Emmy Alcorn Brings Black-Canadian Stories to the Forefront in The West Woods
Canada Scene continues to showcase different Canadian stories, talents and experiences this weekend with its special presentation of Nova Scotia-based Mulgrave Road Theatre’s critically acclaimed play The West Woods.
Bluesfest’s Local Flair – Part 1
Given there's so many great acts playing at Bluesfest, we've talked to some of can't miss artists in the local scene to let you know who they are, why you should see them and who they can't wait to see.
Q&A: Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge is set to the take the Bluesville Stage tomorrow at RBC Bluesfest.
The Year Canadians Lost Their Minds and Found Their Country: The Centenary of 1967
Celebrate Canada 150 with a look back at our centennial!
You Might Be from Canada if…
You Might be From Canada if… is a delightful, illustrated romp through this country as it celebrates its 150th birthday.
Capital Ukrainian Festival Returns with Party of Culture
Want to take a trip to Ukraine without needing to pack your bags and passport? For the last three years, the Capital Ukrainian Festival has brought all the colourful culture, music, art and especially food to the Nation’s Capital.
Music and Beyond with the Kronos Quartet
David Harrington, founder and violinist of the renowned Kronos Quartet, reflects on a career of boundary pushing music.
Music & Beyond Preview: Myriam Leblanc
Myriam Leblanc is considered as one of the emerging lyric sopranos in Canada's opera scene. Her concert on July 5 is not to be missed. It will be a duo of singing and piano that will span beautiful music from all genre from Mozart to Barber.
Five Tips to Keep Your Bluesfest Rockin’!
A guide of some advice and tips to make sure you have the most rockin’ time ever!
One on One with the CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival
We chat with CEO of TIFF, Piers Handling, about coming Festival.
Hot New Businesswear Startup Setting up Shop in Ottawa
They’ve built up considerable hype in Toronto. And for just two days, they’ll be bringing their hip, modern designer fashion to Ottawa.
Album Reviews July 4, 2017
#OLMMusic looks at new releases from King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Jillian Kerr, Algiers, New Swears, and Jeff Tweedy.
Celebrating Canada 150 and before: Krystle Retieffe’s Dreamworks
Alpha Art Gallery and Ottawa Life Magazine are proud to welcome Krystle Retieffe, the powerful Mi'kmaq female artist born on Nova Scotia's South Shore.
The National Arts Centre’s Peter Herrndorf Named a Companion of the Order of Canada
Peter Herrndorf, the President and CEO of the National Arts Centre, was promoted last week to Companion, the highest level within the Order of Canada.
Halifax Chronicle Herald
A growing collection of links to police misconduct in Canada.
The Vancouver Sun
A growing collection of links to police misconduct in Canada.
The Toronto Star
A growing collection of links to police misconduct in Canada.
National Post
A growing collection of links to police misconduct in Canada.
Takin’ Care of Business with Buffy & Bachman
For over half a decade, Buffy Sainte-Marie has shown time and again that definitions are best left in the dictionary.
The Nine Lives of Kellylee Evans
Ottawa Life Magazine caught up with the energetic R&B soul singer before the show to see how she was doing.
Canada Scene Hits the Big Screen
The NAC is treating their visitors to a plethora of entertainment and wouldn’t you know there are some movies playing.
Time to bring epilepsy awareness out of the dark ages
It is one of the most common brain ailments, affecting over 65 million people globally, and yet it remains shrouded in stigma and ignorance.
Film Review: Despicable Me 3
Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.
Film Review: Baby Driver
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
Film Review: The House
A dad convinces his friends to start an illegal casino in his basement after he and his wife spend their daughter's college fund.
