Chris Stapleton Leads Rugged Country Caravan as The Traveller Comes to Ottawa
Photos by Renée Boucher Doiron They say never bring a knife to a gunfight but they say nothing about bringing Chris Stapleton. I figure he could disarm even the vilest of outlaws with a single rumble from his guitar, a thunder felt by 10,000 plus inside the Canadian Tire Centre last night. It would take […]
The Justice For Abdirahman Coalition Demands Answers Following Preferential Treatment Of Officer Charged With Manslaughter
In our continued efforts to share developments in the Abdirahman case, today Ottawa Life prints this press release the Justice or Abdirahman Coalition. (Ottawa ON – March 20, 2017) The Justice for Abdirhaman Coalition (Coalition) is demanding answers from the Attorney General of Ontario, Yasir Naqvi, following the preferential treatment of Constable Daniel Montsion. On March 6, 2017, […]
Invitation to the Blues
Before 1993, Kevin Ficzere was living a regular life filled with bills to pay, kids to raise and work to do. Then he got the blues.
Take a Leap into the World of Video Games at PAX East 2017
Every gamer dreams of going to a PAX event and this year, OLM's Isabel Payne drove down to Boston to see what this event was all about!
Cup Crazy Concert
For 125 years old, Lord Stanley’s Cup never looked better!
JUNO Spotlight: The Dirty Nil
The Dirty Nil have been rocking Dundas, Ontario since their days back in high school as a band singer Luke Bentham described as "A place to blow off steam."
Matthew Good’s Beautiful Night
An album show doesn't have to be dull, and Matthew Good proved that on his "I Miss New Wave: Beautiful Midnight Revisited" Tour, infusing his new takes on classic songs for a night with only a few speed bumps.
Savvy Sparkles at Sparkling Wine Event
The Canadian Museum of Nature opened its doors to wine enthusiasts all over the region to learn and taste the champagne and interesting Canadian sparkling wines.
Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi Evades Responsibility for His Role in Release of Constable Daniel Montsion without Bail Hearing
Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi’s Senior Coordinator for Media Relations, Emilie Smith, contacted Ottawa Life Magazine’s Publisher and Managing Editor Dan Donovan on behalf of Naqvi requesting the magazine change its story regarding the role Yasir Naqvi and his Ministry played in the release of Constable Daniel Montsion on March 6 without a bail hearing.
Hockey Day in Ottawa! Heritage Classic Coming in December!
If you need more proof that Ottawa is the place to be in 2017 you should've been at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier today as NHL alumni politicians and dignitaries gathered to announce that Scotiabank Heritage Classic will take place in the nation’s capital on December 16.
OLM Pet of the Week- Meet George
For this week's OLM Pet of the Week, we want you to meet George, a 1/5 year-old Husky/Shepherd mix who is looking for a forever home through Freedom Dog Rescue!
Discover what makes The County so cool!
They’re ba-a-a-a-a-ck! On Thursday April 20th, the 6th annual County in the Capital will be THE event in Ottawa to meet the makers of wines, spirits, craft beers & ciders all made in Prince Edward County. And there will be artisan cheese as well as gourmet artisan goodies.
Album Reviews: March 17, 2017
OLMMusic looks at new releases from Laura Marling,Tennis,Flagship,Slow Motion Tape Echo and Aidan Saunders.
The Other Side of Reason – Inside the bottle
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.
Book Review: The Battle Within
The mark of PTSD comes with an inherent sense of guilt and alienation. Alastair Luft breaks through this stigma with his debut novel, The Battle Within.
5th Annual “A Taste for Hope” Returns to Delight Foodies and Raise Funds
Food lovers to sample from 20 of Ottawa’s top food and beverage venues, all under one roof, with all proceeds going to benefit Shepherds of Good Hope.
Film Review: Beauty and The Beast
An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love.
Film Review: The Last Word
Harriet is a retired businesswoman who tries to control everything around her. When she decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth resulting in a life-altering friendship.
‘Green light’ for St Patrick’s celebrations around the world!
16 March 2017: Over 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days – as part of Tourism Ireland’s 2017 Global Greening initiative to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick.
OPSB Chair Eli El-Chantiry Seeks “Correction” on Abdiraman Story – Ottawa Life Magazine Refuses
Ottawa Life Magazine Says Police Board Chair is a Disgrace to Community, to Policing and to Justice
Escape March Break Madness in Montreal Museums
You are sick of winter, the kids are driving you crazy by now, the end of March Break and you need a quick getaway. Like now. Head to Montreal and visit some incredible museums, brush up on your history. This year may be Canada’s 150th but it is also Montreal’s 375th.
New Dementia Study Launches
Every year clinicians and researchers work hard to bring issues related to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to light.
Set The Moose Free
There is no better time to brush up on lesser-known Canadian history. You might be forgiven for wanting to hit the snooze button when you hear “Constitutional law” but here’s one for you. Two clauses in the British North American Act may determine the way you get to work or get around the National Capital Region, and whether or not you enjoy or stress out on that trip.
The Marvels of Miramichi
It is never too early to start planning for summer holidays and this year, there is something quite magical about the idea of traveling within Canada during Canada 150. What better place to start than Atlantic Canada and particularly in New Brunswick, a founding province of Confederation.
First Canadian Bank’s Storied Links to the Nation
A lavish photo and fact filled book, A Vision Greater than Ourselves by Lawrence Mussio, has been published in honour of the bank’s 200th anniversary this year. It is full of surprising evidence of how closely this institution has been linked to Canada’s growth and expansion.
