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105th Grey Cup & Grey Cup Festival Transportation Plan Unveiled
In five days the 105th Grey Cup Festival presented by Shaw kicks-off with the arrival of the prized trophy that will be played for November 26th at a sold-out TD Place in the 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw. On Thursday, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group in partnership with the City of
Two new releases for Ana Miura in 2017
Photos by James Looker Ottawa’s beloved Ana Miura has some news to share. She has captivated audiences since her 2005 EP, Tenacious Heart and now in 2017, she is releasing not just one, but two works of art over the coming months! Up first was the release, on July 21,
Monsters Walk Among Us
Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season. Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,
I Won’t Back Down
Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season. Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,
Ottawa Music Scene Leveraging JUNOs to Showcase Local Talent
Photos by Andre Gagne The 2017 JUNO Host Committee held a special event on Friday morning at the Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards, called “Ottawa as a Music City”. If you're scratching your head wondering whether there should be a question mark at the end of that, you may not
Yasir Naqvi Still Refusing to Answer Questions About His Role in Release of Montsion Without a Bail Hearing
Attorney General and Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi is still refusing to answer questions regarding his role in the release of Ottawa Police Constable Daniel Montsion on manslaughter charges. Montsion was released March 6 without having to appear in court first before a bail judge. Naqvi's office contacted both Carleton
Foote–Steps For Phoenix
Ottawa Life Magazine interviewed the Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), in December 2016, regarding the Phoenix pay debacle. Phoenix, the government's new computerized pay system, was launched in February 2016, leading to complaints by tens of thousands of federal employees. Some were underpaid,
Ravens WHKY: The Turnaround
The Ravens pour off the bench at the final buzzer after beating top-ranked Montreal. All photos by Carlos Verde. Far from the bright lights and 20,000-seat arena of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, a team mired in the dilemma of to rebuild or not to rebuild, another capital-region hockey
Making Tracks
There's a Moose on the Loose and It’s Making Commercial Rail a Reality in the Capital. There’s been quite a buzz around the Prince of Wales Bridge lately. The City of Ottawa bought the bridge that cuts across the Ottawa River in 2005. It has been sitting unused ever since,
Building Bikes a Second Life
Photos by Eric Murphy. When you look at your old bike, the one that sat outside all winter and probably makes a few too many concerning sounds, you might see an inconvenience. However, if someone from Ottawa’s Causeway Work Centre saw that bike, they would see a treasure. For Cycle
Controversial Contemporary Expansion Proposed for Iconic Château Laurier
All photos supplied by Larco Investments Ltd. Anyone walking into the Fairmont Château Laurier Ballroom is wowed by the splendour of the renaissance-styled room. High ceilings and elaborate chandeliers take one back into a time of opulence. Peep through the tall arched windows and see… a parking lot? Larco Investments
Criminology expert Darryl Davies calls on city to do something about Police Association president’s actions
Dear Mr. Egli, The latest instalment of policing chaos in this city comes at the hands of Matt Skof, the President of the Ottawa Police Association. It's beyond belief that Matt Skof would post a video to YouTube and publicly call Charles Bordeleau, the Ottawa Chief of Police, a liar without
Art Competition Announced for Stanley Cup Memorial
The Stanley Cup will soon find its home in Ottawa, or at least a monument dedicated to the trophy will. The Lord Stanley Memorial Monument Inc., has announced a public art competition to design and build the memorial which will be donated to the City of Ottawa and revealed in
Tomlinson Pledges $1 Million over the Next Five Years at Opening of New Outdoor Rink in Kanata
Kanata, ON – Freezing cold temperatures couldn’t keep residents of the Bridlewood community in Kanata inside last Sunday. Locals came out to sip some hot chocolate, sample sweet maple taffy and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides at the grand opening of the Meadowbreeze Park public skating rink, hosted by Tomlinson. Ottawa
The LeBreton Flats fiasco: Why Melanie Joly must reform the NCC
A concept image for Rendevous LeBreton. For years the National Capital Commission (NCC) has been the most inept, closed, secretive, elitist and incompetent organization in the federal government. Their tagline should be “The NCC- We Never Miss an Opportunity to Miss an Opportunity.” The NCC board of directors has 15
Ottawa Roots for Life
Municipal initiatives and Ecology Ottawa are working together to plant their way to a greener city within three years. The local ‘community champion program’ plans to add a minimum of 150,000 trees to Ottawa’s green spaces annually, with a goal of planting 1 million new trees by 2017. There are
Opinion: Something is Rotten in the State of Ottawa
It has been said that the reason nothing changes in the criminal justice system is due to the ‘four horsemen’ of political inaction: inertia, ignorance, apathy and cost. When it comes to the Ottawa Police Services Board and their lackadaisical attitude to the issue of carding, it appears all four
Light-Rail gets $1 Billion Boost from Feds
The existing O-Train passes over the Rideau River. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. In a letter to Mayor Jim Watson dated July 22, Orléans MP Royal Galipeau announced his party’s intention to give $1 billion to support Stage 2 of Ottawa’s light-rail plans. That money will make up one third
Splash into Summer!
Jump in the pool this summer for some fun, family-friendly exercise! Swimming is a great sport everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or ability. It is a cost-effective activity that almost always provides a good time—plus, it’s good for you! The health benefits of swimming include building immunity against disease,
Waking Up Ottawa with Training, Safety and Survival
The City of Ottawa has picked up on the importance of fire emergency response, as the number of Ottawa residents increases with each passing year. New provisions and incentives, including changes in the administration and execution of emergency fire services, aid in strengthening existing serviceability for Ottawa residents. The goal
Upcoming Festival Launch for Westfest
Ottawa’s favourite free arts festival is coming back to town! Westfest will be launching the line-up and programming for their 2015 event on Thursday, March 12, at 10 a.m. sharp. The public announcement will be made at Clocktower Brew Pub on Richmond Road. Each year more than 100,000 people attend
Ottawa Living on the Wild Side
In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly announced March 3 as World Wildlife Day. This year, the City Of Ottawa is joining Canada in a multi-national celebration, with over 170 countries agreeing to invest in wildlife conservation and raise awareness of global issues surrounding the longevity of plants and animals. Ottawa’s wildlife
Youth on the Streets: Anything but Hopeless
Kevin Belisle begs for money and attention. He sits on Bank Street, holding a carton that reads, “Extremely hungry. Please help.” In his backpack: high school equivalency, a criminal record and a dirty jacket. Homeless Kevin Belisle, 23, asks the government for a job, so he doesn’t have to beg
Working to Build a New Ottawa: Martin Canning
There is a change happening in Ottawa, according to city councillor hopeful Martin Canning, and he wants to be a big part of that change. Canning’s campaign began in January with the launch of his website and vision, ‘New Ottawa’. The Somerset ward candidate defines New Ottawa as the most
Not Malevolence but Massive Mind Numbing Incompetence by City Hall Civil Servants
Kirkpatrick or the Council--One of Them or BOTH Have to Go Ottawa city Manager Kent Kirkpatrick is (over) paid at $330,000 per year. That he has no shame and has yet to submit his resignation in light of yet another complete debacle under his guidance as the top city civil
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