Mortgage Industry Leaders Offer Insight into the Changing Landscape of Canadian Home Financing
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By Gretchen Casey
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Say ALOHOG to Summer
You’ll Go ‘Coconut-ty’ For HogsBack’s Latest Limited Edition Seasonal Beer
A taste of the tr…
Indie-Pop Duo Making Their Mark in Canada
Indie sensation the Heathers will perform songs from their recent album starting at 10:30pm on Thurs…
The Rosé That Might Just Change Your Mind…
Back in 2008, I went to a lunch for a tasting of Château d’Esclans wines… the centerpiece of th…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Daredevil
Matt Murdock, the man who would become the costumed superhero named Daredevil, started life as an or…
Join the Conversation between Canadians and Aboriginal Peoples
Poverty, lack of education and almost no consultation in important decision-making processes have co…
Woodworking in Ottawa: How One Man Stumbled Upon A Niche Market
Vincent and Robert Millaire, Ibuildfurniture
If you cannot find the style of furniture you are looki…
One This Afternoon, One This Evening
People often ask me if there really is such a thing as afternoon wines and evening wines. The simp…
Bucket List: Spend a Day at the Spa
It was finally Friday, and my boyfriend Jeff and I were zipping along Highway 5 to begin our day at…
Doing it Right: Ottawa Football’s Newest Franchise
Ottawa football fans should embrace the CFL’s newest franchise, the REDBLACKS, not because it is a…
Weber Updates Your Grill
Do you have a passion for grilling but are stuck with an old, used grill? Are you in need of a new g…
Not My Mother’s Corolla
There has been a great deal of excitement since Ottawa Life Magazine tweeted from the launch party o…
I Do’s and I Don’ts of I Do: Wedding Etiquette Part II
“If you are a New York bride, it’s all about the Plaza in June.” Such is the sappy sentiment of…
A Healing Recipe: Five Bean and Vegetable Salad
Summertime and the cooking is easy. Sometimes, it’s too darn hot to start working the oven or stove…
Paint the Town Red: Two Amazing Women Who Are Changing the World
Our lives are full of lessons, and it seems that I’ve been reminded a lot lately that no matter wh…
Dental Care a Gaping Hole in Our Health System
Across Ontario, going to the dentist is financially out of reach for many people. This dilemma is we…
It Only Takes One Minute to Make a Difference on World Refugee Day
Can you imagine fleeing your home to escape violence, persecution and conflict? You have to move, y…
Canada Welcomes the 2013 International Triathlon Union Duathlon World Championships
By Hank Rearden
Athletes from across the globe are set to gather in Ottawa to participate in the 201…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Hydrogen Power, Part 3
I have discussed the potential benefits and limitations of hydrogen power in my two previous blogs,…
Let The Magnetic North Theatre Festival Draw You In
When it comes to unique theatre festivals, Magnetic North is definitely on the list. Truly Canadian,…
No More Mudslinging: Deeper Focus on Accountability Needed on the Hill
Senate spending scandals shouldn’t be an excuse for pointing fingers, but an opportunity to impr…
Time for Toronto’s Media Elites to Take a Look in the Mirror
By Joanna Plucinska
All journalists should be concerned about recent decisions taken by the Toronto…
Michelle Valberg’s Excellent Arctic Adventure
By Julie Beun
In Michelle Valberg’s airy photography studio on Sherwood Drive, the silence is punc…
Feed Your Soul at the 2013 Folk Festival
Feed your soul and quiet your mind with the blissful beats of today’s best folk, roots, blues and…
The Two Faces of Grigio
The buzz-grape in the world of wine over the past few years has been Pinot Grigio… but Grigio is a…