China calls for cooperation while Trump plays the blame game
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cut a swath of sickness and death around the world and stifle global economies, most leaders are focused on containing it while others seem more focused on the blame game.
Ottawa’s Fairy Art Mother has advice for struggling artists
Ottawa artist and creator of the Fairy Art Mother, Laura den Hertog offers information and advice on who is buying art and how to reach them.
Rationing care in Canada and U.S. in the face of COVID-19
Likeability, influence and sympathy should not guide triage decisions if we want to fairly and consistently allocate resources to those most likely to survive their illness.
Best of Ottawa 2020: Places to stay — hotels and inns
In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!
Spartan Bioscience: Ottawa’s superhero of DNA testing
Dr. Paul Lem and his team at Spartan Bioscience have developped the world’s smallest DNA analyzer, that provides results with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
The award-winning show that’s trending on Netflix — Ozark
My review of Ozark. A financial advisor drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder money to appease a drug boss.
NHL news, odds and updates during Corona
Although that headline might be a bit misleading, assuming all NHL players are desperately itching to get back on the ice and get paid for what they do best
Author Diana Beresford-Kroeger speaks for the trees
Diana Beresford-Kroeger invites readers into the world of trees and the ancient Celts in her new book To Speak for the Trees
Hit the mark with the look that is spot on for spring
Whether you’re looking to add some colour to your wardrobe or simply want to try something new, this selection of enduring trends will carry you through the summer months and beyond.
Ottawa YMCA-YWCA works to reduce the spread of COVID-19
Out of an abundance of caution, Ottawa Public Health is now recommending that there be an approximate 35 per cent reduction of people living in the residence to better allow for physical distancing
Shawn Menard is tone deaf to Bank Street businesses’ concerns
Already struggling due to COVID-19 closures, Bank Street businesses worried about lane closures
Lifting restrictions before it is time may cost lives
We shouldn’t double down on our earlier errors — this isn’t a race to be first out of lockdown.
When sibling rivalry is like taming a Green-Eyed Monster
In this week's column we advise parents on how to deal with jealousy, competition, and fighting between children
Smart Agriculture is for everyone — not just for farmers
The biggest value of Artificial Intelligence to agriculture is the analysis of real time data to make predictions and assist farmers in their day to day operations.
A local initiative helps Ottawa businesses during COVID-19
With updated information on gift cards, online shops and curb-side pickup and delivery, together-apart helps keep Ottawa’s businesses open despite these difficult circumstances.
Is Canada taking its first steps to regulating online casinos?
Are we about to see Canada going in the same way as the US in regulating online casinos?
Kazakhstan provides humanitarian aid to its neighbours
Kazakhstan is sending humanitarian aid to its neighbours, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Some Netflix selections in lieu of news about the NHL draft
As the Ottawa Senators prepare for the NHL draft – whenever that’s intended to take place – we're left to ponder, "What the heck do I watch next on Netflix?"
The shameful behaviour of Canada’s greedy, gluttonous banks
Parliament needs to take extraordinary measures now to pass new bank reform legislation.
Album reviews — Hazel English, Jack Pine and the Fire and more
This week in album reviews we bring you five new releases, including two from Ottawa area bands.
COVID-19 vs. treadmills, trampolines, and ellipticals: why are sales going up?
Home fitness has been growing in recent months — especially in countries where the government has recommended not to leave the house.
What to do when in Ottawa
Ottawa is Canada’s capital city, and as in any capital city there is plenty to see and do while visiting there.
Is online gambling legal in Canada?
Laws now governing Canada’s gambling infrastructure are widely regarded as well implemented
Get nutty for nuts — the health benefits of this superfood
There are many components to having a balanced and varied diet, as shown with the Mediterranean diet, where nuts play an important role.
Ottawa’s Neville Gallimore drafted by Dallas Cowboys
Canada’s Neville Gallimore is joining ‘America’s Team’. The Ottawa-native was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft Friday night.
