Painting the Town
The name Beauty School Dropouts,conjures images of the Pink Ladies, poodle skirts and summer lovin??…
The Expendables: Political Advisors, Consultants and Media Commentators
It is said that there is no honour among thieves. After watching the reaction from both the White Ho…
Two Canadian Fashion Designers with a Green Vision
The fashion industry is a lot of things – glamorous, ever-changing, and certainly big business. Ho…
Recipe: One of Everything Spicy Tomato Soup
This tasty tomato soup is easy to make and very adaptable. You can substitute any of your favourite…
Greenstream Series: Polar Expert – Dr. Peter Harrison
Dr. Peter Harrison has devoted his career to understanding Canada’s northern and Arctic oceans. As…
Maple Magic
April means maple syrup and according to National Geographic, the best sticky stuff in Ontario is in…
GreenStream Series: The Human Face of Climate Change
In April, the world’s top polar scientists will descend on Montreal to answer the world’s most p…
Ottawa Senators Monthly Report: March and April
In several previous monthly reports, I’ve used this space to skewer Adam Proteau and The Hockey Ne…
Juno Weekend Lights Up Ottawa
This weekend, Ottawa was undeniably alive. During the weeks leading up to Canada’s biggest night i…
A True Story of Marriage Fraud and Justice Found
Lainie Towell’s new book How to Catch an African Chicken – A Canadian Woman’s Outrageous but…
No Silver Lining to Golden Years
Pensions & peace of mind series
Retirement issues are hot these days. The Tories’ muse about i…
JUNO Awards: Q & A with MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist Melissa Gibson
The 2012 JUNO Awards capped off a tremendous week of music in the capital all while celebrating some…
Global Trade Wars Past and Present: the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of the Sky
In 1930, as the United States of America and much of the Western world slipped further into what wou…
The Environment Loses in 2012 Federal Budget
While there are always winners and losers come federal budget time, there’s an issue when our own…
Faces by Noah for Ottawa Life Magazine
The March/April issue of Ottawa Life Magazine features Noah’s creative makeup artistry alongside A…
Jen’s Jibberish: All About the Butt – Discover Your Inner Booty Beauty
Who doesn’t appreciate a nice rear view? It’s nice that there is a month dedicated to the butt….
The Final Four: Kentucky, and the Rest
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas sparked an interesting debate on Twitter last Sunday: how…
Rail: The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Rail Series: By Claire Tremblay and Harvey Chartrand
Nothing quite defines pioneering Canada as its…
March: In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Lamb
The normally wildly unpredictable March has come in like a lamb, and is, well, going out like one to…
Home Series: The Greatness of Great Rooms
Take a minute to think about your idea of a fabulous room. For many, the concept of a grand room hea…
Healthcare Series: Medication Costs – A Barrier to Health
If you get sick in Canada, for the most part, you’re in luck. Canadians enjoy universal health car…
Pelting Out The Oldies
If you get the chance to catch The Pelts, make sure you jump at the opportunity. This band, made up…
Sleeping on the Streets: University Students “Homeless” for 5 Days
Last week, students from Carleton University and the University of Ottawa hit the streets of Ottawa…
Little Red Boots Made For Walking
Nominated for two JUNOS and riding the early success of her roots album Little Red Boots, the genera…
Amber Watkins for Ottawa Life Magazine
The March/April issue of Ottawa Life Magazine features Amber Watkins, a local swimsuit designer and…
