TVO
A growing collection of links to police misconduct in Canada.
The Wonders of Waterloo
There are so many ways to celebrate Canada this year and one way is to hit the road and explore.
Phoenix Pay System Loses its Foote-ing
Dysfunctional computer programs, bureaucratic confusion and mistakes that are projected to take more than a year to fix.
Turn Meal Time Into HANG Time at Sky Lounge
Have your dinner 150 feet in the air!
Diplomacy on Ice: Canada Hockey Days in Kazakhstan
Diplomacy, at its best, operates upon the common ground shared by two parties. When it comes to Canada and Kazakhstan, no ground is more suitable for that than that of a skating rink.
Could China Be the Answer to Canada’s Softwood Lumber Woes?
When it comes to Canada’s softwood lumber market, 2017 has been anything but business as usual.
Recycling with a Hot Twist
Fire pits bring a whole new perspective to your backyard. Instead of just green grass, flowers and the occasional potted plant, they are landscape with a purpose.
Krystle Retieffe: Artist on the Shore
For some, creating art is a compulsion, a much-needed outlet for self-expression.
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.