CKCU: Connecting Ottawa Through 50 Years Of Community Media, Music And Memories
Last year, CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded on November 15, 1975, by a group of students at Ottawa’s Carleton University, CKCU is Canada’s oldest campus community radio station on the FM dial. Over the years, CKCU has come a long way, currently offering 100 programs in 10 languages, powered by 300 volunteers […]
Garant’s New Cordless Snow Blowers Built for Ottawa Winters
Ottawa winters don’t ease up — and neither does Garant. The Canadian brand has launched a new line of cordless electric snow blowers engineered specifically for the heavy, wet, deep‑freeze conditions the capital is famous for. Why It’s a Best Pick Garant’s cordless models deliver the power of gas without the noise, fumes, or maintenance. […]
Garant’s New Cordless Snow Blowers Are Built for Ottawa’s Toughest Winters
Ottawa winters have a personality all their own. One day you’re skating on the Rideau Canal, the next you’re digging out from a surprise 25‑centimetre snow dump that seems to arrive precisely when you’ve just finished clearing the driveway. And of course, in true local fashion, the city snowplow will inevitably roll by two hours […]
The Viral Beauty Products: What’s Worth Keeping in 2026 — and What Isn’t
With social media shaping so much of how we shop, it’s no surprise that beauty trends now move at the speed of a swipe. A single TikTok review can send a product around the world in hours, and 2025 was no exception. Skincare and makeup launches dominated feeds, filled shopping carts, and sparked debates about […]
The B-52’s Kate Pierson Sees the Beauty of it All
For the better part of 50 years, Kate Pierson has carved out a career bringing wonderful art-pop to the world with the B-52s, NiNa and two stellar solo records. With 2015’s Guitars and Microphones, and 2024’s Radios and Rainbows, Pierson has been able to find a new lease on creativity and stretch her indelible, powerhouse […]
The Wild History of Snowboarding: How Canada Helped Shape an Olympic Icon
Over the next two weeks, millions of Canadians will tune into snowboarding events at the 25th Winter Olympics. After all, the sport, which covers both time‑trial and artistic disciplines, is one of the most famous winter events. However, for decades before it was legitimized by the biggest international competition on Earth, snowboarders could barely get […]
The Real Reason Your Old Eating Habits Aren’t Working Anymore
Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I see this frequently in my practice. Yet our bodies and health don’t stay static — they evolve. Metabolism shifts, hormones change, and our needs for muscle, recovery, and energy all adapt over time. What worked in our 20s or 30s […]
Strong Play Carries Senators into Olympic Break
Sporting a mark of 5-1 since January 25th has the Ottawa Senators in a hopeful state, but was the run a little bit too late? Hockey followers will need to wait for a few more weeks to see if the recent trend continues or the up-and-down season that we’re used to seeing lurches forward. Ottawa […]
How Bassbet Casino Fits Into Ottawa’s Changing Leisure Habits
Ottawa has never been a city that rushes to adopt trends simply because they’re new. Whether it’s food, culture, or technology, habits here tend to evolve quietly, shaped by routine, weather, and a strong preference for balance. That same pattern is now visible in how residents spend their leisure time, especially as digital entertainment becomes […]
Album Reviews: Rosalía, Florence + the Machine, Dry Cleaning
Rosalía – Lux Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain Few artists can mix true operatic and classical tones with pop in a genuine way that also feels experimental and inspired. And with the high-flying ambition and reach that Rosalia goes for on this record creating something truly one-of-a-kind, the only question is how often you’ll […]
Why ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ Proves Some Horror Classics Should Never Be Trilogies
Synopsis: In the series’s most brutal chapter, Maya collides with the masked killers, and finds the only way out of the nightmare…is in. Director: Renny Harlin Stars: Madalaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso In 2008, The Strangers debuted, a taut thriller from Bryan Bertino. Its premise was deceptively simple: a couple staying at a remote cabin is […]
The Quiet Pressure to Hold It All Together — and the Possibilities We Rarely Consider
On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show up for work, family, and friendships. They are capable, dependable, and often the ones others turn to. There is strength in this, real strength. Staying steady, dependable, and committed reflects resilience and care for the people and roles you value. […]
Dear Canada: A Letter to Canadians from Connor McDavid
Reprinted with permission from The Players’ Tribune. I had one thought when I became captain of the Oilers. Obviously, when you’re given the C at 19, there’s a million things that go through your mind. You start wondering if you can grow a beard. You start thinking about your suits. But the one thing I […]
Canada Approved 24,599 Asylum Claims Without Hearings — And Unelected Officials Now Control the System, Not Parliament
A new C.D. Howe Institute report reveals a quiet transfer of power inside Canada’s asylum system; one that happened without debate, transparency, or measurable results. Canada’s asylum system has been quietly rewritten, not by Parliament, not by cabinet, and not by the department responsible for immigration, but by an unelected tribunal operating through internal directives […]
TL-15 vs TL-30 Safes: How INKAS Safes Meet Different Security Needs
In 2026, choosing the right safe is more important than ever for both homeowners and businesses. With security threats evolving, TL-rated high-security safes provide tested burglary resistance under recognized standards. INKAS® Safes offers TL-rated options—including TL-15 and TL-30—designed to meet different risk levels through reinforced construction and professional-grade engineering. Fire-rated protection may also be available […]
Harper’s Portrait Unveiling Becomes a Call for Canadian Unity
Photos by Jean Marc Carisse Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper returned to Parliament Hill on February 3 for the long‑awaited unveiling of his official portrait in the House of Commons. The ceremony marked nearly twenty years since his first electoral victory and added his image to the historic collection of Canadian leaders displayed in the […]
A US-based consortium is importing thousands of tons of radioactive waste to the Ottawa Valley: should we be concerned?
