John Ralston Saul’s Dark Return to Fiction
On October 28, Canadian author, essayist and public intellectual John Ralston Saul spoke to a full…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Scarecrow
Scarecrow is a villain from the DC Comics universe who often fights Batman and his allies. Scarecrow…
“Hillbilly Pop” from The Strumbellas
Hear ye! The Strumbellas are coming to Ottawa! Holy macaroni, I love this band! You may not have h…
A Very Good Pinot Gets Even Better for a Few Weeks: Chanson 2010 Le Bourgogne
This week, we’ll swing on down to France and look at the signature red grape of Burgundy.
Pinot Noir…
Healthwise: Healthy Sleep Habits
The crucial role of sleep in everyday functioning becomes ever more apparent when you are not gettin…
Well, That’s The Kind of Life It’s Been — Lloyd Robertson at the Ottawa Writers Festival
On October 26, Knox Presbyterian was filled with people excited to once again hear the familiar voic…
The Gospel of Nick Drake — Coming to a church near you
British poet and singer-songwriter Nick Drake was not the kind of musician, admittedly, that I’d had…
Ottawa Writers Festival Previews Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children
On October 24, the Ottawa Writers Festival hosted the Ottawa Premiere of Toronto-based Indian direct…
Putting the “Science” into “Science Fiction” – Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is a common fact of life in many works of science-fiction, allowing people to enter…
Power Shift Returns to Ottawa
Power Shift represents a series of annual youth summits on an international level.The first Power Sh…
Healthwise: Are you treating the symptoms or the cause?
I once knew a man who complained of chronic headaches. He managed his ailment with multiple daily do…
Lynn Miles – Songs of Love and Truth
I was fortunate enough to attend a Lynn Miles show at Irene’s Pub on Bank Street a few weeks ago. Ir…
A Most Appropriate Canadian Memorial
By Benjamin Gillies
Two years ago, the Government of Canada endorsed the creation of a new national…
Pink Bubbles with a Cause: Bottega Il Vino dei Poeti Rosé
It’s October and that means that the colour pink is all the rage… it’s Breast Cancer Awareness…
Community Mediation Ottawa – Solving Disputes!!
Have you or someone you know had trouble with neighbours, parking, dogs, landlords, tenants, or with…
Empire building, one city at a time
Young Empires‘ highly anticipated album Wake All My Youth feels like it’s been a long time coming…
Ottawa’s Absolutely Fabulous Fashion Week
By Regan Harney
I was one of the luckiest people around, last weekend; I got to attend Ottawa’s ei…
Eye See You Series: Looking Good and Seeing Clearly
Technologically advanced Crizal UV lenses offer the best protection on the market with E-SPF 25* and…
Ottawa Artist Crystal Beshara Excels in Detailed Realism
MEET THE ARTIST at the opening January 10th, 7-10pm.
Fine Artist & Illustrator Crystal Beshara l…
A Simple Pleasure: Portuguese Red
Portugal is one of those region in the world that is the most misunderstood … quite simply it’s be…
9th Hour Theatre Company presents Agnes of God
9th Hour is proud to share with audiences its fourth and final production of the 2012 season, Agnes…
Putting the “Science” into “Science Fiction” – Fusion Power
The modern world runs on electricity and the demand for power continues to grow every year. As deman…
Men Without Hats Return after a Decade with Love in the Age of War
Men Without Hats’ latest record, Love in the Age of War, released this past May after an almost de…
Independent Filmmaker Gary Burns Given Retrospective at the Canadian Film Institute
The Canadian Film Institute presents The Enlightened Screen: Gary Burns, the first installment of an…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Ultra Boy
Ultra Boy is a character from the DC Universe’s Legion of Superheroes, a group from the 30th to 31st…