Book Review: The Prisoner of Orchard Bend
Toronto writer Patrick Lemieux fashions together but one of those possible existences in an intricate tale that could very well exist somewhere south of King’s Gilead where gunslingers may be lurking in every shadow.
Music and Beyond Spotlight: The Vienna Piano Trio
From the beginnings of the Vienna Piano Trio in 1988, they have been recognized as a leading ensemble that links the old and new world together.
Ottawa Jazz On The Upswing
As Ottawa's music scene has grown into a place where artists no longer need to leave town to make a name for themselves, Ottawa's jazz community has been following suit.
Feast + Revel’s Fresh Take on the New Frontier
There is no doubt that, in the upcoming months leading up to Canada’s 150th Celebration, that many Ottawa restaurants will attempt to rift on “Canadian” cuisine. However, I doubt as many will do it as successfully as Executive Chef Stephen La Salle and the staff at feast + revel in the Byward Market.
What’s It Gonna’ Be, J.T.?
Male Burlesque Troupe Invites Justin Trudeau to Patriotic Strip Show Oh Manada!
Scenes From TD Ottawa Jazz Fest Late Night Tent
Abandon the usual all ye who enter the Jazz Festival late night tent and expect the unexpected!
Three Festivals, One Weekend
So many festivals, so little time. What's a photographer to do but try speed festing!
Williams: An Unlikely Hero for Fury FC
The red-clad figure of Ryan Williams steps to the TD Place penalty spot in the 57th minute for Ottawa Fury FC.
Red Bull GRC Takes off at Aviation Muesum
Red Bull may not really give you wings but it sure looked like it this past weekend when, for the first time in its seven-year history, Red Bull Global Rallycross took off in Ottawa.
The Sheepdogs Riding the Wave of Success Into Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
If Saskatchewan’s The Sheepdogs could power chord play to a pack of ready to rock fans at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival (which they are), they’d bring the thunder of their 70’s arena rock-style anthems with enough rumble force to possibly blast a couple of waves into the still evening calm of Mooney’s Bay.
Elly Smallwood, Exploring Human Emotion on a Grand Scale
Elly Smallwood’s artistry is hard to look away from.
Ottawa Senators: Who Do You Protect?
It's been the stuff of great discussion in chat rooms, on radio, at the dinner table and in pubs: Who do you protect?
How to Identify and Avoid Bad Online Casinos
You have a list of 100 online casinos and your job is to figure out which are the bad apples, how do you do it? That’s not easy!
The Secret to Hiring the Best Event Staff
It is known that the success of an enterprise depends on the professionalism of its employees. The best equipment is worthless if the specialist who uses it does not know how to deal with it properly. The same can be said about the event staff.
10 most effective workouts for fat burn
The problem of excess weight is especially actual in the spring. How to get rid of it? Your best friend is training aimed at reducing excess weight and working out all the muscles.
The Top 4 Reasons Why Virtual Doctor Visits are Great
If you have never tried a virtual doctor visit, you don’t know what you are missing.
BEST OF OTTAWA: International Cuisine
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!
The Land of Glow
Welcome to the Land of Glow, where for only two days a year Bank Street, one of the busiest streets in Ottawa from James Street to Slater is transformed into Glow Fair, and is taken over by pedestrians for a festival of lights, art, and music.
Prolonged Exercise Harmful To Your Gut
Exercise is universally recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, there may be a point where too much exercise is harmful. A review of the science has determined that there is such a situation that causes damage to your gut.
How improving healthcare for the frail elderly can also cut healthcare costs
Medical frailty already affects over one million Canadians. It can be expensive and upsetting for frail people and their loved ones.
Film Review: Cars 3
Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.
Film Review: Rough Night
Things go terribly wrong for a group of girlfriends who hire a male stripper for a bachelorette party in Miami.
Film Review: The Lovers
Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance.
NAC Canada Scene Preview: Making Treaty 7
Making Treaty 7 is not only about the history of the indigenous people but is all our history. It is how good intentions can bestow tragic consequences for generations because of misunderstandings.
Chef Tim Wasylko Serves Up the Best of Ukrainian Cuisine for Global Tastes International Food Night
The Capital Ukrainian Festival just got tastier before the gates even open with the inclusion of a special presentation on Ukrainian cuisine by award winning Chef Tim Wasylko.
