‘Shelter’ Review: A Grounded, Gritty Actioner That Perfects the Statham Formula
Synopsis: A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history. Director: Ric Roman Waugh Stars: Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Bill Nighy Shelter is exactly the kind of film that […]
Poilievre’s Speech: Preparing Canada in a Harder World
Pierre Poilievre’s speech at the 2026 Conservative Party National Convention did what it needed to do. It rallied the party, reinforced his authority, and reminded Conservatives why they chose him: his clarity, discipline, and unambiguous commitment to accountability and affordability. At a time when many political leaders mistake volume for leadership, Poilievre remains focused on […]
Federal Executives Took $201 Million in Bonuses While Canada’s Poorest Seniors Lose Half Their Income: A System Rewarding Itself While Penalizing the Vulnerable
Canada’s federal bureaucracy paid itself $201 million in bonuses last year, even though government departments met only 54 percent of their own performance targets. At the same time, some of the poorest seniors in the country are losing up to half of every dollar they earn because of punitive tax and benefit clawback rules. Two […]
Endy Signs On with the Ottawa 67’s, Proving Great Hockey Starts with Great Sleep
When you talk about hockey in Ottawa, you’re talking about more than a sport. You’re talking about a civic heartbeat — the families who pack TD Place, the kids in 67’s jerseys racing through the concourse, and the long tradition of junior players who grow up to become household names. This season, the Ottawa 67’s […]
Canadian Culinary Championships Kick Off in Ottawa with Wine, Food, and Fierce Competition
The Canadian Culinary Championships kicked off in style on Thursday, January 29, with the Winners Circle VIP Reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Guests, local media, and competition participants enjoyed an evening of exceptional bites from Ottawa chefs representing MY Catering Group, Restaurant e18teen, Ember, Raphael Peruvian Cuisine, and 2019 Canadian Culinary Champion Yannick Lassale. […]
High-Speed Rail Can Transform Canada If We Stop Pretending We Don’t Know How to Build It
For more than half a century, Canada has debated high-speed rail as though it were a speculative fantasy, something eternally just beyond our reach, perpetually “under study,” always one report away from viability. That framing is wrong. High-speed rail is not unproven. It is not exotic. And it is not primarily a question of population […]
Eight Ottawa Charge players and coach MacLeod headed to Winter Olympics
No matter how many times a player has participated, the thrill of representing their country at the Winter Olympics Tournament never gets old. Starting next week, at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, you can bet that Ottawa Charge fans will have their eyes glued to their televisions from February 5th to the […]
Transported Back in Time to Another World, in Just Under Four Minutes
In about four minutes, I was transported to another world! I barely had time to fasten my seat belt and the flight ended. I landed on L’Île-aux-Grues, a tiny island, population of 122, not far from Quebec City. However, as an island, it is isolated from the mainland for the entire winter. To get to […]
To Pack, Or Unpack: That is the Question
Canadian Eastern Conference teams collectively have officially entered the Big Decision era as far as which way they will choose to go in the coming weeks. Will Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto be sellers come the NHL trade deadline, or will they choose to be buyers? As far as definitive choices, Toronto seemingly leads the pack. […]
Harlem Globetrotters’ 100th Anniversary Tour Hits Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre
Say the word Harlem Globetrotters, and almost everyone will know who they are. Renowned for their incredible skill, showmanship and tricks, the Globetrotters are celebrating their hundredth season. Ottawa Life had the opportunity to speak to Globetrotter, Rock ‘Wham’ Middleton. His credentials to be on the Globetrotters are pretty solid. ABOVE: The Harlem Globetrotters turn […]
Why Ottawa Sits at the Centre of Canada’s Best Casino Scene
While online casinos continue to grow in popularity, they still can’t replace the energy of a real casino floor, the shuffle of cards, the clink of chips, and the unmistakable buzz when slot machines light up after a win. A recent player-driven ranking from BonusFinder Canada analysed thousands of reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp […]
Days That Should Rend Our Souls Asunder: Why January Demands Remembrance and Moral Courage
Every year, as we close out January, we would do well to take a step back and reflect on the history that all humanity lives through during the last two weeks of the month. Reflect, and remember, special men and special times. These weeks take us into the midst of solemnity and awe. Holy days […]
Why Hockey Is Almost a Religion in Canada
