Cirque du Soleil’s Volta: A Spellbinding Display for All Ages
The crowd buzzed with excitement and anticipation at the opening of Cirque du Soleil’s newest production Volta, which is about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail.
Canada Day at Rideau Hall
"We were free to roam between various ceremonial rooms, partake of the buffet, sparkling wines, soak up the atmosphere and perhaps meet royalty."
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Madurai
Five notable attractions when visiting the beautiful city of Madurai.
WWE Slams into Ottawa
Ottawa Life speaks with WWE Superstar, Sami Zayn, about fame and fundraising.
Nearly half of the Canadian labour force is at high risk of automation within the next two decades – so how should we prepare?
Automation has become a scary word lately.
Prinzo Fine Catering – part of the family
Prinzo Fine Catering is Ottawa's catering specialist with over 40 years of experience.
Exploring a New Musical Genre of Guitar Sexet at Chamberfest
Together the California Guitar Trio and the Montreal Guitar Trio delivered an exceptional exploration into original musical pieces by David Bowie, Dave Brubeck, and more.
The Other Side of Reason – Defining moments
Involved in a bus accident that took the lives of six people, David Gibson has been battling through PTSD for over three years. In an effort to better understand himself and to communicate with others, he turned to writing. His first book was The Other Side of Reason: A Journal on PTSD, available now via petrabooks.ca. This column continues that text.
The Del: SAN DIEGO’S LEGENDARY TREASURE
I’ve travelled to many sunny destinations, but San Diego, California is one of those exceptional places with a big-time wow factor.
Album Reviews: July 31, 2017
#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases by Tyler, The Creator, Species At Risk, Lana Del Rey, Coveter and Nicole Atkins.
Ottawa’s First Ever Somali Cultural Festival
Saturday, July 29 marked Ottawa’s first ever Somali Cultural Festival, aiming to build an understanding and appreciation of Somali culture in Ottawa.
Ottawa’s Chinatown Night Market – A Feast For All
Come sun-down between Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, Chinatown turned into a buzzing party, with all the greatest food vendors across Ontario filling the summer air with delicious scents.
Indiana Jones Whips Onto Vinyl With Stunning Reissue of Raiders Soundtrack
A brown fedora. The crack of a whip. Action. Adventure. Archeology. If this doesn’t instantly bring to mind the image of Indiana Jones, one of the most iconic characters in all of cinema, you need to update your film collection.
Ottawa Gets a Taste of Asia at Annual Chinatown Night Market
Ottawa Chinatown´s Biggest Event Ever! This year's Ottawa Asian Fest summer night market once again headed to Ottawa's Chinatown.
Grammy Winning Walk the Line Soundtrack Debuts on Vinyl
A fitting tribute to these iconic figures with this new vinyl release being a line you’ll want to walk over and over again.
New CBC Soccer Drama Scores!
During this years Stanley Cup Playoffs a new show called ’21 Thunder’ was previewed on CBC and we've had the opportunity of seeing the first two episodes.
BEST OF OTTAWA: Salons and Barbers
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!
Spend a Day in Ukraine Right Here in Ottawa
The Capital Ukrainian Festival may have just wrapped up their programming but there’s another way to visit Ukraine this summer right here in the Nation’s Capital.
This Mini offers ‘go-kart’ handling and room for four
Photos by Neil Moore / Feature photo: Although significantly larger than the original pop culture icon, today’s 5-door Mini retains its cuteness, character and go-kart-like handling. In today’s world of Mini, there are five major ways to order one: 3-door, 5-door, Clubman, Convertible and Countryman. And several trim levels within each. That’s not to say there’s […]
BEST OF OTTAWA – Boutiques
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!
Mitel to buy ShoreTel for $430 million to create unified communications powerhouse or is it a sign of a declining market?
Combining the two companies makes Mitel number two in the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) market, according to the company.
Vegans of Ottawa – Lise Beutel
Longtime vegetarian turned vegan, Lise Beutel, prepares for her store's first ever pop-up shop
Crazy for the Fools
Ottawa’s original professional Shakespeare company.
Monsters Walk Among Us
Are you ready to experience the amazement that comes from being in the presence of larger than life, mechanical robots?
Shawnee Carries a Warrior Heart
Taking her sense of excitement and community back into her music, Toronto-based Mohawk singer Shawnee has a lot to say.
