How to choose window treatments for sliding glass doors
With summer around the corner, it's time to start preparing your home for outdoor entertaining and long days of sunshine. This starts with the right window fashions, which can help you control light and transition between environments.
Protect your pearly whites: Use a sports mouthguard
It's Oral Health Month. If you play sports protecting your pearly whites is important, especially if you've invested a lot in orthodontics or other dental treatments.
How science protects Canadian wildlife
Pesticides and crop biotechnology — also known as GMOs or genetically modified organisms — are being credited with preserving 35 million acres of Canadian wildlife habitat.
One in 66 Canadian children and youth are on the autism spectrum
New data underscores the urgent need for services and a synchronized national strategy
Swing into Spring with These Classic Spins
New season, classic spins!
Son Of Dave Scores His Own Show
Life after The Crash Test Dummies has been like a whole other life for Benjamin Darvill, who you're more likely to know these days as Son of Dave. Darvill's bluesy mix of harmonica, beatboxing and pop quickly turned heads and has even scored him features on shows like Breaking Bad and Preacher.
Deviled Eggs 3 Ways for Spring Brunch
With spring finally here, and Easter and Passover in full swing, we are all ready for some delicious brunch!
Goldie Ghamari is the smart choice for the new riding of Carleton
The Ontario Provincial Conservatives have some impressive candidates running in the national capital region in the June Election. Golsa (Goldie) Ghamari is at the top of that list. She is campaigning for the seat in the newly created provincial riding of Carleton which encompasses the outer suburbs and rural areas in the east, south and west of Ottawa.
Rod Stewart and His Crowd Are Forever Young
“I’m sweating for you tonight,” shouted a moistened Rod Stewart to his Canadian Tire Centre audience. For many, it was an extra good Good Friday seeing the legendary Brit rocker back in Ottawa after a near ten year absence.
Top Second-Home Destinations for Canadians
Point2Homes just released the results of a study in which they analyzed the Google searches of Canadians from January 2017 to January 2018. The study ranks countries in the Americas according to average monthly search volume, by tracking key words relating to homes for sale. The results are out, and are quite surprising!
Book Review: Lost Connections • Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions
What really causes depression and anxiety and how can we really solve them?
5 Professions That Are Fun and Rewarding
Every passing year, there are hundreds of thousands of students in Canada graduating from high school. At that time, they have to make one of the most important life decisions that will make or break their future.
Timeout with the Twins talk family, new music and Tessa and Scott with Jim Cuddy
Timeout with the Twins were fortunate to chat with Jim Cuddy for Ottawa Life Magazine about his new album, his family YouTube series ‘Growing Up Cuddy’ and The Jim Cuddy Band’s cross-Canada tour.
Three steps to building a rainy day fund
At some point in life, you'll need a new roof. You might need to fix your car brakes. Unforeseen events happen, and when they do, it's important to be financially prepared.
5 smart tricks to make cleaning faster and easier
Get a jump on your spring-cleaning with some tips that'll leave every corner in your home spotless in no time.
Irish Film Festival Packs the House
The Ottawa Irish Film Festival was last weekend and I was very impressed with it. First, let us discuss the films. 6 films made up the weekend festival.
A beginner’s guide to single and double malt
The consumption of whisky throughout the last few centuries is a proof of its hold on the consumers and connoisseurs.
How to protect the whole family on the water
Whether you're going to a pool party, the beach or boating at the cottage, gather the family — even your pet — and make sure everyone knows how to stay safe around water.
Mexico’s Hidden Gem, Vivo Resorts near Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is a beautiful resort port town on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca. This Mexican paradise has been a well-kept secret but it’s been emerging as a world-class vacation locale.
Semi-centennial Seats: The Story of Marilyn and Mavis
In the first row of Section 15 at TD Place Arena sit best friends Marilyn Campbell, 77, and Mavis Morgan, 85, Ottawa 67’s season ticket holders of 50-years. Together they have seen more than 100,000 minutes of Ottawa 67’s regulation hockey in more than 1,500 home games during the team’s 50-year history.
7 interesting destinations to look for your next dream job
From sailing around the Caribbean to partying in Cancun and building mansions in Los Angeles, the possibilities are endless. Read on to discover the top seven destinations that you need to travel to in order to land that dream job!
A First Homebuyers Guide to House and Land Packages
So, it’s time to think about buying your first home. Well, worry not, for here is our guide to what you should think about when making this important purchase.
Our CoverMe Contest Rocked Moose McGuires to Kick Off Round 2!
Check out these great shots from the opening night of Ottawa Life Magazine's CoverMe Content semi-finals.
Where there is too much, something is missing
When I was an economics student many years ago, the last living student of John Maynard Keynes and noted economist Joan Robinson gave a lecture to a packed hall. During the question period, one smart aleck student asked, "Why should anyone study economics?" After a prolonged pause, her answer was simple, "So you know when economists are not telling you the truth."
Cadence Weapon Reinvents Himself
Through the past decade, Roland "Rollie" Pemberton has been making smart hip hop as Cadence Weapon, but the nerdy aesthetics he was using had become a novelty to Pemberton.
