Track-Record of Innovation Continues at Algonquin College with Nine New Programs

 With the ever-changing media, technological, and scientific landscape, finding a way to educate the next generation of skilled workers is more important than ever to give them a proper chance at success. No one knows this more than Ottawa’s Algonquin College of Applied Arts which has been in the education and

Celebrity Party Planner Melissa Andre Shares Holiday Hosting Tips

 Images provided by Jessie Robertson |  Veritas Communications. Welcome to Day 12 of our 25 Day Ottawa Life Christmas Calendar.  We’ll be updating with a new treat daily so be sure to keep checking under the OLM Tree to see what’s new. And don’t forget our big Light Up Your Ottawa Life

Shaw Rocket Prize Awarded by Kids for Kids

 All photos by Andre Gagne. On Wednesday night the Shaw Rocket Fund held its annual evening of kid friendly revelry at the Shaw Centre to announce the winners for the Shaw Rocket Prize. A champion for children and youth, the not-for-profit Shaw Rocket Fund, invests in quality Canadian children’s programming

Ottawa’s Pot & Pantry Now Open on Elgin

 Downtown Ottawa’s most adorable kitchen store, the Pot & Pantry, is now open and I was lucky enough to take a sneak peek (and shop) during the pre-opening celebration on Thursday. More than a kitchen store, the Pot & Pantry stocks a wide variety of fine kitchenware, barware, gourmet foods

This April, Prepare for a Trip Down the Rabbit Hole

 Images by Ali Matthews. Last week, a select group of Ottawa’s most fashionable was invited to take a tumble down the rabbit hole and participate in an evening of fashion and beauty at the Loft Gala Prelude. The night was organized to celebrate the return of the 2017 Loft Gala

Pantene Wants You to Think Beyond the Blowout

 When you think about beautiful hair what is the first thing that comes to mind? Elaborate braids and updos?  Bouncy, shiny blowouts? On November 12, 2016, Pantene Beautiful Lengths is helping women look beyond the blowout by hosting National Donate Your Hair Day. For ten years, Pantene Beautiful Lengths has

Remembrance Day Across Ottawa

 Photos by Andre Gagne. This Friday, as we do every year, people from across Ottawa and the country will come together to stop and remember. To remember those who have fallen, remember those who served, and remember those who continue to defend our freedom. We have put together a list

Hallowe’en at Stornoway

 Every Hallowe’em Ottawa trick-or-treaters are granted special access to some of the most prestigious addresses in the country. While 24 Sussex, the Prime Minister’s official residence, will not be playing host this year because it is awaiting a massive renovation, the doors of Rideau Hall and Stornoway, the official residence

BRA Day Ottawa Closes the Loop on Breast Cancer

 When a man or woman defeats breast cancer, the battle is still far from over. After multiple surgeries and therapies, the physical, mental and emotional toll left on survivors can have a real impact on their quality of life following remission. For many survivors breast reconstruction is an important part

20th Annual NAC Gala Brings a New Energy to the NAC

 Gala images by Ernesto Distefano and Andre Gagne. Saturday October 22ND, 2016 marked the 20TH Annual Natioanl Arts Centre Gala, featuring performances by five-time Grammy-winning Canadian artist Diana Krall, in collaboration with Music Director Alexander Shelley and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. This year’s Gala raised almost $725,000 in support

Unpacking Mental Health with Rosanna Saracino’s Suitcases

 Today, mental health is out in the open. Whether it is government, individuals or corporate Canada, there has been a groundswell of support in helping raise awareness, reduce stigma and improving access to mental health care. However, this was not always the case. This makes the new theater production Suitcases

Childcare Done Differently Now in Westboro

 All photos by Ali Matthews. When it comes to childcare, no two families are alike. Every family has different needs and expectations for their care, not to mention the tinges of parental guilt no matter where or whom you leave your child with. Victoria Sopik, Founder & CEO of Kids

Saunders Farms Celebrates 25 Years of Family Fun

 All photos by Ali Matthews. Saunders Farm is no stranger to Ottawa area families. Located on Bleeks Road, in Munster, Ontario (about 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa) the Farm has served the community for over 40 years. Locals first got to know Saunders Farm for its pick-your-strawberries in the 1970s

Sea of Pink Runs Through the Capital

 All photos by Ali Matthews. On Sunday, October 2nd a sea of pink descended upon our Nation’s Capital. Underneath all the layers of pink feathers, glitter, tulle there were over 5,000 Ottawa-Gatineau Changemakers participating in the 23rd Ottawa-Gatineau Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) CIBC Run for the Cure – raising

A Capital-to-Capital Wine and Cheese Pairing

 All photos by Ali Matthews. When you think of Israel, wine is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. However, the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) and Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) are using Israeli wines to not only educate decision-makers, but also strengthen Canada-Israel relations.