A US-based consortium is importing thousands of tons of radioactive waste to the Ottawa Valley: should we be concerned?
By Lynn Jones, Ottawa River Institute The Ottawa River flows through an ancient rift valley that extends from near North Bay through Ottawa toward Montreal. The area is seismically active, and experiences dozens of minor earthquakes each year. Stronger earthquakes also occur, such as the magnitude 5 quake in June 2010, which caused shaking, evacuations, and […]
A Look at the Genres that Succeed in eSports and Why They Do
Competitiveness in video games is nothing new. Since the days of the Arcades, people have been putting their game skills to the test, and competing to see who the best on the block is. However, with digital technology vastly improved, and the rise of the internet, it is no longer about seeing who the best […]
Premium Kitchen Cleaning Set with Dishwasher Detergent & Microfiber Cloths – Germ-Free & Multi-Surface Cleaner
A clean kitchen is not just about appearances. It is about health. It is about hygiene. It is about creating a space where you actually want to cook, eat, and spend time with your family. But keeping a kitchen truly clean requires more than just wiping down surfaces once in a while. It requires the […]
When the Rules Change: Canada, Power, and the End of Comfortable Assumptions
For decades, Canada operated inside a set of quiet assumptions about how the world worked: trade would keep expanding, allies would stay aligned, the United States might be difficult at times, but it would remain fundamentally predictable, and Canada, a reliable middle power, could prosper by being open, reasonable, and patient. Those assumptions no longer […]
Beyond Bricks and Mortar: How Stéphane Giguère is Redefining Community Housing in Ottawa
More than 33,000 Ottawa residents call Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) home. A home is more than a roof over your head; it’s where life happens, memories are created, and where futures begin. Unlike traditional landlords, OCH takes a holistic approach by pairing affordable housing with tenant supports, partnering with local organizations to provide community services, […]
The Carney Conundrum: Why Mark Carney’s Grand Vision Collides With Canada’s Economic Reality
A trillion‑dollar capital exodus, collapsing productivity, and a country losing confidence in itself, yet Carney insists Canada is ready for a geopolitical renaissance. The Carney Problem Isn’t His Intelligence — It’s His Altitude Mark Carney speaks with the confidence of a man who has spent years being applauded in rooms where applause is cheap. Davos […]
6 Ottawa Auto Repair Shops Keeping Drivers Safe This Winter
After yet another teeth-chattering week of Ottawa winter, we’re tipping our hats to six local garages that keep our cars (and our sanity) on the road. Because let’s be honest: between salt-soaked streets and slick, icy conditions, car inspections and tire safety aren’t just good ideas, they’re survival skills. Winter tires? Absolutely non-negotiable. And now […]
Casino Revenue Continues to Support Local Budgets Across Ontario
Casino gaming continued to generate significant funding for local governments across Ontario during the third quarter with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) distributing nearly $32 million in revenue-sharing payments to host municipalities. The funds which cover the period from July to September, were paid to 29 communities under OLG’s long-standing Municipal Contribution Agreement […]
How Sports Betting Data Is Quietly Influencing NHL Coverage In Canada
On a typical NHL night in Canada, the game itself still sits at the centre of the broadcast. Goals, saves, and line changes remain the visible heartbeat of coverage. Yet layered beneath that familiar rhythm is a growing stream of data that subtly shapes how games are framed and discussed. What has changed is not […]
Poilievre’s Speech: Preparing Canada in a Harder World
Pierre Poilievre’s speech at the 2026 Conservative Party National Convention did what it needed to do. It rallied the party, reinforced his authority, and reminded Conservatives why they chose him: his clarity, discipline, and unambiguous commitment to accountability and affordability. At a time when many political leaders mistake volume for leadership, Poilievre remains focused on […]
Federal Executives Took $201 Million in Bonuses While Canada’s Poorest Seniors Lose Half Their Income: A System Rewarding Itself While Penalizing the Vulnerable
Canada’s federal bureaucracy paid itself $201 million in bonuses last year, even though government departments met only 54 percent of their own performance targets. At the same time, some of the poorest seniors in the country are losing up to half of every dollar they earn because of punitive tax and benefit clawback rules. Two […]
Endy Signs On with the Ottawa 67’s, Proving Great Hockey Starts with Great Sleep
When you talk about hockey in Ottawa, you’re talking about more than a sport. You’re talking about a civic heartbeat — the families who pack TD Place, the kids in 67’s jerseys racing through the concourse, and the long tradition of junior players who grow up to become household names. This season, the Ottawa 67’s […]
Canadian Culinary Championships Kick Off in Ottawa with Wine, Food, and Fierce Competition
