Album Reviews: Gorillaz, Peaches, Altın Gün
Gorillaz – The Mountain London, England/Hawarden, Wales/World With a very Plastic Beach-like full world embodied in the latest record, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz are seemingly as sharp as ever. With some of their most inspired songs in ages, and a setting to match, Albarn takes all the range he showed on the Song Machine albums […]
Megadeth in Ottawa: A First‑Time Metal Fan’s Thrilling Dive Into Thrash
When people are asked that question, most say, “I love everything.” That’s rarely true. Every year, when the Super Bowl halftime performer is announced, the backlash proves it. Musical taste is personal. If you asked me, I’d say I appreciate almost everything — except Yanni. It’s just not my jam. A glance at the concerts […]
3 Ways to Improve Retention in Canadian Workforce
In the modern world, the job market is changing at a rapid pace. The expectations of workers and employers are evolving to include new skillsets, workplace cultural benefits, and long-term goals. Staff retention is always one of the biggest challenges faced by employers. While recent stats In November 2025, leading Canadian recruitment agency Groom & […]
Sovereignty Requires Strength at Home: A Vision for Canada–U.S. Relations
Last week, Pierre Poilievre delivered his clearest articulation yet of how a Conservative government would navigate the present rupture in Canada–United States relations. It was not a speech about grievance. It was a speech about sovereignty. For months, our debate has oscillated between two temptations. One is theatrical outrage at Donald Trump. The other is […]
The Bala Housing Challenge: A Ready-Made Opportunity Ana Bailão and the Carney Government Can’t Afford to Miss
Serviced land, municipal approvals, and cross-party support give Build Canada Homes a rare, low-risk opportunity to turn policy into homes. Fully backed by the Royal Canadian Legion, the Bala project is a high-impact test — if this “gift” can’t get built, what hope is there for Canada’s broader housing plan? Canada’s housing crisis did not […]
A Brief History of Online Casino Gambling Regulation in Ontario
Ontario is one of the more interesting online gambling markets in North America. As Canada’s most popular province, online casinos were serving players here for years via the grey area offshore market. That changed in 2022 with the launch of a regulated and licensed online gambling open to international operators. It is the only Canadian […]
Ottawa Native Abbey McMillan Lives her Varsity Hockey Dream
For the past five seasons, Ottawa’s Abbey McMillan has been living out her lifelong dream of playing Ontario University Athletics (OUA) hockey. McMillan, who grew up attending several Ottawa 67’s and Ottawa Senators games, played and excelled in a variety of sports, including hockey, where, as a skilled forward, she had success playing with the […]
Why Fragility Changes Us: A Personal Reflection Inspired by David Szalay’s ‘Flesh’
There are weeks that move forward. And there are weeks that rearrange you. I’ve just returned from an extended business trip — the usual cadence of flights, negotiations, investor meetings, presentations. The professional rhythm of building, optimizing, solving, advancing. Midway through that movement, I stepped away for a day and a half. Sunshine. A quiet […]
Ottawa’s Top 4 Best Scrap Car Removal Companies
Let’s be honest. That old car sitting in your driveway isn’t going to fix itself. It’s not gaining value. It’s not going anywhere. And every time you walk past it, you think “I really need to deal with that.” Good news: getting rid of junk cars in Ottawa is way easier than most people think. […]
ALT and AST: What Elevated Liver Enzymes Mean for Athletes
If you have ever had bloodwork done during or after a steroid cycle, you have seen these two letters: ALT and AST. Maybe your doctor mentioned them. Maybe you googled them and panicked. Maybe you ignored them entirely. All three responses are common. None are ideal. ALT and AST are liver enzymes. They are markers […]
Ottawa Little Theatre Brings Agatha Christie’s ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ to Life
Ottawa Little Theatre opened its 2026 season with The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted by Mark Shanahan from Agatha Christie’s celebrated sixth novel featuring the meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. The production immediately pulls the audience in through the extended opening narration of Dr. James Sheppard, the small‑town physician of King’s Abbot. Ian Gillies earns […]
Top 20 Pest Control Services in Ottawa – Pestend is #1 Choice
89% of Canadian health inspectors report increased rat activity over the past 3 years across major cities including Ottawa, driven by urban food sources and construction [1]. Ottawa’s climate creates pest pressure in every season: rodents in winter, ants and earwigs in spring, wasps and bed bugs in summer, and everything hunting for shelter comes […]
What Bitcoin Regulation Will the Bank of Canada Set in 2026?
