Four Tips to Feel Closer to Home as an Expat
Most people leave their home countries to experience new things or want better opportunities in life. Being an expat can seem like an exciting journey, especially when you board the plane. However, just like any other life experience, it comes with its set of challenges. You may feel disconnected from your loved ones back home. […]
Eastern Playoff Chase Gets Tougher
Is the Great 8 the only thing standing in the way of qualifying for the great eight? While likely not completely accurate, it sure makes for an awe-inspiring lede. (Withholding judgement on that for now . . .). But seriously people, when you truly break it down, is it Alex Ovechkin (the Great 8) and […]
Sphere Festival Opens With A Beautifully Intense Inter-discipline Performance
The National Arts Centre kicked off its 2024 SPHERE Festival, an enlightened celebration of the coming together of arts and science, with UAQUE, a collaboration between Colombian Canadian choreographer Andrea Peña, renowned Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, and the NAC Orchestra’s masterful Music Director Alexander Shelley. The curtain was up as the audience filled Southam Hall, […]
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Family’s Influence of Christianity
For decades, the Pastor Chris Oyakhilome family has played a pivotal role in Christianity. The Pastor Chris Oyakhilome family holds a significant place in the Christian community, not just in Nigeria, but globally. Known for their deep commitment to the Christian faith and their influence in shaping modern Pentecostalism, Pastor Chris and his family have […]
The City of Ottawa Needs Your Help as it Gears up for Winter
The City of Ottawa has released an advisory prepping residents for the snowy season that will soon be upon us. In addition to safety tips for pedestrians, reminding residents to step out of the way of snowplows and sidewalk plows when their lights are flashing blue, signalling that they are hard at work clearing the […]
Rails and Rugged Beauty: The Wild West on the Rocky Mountaineer
In 2008, I took the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff with my nine-year-old daughter. It was truly the trip of a lifetime, featuring a special Christmas excursion complete with activities for kids, like Santa appearing on a snowy hillside. Although the Rocky Mountaineer no longer runs winter trips, its Vancouver to Banff route remains […]
4 Tips for Building a Sustainable Workout Regime
It’s exciting to start a new fitness plan and think about how healthy and well you’ll get to be with the right exercise, diet, and bodybuilding supplements from Flexpharma. However, sometimes setting the regimen in place and then sticking to it is the trickiest thing. Let’s look at four ways in which you can build […]
Veterans vs. Young Guns: A New Era of NHL Rivalries
With every day that passes leading up to the new 2024/25 NHL season, the ante gets upped, and the news reels spin ever quicker. Preseason is due to begin on 21st September with the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres, and St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars kicking off a packed preseason program as the teams […]
Biking, Bars and Bistros: Escape to Montreal
Montreal, a city that seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern flair, is a favourite weekend escape destination. The streets pulse with infectious energy, and the multitude of neighbourhoods are fun to explore. When it comes to nightlife, nothing beats Montreal. From trendy cocktail bars to lively clubs, the city comes alive after dark. The city […]
Achieving Financial Independence: A Roadmap to Freedom and the Role of a Financial Advisor
By Adam Prittie, CIM, CFP, BCOM, Associate Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor Financial independence is a goal that many Canadians aspire to achieve. It’s about reaching a point where your assets generate enough income to cover your living expenses, allowing you to live life on your own terms. Whether your dream is to retire early, […]
Young Blood Could Dictate Success in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto
If you’ve read this corner of the page with any regularity over the past year or two or six or eight, you’ll recognize my three favourite centres for topic and discussion – Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. Reasoning here is pretty simple: Eastern Ontario is predisposed to root for one or other (or the other other) […]
Anytime is a Good Time at These Top Ottawa Pubs
As the weather turns cooler and patio evenings grow scarce, Ottawa’s lively bar scene still presents a wide variety of choices. Regardless of the season, the city boasts a selection of excellent pubs where you can sit back, savour a pint, and relax. Here’s a list of 12 of our favourite pubs in Ottawa: some […]
City Council Returns With a Focus on Fairness for Ottawa
In a departure from the norm, the first Ottawa City Council meeting since breaking for the summer on July 10 began with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe criticizing the federal government for not contributing its fair share of taxes through the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) system. The mayor also stated that OC Transpo has a […]
