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Is OSDBC Trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth pathologically self-righteous?
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Is OSDBC Trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth pathologically self-righteous?

Most residents have no idea who their local trustees are, but a change.org petition shows that at least 7,190 Ottawa residents know OCDSB trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth

By: Mckenzie Donovan

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Things to do in Ottawa this weekend — March 24-26, 2023
Arts & Events

Things to do in Ottawa this weekend — March 24-26, 2023

Here’s our list of fun things to do in the capital this weekend! 

By: OLM Staff

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Aladdin rides his magic carpet to the NAC for a 6-day run!
Arts & Events

Aladdin rides his magic carpet to the NAC for a 6-day run!

Broadway Across Canada returns to the National Arts Centre with Aladdin.

By: Keith Whittier

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Ukrainian-Canadian philanthropist making a difference locally and in Ukraine.

Ukrainian-Canadian philanthropist making a difference locally and in Ukraine.

Ottawa Life Magazine hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day party, a fundraiser in support of Ukraine. 

By: Chloë Hayes

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The Metcalfe Hotel and Cocotte Bistro are an Ottawa must-see, and here’s why

The Metcalfe Hotel and Cocotte Bistro are an Ottawa must-see, and here’s why

The Metcalfe is where luxury meets urban, and it offers a breath of fresh air in Ottawa’s downtown core.

By: Kathleen Barr

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Nominate a deserving youth for an RBC Spirit of the Capital award

Nominate a deserving youth for an RBC Spirit of the Capital award

Nominations are being accepted until March 22, 2023

By: Mckenzie Donovan

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Arts & Events

Things to do in Ottawa this weekend — March 24-26, 2023

Things to do in Ottawa this weekend — March 24-26, 2023

Here’s our list of fun things to do in the capital this weekend! 

By: OLM Staff

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Aladdin rides his magic carpet to the NAC for a 6-day run!

Aladdin rides his magic carpet to the NAC for a 6-day run!

Broadway Across Canada returns to the National Arts Centre with Aladdin.

By: Keith Whittier

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Canadian audience adoringly embrace Hungarian piano prodigy Misi Boros

Canadian audience adoringly embrace Hungarian piano prodigy Misi Boros

On the 175th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight of 1848, her Excellency Maria Vass-Salazar, Ambassador of Hungary to Canada, hosted a concert featuring Hungarian prodigy Misi Boros

By: Chloë Hayes

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Sports

NHL’s East: welcome to the carousel

NHL’s East: welcome to the carousel

The playoff chase in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is anything but colourless and drab. It’s anything but stable or remotely predictable as well.

By: Dave Gross

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Senator fans twisting away to that November Lament

Senator fans twisting away to that November Lament

The diehards in Ottawa have a new theme song and dance. It’s called The November Lament

By: Dave Gross

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UFC 285 lived up to the hype

UFC 285 lived up to the hype

The lone Canadian on the card, Marc-André Barriault, lived up to his nickname POWERBAR.

By: Keith Whittier

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Politics

Three Paradoxes of the United States Democracy

Three Paradoxes of the United States Democracy

A world of peaceful development should accommodate different forms of civilization and must be compatible with diverse paths to democracy

By: Guest Author

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Chinese ambassador to Canada responds to accusations of interference

Chinese ambassador to Canada responds to accusations of interference

“I call on the Canadian side to abandon ideological prejudice, stop politicizing and stigmatizing the normal performance of duties and functions . . . and stop smearing and attacking China” — H.E. CONG Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada

By: Guest Author

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An avoidable derailment turns into an ecological disaster

An avoidable derailment turns into an ecological disaster

How capital and politics put the railroad industry in a death trigger

By: OLM Contributor

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News for Ottawa’s Chinese Diaspora

Chinese Canadian Children’s Choir of Canada is multiculturalism in music

Chinese Canadian Children’s Choir of Canada is multiculturalism in music

Recognized for the quality of its programming and its focus on Canadian and Chinese cultures, C5 works to foster an environment of sincerity, dedication, and responsibility.

By: OLM Staff

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History of Ottawa’s Chinatown

History of Ottawa’s Chinatown

If you ask if there is as a place in Ottawa that  has kept its charm, I would say without hesitation,“Chinatown.”

By: OLM Contributor

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This winter escape to a Spa near Ottawa

This winter escape to a Spa near Ottawa

From a glass room under the twinkling stars to a hot tub beside a babbling brook, check out these close-to-home oases

By: OLM Contributor

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Fashion & Beauty

Don’t settle for a single scent—consider having several!

Don’t settle for a single scent—consider having several!

Get Sidified with scentilicious scents for 2023

By: Sid Cratzbarg

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The Aristocrat of Scent shares his top fragrance gift ideas!

The Aristocrat of Scent shares his top fragrance gift ideas!

There are so many fragrances that can be given as gifts. I’ve put together a few that have proven to be favourites among my clients.

By: Sid Cratzbarg

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Ottawa designer Muntaha Arooj creates contemporary clothes with a traditional feel

Ottawa designer Muntaha Arooj creates contemporary clothes with a traditional feel

Whether you are shopping for a South Asian dress, attending a Pakistani or Indian wedding, or celebrating Eid, Arooj has a unique piece for you

By: Chloë Hayes

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Business

Breaking biases in banking: Why we need more female leaders in the financial sector

Breaking biases in banking: Why we need more female leaders in the financial sector

While women battle the everyday challenges of leadership in a man’s world, Canada’s credit unions are working to sustain inclusive, equal workspaces.

