It’s The Greatest Wine Festival On The Planet

May 16, 2018

In all, 25,000 wine fans took over the Vancouver Convention Centre where 43,000 bottles were opened, and 82,000 wine glasses were used during the event.

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Timeout with The Henderson Sisters

May 16, 2018

Brooke and Brittany Henderson sat down with Timeout with the Twins to discuss #girlpower, being role models and succeeding as best friends and teammates in a single-player sport.

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Kira Isabella Is Searching for a One Horse Town

May 16, 2018

 The Orleans-raised starlet is ready to wow her hometown crowd and maybe bring an even bigger hoedown to O-town in the future.

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Canadian Fake News Hits Awards Circuit

May 15, 2018

Canadian election studies have proven news and public affairs coverage, polls and debates as being the most important factors in campaigns, with a commercial value of many times the combined legal campaign spending limits of all parties and candidates.

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Pro-Life and Pro-Choice: A Call to End the Battle over Abortion

May 15, 2018

This past week, the March for Life Rally took place on Parliament Hill. This rally is an annual gathering to protest the legalization of abortion.

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The Art of the Brick Brings LEGO to Life

May 15, 2018

The Art of the Brick is the world’s largest display of LEGO art. 

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Who’s in charge here? The tangled web of disability governance and policy in Canada

May 15, 2018

At the heart of the issue is the fragmentation of the governance of disability policy in Canada, leaving no single ministry with appropriate authority, decision-making ability and, importantly, accountability.

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Tearing Up With the Cast and Director of Cry Baby

May 15, 2018

Ottawa Life Magazine talks with show director Don Fex, and cast Nicholas Dave Ammot (Cry-Baby) and Emma Woodside (Allison) about bringing that crazy Waters camp to an Ottawa stage.

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Album Reviews May 14 2018

May 14, 2018

#OLMMusic looks at recent releases from Janelle Monáe, The Creeps, Buzzy Lee, Ali McCormick and Varsity

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Wee Ones and Grown-Ups Back For Another Fun-tastic Children’s Festival!

May 14, 2018

It was a beautiful batch of sunny Spring days filled with world-class entertainment for your wee ones as Ottawa’s most family fun-tastic event, the Children’s Festival, returned to turn LeBreton Flats Park into Canada’s biggest daycare.

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Draft-day preparation off and running for Senators

May 14, 2018

This past week, Ottawa’s rather smallish scouting staff put together its final rankings list for the draft, slated for Dallas on June 22nd and 23rd.

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More spending on health care is an expensive way to buy health

May 14, 2018

If the government wants to improve the health of their population, is health care the highest-return place to invest? Our analysis suggests the answer is “no.”

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Ottawa Fury FC growing in confidence in 2-0 win over Atlanta United

May 14, 2018

With two goals in the first-half, Fury FC came away 2-0 victors over Atlanta United 2.

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“Privilege is Not Just for the Privileged” – The Boys and Girls Clubs Take a Stand

May 11, 2018

Yesterday, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada released a brand new public service announcement showing the impact, importance and necessity of the Clubs’ work in improving the lives of kids across Canada. The main message? “Privilege is not just for the privileged.”

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Danielle Allard is Passing Notes

May 11, 2018

On Saturday, May 19th, Danielle Allard officially releases Passing Notes with a performance at Collab Space.

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6 Financial Tips for Transitioning to a Fixed Income

May 11, 2018

Moving into the land of retirement means that you’ll no longer have active income. To make your retirement as easy and stress-free as possible, there are financial tips you’ll want to follow to seamlessly transition to a fixed income. Here are 6 must-follow tips.

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Which Canadian City Could Rival Vegas?

May 11, 2018

Surely somewhere else in the 57,308,738 square miles of planet earth there could be a contender for the crown of the best city to escape to for gaming. Could a city in Canada knock Las Vegas off the top spot for gambling in the world?

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Botany Takes Center Stage for ‘Art of the Plant’

May 11, 2018

If you are a plant lover, you will not want to miss the Museum of Nature’s latest special exhibit, the stunning “Art of the Plant.”

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Vegans of Ottawa – Gabrielle Lizée-Prynne

May 11, 2018

In this series, we chat with vegans from around the region to find out what it’s like to be plant-based in Ottawa, discovering tips and tricks for living a like a local – vegan style.

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The Crisis of Immigration: Canada’s Israeli Connection

May 10, 2018

Canada has been named by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a destination for some of the asylum seekers who are being relocated, although no official agreement exists. Facing considerable pressure from both the UNHCR and Israel, Canada must take a moment now to carefully decide how to proceed.

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Recipe Roundup: Protein-Packed Hummus Spreads

May 10, 2018

While store-bought hummus can be convenient, it also often contains low grade oils and preservatives. If you’re looking to gain the full benefits of this plant-based protein, it’s best to make your own.

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Weed and the Workplace: What Employers Should Know and What Employees Should Expect from the Legalization of Marijuana

May 9, 2018

The legalization of marijuana in July of this year will bring changes to workplaces and affect thousands of people. Communication and education are the keys to understanding these new regulations and smoothing the transition.

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5 Ways Technology Has Changed The Way We Travel

May 9, 2018

Brand new technological advancements are continuing to be made every single day. Whether it be the latest smartphone, or faster running website it is now easier than ever to plan a well needed holiday.

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Welcome to the Dolls’ House

May 9, 2018

This Saturday, May 12th from 6:00-9:00 PM, The Doll’s House comes to the capital. Some of Ontario’s top female musical talents will descend on the Great Canadian Theatre Company for a night of melodies and memories.

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Resolving the Root Causes of ADHD

May 9, 2018

The incidence of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is on the rise in Canada. Why is this? It is not just genetics or bad luck. Environmental factors, like diet, do play a role, despite what conventional medicine might say.

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