Canada’s Love Affair with the Lottery
Canada has long had a love affair with the lottery, since the very first Canadian lottery was launched back in 1974. That first lottery jackpot of $1 million was shared among nine ladies from Quebec, but lottery jackpots have gotten a whole lot bigger since then.
Union Membership Has Its Advantages
LiUNA International Vice President, Joseph Mancinelli Has Become a Powerful Advocate for Aboriginal Youth and the Trades and Prime Minister Trudeau is Listening.
Fendor’s History of Innovation
In Mike Nichols’ classic film The Graduate, Dustin Hoffman’s Benjamin is memorably told by a businessman that a single product will define the future: plastics. According to Greg Westwell however, the future has long been in aluminum.
Smart. Simple. Strong.
Niels Luettge is not in the business to simply design and build houses. He creates living spaces that reflect prospective home owners in their entirety. More than “functional," a job well done has to be aesthetically impressive and architecturally sound, while addressing the wish list of the client.
LYDIA PÉPIN: The Artful Composer
Lydia Pépin has long known where her talent and passion lies.
Cancer Among Us
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Ottawa Police Association (OPA) and the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) are cancers that must be treated before the affliction causes irreparable and even terminal damage to the democratic principles and the quality of life in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Maxime Bernier? Pourquoi Pas?
Why Maxime Bernier Could be A Real Problem for Trudeau's Liberals
African Harvest: A celebration of Food, Farmers, Radio, and Resilience
Local charity Farm Radio International is hosting its second African Harvest fundraising dinner this month to celebrate good food, hardworking farmers, and the important role that radio plays in rural communities across Africa.
What does Trump’s agenda mean for Canadian health care?
Trade policy with the United States puts Canadian medicare in the crosshairs
Unreal Talent on Display at Ottawa Comic Con’s Artist Alley
Tables and booths pack the artist alley at Ottawa Comic Con, displaying pop-culture-inspired works by artists from Ottawa and abroad. While checking out all the vendor booths at cons is one of my favourite things to do, I always prefer to purchase a one-of-a-kind souvenir that no other shop, or vendor for that matter, will have.
The federal government needs to fix Canada’s refugee health care program
Despite policy changes last April to Canada’s refugee health care program, many people continue to be left without adequate access to health care. That’s the finding that comes out of a series of interviews we conducted recently with refugee service providers in Ottawa.
Plunge Protection? Market Manipulation?
The American political world in extreme volatility, unlikely to survive the madness of its President. U.S economic growth stalled – growing at rates below the rest of the developed world. Why don't the markets reflect these and other real problems in the U.S economy – with an occasional correction or, at least, some downs with the ups?
New Producer, New Season! The NAC Presents Dynamic 50 Show Fall Lineup
It must have felt like a dream come true when Heather Gibson stepped into the role of Executive Producer of NAC Presents & Variety Programming last year. Instead of a light bulb you could almost see the multiple strands of music notes dancing around her head. The passionate music lover was instantly given a wide pallet of Canadian talent to look at and listen to in order to put together the coming season at the National Arts Centre.
“They don’t give you anything.” Senators Ready for Crosby and the Penguins
Reportedly there was a good chunk of chatter behind closed doors from rival Eastern Conference general managers prior to the playoffs beginning that the one team you didn't want to see was Ottawa.
The Cosplayers of Comic Con
Whether you slapped it together a few hours before out of shoe boxes and toilet paper rolls or are so detailed you look like you’ve just stepped off a movie screen or out of a video game, cosplayers are not only the stars of a con they’re the heart of it.
Hollerado DOES Shake the Bronson Centre
Returning for their first hometown show on their Born Yesterday tour, Hollerado found themselves quickly moved to a bigger venue to fit in all the fans. Playing the Bronson Centre Friday May 12 with Everett Bird and PS I Love You the local legends proved formidable as musicians and even human beings when the moment called for it.
Fear and Loathing With Troy Little
How did a self-published comic book artist land a gig rebooting a beloved 90s cartoon? How did said cartoon about three girls named Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup lead to a Canadian being tasked with trying to put Thompson’s wild, drug fueled romp through the American Dream into comic form? And just what was in his suitcase when an artist from P.E.I. and a red convertible hit the Las Vegas strip?
Film Review: Snatched
When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results.
Film Review: Bon Cop Bad Cop 2
A francophone cop and an anglophone RCMP officer reunite to investigate a large car theft ring led by an Italian mobster.
Film Review: King Arthur – Legend of the Sword
Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy – whether he likes it or not.
Buyers Picks at Vintages
‘Buyer’s Picks’ are the prominent feature of this weekend’s LCBO Vintages release, not to mention New Zealand and Sake wines.
Vegans of Ottawa – Pamela Tourigny
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.
Affordable Gifts for Mother’s Day
Though we should show appreciation to our mothers and mother figures everyday, Mother’s Day serves as a day to make them feel extra special. Don’t worry, you don’t have to break the bank to put a smile on your mom’s face.
Enter the Luminarium!
Enter the Katena Luminarium at the Ottawa Children’s Festival with Ottawa Life photographer Martin Smith!
Tara Shannon in the Spotlight of Music and Motherhood
From Russell, Ontario, Tara Shannon is many things. A very successful individual, Tara is an award-winning singer/songwriter and founder of her own record label, Willow Sound Records.
