Walk His Way
Lacing up his shoes as he heads out to hit the pavement, Gavin Lumsden is doing more than just going…
4 Misconceptions That Won’t Help When You Hit the Slopes this Season
Common Errors to Avoid from Sought-After Instructor & Keynote Speaker Chalky White
As the seaso…
Publisher’s Message: Wrong
In January 2013, Ottawa Life Magazine featured Kathleen Wynne on its cover with the headline A Few G…
Why Does Canada do so Poorly on Children’s Health Rankings?
Studies show early childhood education and family supports yield excellent return on investment.
Som…
12 Outstanding Cheeses of 2014
Love cheese? You’ll love this shopping list! Our Cheese Sommelier Vanessa Simmons compiled…
Why One of Canada’s Big Banks is Calling for Greater Income Equality
Studies finds public investments in childhood education, health and affordable housing good for the…
Shovelling Your Way Through Winter: Tips on How to Do It Right!
Winter weather has officially arrived! As the snow continues to pile up, shovelling can seem like a…
Three Things We Can Do to End Poverty in Canada
Poverty degrades our economy, changes the nature of our cities and the cohesion of our society
“T…
If I only had $100, I would buy these wines at Vintages…
I can hardly believe that I am writing 2015! And what better way to start the new year but with “T…
It’s Time to Include Dental Health in the Healthcare System
Canada’s most vulnerable populations have the highest rates of dental pain, decay, disease and the…
Oil: A High-Stakes Game of Chance
Popular wisdom has it that the only certainty in life is death and taxes. Until a few short months a…
Paul Proudlock on Rail Safety
Photo by Frederic Dekkal
Paul Proudlock has been a railway man for almost 25 years. For the last sev…
Chiu, Maas Tasked with Improving Redblacks
Jason Maas fields questions at a press conference.
Photo credit: Lucy Scholey/Metro
The Ottawa Redbl…
Your Car Crash Survival Guide: 8 Mistakes to Avoid After an Accident
As accident and injury lawyers, we know how chaotic a car accident can be. We’ve had countless cli…
How Healthcare is Rationed Differently in Canada and the United States
No country can afford to give every citizen every healthcare service that comes along
As an American…
Spread Some Good this New Year With FlipGive
Just because it’s January doesn’t mean the giving season has to end. Why not give two gifts, with o…
Integrative Education: The Ethical Citizen
The usefulness of a Humanities and Social Sciences education has been questioned by students, the me…
Schitt’s Creek: A Levy Twist on TV Comedy
Photos courtesy of CBC Something new is coming to the CBC, and it has the makings of a big hit. The…
Baby Kale and Persimon® Salad
Recipe courtesy of Persimon®
The refreshing sweetness of Persimon® provides the perfect balance to…
Why Do I Feel So Achy, Cold and Tired?
Photos courtesy of Dollar Photo Club
Lets talk about Laura, aged 30. It’s 7 a.m. on a January mor…
Italian Retreat
When we think of Italy urban centres like Florence, Rome and Milan probably spring to mind. But leav…
Brandelyn Cameron Hosts Ottawa Experts on Rogers TV
Ottawa Life Magazine’s Home & Design Editor Brandelyn Cameron is taking her talent to televisi…
Million Dollar Smile: Dr. Jessica Tan Changes Lives of Children Born with Cleft Lip and Palate
About one in every 750 to 1000 children are born with a cleft lip or cleft palate. Clefts can cause…
Representing Canadian Workers: IBEW Member Francis Vaillancourt
Francis Vaillancourt works as a project manager in procurement for the Department of National Defenc…
Jo Mann: An Art All Her Own
When it comes to seeing artistic possibilities in the ordinary, Jo Mann is unparalleled.