By Lynn Jones, Ottawa River Institute The Ottawa River flows through an ancient rift valley that extends from near North Bay through Ottawa toward Montreal. The area is seismically active, and experiences dozens of minor earthquakes each year. Stronger earthquakes also occur, such as the magnitude 5 quake in June 2010, which caused shaking, evacuations, and […]
A Look at the Genres that Succeed in eSports and Why They Do
Competitiveness in video games is nothing new. Since the days of the Arcades, people have been putting their game skills to the test, and competing to see who the best on the block is. However, with digital technology vastly improved, and the rise of the internet, it is no longer about seeing who the best […]
Premium Kitchen Cleaning Set with Dishwasher Detergent & Microfiber Cloths – Germ-Free & Multi-Surface Cleaner
A clean kitchen is not just about appearances. It is about health. It is about hygiene. It is about creating a space where you actually want to cook, eat, and spend time with your family. But keeping a kitchen truly clean requires more than just wiping down surfaces once in a while. It requires the […]
When the Rules Change: Canada, Power, and the End of Comfortable Assumptions
For decades, Canada operated inside a set of quiet assumptions about how the world worked: trade would keep expanding, allies would stay aligned, the United States might be difficult at times, but it would remain fundamentally predictable, and Canada, a reliable middle power, could prosper by being open, reasonable, and patient. Those assumptions no longer […]
Beyond Bricks and Mortar: How Stéphane Giguère is Redefining Community Housing in Ottawa
More than 33,000 Ottawa residents call Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) home. A home is more than a roof over your head; it’s where life happens, memories are created, and where futures begin. Unlike traditional landlords, OCH takes a holistic approach by pairing affordable housing with tenant supports, partnering with local organizations to provide community services, […]
The Carney Conundrum: Why Mark Carney’s Grand Vision Collides With Canada’s Economic Reality
A trillion‑dollar capital exodus, collapsing productivity, and a country losing confidence in itself, yet Carney insists Canada is ready for a geopolitical renaissance. The Carney Problem Isn’t His Intelligence — It’s His Altitude Mark Carney speaks with the confidence of a man who has spent years being applauded in rooms where applause is cheap. Davos […]
6 Ottawa Auto Repair Shops Keeping Drivers Safe This Winter
After yet another teeth-chattering week of Ottawa winter, we’re tipping our hats to six local garages that keep our cars (and our sanity) on the road. Because let’s be honest: between salt-soaked streets and slick, icy conditions, car inspections and tire safety aren’t just good ideas, they’re survival skills. Winter tires? Absolutely non-negotiable. And now […]
Casino Revenue Continues to Support Local Budgets Across Ontario
Casino gaming continued to generate significant funding for local governments across Ontario during the third quarter with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) distributing nearly $32 million in revenue-sharing payments to host municipalities. The funds which cover the period from July to September, were paid to 29 communities under OLG’s long-standing Municipal Contribution Agreement […]
How Sports Betting Data Is Quietly Influencing NHL Coverage In Canada
On a typical NHL night in Canada, the game itself still sits at the centre of the broadcast. Goals, saves, and line changes remain the visible heartbeat of coverage. Yet layered beneath that familiar rhythm is a growing stream of data that subtly shapes how games are framed and discussed. What has changed is not […]