The Canadian Culinary Championships kicked off in style on Thursday, January 29, with the Winners Circle VIP Reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Guests, local media, and competition participants enjoyed an evening of exceptional bites from Ottawa chefs representing MY Catering Group, Restaurant e18teen, Ember, Raphael Peruvian Cuisine, and 2019 Canadian Culinary Champion Yannick Lassale. […]
High-Speed Rail Can Transform Canada If We Stop Pretending We Don’t Know How to Build It
For more than half a century, Canada has debated high-speed rail as though it were a speculative fantasy, something eternally just beyond our reach, perpetually “under study,” always one report away from viability. That framing is wrong. High-speed rail is not unproven. It is not exotic. And it is not primarily a question of population […]
Eight Ottawa Charge players and coach MacLeod headed to Winter Olympics
No matter how many times a player has participated, the thrill of representing their country at the Winter Olympics Tournament never gets old. Starting next week, at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, you can bet that Ottawa Charge fans will have their eyes glued to their televisions from February 5th to the […]
Transported Back in Time to Another World, in Just Under Four Minutes
In about four minutes, I was transported to another world! I barely had time to fasten my seat belt and the flight ended. I landed on L’Île-aux-Grues, a tiny island, population of 122, not far from Quebec City. However, as an island, it is isolated from the mainland for the entire winter. To get to […]
To Pack, Or Unpack: That is the Question
Canadian Eastern Conference teams collectively have officially entered the Big Decision era as far as which way they will choose to go in the coming weeks. Will Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto be sellers come the NHL trade deadline, or will they choose to be buyers? As far as definitive choices, Toronto seemingly leads the pack. […]
Harlem Globetrotters’ 100th Anniversary Tour Hits Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre
Say the word Harlem Globetrotters, and almost everyone will know who they are. Renowned for their incredible skill, showmanship and tricks, the Globetrotters are celebrating their hundredth season. Ottawa Life had the opportunity to speak to Globetrotter, Rock ‘Wham’ Middleton. His credentials to be on the Globetrotters are pretty solid. ABOVE: The Harlem Globetrotters turn […]
Why Ottawa Sits at the Centre of Canada’s Best Casino Scene
While online casinos continue to grow in popularity, they still can’t replace the energy of a real casino floor, the shuffle of cards, the clink of chips, and the unmistakable buzz when slot machines light up after a win. A recent player-driven ranking from BonusFinder Canada analysed thousands of reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp […]
Days That Should Rend Our Souls Asunder: Why January Demands Remembrance and Moral Courage
Every year, as we close out January, we would do well to take a step back and reflect on the history that all humanity lives through during the last two weeks of the month. Reflect, and remember, special men and special times. These weeks take us into the midst of solemnity and awe. Holy days […]
Why Hockey Is Almost a Religion in Canada
Hockey holds a position in Canada that extends far beyond recreation. People organize their time around it, discuss it across generations, and treat it as shared knowledge rather than specialized interest. This attachment developed through concrete conditions rather than symbolism. Geography, climate, education systems, and community structures all shaped hockey into a constant presence in […]
Canada’s U18 Women Claim Silver After Historic Run in Membertou
The 2026 IIHF World Championship in Membertou, Nova Scotia, has concluded with a dramatic finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. While Canada’s U18 women’s team dominated the majority of the tournament, their quest for gold ended on January 18 with a hard-fought silver medal. The hockey world […]
The Hidden Tax on Canada’s Poorest Seniors: New Report Warns Working Elders Lose Up to 50% of Their Income
A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) is drawing attention to a problem that rarely makes headlines but affects some of the most vulnerable people in the country: low‑income seniors who continue working are losing a staggering share of their earnings to a combination of steep taxes and federal benefit clawbacks. According to […]
Double the Denim, Double the Style: Old Navy’s Guide to Nailing the Canadian Tuxedo
The fashion world has officially given you permission to wear all the denim you want. That trend your mom warned you about in the 90s? It is back, it is bigger than ever, and it looks absolutely incredible when you know how to do it right. Welcome to the era of denim on denim, also […]
Jesse Reynolds Unpacks Love, Chaos and a Gay Throuple in His New Memoir ‘Forbidden Fruit & Camo Boots’
Whether you first came to know Jesse Reynolds on Ottawa radio station JUMP! 106 or on stage at the Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa Mike MacDonald Summer Comedy Competition, Reynolds brings big theatre-kid energy sharpened by stand-up instincts, basically a human espresso shot with a microphone! In January 2022, Reynolds packed up and headed to Kingston to […]
