And there are tulips there too!

April 19, 2011

It is spring and that wonderful, all-Ottawa, flower filled festival will soon be upon us again. Once…

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Ottawa’s new kid on the icon block

April 15, 2011

Rising out of the east bank of the Rideau canal, just a shadow’s cast from The Chateau Laurier in…

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Assessing the English Debate: Who won? Call it a draw.

April 13, 2011

How should we assess the only English language debate in this year’s election campaign? My first i…

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Fashion Inspires Home Decor

April 13, 2011

Inspiration is all around you – translate fashion to your home’s decor! I splurged on this Coach ha…

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Fear Factor: What is Stephen Harper so afraid of?

April 11, 2011

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party strike me as relatively unprepared for this…

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OLM Q&A: Demü leads Ottawa’s fashion scene as iconic force

April 5, 2011

Developing an iconic brand in Ottawa may be challenging for some, but local design team Angie Fisher…

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A dose of Berlin’s eclectic hues from photographer Kayla Meyer

March 31, 2011

It’s now the season where the sun melts away the remaining snow drifts, revealing the filth that cli…

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Hope is a Good Thing: The 2011 Toronto Blue Jays

March 30, 2011

While the Toronto Blue Jays haven’t reached the Major League Baseball playoffs since 1993 – the ye…

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OLM Q&A: Ottawa's own fashion legend revealed

March 30, 2011

Diffusing the shield created from his trademark oversized black rimmed glasses, fragrance and fashio…

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In Canada is racism a spectator sport?

March 28, 2011

Happy to have found a seat near the back of a homeward-bound transit vehicle I did my best to settle…

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Hope for Sports in the Capital

March 28, 2011

It may sometimes seem bleak, but  it’s a great time to be a sports fan in Ottawa. While our city?…

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Laughing all the way

March 6, 2011

Imagine standing in front of a microphone, cracking your best jokes, hoping gales of laughter from a…

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Norman Pirollo: Contemporary Wood Craftsman

March 6, 2011

Wood art. The two words may not seem to go together but when Norman Pirollo gets down to it and crea…

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The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival

March 6, 2011

John Vaillant, Knopf Canada, 2010 • 329pp.
The region is Primorye, located in Russia’s Far East….

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I Weep for Haiti

March 6, 2011

I encourage everyone to read Claire Tremblay’s article, Haiti, After The Earthquake, The Disaster…

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I Weep for Haiti – A Message from the Publisher

March 6, 2011

I encourage everyone to read Claire Tremblay’s article, Haiti, After The Earthquake, The Disaster

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Karen McClintock Heading for Brand Expansion

March 5, 2011

The journey from Walmart to Holt Renfrew is not so far after all. At least, not far for renowned Ott…

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Inuit Broadcasting Corporation: Uniting Inuit Communities through Award-Winning Programming

January 6, 2011

While Nunavut makes up one third of Canada’s landmass, the region remains a mystery to many Canadi…

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Promoting Success in Aboriginal Education

January 6, 2011

Knowledge is power and empowering children through education is a gift that lasts a lifetime. That i…

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Panama Wow! The New RIU Plaza Hotel

January 6, 2011

Panama is derived from an old Indian word meaning "lots of fish and butterflies."

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Eli El-Chantiry, Vern White and Steve Boucher, do the honourable thing: Resign.

January 6, 2011

Ottawa is in the midst of a serious confidence crisis in its police force in the wake of disturbing…

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Terry Tomalty: Capturing Canadiana with Brushstrokes

January 6, 2011

With a flick of his wrist, Montreal artist Terry Tomalty preserves significant Canadian events in bo…

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Ask Alex: What’s Hot for the New Year

January 6, 2011

What’s hot for the New Year? Alex shares her expert style advice and tips on how to create a new a…

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Ask Alex: What's Hot for the New Year

January 6, 2011

What’s hot for the New Year? Alex shares her expert style advice and tips on how to create a new a…

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Prolific David Gerstein: Simply an Artist

January 6, 2011

A graduate of Jerusalem’s Bezalel School of Art, David Gerstein traveled to international art capi…

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