Bucket List: Learning How to Snowshoe in the Gatineau Hills
My sidekick boyfriend Jeff and I are adventure-seekers. Although this is sometimes truer for me (whi…
A Unique Private Sector Solution to Protect Canadians’ Prescription Drug Coverage
With the widespread benefits arising from continuing advancements in the efficacy of prescription me…
Adding Value to Your Portfolio With Active Management
By Kash Pashootan
As financial market conditions continue to be volatile due to global economic head…
Inspiration from the Far North
Rapid changes in climate, environment, culture, technology and the economy are bringing challenges a…
Lainie Towell: Raising a Ruckus Over Unfair Treatment
Love can hurt. Few people know this better than Lainie Towell, an independent dance artist and a res…
Eye See You Series: The University of Ottawa Eye Institute at the Ottawa Hospital
Proper eye care is something that must be approached from many different perspectives. Individual ey…
A Hidden Chilean Gem Left Over from the Holidays
Ninquen is the second property that was acquired by Montgras between 1998 and 1999, but let’s back…
The Uncertain Road Ahead: The Ontario Liberal Party Unexpectedly Searches for a New Leader
On October 15, 2012, Dalton McGuinty unexpectedly announced his intention to retire, signaling the e…
An ever-aging population and its challenges for Canada’s health care system
No society is static and Canada is no exception to this rule. As is the case in other countries, the…
In Their Own Words: Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates Weigh in on SARP and Other Issues of Concern
In December 2012, Ottawa Life Magazine interviewed candidates in the Ontario Liberal leadership race…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd, the protagonist of the comic and films that share his name, is a law enforcement offic…
Nature Nocturne Transforms the Canadian Museum of Nature at Night
The Canadian Museum of Nature is gearing up to rock the castle with Nature Nocturne, débuting Janu…
Lynn Miles: 25 Years and Counting
An introverted wallflower who performs in front of hundreds of fans, this dedicated, headstrong, har…
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,…
