Kat Walcott

It’s that time of year again! Everyone's fave winter festival is just around the corner and there is so much to do and see! Here are just a few of the spots you should hit up for hands-on activities, food, music, and more. Don't forget to take advantage of the complimentary Sno-Bus to travel [...]

What: Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show When: Jan. 23rd - 26th Where: EY Centre Price: $10 - $11 The annual Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show is back to serve all your home improvement needs! This multi-day event features top home companies and retailers, live demonstrations, workshops and [...]

What: Laugh Therapy When: January 17, 9:30 p.m. Where: Whispers Pub Price: $5 or Pay-What-You-Can Get ready to LOL! Don't miss this week’s edition of Laugh Therapy at Whispers Pub! This comedy series, hosted and produced by lowenergycomic, brings two hosts together to talk about their lives [...]

If you don't know who K-pop sensations BTS are, I’m afraid to say you've been living under a rock. The seven-member ensemble debuted in their home country of South Korea back in 2013 as a teenage hip-hop group. After an image and sound change–going for a more mature, experimental [...]

Nicknamed the “Thumb of Wisconsin,” Door County is a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan consisting of some of the sweetest little towns in America. It’s an absolute hidden gem, Wisconsin’s best kept secret! If you’re a foodie and lover of the great outdoors, the [...]

What: Unikkaaqtuat When: January 10 - 12, various showtimes Where: National Arts Centre Price: $15 - $50 Led by The 7 Fingers of Montreal, Artcirq of Igloolik, and Taqqut Productions of Iqaluit, Unikkaaqtuat is a production you don’t want to miss. The show blends circus acts, music, theatre [...]

​After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week! [...]

It’s the end of the year, the holidays are here and we all deserve a cocktail. Here are three delicious ones that can be made in minutes with just three ingredients! Orange & ginger infused wine This drink is a simple, streamlined version of a sangria that is perfect for when you're [...]

​After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week! [...]

There are so many fashion brands out there, but Sarah and Jill, the founders of Ottawa-based fashion and lifestyle brand Octopied Mind are using clothes to spread an important message. They are all about promoting mental wellness and self-acceptance and pride themselves on being as inclusive as possible [...]