Book Review: The Battle Within
The mark of PTSD comes with an inherent sense of guilt and alienation. Alastair Luft breaks through this stigma with his debut novel, The Battle Within.
5th Annual “A Taste for Hope” Returns to Delight Foodies and Raise Funds
Food lovers to sample from 20 of Ottawa’s top food and beverage venues, all under one roof, with all proceeds going to benefit Shepherds of Good Hope.
Film Review: Beauty and The Beast
An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.
Film Review: The Last Word
Harriet is a retired businesswoman who tries to control everything around her. When she decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth resulting in a life-altering friendship.
‘Green light’ for St Patrick’s celebrations around the world!
16 March 2017: Over 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days – as part of Tourism Ireland’s 2017 Global Greening initiative to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick.
OPSB Chair Eli El-Chantiry Seeks “Correction” on Abdiraman Story – Ottawa Life Magazine Refuses
Ottawa Life Magazine Says Police Board Chair is a Disgrace to Community, to Policing and to Justice
Escape March Break Madness in Montreal Museums
You are sick of winter, the kids are driving you crazy by now, the end of March Break and you need a quick getaway. Like now. Head to Montreal and visit some incredible museums, brush up on your history. This year may be Canada’s 150th but it is also Montreal’s 375th.
New Dementia Study Launches
Every year clinicians and researchers work hard to bring issues related to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to light.
Set The Moose Free
There is no better time to brush up on lesser-known Canadian history. You might be forgiven for wanting to hit the snooze button when you hear “Constitutional law” but here’s one for you. Two clauses in the British North American Act may determine the way you get to work or get around the National Capital Region, and whether or not you enjoy or stress out on that trip.
The Marvels of Miramichi
It is never too early to start planning for summer holidays and this year, there is something quite magical about the idea of traveling within Canada during Canada 150. What better place to start than Atlantic Canada and particularly in New Brunswick, a founding province of Confederation.
First Canadian Bank’s Storied Links to the Nation
A lavish photo and fact filled book, A Vision Greater than Ourselves by Lawrence Mussio, has been published in honour of the bank’s 200th anniversary this year. It is full of surprising evidence of how closely this institution has been linked to Canada’s growth and expansion.
Trump Takes Tragic Step Backwards with Abortion Ruling
So much has happened since mid-January, and one of the first actions of President Trump was to reinstate what is known as the global gag rule — removing funding from any foreign aid group that provides abortions, abortion facilities or abortion education outside of the United States.
The Legacy of Civil Servants Standing For Fairness
If you’re fed up with exorbitant fees, lack of transparency and connection to your needs at your big bank, then a credit union might be for you.
Foote–Steps For Phoenix
Ottawa Life Magazine interviewed the Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), regarding the Phoenix pay debacle.
The Culinary Competition Will Be Fierce at Ottawa’s Food Fusion
Things in the kitchen are heating up and it’s all in the name of charity.
Criminology Expert Darryl Davies accuses Attorney General Yasir Naqvi of Corruption
Carleton University Criminology Professor and Police procedural expert Darryl Davies has written a strongly worded letter to Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi, accusing him and others responsible for enforcing Ontario's Laws of corruption.
Oaxaca’s Emerald Coast
When we think of Mexico, most of us think of places like Puerto Vallarta or Cancun, but one destination is slowly starting to make itself known as a top Mexican hot spot.
Trumped, Canada Looks to China
”We’ll be tweaking it.”This was President Donald Trump’s response when he was asked about the future of NAFTA in a February joint press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Plight Of Women And The Hope Of Restoration
Being born a female in some places can mean being doomed to a life of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, infanticide, murder, child marriage and prostitution – just a few in the long list of devastating injustices.
LiUNA Builds Canada
Built on the shoulders of immigrants and vested to participate in the process of truth and reconciliation for Indigenous communities, LiUNA is the embodiment of strength, honour and justice for all Canadians. Attributing strength in diversity as the backbone to our success, LiUNA’s mission is fundamentally governed by notions of inclusivity and progressive social change.
Green Is Gold: SMARTNet Alliance
SMARTNet Alliance (SNA) describes itself as a business incubator specifically for the sustainability sector, with a mission to accelerate Canada’s transition to a sustainable economy. The alliance was created as an arm of the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW), which at first focused on energy, an area many of its members were already employed […]
Education through Experience at Algonquin College
”We Put Research Into Action” So the text reads on one of Algonquin College’s new black-and-white ads.
Serving the Community One Drink at a Time
Woody’s Elgin Street Urban Pub is not quite like other pubs.
A Night at the Opera with Tosca
Opera returned to Ottawa in a big way with one of the stage's most famed divas reigning supreme.
JUNO Spotlight: Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class of 2017
The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class of 2017 featuring Neon Dreams, Youngblood and The Lyttics
