Whisky Tasting A Go Go
Known for great whisky since before we were even a nation, Canada's deep love of the drink has spawned its own award series.
Celebrate the Spring Season in Ottawa
Spring is finally here! Even though there is still snow on the ground for those of us in the National Capital Region, the temperature is slowly rising and nice weather finally feels around the corner after a quite brutal winter. Here are a few of the many sights and events to check out during the spring season here in Ottawa.
Fashion Expert Liv Judd Soye Spills What’s In for Spring
For fashion, winter in Ottawa means bulky snow boots, parkas, and layers upon layers upon layers. But don’t let the April’s lingering slush and grey skies discourage you: spring and summer’s balmy weather is just around the corner, with a heap of new stylish fashions to brighten up your wardrobe. Ready to assist you in waking your closet out of winter hibernation is Sears, with their just-released Spring and Summer 2017 Catalogue.
Ottawa Police: Served and Protected
That Cst. Daniel Montsion of the Ottawa Police viciously beat an unarmed Somali man who died in front of horrified onlookers is not in dispute. He treated a number of eyewitnesses to a gruesome display of violence, assisted by Cst. Dave Weir. He did so with “brass knuckle” assault gloves, worn by an undetermined number of Ottawa cops with no vetting process in place, writes John Baglow, former vice-president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
Spring into Fashion!
Spring has sprung and we’re celebrating by breaking from the darker shades we’ve worn all winter and filling our wardrobe with bright colours to celebrate the beginning of the new season.
Matty “Graven” McKechnie Reflects on Career and New Album Jaybird
Matty McKechnie is probably best known as Graven, a soulful singer/song writer who was a contender for CBC’s Searchlight music competition in 2015. His lyrics are like poetry, not surprising when you consider he started his musical career as a rapper from Nepean, cutting his teeth on old school hip-hop rhymes will also listening to classic rock.
PlayOLG Still Has Three Promises to Make Good Of
Online gambling in Canada was always a sensitive issue. Although the locals are not explicitly banned from visiting offshore online gambling venues per se, these activities are frowned upon.
PlayOLG: A Great Start. Now What?
PlayOLG has turned two this January. Two years have now passed since the Ontario Lottery decided to no longer sit on the edge watching Ontario residents play offshore but offer them a viable alternative. The PlayOLG online casino has become – or "should have become" – an example for similar operations in the country, offering not only games but bonuses and promotions to locals.
Carving Down the Powder Highway
By Kiernan Orange Every so often, life offers an opportunity too favorable to refrain from. For an entrepreneur, it could arise in the form of a very promising and potentially profitable business venture. To a toddler, the ideal opportunity could be something as simple as an empty swing in the park. But to a snowboarder, […]
The Other Side of Reason – New found possibilities
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.
Film Review: Ghost in the Shell
In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals.
Ottawa’s Food Fusion Serves Up a Delightful Evening
Excellent food and some friendly competition proved to be a winning combination at The United Way’s inaugural Food Fusion event. Ottawa’s Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute hosted the creative fundraiser, which pitted five corporate teams against one other in a “Master Chef-like” competition.
Warner Music Brings JUNO Week to a Close
All good things must come to an end but we're JUST recovering from this JUNO after party.
Weaves Drive Targ Coo Coo at JUNOfest!
While certain shows are just better than others, it's always a treat when you get two top-tier headlining sets for the price of one, let alone when the openers are this good. So for those who caught Partner and Weaves at House Of Targ on April 1, it was non-stop lunacy throughout the night.
Film Review: A Date For Mad Mary
'Mad' Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell in prison – for something she'd rather forget. Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is about to get married and Mary is to be her maid of honour. When Charlene refuses Mary a 'plus one' on the grounds that she probably couldn't find a date, Mary becomes determined to prove her wrong.
Interview with Irish Actress Tara Lee
Tara Lee is a name that you are going to hear a lot from in the future. This up and coming actress was recently in Ottawa as a featured guest for the Irish Film Festival. With multiple credits behind her and more upcoming projects she has a unique talent that stands out. Perhaps her best quality is that she doesn’t realize how great she is. She seems to be as excited shopping in downtown Ottawa as the Festival organizers were for having her come to premiere her new film.
Karlsson’s Value Can’t be Questioned For Senators
SENATORS: A Week in Review – April 3-April 10, 2017
Amazing Week For Canadian Music? JUNO-it!
Ottawa Life's recap of The Juno Awards 2017!
Canadian Musicians Prove Their Worth Across the Capital
It started with the TD Green Room and ended in a 1970’s stucco basement.
Songwriter’s Circle is Jewel of the Junos
It is no wonder the SOCAN and Yamaha sponsored Songwriters' Circle is referred to a the "Jewel of the Junos".
Scenes From the JUNO Gala Dinner and Awards Presented by SOCAN
Though the big night for Canada's music scene is tonight at the JUNOs, last night was equally as big for many who took home top prizes at the JUNO Gala Dinner and Awards. Check out our photo gallery from Ottawa Life's Kamara Morozuk.
Loft Gala 2017
Last night Ottawa’s fashion folks gathered to celebrate the Annual Loft Gala event 2017.
JUNOfest: Dilly Dally Earn Their Next Gold
It was a stacked night of music at the first night of JUNOfest at House of Targ, with four amazing bands coming together to give an unbelievable night of shows to the subterranean venue.
Rock vs Jock for Charitable JUNO Cup Game
Some of Canada’s top musicians dropped their guitars and laced up their skates for a good natured match against hockey greats with proceeds benefiting MusiCounts.
