled by his humble rubber duck appearance – just one touch of his heart and he comes to life. First and foremost, Edwin is a “smart [...]
Read full storyThe Power of Sparkle
Arts & Events April 23, 2017
A smile can do many things: Make a friend, give hope, and light up a room. For the team behind the 2017 Sparkle Dental Charity Ball, their mission is to give families in need the opportunity to unlock the power of a sparkling smile. The importance of choosing an expert in family & cosmetic dentistry [...]
Read full storyTara Shannon’s ‘Unfinished’ is Just the Beginning
Top Stories March 27, 2017
Tara Shannon’s new album is called Unfinished. For the award winning singer songwriter from Russell, Ontario, that title has many meanings. For one, this is Tara Shannon’s first album. For the last 20 years she has had great success in Nashville as a songwriter but despite being offered [...]
Read full storyEnjoy Brunch Elevated at Copper Spirits and Sights
Restaurant March 14, 2017
Photos by Ali Matthews Brunch is a sacred space. Anyone can share a meal, but brunching is uniquely indulgent. The food is rich and comforting and the conversation is thoughtful and relaxed. While Ottawa has an established brunch scene from the casual Art-Is-In Bakery, the familiar Stone Face Dolly’s, [...]
Read full storySuccessful Suits his Style Fundraiser Gives Clothes and Confidence to Local Men in Need
Arts & Events March 06, 2017
Photos by Ali Matthews When it comes to professional attire, Ottawa is known for its conservative leanings. Walk down Sparks Street any given Wednesday and you will undoubtedly see more suits and ties than slacks and trainers. The scene at the Metropolitain Brasserie this past Wednesday was a perfect [...]
Read full storyDisney On Ice Will Melt Away Your Winter Blues
Arts & Events February 24, 2017
This is a tough time of year. The holidays are done, we have eaten our Valentine’s Day chocolate, Winterlude is over, and even the snow, now slush, has lost its sparkle. Luckily, the magic of Disney is now in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre to wash away the winter blues! From February [...]
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