UASK Education Is Bridging Cultures and Helping Children Build Global Connections
Alongside Terry Fox and Frederick Banting, there is another Canadian medical hero — Norman Bethune. During the Sino-Japanese War, Bethune was a surgeon who trained the Chinese army in combat medicine, saving many lives. Today, he is a household name in China, even though most Canadians have never heard of him. Bethune’s iconicity in China […]
‘One Night Only’ Review: Romance Meets Chaos on New York’s Annual Wild Night
Synopsis: Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Director: Will Gluck Stars: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner Let’s call this what it is. It’s The Sex Purge. Sure, the title is One Night Only . . . but . . . I’m getting ahead of myself. […]
Canada’s Free Time Is Getting More Interactive
Entertainment used to ask for your attention. Now it wants your choices, reactions and participation. From virtual climbs to multiplayer nights, Canadians are spending more leisure time inside experiences that respond to them. The screen is no longer background furniture; it has become part of the plan after dark, too. Whistler may be built around […]
Growing Canada’s Future: Why We Must Negotiate Today While Building for Tomorrow
Canada is approaching one of the most consequential economic decisions in a generation. Over the next few months, our government will face difficult negotiations with the United States over the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), tariffs, and the broader economic relationship that has underpinned Canadian prosperity for decades. Some argue that Canada should […]
How Ontario Players Can Find an Online Casino
Choosing an online casino used to be relatively straightforward. Today, Ontario players have dozens of licensed operators to choose from, each offering its own mix of games, payment options, and player features. While it’s tempting to sign up with the first familiar name, that approach doesn’t always lead to the best experience. The reality is […]
How Cozey’s Outdoor Furniture Helps You Rediscover Your Backyard
Backyards are often the most personal square footage we own, yet they are also the most underused. We imagine long dinners outside, quiet mornings with coffee, and evenings that stretch into the night. But a backyard only becomes a living space when the furniture invites you to stay. Cozey’s outdoor line has found its place […]
Family-Friendly War Machines Weekend Returns with Live Military Demos in Ottawa
Canadians rarely get a chance to see military vehicles in action, but on August 8 and 9, the Canadian War Museum is giving people a chance to see these vehicles in a peaceful setting. War Machines Weekend will include several activities, including the one I am looking forward to most: seeing the tanks rumble into […]
Album Reviews: Ariana Grande, Steve Lacy, Gin Wigmore
Ariana Grande – Petal Boca Raton, FL Despite her more classical talents, it’s wild to consider that Ariana Grande’s celebrity appeal has seemed to focus so much on her image and characters more than her chops as a musician. All these albums and career triumphs later, her vocal range and delivery are still such a […]
Is the CAF Banning God? Inside the Controversial Policy Change
The Canadian Armed Forces has long reflected the very best of our country. Courage. Duty. Service before self. It has also recognized another enduring truth: many who volunteer to defend Canada draw strength from faith. For more than 150 years, military chaplains have stood alongside Canadian soldiers, sailors and aviators in times of war and […]
2026 NFL Championship Odds and the Players Canadian Fans Are Watching
As anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 NFL season, conversations increasingly revolve around which teams appear best positioned to contend for a championship. Training camp developments, offseason acquisitions, coaching continuity, and roster health all influence expectations before meaningful football begins. These factors shape how analysts evaluate the league’s leading contenders long before the playoff race […]
Lépine Puts Their Family Name on Every Building They Build And Stands Behind It
In Ottawa’s rental market, many buildings arrive with polished branding and pretty chosen names that aim to create a sense of lifestyle or identity. The Lépine family takes a different approach. They put their family name on every building they construct, then add the personal pronoun of someone who has meant a lot to them. […]
Alberta’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Program: What Players Should Know
When Alberta’s regulated online gambling market opens on July 13, 2026, every site operating legally in the province will share one feature that did not exist for players before: a single, government-run tool to bar themselves from gambling across the whole market at once. It is called the Centralized Self-Exclusion Program, and connecting to it […]
What Tools Help Speed Up Water System Installations?
