Album Reviews: August 7, 2017
#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases by Arcade Fire, Bendish, Juanita Stein, Free Refills, and Katie Von Schleicher.
Buskers Take Over Sparks Street
Ottawa BuskerFest celebrated its 26th consecutive year, and brought together top street performers from around Canada and the world.
Book Review: The Haida Gwaii Lesson • A Strategic Playbook for Indigenous Sovereignty
In The Haida Gwaii Lesson, former University of California journalism professor and Mother Jones editor Mark Dowie shares the story of the Haida people, relating their struggle for sovereignty and title over their ancient homeland as a strategic playbook for other indigenous peoples.
DeAnne Smith to Headline ‘Laugh Out Proud XII’ at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa
Celebrate Pride Week with the hilariously talented and internationally acclaimed DeAnne Smith at Yuk Yuks.
NAFTA re-negotiations may threaten Canada’s steps toward universal pharmacare
The only way to ensure that all Canadians have affordable access to genuine pharmaceutical innovations is to assess each drug according to criteria that are rigorous but fair to every manufacturer.
As The Years Go By… Conversations with Canada’s Folk, Pop & Rock Pioneers
Conversations with Canada’s Folk, Pop & Rock Pioneers,” these folks (now much older) can relive those good times. The book contains nearly 150 stories about performers who were regulars on the Toronto club and high school dance scene.
An exclusive partnership among The Montfort Hospital Foundation and Casino Du Lac-Leamy
From now until August 19th see the sky lit up like never before.
Riverdale Welcomes Ottawa Native as First Bisexual Character
Ottawa's own, Vanessa Morgan, is about to make us very proud in her latest role on CW’s hit TV show Riverdale.
Sgt. Pepper Returns to an Enthusiastic Sold-out Crowd at Ottawa Chamberfest
Andrew Burashko's Art of Time Ensemble delivered a sold-out concert in celebration of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band 50th anniversary.
Gryphon Trio Make Difficult Music Seem Easy at Ottawa Chamberfest
Canadian chamber music ensemble, the Gryphon Trio, has a musical caliber that carries the audience away.
Film Review: Kidnap
A mother stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.
Film Review: Dark Tower
The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black
Film Review: Detroit
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in a multi-day riot. The story is centered on the Algiers Motel incident, which occurred in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1967, during the racially charged 12th Street Riot.
WWE – You Still Got IT!!!
Sunday night the WWE SummerSlam Heatwave Tour stopped at the Canadian Tire Centre for an evening of sports entertainment
Two new releases for Ana Miura in 2017
“I have learned that, when you are giving to people, you invariably receive so much more in return than you ever imagined would come back to you.”
BEST OF OTTAWA: Bands
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!
Cirque du Soleil’s Volta: A Spellbinding Display for All Ages
The crowd buzzed with excitement and anticipation at the opening of Cirque du Soleil’s newest production Volta, which is about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail.
Canada Day at Rideau Hall
"We were free to roam between various ceremonial rooms, partake of the buffet, sparkling wines, soak up the atmosphere and perhaps meet royalty."
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Madurai
Five notable attractions when visiting the beautiful city of Madurai.
WWE Slams into Ottawa
Ottawa Life speaks with WWE Superstar, Sami Zayn, about fame and fundraising.
Nearly half of the Canadian labour force is at high risk of automation within the next two decades – so how should we prepare?
Automation has become a scary word lately.
Prinzo Fine Catering – part of the family
Prinzo Fine Catering is Ottawa's catering specialist with over 40 years of experience.
Exploring a New Musical Genre of Guitar Sexet at Chamberfest
Together the California Guitar Trio and the Montreal Guitar Trio delivered an exceptional exploration into original musical pieces by David Bowie, Dave Brubeck, and more.
The Other Side of Reason – Defining moments
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.
The Del: SAN DIEGO’S LEGENDARY TREASURE
I’ve travelled to many sunny destinations, but San Diego, California is one of those exceptional places with a big-time wow factor.