The Canadian digital asset ecosystem has matured significantly with its regulatory advancements. After multi-year legislative work and public consultations, the central bank (Bank of Canada) has issued supervisory guidelines under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) to support the integration of digital payments with the existing payment solutions in the country. Even though Bitcoin fundamentally […]
Inside the Surge: How OMIC Is Rebuilding Ottawa’s Music Scene From the Ground Up
By Melanie Brulée The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition has become the hub for Ottawa’s music community. Today, we represent more than 500 members across the sector, from artists and managers to venue operators, promoters, technicians, educators, and festival producers. It’s a broad cross-section of the people who make music happen in this city, both onstage […]
Preparing Your Property for a Canadian Winter with Horses
Winter in Canada is more than just a season; it’s a rigorous test of endurance for both horse and owner. When the temperature plunges and the snow begins to accumulate, your daily barn chores transform into a battle against the elements. Proper preparation is the difference between a stressful season of frozen pipes and a […]
‘Vineyard Melody’: How One Woman Rebuilt Her Life — One Grape At A Time
How did a young mother living in a strict, oppressive Indian family end up living an independent life in France and running a successful wine business? The answer is a truly remarkable tale. Vineyard Melody, recently published, is a true story that takes the reader from the broken dreams of a shattered marriage to her […]
Why Cozey’s Bedroom Collection Works for Modern Living—Without the Showroom Hype
For years, Cozey built its reputation on living‑room essentials—sofas that arrived in tidy boxes, furniture that didn’t require a moving crew, and a design philosophy rooted in the idea that Canadians deserve stylish, functional pieces without the usual retail theatrics. It was only a matter of time before the company turned its attention to the […]
The NDP Leadership Race Is Adrift — and It Really Needs a Kinew
Last week’s federal NDP leadership debate in British Columbia brought together FIVE contenders who all insisted they were laser‑focused on rebuilding the party — though judging by the topics they chose, it’s unclear which planet they plan to rebuild it on. Tony McQuail didn’t bother with the warm‑up; he just announced he’d be running for […]
Canada is Facing a Teen Vaping Crisis
Six provinces have stepped up on youth vaping restrictions, but federal government regulations have been delayed for half a decade. By Doug Roth The federal government must finalize Canada’s long delayed vape flavour restrictions – a ready-made solution that has sat on the shelf for nearly five years – before more young people become addicted […]
Why Canadians Are Turning to Free Online Games for Stress Relief
These days, it feels like everyone is running on stress. Considering the rising cost of living, the political headlines, and everything else on our plates, it’s no wonder many of us feel like we’re constantly on edge. For many Canadians, the traditional big breaks we used to look forward to, like week-long vacations and occasional […]
Shiva Ramnarine Built MobiSpend to Catch the Vendor Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About
Procurement fraud operates differently than most executives imagine. Dramatic versions involve kickbacks, fake invoices, and criminal conspiracies. Common versions involve something quieter. Vendors charge more than market rates because no one with authority ever checks. Financier Worldwide research documented vendor costs inflated by 40 to 100 percent above market prices across emerging market investigations, with […]
Canadian Health Care Needs Some Repair and Some Myth-Busting
The concept of comprehensive health care provided for all and supported by taxation rather than user fees is admirable, but currently there is no province where it fully lives up to its stated objectives. Wait times for many medical acts are unacceptably long, and often these delays do harm. Large numbers of people do not […]
How Ottawa’s Entertainment Scene Is Evolving in 2026
Ottawa’s entertainment sector in 2026 reflects clear shifts in audience habits, technology use, and urban planning. Residents now expect more than traditional venues and scheduled events. They look for interactive formats, flexible hours, and spaces that support both social activity and individual choice. Local authorities and private operators respond with targeted upgrades rather than large, […]
How Do BPC-157 and TB-500 Differ From KLOW at a Research Level?
Amateur biohackers tend to group all “recovery” and “regeneration” peptides into one mental category. If it helps tissue, supports repair signals, or shows up in biohacking forums, it gets tossed into the same bucket. But at a research level, that shortcut breaks down fast. BPC-157, TB-500, and newer blends like KLOW don’t operate on the […]
Online entertainment trends shaping leisure time
The world of digital entertainment has seen a massive transformation as we dive deeper into 2026. Gone are the days when “screen time” was just a way to escape; it has evolved into a vibrant, interactive space where gaming, socializing, and finance blend together seamlessly. In Ottawa’s tech-savvy communities and beyond, there’s a growing demand […]