The right water system tools save time, money, and patience. A plumber tackling a commercial build or a homeowner upgrading old pipes will find that the tools you choose directly determine how fast the job gets done. Quality equipment doesn’t just save hours; it reduces rework, lowers the risk of leaks, and keeps your project […]
A Montreal Adventure You Don’t Expect: Architecture, Culture… and a Train Ride
Some people visit Montreal to party. Others visit for the architecture. I made a trip to Montreal to see and ride a train. Yes, that is right, a train. First, let me provide some context: I have been a train fanatic for most of my life. As a kid, the romance of hopping on a […]
The unnecessary obstacle to Canadian ambition is the reliance on personal guarantee
Pooling startup credit backstops would ignite entrepreneurship, investment and productivity By Jon Lomow I signed my first personal guarantee at the age of 19. I was starting a digital marketing company and needed to secure a lease and a line of credit from a major Canadian bank. Luckily, I owned a small condo that I […]
Building a Smoke-Free Canada: Getting the Next Chapter of Tobacco Regulation Right
After a year examining Canada’s tobacco and nicotine landscape, the path toward a smoke-free future has become clearer. The country has made significant progress in reducing smoking rates, strengthening protections for young people, and developing one of the most comprehensive tobacco-control systems in the world. But the final steps toward Canada’s smoke-free goal will require […]
What progressive jackpot meters display at Alawin Casino
The progressive jackpot meters you see at Alawin are central to the gaming experience, always presenting crucial numbers up front. These digital displays are not only eye-catching but also simplify the information around progressive games for both new and returning visitors. Alawin Casino serves here as a neutral example to clarify exactly what you can expect to […]
Five Months Into the Iran War, the Strategic Lessons Are Becoming Clear
Five months after the latest war with Iran began, it is becoming apparent that this conflict is about far more than missiles, sanctions or oil tankers. It is exposing a deeper truth about modern warfare: democratic nations often struggle to understand the strategic culture of authoritarian regimes. Western governments have long assumed that economic hardship […]
Album Reviews: The Strokes, Charli XCX, Alex Cameron
The Strokes – Reality Awaits New York City With their pedigree, the Strokes could really be phoning things in at this point, and you might not even notice given how satisfying their sound has been. But luckily, that’s not the Strokes we’ve been gifted. Rather than resting on their laurels, the band takes their most […]
Dancing Queens Unite: Ottawa Gets a Feel‑Good Musical Escape with BAC’s ‘Mamma Mia!’
Life is funny. If you had told me two years, two months, two weeks, or even two days ago that I would be attending a show at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa comprised primarily of songs by ABBA, and that I would be enthusiastically singing its praises, I would have told you there was […]
8 Easy Ottawa Adventures for the Perfect No‑Travel Holiday
Packing suitcases, long drives, and connecting flights aren’t necessary to enjoy everything summer has to offer. Ottawa is bursting with adventures, festivals, and events that make staying close to home a pretty fantastic vacation choice — and best of all, you still get to sleep in your own bed. Here are a few fun ways […]
Change is Afoot in the Atlantic
We’re still a long way from the Emerald City Toto, but it’s not a bad time to collect our thoughts on who’s been rising and who’s been falling so far this summer in the National Hockey League’s Atlantic Division. The NHL’s schedule (released most recently) tells us that Game 1 of the regular season doesn’t […]
Folding Solar Panel vs Solar Blanket: Which Packs Better for Travel?
A solar generator can make a campsite quieter and a remote workday easier, but its panel still has to fit beside food, tools, and luggage. Folding panels and solar blankets solve that problem differently. One favors a stable working shape; the other favors a smaller packed shape. Neither format wins every trip. The right choice […]
Ottawa’s very best gamer-friendly locations
Whether it’s after sampling delicious local food and drink or following a warm welcome into a new neighborhood, people eventually fall in love with Ottawa. This wonderful place to live caters for people with varied interests, including gaming. For many avid players, when they aren’t exploring Ottawa’s amazing markets and sampling delectable dishes, venturing to […]
Ottawa’s Comedy Boom and the New Night In
Why has a city better known for policy briefings and hockey debates suddenly become such a hotbed for late-night laughter? The arrival of the LOL Ottawa Comedy Festival has given the capital a fresh answer to that question. Comedians, sold-out rooms and a buzzing after-dark scene now sit alongside the National Arts Centre calendar as […]
