United Way Ottawa and Project Step: preventing, educating and supporting youth in Ottawa
Project Step is an award-winning initiative serving youth in Ottawa. Along with United Way Ottawa, they have been actively working so that adolescents in the capital city have access to counseling, support, education, and prevention regarding drug and substance abuse.
Exploring the Capital: An Architectural Guide to the Ottawa-Gatineau Region
A comprehensive guide to the Ottawa region´s great buildings
Film Review: War for the Planet of the Apes
After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
Film Review: Once Upon a Time in Venice
A Los Angeles detective seeks out the ruthless gang that stole his dog.
Vienna Piano Trio Exquisitely Delightful At Music & Beyond
The Vienna Piano Trio has received acclaim around the world for their splendid chamber music performances. And their presence at the Music and Beyond festival was deeply appreciated by the audience.
Art and Music come alive at the National Art Gallery Soiree
Last Tuesday the National Art Gallery was brought to life with the power of music for the first time ever.
The Capital Ukrainian Festival Is Ready to Tantalize Your Taste Buds!
The Capital Ukrainian Festival strives to promote the culture, art and music of Ukraine but no gathering of this nature would be complete without serving up a seemingly endless sampling of traditional meals and treats.
BEST OF OTTAWA: Bakeries
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!
BEST OF OTTAWA: Breakfast
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!
MuseFest!
With instrumental bliss, some local hip hop magic and what may have been the craziest set of the festival, Day 9 of Bluesfest was quite the experience.
Busty and The Bass Puts the BIG in Big Band
Making big band big again, Busty and The Bass have been making a splash worldwide since their humble days in university.
Hamish Anderson Stays out of Trouble
Australian blues-guitarist Hamish Anderson started his career young thanks to a jump-start from a late blues legend.
Lightning Crashes Bluesfest
With clouds looming overhead, the forecast seemed to suggest the slightest peppering of rain at RBC Bluesfest tonight, but nothing to keep anybody home. What a difference a few hours would make.
Bluesfest Spotlight: Clothing the Volunteers
Somebody has to design what is pretty much the Festival’s official uniforms and that somebody is Matt Gale.
Hope Volleyball Summerfest: Serving Up a Win for Charity
More than 25 thousand people will take to the sands of Mooney’s Bay this weekend to bump, set and spike for a worthy cause.
Jack Semple’s Life as a Guitarman
Quite the unique career behind him, Jack Semple has never done the expected.
Album Reviews: July 14, 2017
#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases by Jay-Z, Plastinka, Baio, Mushy Gushy and Beach House.
Flume Blooms in the Shadows of Migos & Lil Yatchy
A sea of chaotic youth shook the Lebreton Flats fairgrounds Thursday.
This is Canada. Faith matters.
For centuries, faith has shaped the human landscape of Canada.
Percentages Indicate Faith Remains Important to Canadians
Canada might be more secular than it ever has, but it’s not nearly as secular as many think.
Not Sharing The Burden
Europe dithers, Canada rises and Turkey soars in the Syrian refugee crisis.
Make a Splash this Summer with OWL Rafting!
This summer members of the Ottawa Life team were lucky enough to have the opportunity to escape the city for a day of outdoor adventure with OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River.
Bluesfest Spotlight: Feeding the Volunteers
Those of you lining up for poutine, pizza and Pad Thai know that the vendors on site work hard to churn out enough grub to feed the festival hungry. However, just across the river over on Albert Island (aka: Volunteer Village), another kitchen is busy day in and day out preparing over 17,500 meals, fuel for the RBC Bluesfest volunteers.
The Wonderful Rufus Wainwright
I was mesmerized the moment Rufus opened up his vocals for the audience to hear.
Youth Find Teachers at Music & Beyond
Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season. Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen, Ottawa Life has you covered. […]