Open NCC Invites Everyone to a One-Day Ottawa-Wide Event
What exactly is Open NCC? Curious to see what the National Capital Commission does every day? Then Open NCC is just the ticket. This one-day event, now in its third year, tells the many stories of how our National Capital Region came to be the place we love today. Shaping a capital is no small […]
DOO-DOO Economics: The Trudeau Government’s Absurd Subsidy Binge on Electric Vehicles in Canada
The Liberal government’s harebrained subsidies to the electric vehicle (EV) sector may well prove to be the biggest financial scandal and abuse and misuse of taxpayer money since Justin Trudeau and his ideological acolytes were elected in 2015. Trudeau government subsidies to the auto sector in support of the expansion of electric vehicles now greatly […]
TIFF2024: Showcasing the Best of World Cinema
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) begins this week and features a lineup that is among the most remarkable in recent years. TIFF often offers a preview of the potential Academy Awards while presenting a remarkable chance for audiences to view films before their official release. Several of these films are still seeking distribution, while […]
How to Properly Take Care of Your Vape Battery
Proper care for batteries helps to ensure that your vaping device lives a long life and guarantees your safety. Whether you’re a seasoned vaper or a newbie in this scene, knowing how to take care of your battery makes a big difference. Vape batteries are basically the reason for the existence of vape devices. If […]
OLM Podcast Series: The Untold Story of the JFK Assassination
Ottawa Life Magazine (OLM) is excited to announce our three-part podcast series with Andrew Iler discussing one of the most well-known assassination cases: John F. Kennedy. During the next few episodes of the OLM podcast series, Dan and Andrew will discuss the evidence suggesting a conspiracy and obstruction of justice to cover up those truly […]
“Fluid Resilience”—A Unique Performance and Workshop Opportunity with Choreographer Shannon Cooney
In a world increasingly disconnected from nature, Shannon Cooney’s latest choreographic work, Fluid Resilience, invites audiences to rediscover their intrinsic connection to the environment through the language of movement. Set to take place on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6, at the Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD) studio located at Arts Court on Daly Avenue, […]
Commercial Trench Drains, their Capabilities, and the Solutions they Offer
Trench drains are important components of effective drainage systems, especially in commercial applications. They offer several key solutions that are needed to manage surface water, ensure safety, and preserve the integrity of structures. This article reviews the key features, performance solutions, features, and general considerations for commercial trench drains. What are commercial trench drains and […]
SPHERE Festival 2024: An Artistic Odyssey Celebrating Nature’s Wonders
By David Johnson From September 10-20, the National Arts Centre will host SPHERE, a multidisciplinary festival celebrating the inspirations that lie in nature, as an opening to its 2024-25 season. Produced by the National Arts Centre Orchestra and curated by Alexander Shelley, the festival includes participation from the NAC Orchestra, NAC Dance, NAC English Theatre, NAC […]
Election Compliance Audit Committee Votes for Legal Action Against Horizon Ottawa
The Ottawa Election Compliance Audit Committee met on Wednesday, August 28, to discuss whether Horizon Ottawa broke the Municipal Elections Act of 1996 in relation to campaign finance regulations. The five-member committee is responsible for voting to determine whether the City of Ottawa should pursue legal proceedings against Horizon Ottawa. Chair Timothy Cullen reminded the […]
How to Maximize Space in a Studio Apartment
If you’re living in a studio apartment, then you know that every inch counts. When your home is one open space, it is crucial to organize strategically and make sure that everything has a place. Even if you don’t live in a studio, with apartments getting smaller and smaller these days, everyone can take advantage […]
El Encanto: The Chalet Between Two Volcanoes
The quiet and powerful depths of the Andes Mountains are the birthplace of countless local legends. This is especially true in Otavalo, Ecuador, which is engulfed in the shadow of a massive volcano called Imbabura. According to local legend, Imbabura fell in love with the nearby volcano named Cotocachi who served as a protector of […]
Meet the anti-homer
Figuring out fans – and who and why they worship – isn’t quite an enigmatic, complicated process. In my experience it generally kind of goes like this: Person is born in Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa. Said person then follows and adopts the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens or Ottawa Senators as their favourite team. Geographical, […]
