Montreal’s Domeno talks hit single, the future of Quebec music, and more

November 7, 2019

Domeno is a Montreal based DJ and producer who hit it big this past year. 

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Nayana Kathleen takes home coveted prizes at ONE Artist Competition!

November 7, 2019

Season one of the ONE Artist competition is 

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The questions you need to ask before moving into a senior apartment in Ottawa

November 7, 2019

Six questions to ask when choosing a retirement home in Ottawa

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Birds of Bellwoods Really Rock the Rink

November 6, 2019

We speak with Stephen Joffe from the Toronto based alt-rock band Birds of Bellwoods ahead of their gig at TD Place that sees them sharing the ice with some of the world's best skaters.

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“Girls in Sports ” scores as a great opportunity for young girls 

November 6, 2019

Nepean High School's CORE Leadership program does lots of things for Nepean High School. One of the many things that they’re doing is a new program, “Girls in Sports”!

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Dylan Perkons Escapes to Heal

November 6, 2019

We talk to singer-songwriter Dylan Perkons ahead of his Thursday, November 7 show at Pressed. 

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The 3P Approach to Governance: The How-To Book on Improving Decision-Making in the Public Sector

November 6, 2019

Fix your public sector governance problem in a few easy steps with this 'how-to' guide!

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Add some punch to your wardrobe this fall with checks

November 5, 2019

Here are the best of the fall trends from the runways of fashion week in New York, Milan, Paris and London that have transferred well to everyday.

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Berlin – before the Wall fell

November 5, 2019

On the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Ottawa's Dan McCarthy recounts a visit to East Berlin six years before German reunification.

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Baby doesn’t have a chance

November 5, 2019

Teenage mothers have the odds stacked against them. Prevention and early intervention hold the greatest promise to better their lives but 'open adoption' is also a viable option that should be considered.

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Shut Away: When Down Syndrome was a Life Sentence

November 5, 2019

"How many brothers and sisters do you have?" It was one of the first questions kids asked each other when Catherine McKercher was a child. She never knew how to answer it.

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Travelling the world on a budget

November 4, 2019

Travel can be an expensive affair but luckily there are a plethora of deals and discounts out there to take advantage of.

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Album Reviews for November 4, 2019

November 4, 2019

This week's listening picks include a couple of Ottawa artists along with the controversial Mr. Kanye West's latest, Jesus Is King.

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Senators’ problems are good problems to have

November 4, 2019

Attendance is low, the standings are even lower but the Sens are clearly on track towards improvement. 

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Redblacks fall to Alouettes to finish their 2019 season

November 2, 2019

The Ottawa Reblacks head into the offseason after a loss to the Montreal Alouettes. 

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A hapless response to racism from Jacques Frémont’s ivory tower at uOttawa

November 1, 2019

Are uOttawa Black students safe given President Jacques Frémont's failure to deal with campus racism?  

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Shadow of Doubt

November 1, 2019

In Shadow of Doubt, author Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon examines the controversial investigation: from the day Richard Oland's battered body was discovered to the conclusion of Dennis Oland's trial, including the hotly debated verdict and its aftermath.

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Southern Ontario’s National Parks

November 1, 2019

“Here in Southern Ontario we are also blessed with six spectacular national parks” says author N. Glenn Perret.

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Trouble in the Garden: Remembering the Sixties Scoop

November 1, 2019

The film Trouble in the Garden was nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress at the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival and the 44th American Indian Film Festival.

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Why the NDP have a moral obligation to demand changes to the RCMP Act

November 1, 2019

Five years ago the government ushered in changes to the RCMP that have been nothing short of an unbridled disaster for both the force and for Canada. Fearing reprisal, an officer anonymously suggests a path forward to restore the force's dignity.

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BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Fine Dining

October 31, 2019

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. In this weekly series, we’ll share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!

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Hope For Bahamas: How one Ottawa couple plans to assist the survivors of Hopetown

October 31, 2019

Local couple Mike Beun and Jean Spicer are hosting the Hope for Bahamas fundraiser at the Kanata Holiday Inn & Suite, November 21, 2019. 

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Student exchanges as an excellent way to combine studying and traveling

October 31, 2019

By combining study with travel students can visit foreign countries and get acquainted with another culture while fulfilling academic requirements. 

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The Halloween costume

October 30, 2019

Instead of dipping into the tickle trunk this Halloween, our federal leaders should shed their political colours, un-mask and stand up for all Canadians . . .  Er, maybe a Team Canada costume can help!

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Education under attack

October 30, 2019

The Ford government’s misguided move to increase average class size ratios in high schools from 22:1 to 28:1, and to impose mandatory e-learning courses on every secondary student, will have a devastating impact on the learning.

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