Want to Get Thin So You Can Be Happy? Put Happiness First. The Pounds Will Start to Slide Off
“I’m so unhappy because I can’t get thin.” If you believe this, you’re setting yourself up for a tremendous amount of frustration and disappointment.
Young people have as much to teach as they do to learn
Three ways to get youth involved in community building — for a better Canada
Ottawa Wine & Food Festival announces first-ever Eat Drink Spring on the Farm
Spring is in the air – and the Ottawa Wine & Food Festival will help Ottawans celebrate fresh new beginnings at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, with the first-ever Eat Drink Spring on the Farm.
Premier Casino Resort To Be Seen In Durham Region
Huge news came out of Canada recently after casino and hospitality operator, the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, otherwise known as TSX:GC, declared they were moving forward with plans for a premier casino resort to be developed on a large scale entertainment site.
Most Insta-worthy Spots in Ottawa
With the warm, spring weather finally kicking in, there is no better time than now to follow your blogger aspirations and snap some aesthetic outdoor shots for your Instagram page!
World-class social housing exhibit makes debut in Canada
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) was pleased to join international leaders and community partners Wednesday morning to unveil a world-class social housing exhibit in Ottawa at the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association’s 50th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness, with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Austrian Embassy.
CRAFT Is for Beer Lovers—and Everyone Else
Just another sports bar to hang out in before or after the game, right? You barely need to scratch the surface to figure out that CRAFT is more than it seems.
Guadeloupe! Where Caribbean Congeniality and French Flair Collide
Looking for a vacation that combines culture, beaches, fun activities and fantastic food? No matter what you’re searching for, Guadeloupe is just the thing.
Doing Orlando on the Cheap
Even though it appears Spring has finally arrived, it is never too late to head South and it is always a good time to go to Florida.
Making our pan-Canadian health organizations ‘Fit for Purpose’
Canadian Medicare would not exist without the actions of the federal government. But in recent years, there has been an atrophy of the imagination about Ottawa’s role in health policy, as if federal transfer payments to the provinces and territories were the beginning and the end of everything.
Sister Disaster and Erth Juce Rock Out for CoverMe Round 2
Check out these shots of Sunday night's CoverMe Contest performance by Sister Disaster and Erth Juce.
China: The Long Game
The Chinese Are Playing the Long Game in the Canada-China Free Trade Talks
Pieces are coming together for Ottawa Fury FC in 1-1 draw against North Carolina FC
Ottawa Fury FC welcomed their home fans this weekend for the first time of the season on a beautiful and sunny Saturday afternoon at TD Place.
Women’s work across every aspect of healthcare is largely invisible
Why it’s critical we use gender transformative approaches for the health workforce in Canada
Album Reviews: April 24, 2018
#OLMMusic looks at new releases from Hinds, Saint Clare, Gum, Okkervil River, and Kali Uchis!
Drawing on rich traditions to nourish our children
Indigenous peoples are "Inuwak," Peoples of the Land. We have a spiritual relationship with our mother earth; our food is from the land and is intrinsically related to our cultural and spiritual way of life. Food not only nourishes us physically, it impacts our mental attitude and is an essential part of many of our spiritual ceremonies.
Film Review: Kodachrome
Set during the final days of the admired photo development system known as Kodachrome, a father and son hit the road in order to reach the Kansas photo lab before it closes its doors for good.
Be smart and safety conscious when planting trees
The spring season is one of the best times to begin planting trees. But remember to be mindful of potential hazards in your path.
Timeout with Shawn Austin
Timeout with the Twins were fortunate to have a peek into an intimate evening of acoustic country music with Canadian country artist Shawn Austin on Monday, April 17 courtesy of Ottawa’s New Country 94.
Film Review: I Feel Pretty
A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed?
Looking for High School Volunteer Hours? Apply to Ottawa Life’s Social Media Summer Street Team!
Are you a high school student in Ottawa looking for Volunteer Hours? Be part of Ottawa Life's Social Media Street Team this Summer!
The Commotions: Sweet Soul Sensations Unleash Sizzling Satisfaction
They have got to still be cleaning the sweat off the dance floor inside the Babylon Nightclub after the The Commotions put the awe in awesome with a groove making, Bank Street shaking, sweet, sensational and soulicious show Friday night.
Indulge with an acai no-bake cheesecake
As the weather starts to warm up, so does entertaining season, and any occasion wouldn't be complete without bringing baked goods.
Film Review: Beirut
Caught in the crossfires of civil war, CIA operatives must send a former U.S. diplomat to negotiate for the life of a friend he left behind.
Film: I Feel Pretty
A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed?
