REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – Calendar Release

September 5, 2017

We wrap up our series profiling the Ottawa REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Team with a look at the tean calendar.

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A Day in the Life of a Cicerone

September 5, 2017

Canadians really love their beer. In fact, the barley-based concoction has been woven into our national culture for longer than we’ve called ourselves a country. What’s not to love?

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5 Reasons to Explore Ottawa

September 5, 2017

5 reasons to explore Ottawa

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Album Reviews: September 5, 2017

September 5, 2017

#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases from Nadine Shah, Bloogy, EMA, Sean Fu and Queens of the Stone Age.

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Fighting off debt slowly or going with the alternative – Benefits and risks

September 4, 2017

There are so many different ways through which you could get yourself in the position of having debt that it’s almost impractical to name them all given the amount of time it would require.

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Back to the 90s

September 1, 2017

You didn’t need the brains of Bill Nye, Beakman or Doogie to solve last nights equation. The answer was as clear as Crystal Pepsi. C + C x TLC + TD = 90s nostalgia overload. #wordtoyomutha!

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Funky Fresh – New Ottawa Community Redefines Contemporary Living

September 1, 2017

A lifestyle option so fresh and unique that it has never before been achieved, ground-breaking in its modernity, is coming to the capital. A brilliant combination of modern architecture and vibrant interiors will be conveniently located in the lively and bustling west end, just a stone’s throw away from all the amenities you need. 

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Ford continues to refine best-selling F-150

September 1, 2017

I had a large contraption to move. A trade show display might be the closest description, and to dismantle and then reassemble on the other end would take at least three hours.

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The federal government denies the Disability Tax Credit to those who need it – and are eligible by law

September 1, 2017

This story began when I offered to represent the mother of a three-year-old with PKU, a rare genetic disorder, in a federal tax court.

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REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – Alumni

August 31, 2017

Every day this week Ottawa Life will be profiling the Ottawa REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Team. Articles will feature spotlights on team vets, alumni and rookies but today we take a look at the captains.

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Feast of Fields 2017 (plus TICKET GIVEAWAY)

August 31, 2017

Sample the culinary capital best for a good cause at Feast of Fields 2017. 

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Poilievre Named Shadow Minister of Finance -Vows All Out Campaign to Oppose Liberal Tax Hikes

August 31, 2017

Conservative Leader, Andrew Scheer, announced today that Ottawa Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre will be the official finance critic (Shadow Minister of Finance).

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YouTubers of Ottawa

August 31, 2017

Earlier this year we shared with you some of our favourite Ottawa-based podcasts, so to showcase more local stars in the digital field, we thought we’d highlight some of the city’s most popular YouTubers!

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REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – The Captains

August 30, 2017

Every day this week Ottawa Life will be profiling the Ottawa REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Team. Articles will feature spotlights on team vets, alumni and rookies but today we take a look at the captains.

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Return of the Panda

August 30, 2017

Pandas and Ravens and Gee-Gees. Oh my!

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Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Skewers

August 29, 2017

Enjoy a simple and delicious #Lemongrass and #ginger #chicken skewers for less than $3.60!

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REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – The Vets

August 29, 2017

Every day this week Ottawa Life will be profiling the Ottawa REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Team. Articles will feature spotlights on team captains, alumni and rookies but today we take a look at the vets.

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Kids are Sometimes the Best Teachers

August 29, 2017

Canadian preschool teaches kids with autism and typically developing kids together in a unique integrative program

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If Summer Spending TookA Bite Out Of Your Budget

August 28, 2017

In a city as beautiful and historic as Ottawa, it doesn’t have a bad side—or season—but it’s especially wondrous in the summer.

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Richard Grenier Designs: Finding connection in custom woodwork

August 28, 2017

“Making a personal connection to our surroundings through design and creativity has a long lasting effect on ourselves and the environment,” says Richard Grenier, founder and craftsman of Richard Grenier Designs.

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Ottawa Remembers 35th Anniversary of Colonel Atilla Altikat’s Death

August 28, 2017

Yesterday marked 35 years since Colonel Atilla Altikat, military attaché for the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa, was shot on his morning drive to work at the intersection of Island Park Drive and Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. 

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REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – The Rookies

August 28, 2017

Every day this week Ottawa Life will be profiling the Ottawa REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Team. Aritcles will feature spotlights on team captains, alumie and veterans but today we take a look at the new rookies.

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Baconpalooza Filled the Achin’ for Bacon

August 28, 2017

If you love pork and all things bacon, then the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum was your heaven on earth this weekend.

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BEST OF OTTAWA: Media Personalities

August 27, 2017

With 20-years writing about Ottawa life we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this new weekly summer series we’ll share it with you. From our top picks of hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more, check, share and discuss #OLMBest every Monday!

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BEST OF OTTAWA: Radio Stations

August 27, 2017

With 20-years writing about Ottawa life we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this new weekly summer series we’ll share it with you. From our top picks of hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more, check, share and discuss #OLMBest every Monday!

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