Miss Shakespeare is Not to be Missed
Miss Shakespeare is an interesting take on Elizabethan theatre and fun exploration. The play follows the ambitions of one Judith Shakespeare, aspiring playwright, attempting to mount a play. Both were against all the rules. Women didn’t act, women didn’t write plays and women didn’t perform.
Reflections from the Other Side of Reason – Between faith and doubt
One of the greatest philosophers of science in the 20th century, Karl Popper, always said that the realm of science was small and distinct; that there was a huge realm of human experience that would never be susceptible to scientific explanation.
Lennard Taylor: Canada’s own fashion Matisse
Born and raised in Winnipeg, with an ancestry rooted in Britain and Switzerland, Lennard Taylor makes designs that belong at the Grand Palais catwalk. Every brushstroke blossoms into a work of art; every piece is individually crafted by the artist’s hands.
Get Down for a Good Cause at Broadview’s Family Dance
Looking for something fun to do this weekend that works for the whole family? Up for supporting local children and helping students get the education they need to succeed? Broadview Avenue Public School's School Council is hosting a Family Dance Fundraiser this Thursday, May 31st.
Ottawa REDBLACKS host inaugural Fan Fest ahead of 2018 season
The Ottawa REDBLACKS kicked off the 2018 football season on Sunday, roaring out of the signature inflatable helmet onto the field at TD Place in front of a few thousand members of RNation for the team’s inaugural Fan Fest presented by CARSTAR.
Master the Art of Grilling Salmon
Nothing is better than being outside and grilling on a beautiful summer day. Choose salmon for a lig…
5 Big Tips To Keep Your Home Toasty In Winter
If you don’t want to waste large amounts of energy you’ll need to get creative. You can carry out some little jobs around your home.
Reduce the poverty-to-prison pipeline for women
Over the last decade, the number of women in Canada’s jails has spiked 30 per cent. Even more troubling, after a 60 per cent increase over the same period, Indigenous female prisoners now account for 37 per cent of all incarcerated women, and 50 per cent of women in maximum security.
Ontario likely has enough doctors – if we make better use of our other health workers
We have more doctors than ever before, but many aren’t located where we need them and many of them aren’t practicing in a way that addresses the health needs of Ontarians.
30 Years of Love Junk with The Pursuit of Happiness
TPOH hits the Westfest stage Saturday, June 9th! Back in Ottawa for their first performance in decades, this is going to be a can’t miss gig for those looking for a huge heapin’ slice of classic Canuck rock.
Global Grassroots Festival Comes to Ottawa!
Global grassroots festival, 100in1Day, is coming to Ottawa on Saturday, June 2nd. Powered by local non-profit, Synapcity, and Future Cities Canada, this city-wide event aims to innovate Ottawa through 100 citizen-led events, all happening on the same day.
Vandalization Spree turns into a Call to Action
Darlène Lozis is the president of 3R International, an organization that helps racialized youths in the justice system. The organization does this through many approaches, including holding information sessions for interested youth, their families, and the public
Alberta United Conservatives resume walk out from Chamber to protest abortion clinic bill
Alberta’s United Conservatives remained silent over the government’s proposed bill to ban anti-abortion protesting within 50 meters of clinics
When siblings become caretakers they often lack adequate supports and resources
Once parents are no longer able to provide the same level of support or care, the caregiver role often transitions to the sibling of the individual with a developmental disability. In many cases, for the sibling, the transition of caring roles is often made alone – without supports or adequate resources – and generates considerable stress.
Is Ottawa Safe? Gun Violence in Ottawa
By May of 2018, Ottawa has already reached the gun-related homicide rate of all of 2017, which saw 15 homicides total, 7 of which were related to gun violence.
Cheap, fast, good – pick two? How to shorten hospital wait times in Canada
Canadians treasure our single-payer, publicly funded program of physician and hospital care, virtually as a defining part of our national identity. And yet, increasing legal and political pressure over quick access to elective surgeries — cataract extraction and joint replacement, for example — threatens to undermine that support.
Building an NHL winner? ‘Zip-a-dee-doo-dah’
While this one is not a jaw-dropping revelation, it underlines the common strength of the Stanley Cup finalists: Both these teams can outright skate you into the ground. Even the pluggers – Knights’ tough guy Ryan Reaves and Caps’ knuckler Tommy Wilson – are above-average skaters.
Popovic calls for support after Ottawa Fury FC defeat Bethlehem Steel FC 1-0
Fury FC's recent run of positive results—three wins and two draws in the last five games—has come off the back of the team's strong defensive resilience. After Friday's win, it is now 463 minutes since Fury FC has conceded a goal.
Album Reviews: May 28 2018
#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases from Beach House, Sparklesaurus, Courtney Barnett, Braden Foulkes and La Luz.
Fire Up The Grill With Flavour
Summer is upon us and that means more mealtimes are spent outdoors. Celebrate the warm weather by firing up the grill with these four flavourful recipes!
Film Review: Star Wars
During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.
Best Wines from Around the World
Time to sample some fine wines from around the world!
5 Things to do in Ottawa for $5 or Less
If you’re on a tight budget, don’t fret because we’ve found some more Ottawa fun for you, all for no more than $5!
The woman who said no: ‘My love affair with Pablo Picasso’
An intimate and revealing biography of the talented artist who dared to leave Picasso.
Chagall’s La Tour Eiffel Inspires Hope for Humanity
Ottawa artist, Bryna Cohen, talks about the public outcry over the potential sale of the Chagall.
