Tips for transitioning back to work after a baby
For many moms, heading back to work after maternity leave is something that has always been a part of the plan, but that doesn't mean it's easy.
Album Reviews: January 8, 2018
#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases from Eminem, Gold/Shade, Brosandi, The Number Ones, Jeff Rosenstock, Brockhampton, Better Living Through Chemistry, N.E.R.D., and Twisted Limbs.
Glass-half-full? Glass-half-empty? It’s a Bit of Both for Sens
Here we sit and ponder the first half of the National Hockey League's season, and while there have been numerous positive surprises and various surprising disappointments, there are a few that stand out above all others.
Pet Insurance Reviews – Things to look for When Reviewing
In case your pet gets significantly sick or gets hurt then you're stuck looking for the money to cover extensive treatment.
How to design your own condo in Canada?
Condos in Canada have been designed in different ways. One can decide to design their condo on their own.
Montréal Heats Up the Winter Months
In Montréal the cold is just another reason to throw a party! There’s reason why it's been called The City of Festivals. Discover for yourself and chill out in Montréal this winter!
5 Tips To Make Your Urban Garden Beautiful
Tight spaces, little privacy, and limited sunlight. It can be tough growing a garden when you live in a city like Ottawa. I
Is it time for major tax reform?
On the same day that Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, clarified the federal government’s proposals to limit “income sprinkling” as a way for high income owners of private companies to reduce their taxes, the Senate Finance Committee released its report recommending that all his tax changes should be scrapped.
Battling my Own Body: Living with Endometriosis
The misdiagnoses, the myths, the injections, the useless hysterectomies and the debilitating pain. Oh the pain!
What a $14 Minimum Wage Means for Canadians
The $2.40 rise in wages per hour at first seems quite beneficial to low income earners and their dependents. However, the rise may actually have negative effects on Canadians.
J and J Gibberish: Forget Resolutions that Stress You Out. Focus on Mental Health This Year
Forget resolutions, forget self-improvement projects this year. Focus on you. Focus on happiness, on your family’s happiness… on peace.
Who is eligible for the transplant wait list – and who gets left behind?
Sad reality is that when one person receives a life-saving organ, another person will die waiting
Why is Health Canada aiding a private company instead of safeguarding Canadian blood supplies?
As the snow begins to fall and the mercury begins to drop, Health Canada has found itself in some hot water.
Winter Recipe Roundup: Vegetarian Side Dishes
Five vegetarian side dishes that will pair perfectly with any winter entrée.
Why we need to include the voices of persons living with frailty in healthcare decision-making
Older Canadians say their top priorities are better coordinated care systems and more community and home-based supports
REDBLACKS hire John McDonell as Offensive Line Coach
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have hired John McDonell as the team's new offensive line coach, the club announced on Friday.
Peeling Back the Layers of the Ottawa Burlesque Scene with Killsey Van HellSin
Looking at Ottawa's vibrant burlesque scene.
Make 2018 the year you budget for charity
It's the start of a new year, which means it's time to re-evaluate your annual spending. Have you considered including charitable donations in your budget?
3 Stylish Looks for 2018
It’s a New Year, how about a new look? It’s a perfect time to dive into some different fashions.
Ottawa Life’s Top Books of 2017
We flipped through a lot of pages last year. Here are our top reads of 2017.
The Other Side of Reason – Rest as you are
May you find what matters to you and share it with others. May you be loved and be loving. May you make time to be just with you and enjoy who you are.
5 Easy Steps to Improve Your Credit Score in 2018
If you work for a living and have a financial score, then you should know there is always some room to improve. You don’t have to change the world, just adopt a few healthy habits and you will be fine.
Ontario health colleges offer important public services
The law sets out the responsibilities and powers of regulatory health colleges to set high standards of practice for healthcare professions in Ontario.
Douglas’ Unique Perspective
Douglas Rice didn't start writing music from a normal path.
Book Review: Admissions: Life as a Brain Surgeon
Admissions is a moving and often thrilling account of a man struggling to come to terms with old age and the end of a satisfying career while continuing to work as a neurosurgeon in parts of the world that desperately require that sort of medical expertise.
