Ottawa’s Mayor and Council Are Failing on Addiction and Homelessness — Alberta Shows a Way Forward
A structured, recovery-oriented system could help Ottawa break the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and public disorder. Ottawa’s approach to homelessness and addiction is failing. Despite hundreds of millions spent on shelters, outreach, and harm-reduction programs, visible encampments, open drug use, and mental-health crises persist across neighbourhoods such as the ByWard Market, Lowertown, and Centretown. According […]
July Talk Touch on the Past and Stay Bloodthirsty as Ever
A decade on from Touch, July Talk are very aware of how significant the album was to defining them. A record packed with equally playful and snarling hits, and many of the band’s most transparently personal songs. With that perspective, and a year of road-testing the songs, the band is revamping them with a live […]
It’s Time to Untie Canada’s Shoelaces: How Policy Paralysis Is Holding Back Our Resource Wealth
By Sean Maisonneuve Canada is a paradox. Geographically and geologically, it holds a winning hand: nearly 10 million square kilometres, massive oil and gas reserves, world-leading deposits of critical minerals, vast forests, the largest supply of freshwater lakes, and the longest coastline on Earth. Yet despite this wealth, Canada is effectively tying its own shoelaces […]
Top 10 Mediation Lawyer Services in Toronto – 2026 Survey
Ontario Superior Court civil trial wait times average 2-4 years in 2026 [1], with median legal fees reaching $70,000 through trial [2], making mediation’s $2,500-$5,000 full-day cost dramatically more efficient. Against that backdrop, more Torontonians, including individuals, families, and businesses alike, are turning to mediation as a faster, less expensive path to resolution. Working with […]
3 Best Web Development Agencies in Ottawa
If you’re searching for the best web development agencies in Ottawa, you’ve probably noticed that there’s an overwhelming amount of options. You have hundreds of agencies to choose from, and it’s hard to know what criteria matters most and who does it best. That’s why we conducted extensive research so you don’t have to. We […]
What do the odds say for the new season for Atlético Ottawa?
The start of a football season always invites speculation. Supporters argue about formations, journalists look back at last year’s numbers and analysts try to interpret what those figures might mean for the months ahead. Before the first ball is kicked, predictions appear everywhere. For Atlético Ottawa, those predictions carry a little more weight than they […]
Key Trends we’re Seeing in Corporate Finance
We are seeing some key trends in corporate finance right now, and if you want to stay ahead of the curve, it’s so important that you embrace them and work them into your business model. If you want to find out more about how trends are changing, or what you can do to stay one […]
KIHOW of Myth & Roid Brings High‑Voltage Anime Energy to Ottawa This April
Anime Ottawa is about to deliver one of its most electrifying nights yet. On Saturday, April 4, fans will pack the EY Centre for a special live concert headlined by KIHOW, the powerhouse vocalist of the internationally acclaimed Japanese pop‑rock group Myth & Roid. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, March 7, for just $12 […]
Album Reviews: Harry Styles, Cootie Catcher, Mitski
Harry Styles – Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally Redditch, England Pushing in a new direction through electronics and synths on his latest record, Harry Styles is playing in new worlds on his latest record. Though perhaps not always as fully rich as some of his inspirational points, Styles has fun taking many antics in […]
98th Oscars Forecast: The Films and Performances Poised to Win Big
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, March 15, in Hollywood. This year, the film industry’s most prestigious awards may be one of the toughest in recent memory to predict . . . but here goes. Best Picture Bugonia F1 Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme One Battle After Another The Secret Agent Sentimental Value […]
Ottawa Community Breaks the Fast Together at Taqwa Mosque During Ramadan with Support from Qatar
About 100 members of Ottawa’s Muslim community gathered at Taqwa Mosque on March 12 to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan, sharing an evening of reflection, community, and generosity that marks this special time of year for Muslims around the world. Earlier in the evening, His Excellency Tariq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari, Ambassador of the State of […]
Canada’s Moment, If We Choose to Build
Last month, I was driving from Vancouver to Whistler. If you’ve ever made that trip, you know it’s one of the most beautiful stretches of highway anywhere in the world—ocean on one side, mountains rising sharply on the other, forests, harbours, small towns, and the occasional industrial port tucked into the landscape. As I drove […]
Senators Road to the Show Gets Tougher
