Family-Friendly War Machines Weekend Returns with Live Military Demos in Ottawa
Canadians rarely get a chance to see military vehicles in action, but on August 8...
Arts & Events
Les Grands Feux Is Back — Lighting Up Summer in the Best Ways
The 29th edition of Les Grands Feux Casino Lac-Leamy is set to light up the...
Close to Conflict: A New Exhibition Reveals Canada’s Overlooked Role in the Civil War
If the souls of every slain soldier in American history gathered in the hereafter, half...
Ottawa’s Newest Summer Festival: LOL Ottawa Delivers a Weekend of Non‑Stop Comedy
There’s no denying that Ottawa–Gatineau is Canada’s public‑service capital — nearly half of the country’s...
My Ottawa
8 Easy Ottawa Adventures for the Perfect No‑Travel Holiday
Packing suitcases, long drives, and connecting flights aren’t necessary to enjoy everything summer has to...
Ottawa’s Jesse Reynolds is Unapologetically Authentic, Endlessly Entertaining
A recognizable face across the big screen, small screen, stage, airwaves, comedy, emceeing, singing and...
Why Sergeant Devon Archer Is One of Ottawa’s Quiet Community Powerhouses
OPS Sergeant Devon Archer has invested almost three decades of his life into youth mentorship....
In Defence of Fathers — The Men Who Quietly Hold Us Up
Father’s Day has come and gone once again. Like many fathers, I spent part of...
Politics
Is the CAF Banning God? Inside the Controversial Policy Change
The Canadian Armed Forces has long reflected the very best of our country. Courage. Duty....
Building a Smoke-Free Canada: Getting the Next Chapter of Tobacco Regulation Right
After a year examining Canada’s tobacco and nicotine landscape, the path toward a smoke-free future...
Five Months Into the Iran War, the Strategic Lessons Are Becoming Clear
Five months after the latest war with Iran began, it is becoming apparent that this...
Engage Canada: Young Canadians Are Ready to Serve — Canada Should Let Them
Young Canadians are living through one of the most uncertain passages in modern Canadian life....
Sports
Change is Afoot in the Atlantic
We’re still a long way from the Emerald City Toto, but it’s not a bad...
What a Real Hero Looks Like
The NHL is currently kind of akin to my laptop when it comes to leaving...
Rod Brind’Amour’s Rare Double: Two Stanley Cups with the Hurricanes
Ottawa-born and Campbell River-raised Rod Brind’Amour, head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, is officially a...
Senators Face a Summer Sting
The wall between love and hate can be a short one to scale. Ask fans...
Food & Wine
From the Embassy Cellars – Exploring Demerara Rum of Guyana
“From the Embassy Cellars” is a series of masterclasses offered by Tim Ouellette and Brittany...
Welcome Spring with Wines from the Grange of Prince Edward
Prince Edward County is close enough to provide an ideal weekend getaway or a leisurely...
Lafontaine du Loup — A Sparkling Wine With a Legend
Lafontaine du Loup Brut is an exquisite sparkling wine from the Grange of Prince Edward...
Taste the Essence of the Mountains in Italy’s Wines of Alto Adige
The “Mountain Wines” of Alto Adige are produced in an alpine terroir, which has developed...
Reviews
Album Reviews: Ariana Grande, Steve Lacy, Gin Wigmore
Ariana Grande – Petal Boca Raton, FL Despite her more classical talents, it’s wild to...
Album Reviews: The Strokes, Charli XCX, Alex Cameron
The Strokes – Reality Awaits New York City With their pedigree, the Strokes could really...
Dancing Queens Unite: Ottawa Gets a Feel‑Good Musical Escape with BAC’s ‘Mamma Mia!’
Life is funny. If you had told me two years, two months, two weeks, or...
Album Reviews: Gracie Abrams, Kelela, Queens of the Stone Age
Kelela – New Avatar Washington, D.C. Reviving a very specific blend of 90s influences into...
Travel
A Montreal Adventure You Don’t Expect: Architecture, Culture… and a Train Ride
Some people visit Montreal to party. Others visit for the architecture. I made a trip...
The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa: Adirondack Luxury, Olympic Legacy, and a Perfect Escape for Ottawa Travellers
The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid has earned its reputation over...
Amarillo: Wind, Steak, Horses and the Quiet Confidence of the Texas Panhandle
“Amarillo by morning— and it stays with you long after.” Oddly enough, the week...
Exploring Montreal’s Metcalfe Hotel: Boutique Charm in the Core
Ottawa residents will be happy to learn that the Hotel Metcalfe in Ottawa now has...
Business
Lépine Puts Their Family Name on Every Building They Build And Stands Behind It
In Ottawa’s rental market, many buildings arrive with polished branding and pretty chosen names that...
The unnecessary obstacle to Canadian ambition is the reliance on personal guarantee
Pooling startup credit backstops would ignite entrepreneurship, investment and productivity By Jon Lomow I signed...
Hero’s Ridge — Lépine’s Quiet Salute
A simple act of gratitude at Canadian Tire Centre is giving Ottawa’s veterans the recognition...
Innovation Is Multiplication. Canada Keeps Doing Addition.
By Qi Wu, senior advisor on strategy and innovation Of the patents produced at Toronto’s...
Health
How to Achieve a Healthy Pregnancy: Expert Guidance from an Ottawa OBGYN
Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri, an Ottawa-based OBGYN who has spent 35 years helping women and couples...
Why Family Conflict Feels Bigger Than It Should
Most family conflict isn’t really about the moment itself; it’s about what that moment brings...
What Really Happens When We Step Outside Our Comfort Zone — Especially with Food
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at a Vida Mexico conference in honour of International Women’s...
The Real Reason Your Old Eating Habits Aren’t Working Anymore
Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...
Best Picks
Say Goodbye to Frizz With Revlon Revive & Shine Thermal Brush
Dry shampoo, heatless styling and extended blowouts have turned hair refreshes into a routine of...
Cozey at the Cottage-Why Cozey’s Outdoor Furniture Feels Made for Cottage Life
There is a particular rhythm to opening the cottage each year. You arrive with a...
Why Schick Belongs in Your Summer Get-Ready Routine
Summer has a way of making every plan feel a little more skin-forward. Patio nights,...
‘Finding Grace’: Rocco Rossi’s Camino‑Inspired Novel Walks Straight Into the Heart of the Journey
In Finding Grace: A Camino de Santiago Story, Canadian author, entrepreneur, and long‑distance pilgrim Rocco...
Good reads
How Ontario Players Can Find an Online Casino
Choosing an online casino used to be relatively straightforward. Today, Ontario players have dozens of...
2026 NFL Championship Odds and the Players Canadian Fans Are Watching
As anticipation builds ahead of the 2026 NFL season, conversations increasingly revolve around which teams...
Alberta’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Program: What Players Should Know
When Alberta’s regulated online gambling market opens on July 13, 2026, every site operating legally...
What Tools Help Speed Up Water System Installations?
The right water system tools save time, money, and patience. A plumber tackling a commercial...