Escape from Seoul to Ottawa’s Cityscape
Recent Ottawa resident Stuart Adam Shein writes of his journey from Seoul to the capital.
Kaia Kater: An old soul adds a contemporary twist to traditional banjo blues
Rarely do we see a rich diversity of cultures within a single person or artist. Kaia Kater is a Quebec-born, Toronto-based, African-Canadian artist of Caribbean descent who has studied and now performs American Appalachian music.
Spielberg/Williams Partnership Explored in New Box Set
Over the 90-year history of sound film, there have rarely been such a symbiotic relationship between director and composer as that of Steven Spielberg and John Williams.
OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Chico
This week's OLM Pet of the Week has the cutest set of ears we've ever seen! This week we want you to meet Chico, a 1-year-old potcake who is looking for a forever home with the help of Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue. Chico was rescued from Roatan in pretty rough shape by a EOPR rescuer. He was extremely thin and covered in sores. Thanks to the hard work of the Roatan Animal Shelter, Chico has made a full recovery and officially moved to Canada after a month in their care.
Film Review: The Boss Baby
A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
Film Review: Going in Style
Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
Onward to Boston!
SENATORS: A Week in Review – April 10-April 17, 2017
To Serve and Connect
Can Ottawa’s police force continue its commitment to community policing amidst growing financial pressures?
Commemorating the Battle of Vimy Ridge A Century Later
On April 9, 2017, it will be exactly a century since the Battle of Vimy Ridge began. War has not become a relic of the distant or recent past. It is a daily news headline. Civilians are suffering, dying or fleeing warzones at unprecedented rates, becoming refugees. So what can the Commemoration Ceremony upon the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge offer us in these times?
From Bogotá to Paris to Broadway
According to Google Maps, it's about 3631.16 miles (and a whole lot of swimming) to get from Paris to Broadway. Maria Aljendra is coming from a little bit closer with a passport stamped by the National Arts Centre.
Jeff Martin: Transmissions on The Edges of Twilight
If coming events are said to cast their shadows before,
past events cannot fall to leave their impress behind them.
‘Hot rod’ GS F sedan still does the family thing
Lexus has always scored top marks for build quality, comfort and reliability, and they’ve been pulling up their socks in terms of driving dynamics. But there have always been top-tier Euro sport sedans – like the BMW M5 – that remained a cut above. Until now.
Album Reviews: April 4, 2017
We take a look at new releases by Tei Shi, Castlefield, Nelly Furtado, Pile and The Pale Light.
8 Ways to Relieve Spring Allergy Symptoms Without Medication
Many people in Ottawa who suffer from spring allergies automatically reach for medication to help relieve their symptoms. It is true that an anti-histamine medication such as Benadryl will give you instant relief, but like any drug, they may have long-term adverse effects on your health.
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.