By: Chloë Hayes

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Design integrity in creating coveted real estate

Design integrity in creating coveted real estate

Collectible Homes Illustrate the Potential Architecture Has on Desirability

By: Derek Nzeribe

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How rental communities are solving Ottawa’s housing crisis

How rental communities are solving Ottawa’s housing crisis

Just as individuals' lives adapt and change, their houses must do the same.

By: Analise Saavedra

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Food & Wine

Restauranteur & philanthropist Chef Joe Thottungal has a new cookbook!

Restauranteur & philanthropist Chef Joe Thottungal has a new cookbook!

Get your copy next week on the Food for Thought website, where you can also purchase a copy of his Coconut Lagoon Cookbook.

By: Mckenzie Donovan

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5 new Ottawa restaurants you need to visit in 2023

5 new Ottawa restaurants you need to visit in 2023

In the last couple of years, so many great local restaurants have opened up in the capital. If you are looking for somewhere new to dine, then this list is for you

By: Kathleen Barr

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3 Greek restaurants you need to try in Ottawa

3 Greek restaurants you need to try in Ottawa

We are so lucky to live in a city with diverse and authentic cuisine options, including amazing Greek food that can be found all over town

By: Kathleen Barr

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Travel

Road Trip: Picturesque Wolfeboro and New Hampshire’s tapestry of vibrant autumn colours

Road Trip: Picturesque Wolfeboro and New Hampshire’s tapestry of vibrant autumn colours

Whether it's spring, summer, winter, or fall, Ontario, Quebec, and the Northeastern United States offer incredible seasonal escapes that can be coordinated around your weather travel preference.

By: Dan Donovan

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How your next visit to Budapest can help the underprivileged

How your next visit to Budapest can help the underprivileged

A visit to ImpactShop provides the opportunity to brighten up your home and support the organizations positively shaping Hungarian society.

By: Analise Saavedra

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Toronto right now! Big sports, big culture, and ice-free sidewalks

Toronto right now! Big sports, big culture, and ice-free sidewalks

Breaking news! There is no snow on Toronto sidewalks. There was no slush, no ice during the 11 days in February I spent exploring the city, and I never once had to wear clunky boots.

By: Michael Bussière

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Health

Keeping your sanity and staying healthy with no-cook dinners.

Keeping your sanity and staying healthy with no-cook dinners.

How often are you bombarded with pictures of delicious meals on social media? 

By: Susan Alsembach

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The simple act of walking is an antidote to Dementia

The simple act of walking is an antidote to Dementia

Evidence suggests that incorporating walking into your routine is a simple and effective way to increase your social contact and physical activity

By: Guest Author

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Problems with emergency rooms in Ontario hospitals: Is it worth the wait?

Problems with emergency rooms in Ontario hospitals: Is it worth the wait?

Michelle Stevens has visited three different emergency rooms on eight separate occasions. After a total of at least 40 hours spent in the waiting room, Stevens saw a total of zero doctors.

By: OLM Contributor

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Good Reads

How Foreigners Find a Teaching Job in China

How Foreigners Find a Teaching Job in China

China has become a popular destination for foreign teachers to work and live in recent years.

By: Guest Author

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The Future of Online Gaming in Canada: Online Casino Perspective

The Future of Online Gaming in Canada: Online Casino Perspective

If you’re familiar with the state of casino gaming in Canada, you’re surely aware that the activity is rather popular in the country.

By: Guest Author

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NorthStar Officially Starts Trading on The TSX Venture Exchange

NorthStar Officially Starts Trading on The TSX Venture Exchange

It has also invested time, energy and funds in other endeavors, adding them to its business recipe that has success written all over it

By: Guest Author

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Reviews

‘Brother’ is a love letter to Scarborough that needs to be seen.

‘Brother’ is a love letter to Scarborough that needs to be seen.

Clement Virgo, like a proverbial fine wine, is getting better and better.

By: Keith Whittier

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Everything everywhere all at once from Hollywood’s biggest night

Everything everywhere all at once from Hollywood’s biggest night

Canada’s own Sarah Polley won the Adapted Screenplay award for Women Talking

By: Keith Whittier

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Still at the top of his game — Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

Still at the top of his game — Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

It is very difficult to review the latest stand-up special by Chris Rock and not think of the elephant in the room or, shall I say, the slap heard around the world.

By: Keith Whittier

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Best Picks

Atlantic Salmon Treasury – Celebrating 75 years of conservation

Atlantic Salmon Treasury – Celebrating 75 years of conservation

This fascinating volume includes a curated selection of articles and essays by some of North America’s best writers on the art and lore of the wild Atlantic salmon.

By: Chloë Hayes

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Wanda’s War: A young woman’s story of trauma, immigration & forced labour

Wanda’s War: A young woman’s story of trauma, immigration & forced labour

This daring novel tells the extraordinary, untold story of Wanda Gizmunt, a young woman caught up in the turmoil of war and the trauma of displacement.

By: Chloë Hayes

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Moving the Museum – A renewed focus on Indigenous + Canadian Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Moving the Museum – A renewed focus on Indigenous + Canadian Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Moving the Museum documents the reopening of the J.S. McLean Centre for Indigenous and Canadian Art with a renewed focus on the AGO’s Indigenous art collection

By: Chloë Hayes

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