Now or Never for Jeff Brown’s Young 67’s

February 27, 2017

The Ottawa 67’s are the Ontario Hockey League’s worst hockey team right now.

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Voice of a Generation: Punks gather in Canada’s Capital

February 27, 2017

Saturday night was evening three of Voice of a Generation at House of TARG: their latest punk music series assembled by Jeff Hurter.

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Ice on Fire, the Rising Inferno of Malak

February 26, 2017

“Only when you stop looking for other people to tell you you’re good and just starting knowing it will you start becoming successful,” says singer-songwriter Malak, expressing a wisdom that waltzes comfortably around her youth.

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And the Oscar Goes to? OLM’s Predictions on Who’ll Win Big Sunday Night!

February 25, 2017

OLM's Keith Whittier makes his Oscar predictions. 

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Oscar Oversights: 6 Great 2016 Films Snubbed by the Academy

February 25, 2017

Here, we are giving mention to the best films of 2016 that were undeservedly given no mention at all. Take notice, Academy: you’re letting good celluloid go to waste!

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OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Dante

February 24, 2017

This week's Pet of the Week is an absolutely adorable Pug/French bulldog mix named Dante! Dante is available for adoption in Ottawa with Under My Wing Pug Rescue. 

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Booking a Resourceful Alpine Ski Transfer Service

February 24, 2017

Winter comes and the valleys of Alps turn to skiing wonderlands of dazzling purity. Definitely one of the most popular destinations for winter adventure sports in the world, every year hundreds of tourists visit the vales.

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Plunge Protection Team

February 24, 2017

From time to time I’m asked for a market opinion, especially in today’s confusing economic environment. When contemplating market movement, it might be helpful to think about the possibility of legal government sponsored manipulation. This article which I wrote in 2016 might be enlightening.

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Film Review: Get Out

February 24, 2017

Synopsis: A young African-American man visits his Caucasian girlfriend's mysterious family estate. Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams Director: Jordan Peele

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Album Reviews: February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

Owen Maxwell reviews new releases by Finderskeepers, Highway Queen, Future, Sam Patch, and Maria Helena.

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CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG Ep. 4: “Vince Li Absolute discharge… REALLY?”

February 24, 2017

Publisher and CEO of Ottawa life magazine Dan Donovan delivers a scathing indictment of the recent decision by the Manitoba Criminal Review board in the Absolute Discharge of Vincent Li.

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Disney On Ice Will Melt Away Your Winter Blues

February 24, 2017

This is a tough time of year. The holidays are done, we have eaten our Valentine’s Day chocolate, Winterlude is over, and even the snow, now slush, has lost its sparkle. Luckily, the magic of Disney is now in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre to wash away the winter blues! From February 23 – […]

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#OttawaStyle

February 23, 2017

Ready to elevate your fashion game? These top influencers are making waves in the blogging community and are proving that this political city has style.

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Martin Rondeau’s Confession Challenges the Taboo

February 23, 2017

What is erotic, and what is simply obscene? Can anyone truly make an objective distinction between the two?

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Film Review: Little Gandhi

February 23, 2017

The story of iconic Syrian peace activist Ghiyath Matar whose brutal torture and death at the age of 26 outraged the international community and erupted into one of the most violent uprisings in modern history.

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Double Shot of the Blues in Orleans

February 23, 2017

The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer have been called a true blues band for true blues fans and they are a force not to be taken lightly.  

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Dive into Ottawa’s Mermaid Lifestyle

February 22, 2017

Something magical is happening on Argyle Avenue. Situated between the Canadian Museum of History and the Queensway, the Taggart Family YMCA-YWCA is all but closed by 7pm on Saturdays.

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Cancer Survivor Finds Strength Through Yoga

February 22, 2017

Most of us are aware that the ancient East Indian practice of Yoga has spread like wildfire internationally over the past ten years. Yes, most of us are aware that it physically, mentally and spiritually benefits us. But for Alan Viau, a triple cancer survivor, the practice took on a whole new meaning.

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Payne Has Never Been Funnier

February 22, 2017

“Innocence wrapped in barbed wire. Can I use that?” writes comedian Nikki Payne, referencing my description of her stage persona and unique style. I assure the Nova Scotia comic that two Timbits per fifty t-shirts sold seems like the appropriate form of currency for such an exchange. She agrees and a deal is made.

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Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin Passes Away at 64

February 22, 2017

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former Ambassador to Canada Vitaly Churkin died suddenly Monday in New York. He was 64, only one day away from his 65th birthday.

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Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor Wants to Hear YOUR Ideas!

February 22, 2017

Do you have a passion for social justice? Do you feel the need to speak up about climate change? Everyone has an idea that they think will change the world: here’s your chance to have your voice heard!

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Heads Turn at the Canadian International AutoShow

February 22, 2017

The morning begins with Car of the Year fanfare and a roomful of groggy journalists, but CIAS media preview day always makes my calendar.

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Alzhir Memorial, Kazakhstan: Memories from a dark history

February 22, 2017

The Alzhir Memorial Museum was opened by on May 31, 2007 to honour the suffering and death of the tens of thousands of victims who suffered at this Stalinist era women’s gulag.

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Kazakhstan’s the 2017 New Direction: Taking Global Competitiveness Seriously

February 22, 2017

The world community is celebrating the achievements of Kazakhstan regarding economic, political, and social development in its 25 years of independence, as well as its leadership in regards to international security.

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Tom Petty, P!NK, Muse, 50 Cent, Melissa Etheridge and More Set for an Epic 2017 Bluesfest!

February 21, 2017

RBC Bluesfest will get its first dance with Mary Jane when the long rumoured Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers finally make their festival  debut this summer as part of what Dan Aykroyd is calling “a world-class lineup”.

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