J and J’s Gibberish: The Journey Begins
One mother's weekly journey in raising her special needs children.
An Open Letter to Justin Trudeau on Tax Fairness
I am writing this letter to express my grave concerns with your plan for what you refer to as “tax fairness”.
The Other Side of Reason – Finding my voice
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.
Stray Dog Brewing Company: A Homegrown Success Even Before Opening
There are line-ups outside their doors. People anxiously waiting for the opportunity to taste the latest products from Orleans's only craft brewery.
Inuit Modern: Art from the Samuel and Esther Sarick Collection
In response to a rapidly changing Arctic environment, Inuit have had to cope with the transition from a traditional lifestyle to the disturbing realities of globalization and climate change
Ottawa Life at TIFF: Must See Movies at the Festival
15 Movies I am Excited to See at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival
Marvelous Marvest Returns for Encore in the Glebe
It kind of reads like a dinner party but these Pie Plates, Chocolate Hot Pockets and Artichoke Hearts are not a feast for your belly but your ears! Marvest, a kind of kid brother to CityFolk, brings back a harvest of music to the Glebe with a lineup of more than 50 acts. It’s a local musical cornucopia of goodness.
Holly Caplan’s guide to Surviving the D**k Clique
Holly Caplan is holding nothing back in her edgy new book, Surviving the D**k Clique: A Girl’s Guide to Surviving the Male Dominated Corporate World.
REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – Calendar Release
We wrap up our series profiling the Ottawa REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Team with a look at the tean calendar.
A Day in the Life of a Cicerone
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?
5 Reasons to Explore Ottawa
5 reasons to explore Ottawa
Album Reviews: September 5, 2017
#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases from Nadine Shah, Bloogy, EMA, Sean Fu and Queens of the Stone Age.
Fighting off debt slowly or going with the alternative – Benefits and risks
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.
Back to the 90s
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!
Funky Fresh – New Ottawa Community Redefines Contemporary Living
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.
Ford continues to refine best-selling F-150
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.
The federal government denies the Disability Tax Credit to those who need it – and are eligible by law
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.
REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – Alumni
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.
Feast of Fields 2017 (plus TICKET GIVEAWAY)
Sample the culinary capital best for a good cause at Feast of Fields 2017.
Poilievre Named Shadow Minister of Finance -Vows All Out Campaign to Oppose Liberal Tax Hikes
Conservative Leader, Andrew Scheer, announced today that Ottawa Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre will be the official finance critic (Shadow Minister of Finance).
YouTubers of Ottawa
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!
REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – The Captains
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.
Return of the Panda
Pandas and Ravens and Gee-Gees. Oh my!
Lemongrass Ginger Chicken Skewers
Enjoy a simple and delicious #Lemongrass and #ginger #chicken skewers for less than $3.60!
REDBLACKS Cheer and Dance Week – The Vets
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.
