Activists look to restore hope in Ottawa’s homeless youth
Congratulations to Carleton University journalism student Emily Vaz for this well-crafted piece on homeless youth in Ottawa.
BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Local boutiques and shops
After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!
Ottawa composer wins classical music competition
Candace Bustard won the inaugural Emerging Composers Competition from the musical duo Jâca.
Simple nutritional tips to help manage your allergies
The immune system perceives harmless pollens as a threat springs into action by producing histamine, the chemical responsible for the itchy and watery eyes, and other cold-like symptoms
Time to rotate some federal cabinet tires
“If the PM called me today I’d argue Telford is safe, Guilbeault should be shuffled and Sajjan needs to be dumped before the election.”
Helping your child deal with feelings and emotions
Helping your kids to manage their emotions helps them grow into adults with healthy behaviours.
Reforms are transforming Kazakhstan into a modern and effective state
Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is committed to bringing the country to a path of political and economic reforms.
Benefits of turning basement into home office
If your basement is unfinished or not in use, creating a basement office is the best decision you can make.
Mistakes to avoid when moving to Ottawa
There’s a lot to consider when moving to a new city. Below are just a few mistakes to avoid if you’re thinking of relocating to Ottawa.
Betsson acquires a 35% stake of Strive Platform
Betsson has shown it’s serious about its expansion into the US market with its $6.5 million purchase of a 35% stake of TG Lab’s Strive Platform.
5 steps to buy the best furnace
The furnace is the beating heart of the house. It is what spreads warmth and comfort throughout the home to keep you cozy during winter.
KCC to present online events in celebration of Asian Heritage Month
The Korean Cultural Centre is celebrating of Asian Heritage Month 2021 with a wide range of fun online events that people can enjoy from the comfort and safety of home.
Goodbye middleman. Skipper Otto provides reliable and trustworthy seafood to Canadians
Farm-to-table meets sea-to-plate with Skipper Otto’s community supported fishery!
Best of Chinatown: Explore new flavours with Rangoon’s delicious Burmese cuisine
Rangoon is very hard to miss: look for bright lime-green porch railings and electric blue accents on a red brick storefront on your next trip through Ottawa’s Chinatown.
How to grow your business helping other small businesses
As a business owner, you don’t have to make money from your regular business alone. You can also make money by helping other small businesses too.
Artist Cathy Mark portrays nature in all its beauty
Cathy Mark’s work evokes feelings of the movement found in Canada’s wonderful landscapes and is reminiscent of the Group of Seven painters from almost a century ago.
Understanding the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China from a non-Western perspective
When the Communist Party of China (CPC) originally formed in Shanghai, China was viewed in the West as a fragile country with limited capabilities. Fast forward 100 years to 2021, China's unprecedented rise under the CPC is testing the legitimacy of western-infused norms
How the ER can be improved for people with disabilities
Almost none of the hospital staff knew what to do with me. Nurses were gathered outside my ER room, occasionally peeking in as if I was an alien that just landed, and they had to see to believe it.
Time to get a move on, Ottawa
Put up or shut up. Can Ottawa folk finally agree we are there?
Top 8 tech sites to keep an eye on in 2021
Technology is evolving at such a rapid pace that it is becoming extremely difficult to keep up with the latest trends.
Investing in yourself to create the life of your dreams
As we emerge from our high school and college years, we are full of hope and possibilities.
Tips to have a pleasant time in Cancun, México
Cancun is one of the most preferred Canadian tourist destinations with great culture, archeological zones, nature contact and an endless party atmosphere.
Spice up your take-out dinner with Carmenère
It’s a common dilemma — you love spicy food, but you only like red wine . . .
Album Reviews: Girl in Red, Julia Stone, Porter Robinson
Check out Girl in Red’s aggressive and polychromatic approach to pop, plus new releases from four more artists
(It’s) the impunity, stupid
I’ll be blunt: the problem with sexual misconduct in the Canadian Forces (CF) is not the sexual nature of the misconduct.
