RURAL RANT: Ice Storm—15 Years Ago Today Power was Restored
For my family and me it was 15 years ago today (January 16) when our power was restored after the 1…
Decoding Gas Prices: Is the Gas Gouge Real? Part 1
Gas prices. If there is one topic that gets the back up of every Canadian who owns a vehicle, it is…
Singer-Songwriter Royal Wood
On the phone from his parents’ farm in Lakefield, Ont., singer-songwriter Royal Wood sounds bright…
Stephen Harper’s Assault on Democracy
Last November, hundreds of delegates from across Canada gathered in Ottawa for the 93rd Annual Gener…
The Johnny Vegas Interview: Shakin’, not Stirred
The Johnny Vegas All-Star Band is one of Ottawa’s favourite musical acts. Patterned after Rat Pack…
Masi’s Flagship Wines: “Some of the Best I’ve Tasted”
I recently had a chance to taste two of Masi’s wines side by each… You’ve probably all heard o…
Quebec Indie Rockers The Strain Are Coming Home
A fantastic Canadian group, The Strain, will be playing in their hometown of Wakefield, Quebec, on F…
Kathleen Wynne Ontario’s Premier Candidate
Kathleen Wynne was first appointed to Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty’s Cabinet in September 2006…
Ottawa Life Editorial: Win with Wynne
Kathleen Wynne is Ontario’s best bet for the future. Dalton McGuinty is the most successful Ottawa…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Energy Barriers
In many works of science-fiction, people use walls of dangerous energy to protect important areas,…
Get to Know Spain – You Won’t Be Sorry
I always have my eye on two Spanish producers: Bodegas Castano and Juan Gil. Castano makes Hecula, w…
RURAL RANT — Tailgating is Not Cool
So I was driving to Ottawa recently. It was early afternoon and I took the Queensway into the city,…
First Nations Taxation
A message from Ottawa Life Magazine’s publisher Dan Donovan:
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will me…
Healthwise: Realistic Health Goals for 2013
As we welcome the month of January 2013, it is the perfect time to reflect on 2012 and set personal…
Ancient Martial Art Growing in the Capital
Energy is about to burst through the walls in the basement of a building located at 433 Bank Street….
Bubblies! – Everything you want from a bottle of Champagne
Many of you probably started the year with a glass of bubbly… many even went as far as to blow the…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Nanotech Part 3 – Nanotech Manufacturing
Nanotechnology offers many possibilities that will change the way people live their daily lives. Out…
Guns, America and Tragedy: The View From Here
As everyone knows, there was another gun massacre in America on Friday December 14th, this one at Sa…
Unusual Drinks and Cocktails for the Holidays
The holidays are here and with that come celebrations, family parties, and a lot of drinking. For th…
Healthwise: Battle cold and flu naturally this season
Healthwise: Battle cold and flu naturally this season
Jennifer Chauhan
Ottawa is covered with snow,…
Blue Rodeo – History in the Making
Blue Rodeo- History in the Making
1987-1993 – 8-CD Box Set
Blue Rodeo are a Canadian treasure, sim…
Jim Bryson -Making Merry and Keeping Spirits Bright
Jim Bryson: Making Merry and Keeping Spirits Bright
12th Annual Christmas show at the Black Sheep I…
A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ the Vince Guaraldi Trio Collector’s Edition – CD, Bonus DVD
Luigi Saracino
It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown!
The holidays are here!! And to me it’s just not th…
Eva Bee’s Jamboree: Local Cooking Show with Musical Twist Launches Website
Eva Bee’s Jamboree (www.evabee.com), an inventive new local cooking show that combines music and …
50 SHADES OF ROMANCE
The best-selling success of E.L. James’ 50 Shades erotic trilogy has raised the profile of erotic…
