Megaphono Panels Have Artists Talking
With all the great concerts over the next few days at the Megaphono Festival it would be easy to forget how many great panels the festival offers to help local artists build their careers.
“This is Your Festival”: Westfest Announces Festival Lineup
Proving that a location change and one rained out day wasn’t going to keep a good fest down, Westfest got things started first this year by announcing three days of music in Laroche Park that will feature some old friends and new discoveries.
Exhibition Daniel Sharp: Proto – Poetic Paintings
The OSA is thrilled to announce artist Daniel Sharp who will be showcasing a collection of works: Proto – Poetic paintings, from February 9 to March 19, 2017 at the Ottawa School of Art Gallery on the main floor of the Downtown Campus, Byward Market. The reception takes place on Thursday, February 9, from 5pm to 8pm. All are welcome!
Paul Davis Ottawa Staff Camps on the Frozen Streets to Raise Funds for the Homeless
Paul Davis Ottawa staff worked hard to support Raising the Roof and its annual Toque Campaign as thousands of volunteers and supporters provide long-term solutions to homelessness in Canada.
Interview with Delhi 2 Dublin’s Sanjay Seran
Musically, Vancouver's Delhi 2 Dublin is like a world trip. Between those two stops you're going to sample some Celtic, Bhangra, Electronica, Funk, Hip Hop and Reggae
Ottawa’s Human Chain Sends a Cross Border Message of Inclusion and Diversity
It was a powerful visual as more than one thousand people joined hands to form a human chain stretching down Sussex Drive and wrapping all the way around the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. Monday’s event was quickly organized to protest the executive order signed just days earlier by American president Donald Trump, which bans citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.
The Turning Point and a New Era for Music Enthusiasts
One of Ottawa's oldest music hubs for collectors and enthusiasts may just be part of The Turning Point for the music business.
Closing the 17-year Gap Between Scientific Evidence and Patient Care
Newer tests and treatments are not always better and too much care can be bad for your health.
The Transformative Effects of “Village Tourism”
Village Monde, a non-profit organization based in Quebec, aspires to bring the transformative power of tourism to underprivileged villages.
#OttawaStyle with Katrina Turnbull
Katrina Turnbull is one of Ottawa’s top influencers who is making waves in the blogging community and is proving that this political city has style.
Eyes of the Tennis World Will Be on Ottawa This Weekend at the Davis Cup!
For the first time in more than 20 years, Ottawa will play host to the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas international tennis tournament, as Team Canada takes on Great Britain in the first round of what many people call ‘The World Cup of Tennis.’
Destruction Luster – Dragoneer – Album Review
8bit music isn’t just exclusive to video games anymore.
DOXX – ii – Album Review
Following in the footsteps of aggressive punk bands like Priests (DC) and Be Your Own Pet, the new release ii from Ottawa’s DOXX is a savage hit of clever commentary mixed with their devastating and fast music.
State of the (Dis)Union: Michael Healey’s Plan B Comes to Ottawa
The issue of Quebecois separatism in Canada is no laughing matter. Unless we’re talking about Michael Healey’s award-winning play Plan B, that is.
Sedan or Coupe? A Tale of Two Civics
Two doors or four? It’s a question that crosses the minds of at least some Civic buyers.
Learning to Live Well With the Ottawa Health and Wellness Expo
It was an impressive turn out for this year’s edition of The Ottawa Health & Wellness Expo. Hundreds of people poured into the Shenkman Arts Centre, with their “free swag” bags hanging from their arms. Seeing the interest and enthusiasm from all those who attended, it is evident what a juggernaut the health and fitness industry has become.
SENATORS: A Week in Review – January 30-February 6, 2017
SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by #OLMSports Dave Gross.
#OLMGamer: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is an Explosion of Frustrating Cuteness
Though the controls and style seem simple enough, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime quickly becomes a complex and exciting co-op game that players of all ages can enjoy!
Dierks Bentley brings summer vibe to winter night
Dierks Bentley had the perfect solution for winter on his What The Hell World Tour stop in icy Ottawa last night: create a summer festival vibe inside and keep the cold out.
New Book – Liz Palmer’s The Ultimate Guide To Champagne is recognized as the “The Champagne Bible for ALL wine lovers.”
One of North America’s leading experts on Champagne, Liz Palmer wrote The Ultimate Guide To Champagne with a strong personal passion for Champagne and the region. This ground- breaking book has received critical acclaim by the industry and promises to WOW the reader.
Rising Rates of Long-term Prescription-opioid Use Highlight Urgent Need for Treatment Options for Chronic Pain and Addiction
Across Canada, the tragic spike in opioid-related deaths has brought to national attention the large and complex issue of drug use and misuse. As fentanyl-related overdoses are gripping the country, there is a connected, but separate crisis of doctor-prescribed opioids being increasingly used on a regular, long-term basis.
While prescription opioid
OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Parker
Meet 2017's first OLM Pet of the Week! Parker is an adorable 6-year-old Poodle/Maltese mix who is up for adoption in Ottawa through Catahoula Rescue Ontario.
Q & A With National Ballet’s Artistic Director Karen Kain – My Personal Reverence To You Karen
Photo credits: Karolina Kuras and Cylla von Tiedemann Meeting Karen Kain always excites me. Her thoughtful choice of words, her very ladylike stateliness, and gentleness coupled with her own personal discipline not to mention her immense mesmerizing beauty always intrigues me. I initially met Karen over 10 years ago, and the most startling revelation was that she has […]
Film Review: Gold
Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on a journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia.
Film Review: A Dog’s Purpose
A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners.
