The Evolution of Quinn Bachand
Quinn Bachand is all about embracing growth. As his website bio says, the evolution of a young musician is something beautiful to behold. Some just evolve a whole lot quicker than others.
Indigenous Festival Welcomes Summer’s Return
The 2017 Summer Solstice fest was this past week with every day programmed to share and celebrate a variety of Indigenous cultural experiences.
RCMP Commissioner’s Patronage in Final Days “An Insult to Taxpayers”
Carleton University Criminologist Demands Action From Goodale
Beyond the Music with Wallis Giunta
As Music and Beyond is going beyond the music by linking the festival to other art forms this year, Ottawa Life also goes beyond the performance by speaking to renowned opera singer from Ottawa, Wallis Giunta, and her father Mike Giunta.
Fury School Day Game a Success, On- and Off-Pitch
Ottawa Fury FC put in a strong effort on and off the soccer pitch on Tuesday, as the club earned a 1-0 victory against visiting Orlando City B in a rare 11 a.m. school-day start in front of a 7,551-person crowd composed largely of students and their teachers.
Film Review: Transformers: The Last Knight
Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.
Film Review: The Book of Henry
With instructions from her genius son's carefully crafted notebook, a single mother sets out to rescue a young girl from the hands of her abusive stepfather.
Film Review: All Eyez on Me
Tells the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur.
Community Wants Provincial Government to End Stunted Growth
The town of New Tecumseth feels as if it has been left by the wayside.
Why we don’t need a ‘Caregiver Recognition Day’
We need front-line supports and services
Why the recent federal $221 million investment in work integrated learning placements for post-secondary students and graduates must include colleges and polytechnics
When parliamentarians return to their ridings for the summer recess, they will have many opportunities to congratulate this spring’s crop of post-secondary graduates, proud of their achievements and eager to take their place in the workforce.
Far from your standard save-the-date: Wishtree Invitations & Design Inc.
Wishtree Invitations & Design, Inc. is the Kate Spade of Ottawa when it comes to invitations and stationeries. They are the experts of custom wedding and event invitations, stationery, and branding for small businesses. Established in 2009, this small boutique quickly grew from a side interest to a full blown business.
Sens Need to Fill the Void
Much of the chatter after the expansion draft centred on Ottawa being able to fill Methot's role from within.
Anthony Cardozo Explores the Many Facets of the Flag
It’s something that you see every day: most likely more than once, probably so much that it blends in with its surroundings and momentarily loses its meaning.
Pierre Kwenders Speaks the Language of Music
We talked to Pierre Kwenders fresh off his amazing TD Ottawa Jazz Festival set about blending genres, languages and exactly how he finds inspiration for his unique music.
Half Moon Run Gives a Show Everybody Wants
Closing out the Dragon Boat Festival's concert series, Half Moon Run, Kasador and Darcy's brought the heat, and only a touch of rain for a concert that was as diverse as it was impressive.
Jazz Fest Plays a Full House for the Gambler’s Last Deal
Everybody filling the lawn in Confederation Park for last night’s TD Ottawa Jazz Festival concert seemed to have some kind of connection to country legend Kenny Rogers.
Album Reviews – Lorde, Royal Blood and more
#OLMMusic checks out new releases by Lorde, DJ Smoke Weed Guy, Royal Blood, Lake Urmia and The Drums.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Soar at Canadian Tire Center
Shocking the crowd with an intense bass intro and shredding guitar, the Red Hot Chili Peppers opened the set on the red hot flames of a groove all before Anthony Kiedis even took the stage.
Dragoboat Festival Day 2
Despite the forecasted rain, Ottawa's second day of the annual Tim Hortons Dragonboat festival pleased crowds with their first taste at a race and music from talented Canadian musicians Kalle Mattson, The Zola's and Dear Rouge.
Zolas Feel the Music
Moving forward with their sound, the Zolas really shook things up when their latest album Swooner shifted to more pop and dance frontiers.
The Darcys Embrace Self-Awareness
Few bands go through as many drastic changes at once as Toronto's The Darcys.
Is It Time To Take The Plunge And Do Your Masters?
Getting a master’s degree is something a lot of people would like to do to open up better career opportunities and make them an expert in their fields. Many degree paths have higher degrees you can do either immediately after you get your first degree, or in the case of things like an MBA, after you have a few years of professional experience under your belt.
The life changing effect of plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is not a new subject area to discuss, however what is considered to be new is the fact that it is now becoming less taboo and more advanced procedures are being introduced which are offering more natural results.
Sheepdogs & Dragons
Opening the first day of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, the weather was perfect, not too hot, and the forecasted rain was holding out. Pulling through with sets from The Elwins, Said The Whale and the Sheepdogs, the music didn't disappoint either.