The pathway to the post-season took a sizeable hit for the Ottawa Senators on an icy Wednesday night. The opportunity presented itself though – a win against rival Atlantic Division Montreal, at home, and that seemingly endless season-long deficit would have been cut to three. Instead that 3-2 gut-punch means the surging/surviving Senators remain a […]
The Premium Math: What Makes Your Car Insurance Expensive and How to Fix It
Car insurance premiums sometimes increase in ways that are not immediately clear. Small factors such as vehicle type, coverage structure, location risk, or claim history can gradually influence the overall cost. When these elements are not reviewed regularly, the premium may feel higher than expected at renewal. Understanding how these components interact within a policy […]
From Apartheid to America: The Unsettling Relevance of ‘We Inherit the Fire’
Kagiso Lesego Molope’s novel about South Africa during apartheid has eery and uncomfortable parallels with the current political moment. A picture, as the saying goes, says a thousand words. And sometimes, that is not all. A picture can also outrage and galvanize. It can be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back. Or to […]
How Online Platforms Like Dudespin Casino Fit Into Ottawa’s Digital Life in 2026
Ottawa in 2026 looks a lot like a city that has quietly completed its digital transition. Mobile banking, streaming services, remote work tools, and on-demand delivery platforms have moved from novelty to routine for most residents. The capital’s well-educated, connected population has embraced digital services across nearly every aspect of daily life, from managing government […]
Why the Ottawa Senators are becoming a serious contender in the NHL again
The return of the Ottawa Senators to serious competition in the NHL has drawn attention across the league. For several seasons, the club stayed outside the playoff picture and relied on draft picks and long-term planning. That stage changed. The organization now shows signs of stability on the ice, clearer direction in roster construction, and […]
Essential Tips for Stress-Free Long-Distance Relocations
You can feel a move slipping when boxes pile up, but the key choices stay undecided. Your phone fills with quotes, yet none list matching services, dates, and fees. That mismatch creates stress, because you cannot compare options in a fair way. Long distance relocations get calmer when you set a simple plan and stick […]
Where to Find the Best Sugar Bushes Near Ottawa This Spring
As the snow finally gives up and the thermometer begins its slow climb, maple trees wake from their winter nap and get to work. Sap starts running, buckets start filling, and we’re reminded that it takes a whopping 30 to 40 litres of sap to make just one litre of syrup—proof that Canadians are nothing […]
Irish Roots That Shaped a Nation: Inside ‘Fifty Irish Lives in Canada’
Fifty Irish Lives in Canada, written by Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Mark G. McGowan, is a beautifully crafted tribute to the Irish presence woven through Canada’s history. The book carries an added layer of authenticity because McKee himself served as Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada from 2020 to 2024. During those years, he travelled widely […]
The Power of a Simple Conversation
Recently, while reading scripture at my home church in Mississauga, forty-one verses from the Gospel of John, chapter four, I was reminded that even a simple conversation between two people can sometimes change a community. Later that afternoon, walking along Lake Ontario on the first warm day of the year, I found myself reflecting on […]
Crackup to Comeback: One Comedian’s Journey from Opening Act to Festival Emcee
Ten years ago, when I was almost still brand new to comedy, I found myself backstage at the TD Bank Centre with Canadian television legends like Mary Walsh, Gerry Dee, Jessica Holmes and Patrick McKenna. I was hanging out with my wife, Erin, and Kyle Brownrigg. Kyle and I had both won a competition produced […]
How to Improve Business Order Fulfillment Efficiency Before Courier Collection
Fulfillment of orders is an important aspect of modern business, particularly when companies use the services of shipping companies to ship goods to their clients at the shortest time possible and with high accuracy. Pre-fulfillment facilitation prior to courier pick up is a way of minimizing delays, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing operational stress. One […]
How Online Communities Process Ambitious Ideas
Ambitious theories about human behaviour tend to follow a predictable path. They begin as large explanatory frameworks – often biological or philosophical in scope – and then encounter a second stage: public interpretation. In the digital age, that interpretation happens in real time. Psychologist Leon Festinger’s theory of cognitive dissonance suggests that when individuals encounter […]
International Women’s Day Is Not a Celebration — It’s a Warning
International Women’s Day is often framed as a celebration. We celebrate the progress women have made. We celebrate leadership, achievement, and equality. We highlight the barriers that have been broken and the glass ceilings that have been shattered. But after a recent conversation on The Brian Crombie Hour with historian Professor Jacqueline Murray, University Professor […]