Hockey holds a position in Canada that extends far beyond recreation. People organize their time around it, discuss it across generations, and treat it as shared knowledge rather than specialized interest. This attachment developed through concrete conditions rather than symbolism. Geography, climate, education systems, and community structures all shaped hockey into a constant presence in […]
Canada’s U18 Women Claim Silver After Historic Run in Membertou
The 2026 IIHF World Championship in Membertou, Nova Scotia, has concluded with a dramatic finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. While Canada’s U18 women’s team dominated the majority of the tournament, their quest for gold ended on January 18 with a hard-fought silver medal. The hockey world […]
The Hidden Tax on Canada’s Poorest Seniors: New Report Warns Working Elders Lose Up to 50% of Their Income
A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) is drawing attention to a problem that rarely makes headlines but affects some of the most vulnerable people in the country: low‑income seniors who continue working are losing a staggering share of their earnings to a combination of steep taxes and federal benefit clawbacks. According to […]
Double the Denim, Double the Style: Old Navy’s Guide to Nailing the Canadian Tuxedo
The fashion world has officially given you permission to wear all the denim you want. That trend your mom warned you about in the 90s? It is back, it is bigger than ever, and it looks absolutely incredible when you know how to do it right. Welcome to the era of denim on denim, also […]
Jesse Reynolds Unpacks Love, Chaos and a Gay Throuple in His New Memoir ‘Forbidden Fruit & Camo Boots’
Whether you first came to know Jesse Reynolds on Ottawa radio station JUMP! 106 or on stage at the Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa Mike MacDonald Summer Comedy Competition, Reynolds brings big theatre-kid energy sharpened by stand-up instincts, basically a human espresso shot with a microphone! In January 2022, Reynolds packed up and headed to Kingston to […]
Accident Claim vs Own Damage Claim: What’s the Difference?
A scratch in a crowded market lane and a major crash on a highway are very different incidents, but they create the same immediate worry: Will my policy cover this? In India, the confusion usually starts with the phrase accident claim. People use it for any mishap, while insurers categorise claims based on who suffered […]
Guadeloupe Uncovered: The French Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret
It may share a name that echoes Guadalajara or Guatemala, but the Guadeloupe Islands are something else entirely: a little slice of heaven in the French West Indies that is in a league entirely its own. As the locals say, let’s get ‘an nou ay’, Creole for on the way, and explore everything Guadeloupe has […]
Album Reviews: Tame Impala, The Last Dinner Party, Lily Allen
Tame Impala – Deadbeat Perth, Australia Going from psych-rock revival to a god of the one-man synth band movement, Kevin Parker has become an industry wizard who moved beyond his roots to create a world all his own. But as he continues his shift from rock to pop to electronic dance music, he creates a […]
Canada Isn’t Getting Older — It’s Getting Stuck: Why Aliveness Is the Cure for a Tired Nation
A line has been circulating online lately, provoking equal parts irritation, reflection, and curiosity. It tells the story of an older man, on his third marriage, who is asked why he chose a much younger partner. His answer is not what people expect. “I didn’t choose younger,” he says. “I chose alive.” Taken literally, it’s […]
Canada’s China Reset: A Return to Pragmatic Self-Interest
By Wen Ying Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China was a necessary and pragmatic step after an eight-year gap. The “new strategic partnership” announced on January 16 marks a decisive turn to restore a relationship brimming with potential. This forward-looking engagement underpins the reset with Canada’s second-largest trading partner, opening the door to broad […]
Discover Ontario’s Fabulous Icewines
Due to an extraordinary combination of climate, location and savoir faire, Ontario has become world famous for the Icewines it produces. These luscious dessert wines are coveted by wine connoisseurs the world over. Canada is the world’s largest producer of Icewine, and 90 percent of it is produced here in Ontario. Vidal grapes are the […]
How Ottawa’s Mortgage Brokers Help You Buy, Refinance, and Invest with Confidence
Buying a home or refinancing in Ottawa can feel overwhelming. From comparing rates to understanding options, the process can be stressful and confusing. Ottawa’s mortgage brokers simplify it, guiding clients with clarity, insight, and personalized strategies tailored to their goals. Brokers do more than find the best rate, they act as trusted advisors. By assessing […]
Carney’s Agenda Is Power. The Risk Is Execution
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to reorient Canadian governance around power rather than posture. He is speaking openly about a “new world order,” economic coercion, and the end of the comfortable assumptions that defined the post-Cold War period. In doing so, he is acknowledging something Canadian politics has long resisted: sovereignty today is earned […]
