A Sweet Night of Candy at Alterna Savings Crackup!
It was a joke John Candy probably would have appreciated, breaking out his signature smile and boisterous laugh: his family fly in from sunny California for a tribute in his name only to face 20 centimetres of snow and the biggest blizzard of the year.
Film Review: John Wick: Chapter 2
After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life.
Film Review: Fifty Shades Darker
While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.
Album Reviews: February 11, 2017
Owen Maxwell takes a look at new releases from Homeshake, Church of Trees, Sampha, NALLS and Syd.
No Joy Leave Shoegaze Behind
One thing was clear when No Joy set foot on the stage, tonight wasn't going to be a downbeat affair.
Bret Hart and the Legacy of Canadian Wrestling
He’s been called many things: The Excellence of Execution, The Hitman, The Best There Is, The Best There Was and the Best There Ever Will Be and The Pink and Black Attack. Bret Hart talks to Ottawa Life about his career and the legacy of Canadian Wrestling.
OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Buster
This week's OLM Pet of the Week is a beautiful male tabby, estimated to be about 2-years-old, who came in from the cold last December in horrible condition. Thanks to the efforts of Cat Rescue Network, Buster is now ready to find a home to call his own!
Canada and Broadband: Is the Country Finally Waking Up?
Two New Federal Funds Totaling $1,250M for Rural Broadband
Four ways you could save money on your prescription medications
As Canadians, we are proud of our universal healthcare system, which provides publicly-funded essential doctor and hospital care based on need and not ability to pay. Unfortunately, our health system falls short when it comes to prescription medication.
CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG Ep. 3: “More Harm Than Good”
Is it time to shut down the Federal Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs for Gross Incompetence? Dan sits down and talks to Charlie Angus, MP for Timmins–James Bay about the avoidable deaths of Aboriginal children and promises made that were not kept.
Film Review: The Comedian
A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.
Film Review: The Lego Batman Movie
Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted.
After 20 Years of “Dithering” Library Finally Ready to Book It
The central branch of the Ottawa Public Library is heading west!
Comedy Legend to the World, Jennifer and Chris Candy Simply Remember Dad
To the world upon which he left so much laughter and happiness, he was John Candy. To Jennifer and Chris, he was just dad.
Play It Again, Orchestra! Casablanca, Still a Classic No Matter How Much Time Goes By
You must remember this: Rick's Café Américain, filled with desperate people, smoke and the sounds of an old upright piano. Then there’s Paris, the wind through Bogart and Bergman’s hair as they ride with the top down by the Arc de Triomphe unaware of the looming deadline on their love affair. Later, on a foggy runway, tears fill her eyes as he touches her for the last time. “Here’s looking at you, kid.”
Beijing and Ottawa Symphony Orchestras Unite for Canada’s 150th
On Sunday, February 12th, a very special musical celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary will be taking place. His Worship Mayor Watson has called it a “cultural jewel!”
Locate Services: Finding the Unfindable
You might think that locate services are only needed for legal or criminal purposes, but they can actually make a big difference for regular people, too.
The Other Side of Reason – In Between Somewhere
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.
#OttawaStyle with Chantal Sarkisian
Ottawa’s fashion chameleon, Chantal Sarkisian is celebrating Ottawa’s variety, individuality and creativity with #OttawaStyle. She is one of Ottawa’s top influencers who is making waves in the blogging community and is encouraging everyone to shop local.
It’s a Raven! It’s a Plane!
Perhaps the absence of sincerity is the most common pitfall of pop art. In the exploration of culture through kitsch, oftentimes the art piece will contain some sense of wry irony, but does not effectively direct its audience towards any greater societal truth. At its best, pop art entertains the audience before drawing them into a new perception of the society that they live in.
Ridgeline Still the Swiss Army Knife of Trucks
Ridgeline likely won’t be the first truck that comes to mind when thinking about mid-size pickups.
Jazzing Up Paisley Park
Petr Cancura was working on some music when he heard that the man who “was living a fairy tale” had died. Like the rest of the world, there was the initial shock followed by the feeling that such a talent that was Prince was claimed much too young.
Paws Up for Fun February Events with Ottawa’s Animal Rescues
Each month, animal rescues in Ottawa host various events to raise funds to help animals in need. We’ve rounded up some of the many events happening around Ottawa where you can meet adoptable pets and the organization supporting them, peruse handmade goods, and donate to a good cause.
Turkish Airlines Launches New Commercial Starring Oscar-winner actor Morgan Freeman
There are those of us who like to venture to the unexplored, those of us who go out there with a sense of wonder. Morgan Freeman depicts how Turkish Airlines bridges worlds and differences in this brand new video.
