It’s Time for the Federal Government to Take a Leadership Role on Rising Obesity Rates
Ban advertising of unhealthy foods to kids, tax sugary drinks, revamp food guide, prohibit use of tr…
Flee to the Keys and Hawks Cay Resort
Photo courtesy of Hawks Cay Resort, by Jason Stemple.
March Break is one week away and if you are l…
K&A: Our Perspective on Budget 2016
Kathleen Wynne (right) announced the new Ontario budget late February. Photo by Jason Hargrove under…
Closing Wiki’s Gender Gap With Art+Feminism
Art+Feminism’s Edit-a-thons are bringing some changes to Wikipedia in a big way.
In 2011, a study fo…
The Future Looks Bright for One Ottawa Curling Team
Team Ontario members at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2016, Grand Prairie Alberta (from top left…
Before Bytown – Part 2
Watercolour of Wrightstown in 1830. (Archives of Ontario C10006)
On the 18th of June, 1812, the Unit…
It’s Time to Test a Basic Income
Recently I tabled a motion in the Senate calling on the government to create a pilot project that wo…
The Black Inside The Rainbow
All photos by Andre Gagne,
“Success is having to worry about every damn thing in the world, except…
Why Zika Matters to Canada
Three ways Canada can help stem the spread of the Zika outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO)…
Rain Dogs, Beautiful Maladies and Songs From A Drunken Piano
All photos by Andre Gagne.
“The Earth is not my home
I’m just passing by.”
-Tom Waits
A three-…
Theatre-Inception at the Gladstone – Anton in Show Business
Photo courtesy of Three Sisters Theatre Company.
From now through March 5th, theatre-inception is ha…
Fan of Ice Cream? You’ll Love COWS Creamery Cheeses
February is the time to celebrate LOVE – the love of artisan cheese, that is, through Savvy Cool C…
Big Gifts for the OAG
All photos by David Barbour.
The Ottawa Art Gallery has recently received some spectacular surprises…
A Beginners Guide to the Ottawa Redblacks
With two seasons under their belt, the Ottawa Redblacks have shown this city what they’re all abou…
Black History Month’s 20th Anniversary Shines on Accomplishments and Challenges
All photos courtesy of Damira Davletyarova.
Kika Otiono smiles shyly while onstage. She is facing a…
Keeping Science Safe
It’s time to close the gaps governing human participation in scientific research in Canada
The dis…
The Many Journeys of Laila Biali
“Intense focus on the verge of chaos at all times,” says Laila Biali on how her new album House…
Belle Starr Packs Its Fiddles for Ottawa
In the 1800s, Belle Starr was the name of a notorious American outlaw. Today the title has also come…
Before Bytown – Part 1
Sketch of the Ottawa River and Rideau Falls in 1826. At this point, they’re still untouched, and…
Tomlinson Pledges $1 Million over the Next Five Years at Opening of New Outdoor Rink in Kanata
Kanata, ON – Freezing cold temperatures couldn’t keep residents of the Bridlewood community in K…
Black in America
Between the World and Me
By: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Reviewed by Don MacLean
In the October 6, 2014 issue o…
Gee-Gees Dream of Winning National Championship
Gee-Gees team and fans rush the court to celebrate their victory at the Capital Hoops Classic, Febru…
Blue Rodeo – Canada’s Band
Photo By Dustin Rabin
Canada’s Band is the only way I can describe Blue Rodeo. Since 1987, Blue Ro…
How Future Doctors See Social Factors Shaping Their Medical Practice
Medical students learn how to manage and treat disease. But once they start meeting patients in clin…
February 19th to 21st
Here at Ottawa Life, we are always looking out for great things to do on a weekend! Check out some o…
