Twelve environmental organizations call on the Canadian government to add plastics to toxic substances list
Following through with their request would allow the federal government to pass laws requiring producers of products containing plastics or using plastic packaging to collect and recycle them.
The Allspice Bath: a novel
The Allspice Bath is a bold story about the cultural gap and the immigrant experience.
From audience member to actor, Ottawa Fringe Festival welcomes The Most Unfeeling Doctor in the World to the stage
Melissa, a local ER doctor and writer for the Medical Post, has always been an audience member until the Ottawa Fringe drew her on stage to reveal the trials and tribulations she has undergone as an emergency physician.
Ottawa-based start-up, GenM, serves as silver lining for post-grads
Recent graduates often feel helpless when applying to jobs, falling victim to the irony that in order to get a job you need experience, but to get experience you need a job.
Celebrate Canada with the second annual National BeaverTails Day!
The beloved Canadian brand is giving away free BeaverTails this Friday in honour of the second annual National BeaverTails Day!
Capital Pride’s 2017-18 report illustrates huge success as they prep for 2019 celebrations
Last year’s Pride Festival was the biggest yet in the National Capital Region with a record-breaking turnout and more special guests and events than ever.
How to Care for Your Teeth and Whiten Them Too
There are many different reasons why teeth whitening is such a popular practice. With Snow, oral health and teeth whitening come together.
How the Belt and Road Initiative is opening up business opportunities
A key part of the BRI is to develop joint ventures between Chinese firms and local private enterprises or government entities.
Ottawa-based interior home decorator, Saree Parry, wins 1st place at international contest for luxury room design
Designers from all over North America filled the ballroom in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel to celebrate the year’s top designers at the company’s 50th anniversary celebration and 35th annual Dream Room Competition.
The Endless Evolution of HotKid
Whether it's been a three-piece, solo act or a duo, Toronto's HotKid has kept finding new ways to make music for over a decade.
Davis vs. Jennings: Breaking Down the Redblacks QB Competition
The Redblacks play five of their first six games against playoff opponents, including two against the defending champion Stampeders. What happens if the Redblacks offence struggles early on?
Barbara Lewis in Concert with “Blood Orchid”
In Blood Orchid, Barbara uses a lifetime of artistic talent and her powerful, wide-ranging vocals to lay bare the gamut of emotions felt most deeply by women.
President Obama Inspires at the CTC
The night ended as it started….with thunderous applause. Many of the people I spoke to after felt very inspired by the event.
Bill please! Canada’s kids need the government’s support before costs grow
For the first time, we are in real danger of having a younger generation that does not live as long as their parents.
Why a CNN junkie is also a FOX NEWS fan
I continue to have FOX NEWS in my home. I am still watching CNN. I feel I am much better informed, to be honest.
The Senate should do its job — and respect its regions
Bill C-48 is the kind of extraordinary circumstance that requires the Senate to step up and fulfill its role as a regional counterbalance to the House.
General Choi’s TaeKwon-Do Memorial Cup unites practitioners from around the world
This annual event commemorates General Choi and honours his contributions to the martial arts community while uniting practitioners of TaeKwon-Do from around the world.
Japan gambling on casino and sports betting success ahead of 2020 Olympics
Japan’s gambling industry might be new, but if history has shown us anything, it is that this is an economy that knows how to pick up an idea and run with it.
Country-rock group Me and Mae are heading “Where the Good Times Roll”
Canadian band Me and Mae have been making waves in the country-rock scene for a few years now.
How diabetes hurts all Canadians and what you can do about it
More than twice as many Canadians live with diabetes today as did in 2000. Clearly, something must change.
D.J. the coach was once D.J. the enforcer
We’re not even close to training camp and already the pundits are labelling Ottawa as a gigantic longshot to compete for a playoff spot.
Album Reviews: June 3, 2019
Today in #OLMMusic, we review new releases from Amyl and The Sniffers, Okies, Sundara Karma, Olen and PUP.
The Best Rainy Day Activities in Ottawa for When You’re Stuck Inside
Photographed: Think you can outsmart the Byward Market Butcher? Test your skills at one of Jigsaw’s Escape Rooms! (credit: Hollie Grace James) At last, Spring has sprung, and we can finally look forward to the shining sun and rising temperatures. You know what that means right? Taking advantage of the unending number of happy hours […]
Why Canada Needs a Royal Commission on the Role of Media in the 21st Century
A Royal Commission to examine all of these matters and to make recommendations should be employed and everything should be on the table including the future role and funding of the CBC.
Latin America is increasingly embracing the Belt and Road Initiative
Much like the Arctic, Latin America and the Caribbean were only recently integrated in the Belt and Road Initiative’s growing blueprint.
