5 ways to optimize your workouts
How you handle yourself before, during and after every workout session is crucial.
Senator offence nothing to get Wild over
The Senators head out west this week to face Vegas and then Arizona with a record of seventeen power play opportunities and zero goals.
Cancer drugs costly for many Canadians, free for others
Canadians suffering from cancer should have access to the same drugs irrespective of the province they reside in
Album Reviews for Monday October 14, 2019
This Thanksgiving Monday, sit back and digest to a sampling of new tracks served up by five artist including Ottawa's Chris Bush.
Movie Review: El Camino
If you liked Breaking Bad, Keith Whittier explains why you have to see El Camino
Help protect Ottawa’s landscape with Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation
From maintaining trails to protecting conservation lands including our watershed, the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation has been working for fifty years. With their Conservation 2020 fundraising campaign, they are looking for your support.
Not all lives are valued equally
When it comes to assisted death, there is a significant risk that Canadians are being told that life with disability is a life worse than death
BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Bands & Musicians
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!
Are You The ONE? Ontario’s New Emerging Artist Competition Launches
Open to all musical artist in Ontario, the debut season of The ONE Artist launches October 17, 2019. The Ottawa-based competition has a handsome prize package for the winning act!
The Golden Girls of Barrhaven: Making the Move
The Golden Girls journey continues as they take possession and move into their newly-rented Barrhaven home.
The Great War Sextet: Canadian War Poetry with Trombone & Strings
Mark the 101 anniversary of the end of WWI by attending an acclaimed ensemble of classical performers setting new music to the poetry of Canadian soldiers.
Fluxtime: Enriched Bread Artists’ annual open studio
Support local art and artist by attending the 27th annual open studios at Enriched Bread Artists
Top 5 online education Websites for students
If you are a student, you know how much sometimes some assistance is needed. So, we have collected the best online educational resources that can be of some real help.
When the Montreal Road was Eastview’s main street
Montreal Road was once an authentic main street of a real community whose identity was that of a town
The best and the worst from last night’s debate
Last night Canadian’s had the chance to hear the leaders butt heads over many contentious issues. Here is Ottawa Life Magazine’s best and worst from last night’s debate.
The Best of the Great Trail • Newfoundland to Southern Ontario on the Trans Canada Trail
Get out and walk Canada's national trail with this essential companion
The prescription: Reflections on the catapulting costs in Ontario healthcare
The remedy for our ailing Ontario healthcare system just might be as simple as writing a prescription for exercise
Veterans, diplomats and more come together to celebrate Korean Armed Forces Day
His Excellency Shin Maeng-ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Canada, speaks to an audience assembled at the Canadian History Museum
Where to buy a used car in Ottawa
Buying a used car will save you thousands of dollars and if you’re careful, get you a car that is just as reliable and fun to drive as today’s models.
Album Reviews for the week of October 7, 2019
From to American Angel Olsen to Australian super group Seeker Lover Keeper, Owen Maxwell takes you on a musical tour for your ears
Losing culture could be problematic down the road for Senators
Thoughts on how Senator's coach D.J. Smith’s is going to get the team to play smarter when you're losing to the better teams nine times out of 10.
I know I was a pain in the posterior
I decided to volunteer with my little canine companion in a long-term care home. Unexpectedly, I met a friendly but lonely immigrant with a smile that set my heart on fire.
Film Review: Joker
Watch Keith Whittier's review of Todd Phillips' Joker, a film that he considers as one of the best screened at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Neighbourhoods
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 summer 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!
Black Cop: My 36 Years in Police Work, and My Career-Ending Experience with Official Racism
When Calvin Lawrence joined the Halifax City Police in 1969, he wanted to make a difference.But what he didn't know was that he was embarking on a life-long career in which he would consistently be the target of racist behavior — from his co-workers and his superiors and from police organizations as a whole.
