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.
Calling All Hockey Fanatics and Foodies!
The first-ever Barn Burner Chef vs. Chef hockey game will be held on February 4, in Wellington’s Essroc Arena (located 10 minutes from Picton, Ontario). This event is a nod to the classic Montreal – Toronto hockey rivalry, featuring special guests and former NHL'ers Ken Dryden and Mike Krushelnyski.
Hope is on the Programme for Thirteen Strings’ Concert for Peace
Thirteen Strings’ “Concert for Peace” is a concert for a cause and it is happening Friday January 27th, 2017 at Dominion Chalmers United Church. This special musical event t bridges cultures, languages, musical traditions and times while ushering in the New Year on a hopeful note.
The Other Side of Reason – The Art of Healing
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.
Elantra Sport Adds ‘Fun Factor’ to Practical Family Ride
I spent a couple of hours last September driving the 2017 Elantra Sport, but not enough to truly get a feel for this feistier version of Hyundai’s top-selling nameplate – a car that finished 2016 just behind the perennial first-place finisher, Honda Civic.
Sparkle Together at the Sparkle Dental Charity Ball!
Sparkle together at the Sparkle Dental Charity Ball, an an evening of inspiration and recognition among your fellow oral health stakeholders, business owners, and young professionals from various industries. It is an event to exemplify and highlight the most urgent issues, industry progress, and innovation in our Oral health society.
The Honky Tonk Man and the pyschology behind being the bad guy
He’s still cool, he’s still cocky and he’ll always be bad, The Honky Tonk Man shakes, rattles and rolls onto the Yuks Yuks stage February 1 and 2 to share stories from his life in and out of the ring. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time.
May God Save America
I write this with regret rather than loathing but I have to write it nevertheless. The most powerful country in the world, the United States (US), has not lost its way but never genuinely found or knew it. This is an extremist nation parading as moderate; a reactionary country disguised as liberal; a closed-minded society pretending to be enlightened.
Barbara Barkley: Copper, Feathers & National Pride
Ottawa artist, Barbara Barkley is celebrating her love of Canada one feather at a time.
Calling All Apprentices: CUSW Membership Is Invaluable
Ben Routledge is an electrical apprentice and a member of the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers, which represents tradespeople and journeymen, including apprentices.
Upset, But Calm – Judy Foote Carries On
Ottawa Life Magazine sat down with the Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement of Canada (PSPC) on December 15, 2016, in her Parliamentary office to discuss the Phoenix payroll boondoggle. In the next issue we will cover the sole source purchase of hornet fighter jets and the Liberal government decision to purchase the Airbus C-295 transport as Canada’s next fixed-wing search-and-rescue plane.
Nickelodeon Will Knock Your Socks Off
It is actually hard to believe it has been less than 50 years since Punta Cana in the Domincan Republic, named after the cane palms in the area, has become such a hot tourist destination. It is a shock that it took so long when you consider that the temperature is a constant perfect, the beaches are powdery soft and the ocean waters idyllic.
