OLM’S Top 25 People in the Capital 2012
Ottawa Life Magazine’s 2012 listing of who we think are the movers and shakers in the nation’s c…
Inconsistency in the Cost of and Accessibility to Prescription Medications Drugs
Canada’s health care system faces some daunting challenges. One of the crucial inconsistencies is…
Rail on the Rise
GETTING PRODUCTS TO TIDEWATER AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE
Energy is a key market for Canadian Pacific…
Retiree Has Nightmarish Experience Moving from Large Home to Smaller Condo
TO THE EDITOR: We wanted to sell our house and move to a condo. We lived in Old Ottawa South and mo…
Government Puts Politics, Not Students, First When It Targets Education
Sam Hammond is President of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario.
Ask any teacher and yo…
NAIT Students & Graduates Highly Successful.
NAIT is one of Canada’s largest polytechnics. As with other leading polytechnics worldwide, our ed…
Harper Government’s Disdain For Science
In recent years, science in Canada has come up against an increasing disdain for evidence-based deci…
Students on Ice: Arctic Expedition A Voyage of Discovery and Transformation
As the Arctic warms and polar sea ice continues to melt at unprecedented rates, 75 international hig…
Healthwise: Living with anxiety and depression
I am honoured to be welcomed as the new Accredited Health Blogger for Ottawa Life Magazine. For my f…
Free Dimensional by Diamond Rings – Finding Your Place Outside of Normal
Canadian singer/songwriter Diamond Rings’ new album, Free Dimensional, is all about contradictions…
Danielle Duval’s OF THE VALLEY
Danielle Duval’s new album OF THE VALLEY is a solid and heartfelt collection of songs. Emotive, melo…
A New Zealand Riesling that Really Packs in the Flavour
When most people think of New Zealand wines they think of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir – in fact N…
Outdoor Work Experience: The West End’s Most Unique Summer Day Camp
A rising percentage of young Canadians are being diagnosed with developmental disorders ranging from…
Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Hello, and welcome to my very first blog post! It’s definitely an honour and privilege to be asked t…
New Children’s Book Takes Readers on Arctic Adventure to Discover Polar Bears
A one-of-a-kind children’s book takes readers on a captivating adventure to Canada’s Arctic.
Ben…
Flying into Heaven with Il Volo
Seeing the sensational new pop-opera trio Il Volo (which translates as “The Flight”) was one of…
Celebrate independent filmmaking at Treepot Indie Filmmaker Showcase 4
After three successful events at movie theatres and parks, The Treepot Indie Filmmaker Showcase retu…
Ted Rusoff: The High Priest of Dubbing
The expatriate American actor Ted Rusoff was born in Winnipeg in 1939, the son of screenwriter Lou R…
Pensions & Peace of Mind Series: Long-Term Care
It is no secret that a secure and enjoyable retirement requires critical thinking, strategic plannin…
Are you ready for Canada’s largest independent literary celebration?
By Clayton Andres
When his father Neil first came up with the idea of a writing festival in Ottawa,…
In Search of Style
Finalizing the details of any wedding can be a harrowing experience. However, one tradition that r…
Homes: The Layered Living Room
Looking to create a layered look in your living room? There’s no real science to it. It is really…
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Thor
Humanity has been fascinated with the awe-inspiring power of lightning since its earliest days, a fa…
An Italian Gem from Banfi at Under $16.00
Did you miss the September 1st release of the Castello Banfi 2010 Centine, I sure did, but I’m glad…
Deception, Virulence and a Bomb: Iran Obstinately Moves Closer to the Nuclear Tipping Point
The Canadian government’s sudden decision to sever all diplomatic ties with Iran earlier this mont…
