Mira Choquette Brings the Cool

May 31, 2017

When jazz singer Mira Choquette opens her mouth and lets out a sweet, velvety melody, time slows down just a little bit.

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4 foods that could be causing hair loss

May 31, 2017

Hair loss is something that a lot of men are trying to fight today.

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Ottawa events to look forward to this summer

May 31, 2017

2017 is a particularly important and significant year for Canada as the country is celebrating their 150th year anniversary of Confederation.

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Canadian Men’s Volleyball Looking to Build on Olympic Success

May 31, 2017

It’s a little-known fact that the best volleyball players in Canada can be found right here in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Considered superstars in their sport elsewhere in the world, the Canadian men’s volleyball team keeps a pretty low profile here at home.

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Westfest Preview: The Return of Susan O

May 31, 2017

Good things come to those who wait and we’ve waited long enough for the talented Susan O to re-emerge!

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Embers

May 30, 2017

In this carefully curated selection of everyday reflections, Richard Wagamese finds lessons in both the mundane and sublime as he muses on the universe, drawing inspiration from working in the bush –sawing and cutting and stacking wood for winter as well as the smudge ceremony to bring him closer to the Creator.

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Book Review: Into the Current

May 30, 2017

Daniel Solomon is not having a good day. Somewhere between Bangkok and Tokyo, zipping through the stratosphere, the  jetliner on which he is travelling cracks open like an egg, ejecting Daniel and his fellow passengers into the  great blue sky.

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NAC Canada Scene Highlights With Heather Moore

May 30, 2017

From June 15 to July 23, the biennial Canada Scene returns to the National Arts Centre to exemplify its mandate of becoming “a living portrait” and “eclectic reflection of contemporary Canadian arts and culture.”

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20 Years On and Still Living on the Fringe

May 30, 2017

Since 1997, the Ottawa Fringe Festival has given back more than $1.62 million to independent artists.

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Album Reviews May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases by Pokey LaFarge, Yung Squak,Wavves, Bonnie Doon, and Alex G.

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Ottawa Celebrates Summer with Outdoor Cinema

May 30, 2017

Ottawa is going retro this summer and bringing the city back to the days of drive-in theatres with various outdoor movie screenings.

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We are neglecting our responsibility to kids in care

May 30, 2017

Supporting youth to 25 years of age an essential first step.

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Get Flexible With City of OM Yoga Fest

May 30, 2017

City of OM Yoga Festival is back June 3rd at Lansdowne Park promoting wellness, balance, and community.

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Ottawa Gets a Lesson in K-Beauty at Korean Cultural Centre Canada

May 30, 2017

Makeup fans came out in full force for the special event hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre Canada, in collaboration with The FaceShop, this past Saturday.

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Everything You Need To Know About Vancouver’s European Festival

May 30, 2017

Vancouver’s European Festival is one that really does take a number of prizes when it comes to a festival with a great atmosphere.

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Global sourcing? Yes! Benefits? Plenty

May 30, 2017

In a world where dealing with international trade has become so easy, not taking advantage of global sourcing would be in the detriment of your business. When it comes to expanding the reaches of your company, global sourcing can be the perfect solution due to its low investment implications for long term and how it can shaped into something that benefits your company specifically.

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The Best 2017 Summer Events Happening In Europe

May 30, 2017

Europe is a hub of culture and excitement, and with some of the best summer events happening on the continent, there’s no better time than now to pack your bags and head on over to Europe.

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The 43rd Annual Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

May 29, 2017

The 43rd annual Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend wrapped up this past Sunday May 28th with two days of beautiful weather, two additional multi-distance events, and a new fundraising record.

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L’ACPMP, UN PROFESSEUR DE CRIMINOLOGIE ET L’ÉDITEUR ET RÉDACTEUR EN CHEF DU MAGAZINE OTTAWA LIFE RÉCLAMENT UNE ENQUÊTE JUDICIAIRE SUR LES FUSILLADES DE MAYERTHORPE AINSI QU’UNE SUPERVISION CIVILE AVANT LA NOMINATION DU NOUVEAU COMMISSAIRE DE LA GRC

May 29, 2017

L’Association Canadienne de la Police Montée Professionnelle (ACPMP), un professeur de criminologie de l’Université Carleton et l’éditeur et rédacteur en chef du magazine Ottawa Life réclament une enquête judiciaire afin d’évaluer la conduite et la prise de décisions des cadres supérieurs de la GRC avant, pendant et après les fusillades de 2005 à Mayerthorpe, en […]

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Breaking News: Based On New Evidence, Group Calls for Judicial Inquiry Into Mayerthorpe

May 29, 2017

The Mounted Police Professional Association of Canada (MPPAC), a Professor of Criminology from Carleton University and the Publisher and Managing Editor of Ottawa Life Magazine are calling for a judicial inquiry to review the conduct and decision making of the RCMP’s senior leadership before, during and after the 2005 police shootings that killed four officers in Mayerthorpe, Alta. New evidence was presented at a news conference in Ottawa showing that the Labour Canada (HRDC) investigation was not impartial. 

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Starboy Captures Capital

May 29, 2017

Not counting the sun, the fine folks at NASA will tell you that the brightest star as seen from Earth is Sirius A, better known as the Dog Star. Though not made up of astronomers, the vocal contingent filling the Canadian Tire Centre Sunday evening provided a powerful counterpoint to that claim. On this night nothing shone brighter than The Weeknd.

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Time For Sens to Take the Next Step

May 29, 2017

If you're an optimist – that was a helluva run.

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The Great Glebe Garage Sale: Vintage and New Things in the Same Place!

May 28, 2017

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! Like a good sunscreen, Ottawa Life has you covered. Photos by […]

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Summer Edits

May 27, 2017

With the warmer weather finally here, it’s time to get a kick-back, summer-lovin’, heck-yes-it’s-the-week-end style.

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Vegans of Ottawa – Krista Collins

May 26, 2017

In this series, we chat with vegans from around the region to find out what it’s like to be plant-based in Ottawa, discovering tips and tricks for living a like a local – vegan style.

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