A punch in the gut
If there is a document out in the wild blue yonder that tells you how to grieve and how to grieve properly send it my way. But clearly there are no set rules when it comes to loosing a pet.
Founders of Ottawa apparel brand Octopied Mind aim for mindfulness, inspiration and inclusivity
There are so many fashion brands out there, but Sarah and Jill, the funders of Ottawa-based fashion and lifestyle brand Octopied Mind are using clothes to spread an important message.
Canada — Trump’s China Pawn
Canada can repair relations with China by telling America 'no' and releasing Meng Wanzhou
Over 500 signatures on a petition demanding Chiarelli’s resignation
A petition published online yesterday demanding the resignation of City Councillor Rick Chiarelli has now reached 500 signatures in less than 24 hours.
Exploring the land of Pura Vida
Pura Vida, meaning simple life or pure life, is a term heard almost everywhere from people of all walks of life in Costa Rica. But they don’t use it as a greeting or an enduring term, they live it.
Don’t miss Sultans of String’s Christmas Caravan!
Ottawa born and raised Chris McKhool & his musical mates of Sultans of String take their Christmas Caravan show to the Shenkman Arts Centre.
What’s the Difference between Nicotine Salts and Regular E-Liquid?
Nicotine salt e-liquid has become all the rage lately as an increasing number of vapers make the switch from regular e-liquid.
Album reviews: December 10, 2019
From Ottawa to Syria, to Norway and back home again, we have five album review to help you get through the work week.
Film Review: Parasite
The Korean film, by director Bong Joon-Ho, has banked more than any other foreign film and now it has three Golden Globe nominations: Best director, Best screenplay, Best motion picture-foreign language.
Tkachuk ka-chunks the opposition, repeatedly
To Johnny (. . . and Jenny) Senator Fan, a few pressing internal thoughts and proposals and questions that need your attention . . . Have a look.
Are your keywords working? Here’s how to tell
Choosing the perfect keywords is an essential factor in your SEO strategy. Without the right words and phrases, you’ll find it almost impossible to rank highly on search engine ranking pages.
10 Instagram tools to build up your following in 2020
Social media is an ever-evolving landscape and it requires adaptation to keep up with it. This especially goes for Instagram, which is prone to constant updates and changes.
KIN Vineyards — Local Carp winery is producing organic wines!
Earlier this year, Ottawa lawyer Lorraine Mastersmith and accountant Shaun McEwan purchased the KIN Vineyards — the most northern vineyard in Ontario!
Cutting costs on setting up a business premises
There are many small business ideas that you can start and run from home, but if your business needs more than your home office, kitchen or living room to be run successfully, then you’re going to need to think about starting a business premises.
Henny Penny: A Response to Michael Schellenberger
My quick take away from Michael Schellenberger’s article “Why Apocalyptic Claims About Climate Change Are Wrong” is that environmental journalists and advocates have been playing the role of Chicken Little .The difference is that this time, we are dealing with no mere acorn.
BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Nightlife
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 share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!
Discover Bistro Ristoro in Ottawa’s ByWard Market
A gem of a restaurant on Clarence Street, near Sussex, Bistro Ristoro is a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the Market area.
Wedding gift box for a bride
The bride and groom can have fun while planning their wedding with the right bridal box. See our list of bride boxes filled with essentials to help planning.
Vulkan Vegas Casino – Real Vulcan in the gambling world
Vulkan Vegas is ready to prepare great news for its players, as nowadays the casino also accepts Finnish players and offers them great surprises.
Can the Ottawa Senators turn their NHL season around?
The month of October commencing the 2019-20 NHL regular season was hard going for the Senators, who managed to start their campaign with just three wins and an overtime victory out of 11 games.
Film review: American Son
An estranged couple reunite in a Florida police station to help find their missing teenage son.
Dan Aykroyd and the Downchild Blues Band
Ottawa native, Dan Aykryod was in town November 29th for the 50th anniversary of Downchild
The mesmerizing Tallis Scholars at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
Don't miss the Tallis Scholars’, the UK's greatest cultural export, performance on Monday, December 9!
Christmas Blues
Christmas should be about the message of love for each other. It should be about peace, gratitude and sharing good times with our closest loved ones. It should ferment delicious warm feelings and unforgettable cherished memories for our children.
Does CBD oil make you feel sleepy?
CBD oil's potential to improve health and better equip people to handle medical conditions is widely getting acknowledged. Several pieces of research affirm the medicinal properties of this cannabis extract.
