Maxxine Dupri Previews WWE SmackDown and RAW Coming to Ottawa This August
Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in Ottawa are in for a treat, getting two shows for the price of one. The August 24 event, originally promoted as a live edition of their marquee Monday Night Raw, will also feature a taping of Friday Night SmackDown. This is an exciting turn of events. WWE typically […]
Album Reviews: Lucia & The Best Boys, John Carpenter, Rowena Wise
Lucia & The Best Boys – Picking Petals Glasgow, Scotland Blending a lot of the aesthetics of shoegaze that Scotland has always done so well into their background and overall textural aesthetics, while keeping sharp guitars and melodies at the forefront, Lucia & the Best Boys bring a powerful one-two punch. While the pop can […]
Ottawa’s Tariff Theatre Has Failed: Why Protectionism Is Hurting Canadians
Donald Trump’s tariffs are bad economic policy. They distort markets, disrupt deeply integrated supply chains and impose costs on businesses and consumers on both sides of the border. But acknowledging that reality does not relieve the Canadian government of its responsibility to deal effectively with the American administration that actually holds power. That is where […]
The Quiet Charm of Tupper Lake: A Different Side of the Adirondacks
There are places in the Adirondacks where visitors arrive looking for an experience — a hike, a lake, a view, a restaurant and there are places where the appeal is simply being there. Tupper Lake falls into the second category. Located about 25 miles northwest of Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Park, […]
Heat is on for newcomers and mainstays in the NHL’s Atlantic
There has been a sea of change in the always competitive Atlantic Division. Toronto basically hired I-Got-Junk this summer to alter the look and feel of a franchise that floundered in a large way in 2026-27. Meantime, all of Florida, Buffalo, Tampa and Ottawa stepped into the fray in a significant way as well. With […]
UASK Education Is Bridging Cultures and Helping Children Build Global Connections
Alongside Terry Fox and Frederick Banting, there is another Canadian medical hero — Norman Bethune. During the Sino-Japanese War, Bethune was a surgeon who trained the Chinese army in combat medicine, saving many lives. Today, he is a household name in China, even though most Canadians have never heard of him. Bethune’s iconicity in China […]
‘One Night Only’ Review: Romance Meets Chaos on New York’s Annual Wild Night
Synopsis: Two New Yorkers search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Director: Will Gluck Stars: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner Let’s call this what it is. It’s The Sex Purge. Sure, the title is One Night Only . . . but . . . I’m getting ahead of myself. […]
Canada’s Free Time Is Getting More Interactive
Entertainment used to ask for your attention. Now it wants your choices, reactions and participation. From virtual climbs to multiplayer nights, Canadians are spending more leisure time inside experiences that respond to them. The screen is no longer background furniture; it has become part of the plan after dark, too. Whistler may be built around […]
Growing Canada’s Future: Why We Must Negotiate Today While Building for Tomorrow
Canada is approaching one of the most consequential economic decisions in a generation. Over the next few months, our government will face difficult negotiations with the United States over the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), tariffs, and the broader economic relationship that has underpinned Canadian prosperity for decades. Some argue that Canada should […]
How Ontario Players Can Find an Online Casino
Choosing an online casino used to be relatively straightforward. Today, Ontario players have dozens of licensed operators to choose from, each offering its own mix of games, payment options, and player features. While it’s tempting to sign up with the first familiar name, that approach doesn’t always lead to the best experience. The reality is […]
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 and 9, the Canadian War Museum is giving people a chance to see these vehicles in a peaceful setting. War Machines Weekend will include several activities, including the one I am looking forward to most: seeing the tanks rumble into […]
Album Reviews: Ariana Grande, Steve Lacy, Gin Wigmore
Ariana Grande – Petal Boca Raton, FL Despite her more classical talents, it’s wild to consider that Ariana Grande’s celebrity appeal has seemed to focus so much on her image and characters more than her chops as a musician. All these albums and career triumphs later, her vocal range and delivery are still such a […]
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. Service before self. It has also recognized another enduring truth: many who volunteer to defend Canada draw strength from faith. For more than 150 years, military chaplains have stood alongside Canadian soldiers, sailors and aviators in times of war and […]
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 appear best positioned to contend for a championship. Training camp developments, offseason acquisitions, coaching continuity, and roster health all influence expectations before meaningful football begins. These factors shape how analysts evaluate the league’s leading contenders long before the playoff race […]
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 aim to create a sense of lifestyle or identity. The Lépine family takes a different approach. They put their family name on every building they construct, then add the personal pronoun of someone who has meant a lot to them. […]
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 in the province will share one feature that did not exist for players before: a single, government-run tool to bar themselves from gambling across the whole market at once. It is called the Centralized Self-Exclusion Program, and connecting to it […]
What Tools Help Speed Up Water System Installations?
The right water system tools save time, money, and patience. A plumber tackling a commercial build or a homeowner upgrading old pipes will find that the tools you choose directly determine how fast the job gets done. Quality equipment doesn’t just save hours; it reduces rework, lowers the risk of leaks, and keeps your project […]
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 to Montreal to see and ride a train. Yes, that is right, a train. First, let me provide some context: I have been a train fanatic for most of my life. As a kid, the romance of hopping on a […]
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 my first personal guarantee at the age of 19. I was starting a digital marketing company and needed to secure a lease and a line of credit from a major Canadian bank. Luckily, I owned a small condo that I […]
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 has become clearer. The country has made significant progress in reducing smoking rates, strengthening protections for young people, and developing one of the most comprehensive tobacco-control systems in the world. But the final steps toward Canada’s smoke-free goal will require […]
What progressive jackpot meters display at Alawin Casino
The progressive jackpot meters you see at Alawin are central to the gaming experience, always presenting crucial numbers up front. These digital displays are not only eye-catching but also simplify the information around progressive games for both new and returning visitors. Alawin Casino serves here as a neutral example to clarify exactly what you can expect to […]
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 conflict is about far more than missiles, sanctions or oil tankers. It is exposing a deeper truth about modern warfare: democratic nations often struggle to understand the strategic culture of authoritarian regimes. Western governments have long assumed that economic hardship […]
Album Reviews: The Strokes, Charli XCX, Alex Cameron
The Strokes – Reality Awaits New York City With their pedigree, the Strokes could really be phoning things in at this point, and you might not even notice given how satisfying their sound has been. But luckily, that’s not the Strokes we’ve been gifted. Rather than resting on their laurels, the band takes their most […]
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 even two days ago that I would be attending a show at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa comprised primarily of songs by ABBA, and that I would be enthusiastically singing its praises, I would have told you there was […]
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 offer. Ottawa is bursting with adventures, festivals, and events that make staying close to home a pretty fantastic vacation choice — and best of all, you still get to sleep in your own bed. Here are a few fun ways […]
