Demolition Dynamics: Preparing Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park for a New Era

 Lansdowne Park, one of Ottawa’s most iconic public spaces, has undergone a transformative redevelopment in recent years. Once a sprawling site for agricultural exhibitions and sporting events, the park has now been reimagined into a vibrant urban hub featuring modern residential, commercial, and recreational facilities. However, this transformation has not

The Ottawa Christmas Market returns this year bigger than ever

 What: Ottawa Christmas Market 2021 Price: Free When: November 26th - December 22nd, 2021 Where: Casino Lac-Leamy Plaza at Lansdowne, Marché Way, Ottawa After being cancelled last year amid the pandemic, The Ottawa Christmas Market returns this year for its second edition bigger, sparklier, and better than ever! The month-long

“I Never Thought I Would Play Hockey at This Level”: Cedrick Andree has Elevated Himself and has the Ottawa 67’s in Contention for Junior Hockey’s Ultimate Prize

 Photo credit: Valerie Wutti From nearly quitting hockey at a young age to leading the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in wins and backstopping his hometown team to the top of the league standings, Ottawa 67’s goaltender Cedrick Andree has emerged this season in a way few saw coming, including himself. “I

Celebrate Amazing Thailand at Lansdowne!

 Photo credit: The Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa Have you always dreamed about visiting Thailand or want to learn more about the beautiful country and its rich culture? Well, you’re in luck! On August 5th, The Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa is bringing a taste of South East Asia to

Breaking Out of the Box

 Photo credit: Ameesha Joshi and Anna Sarkissianset Everyone loves an underdog story. However, when Montreal directors and producers Ameesha Joshi and Anna Sarkissianset set out to make their first feature-length film, they had no idea it would become an award-winning documentary. The idea for With This Ring struck when Joshi attended the

CRAFT Is for Beer Lovers—and Everyone Else

 Photos by Chris Chase Welcome to Lansdowne Lowdown, a series of reviews showcasing the delicious restaurant options at Lansdowne Park. CRAFT Beer Market is by far the largest restaurant in the Lansdowne sports and entertainment complex. It has 132 beer taps, a giant bar with super-cool industrial pipelines overhead that zip

HerCampus UOttawa Steps into The Wild at Capital Catwalk

 Photos courtesy of HerCampus Uottawa It was truly a jungle in Lansdowne’s Horticulture Building on the evening of February 10th, when HerCampus UOttawa hosted their 6th annual Capital Catwalk. Models prowled down the runway in original and unique fashions designed by Zarucci, Zargara, Alexandra Guraliuc, Kristie Lance, Rowes Fashion and

Neighbourhood Spotlight: The Glebe

 With Light Rail on the horizon, here at Ottawa Life, we’re giving you the series that breaks down each of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods by price, transportation, and lifestyle. Whether you’re a young professional or a family-making nest-builder, we’re giving you the details on every corner of our city. These statistics were

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

Marvelous Marvest Returns for Encore in the Glebe

 It kind of reads like a dinner party but these Pie Plates, Chocolate Hot Pockets and Artichoke Hearts are not a feast for your belly but your ears! Marvest, a kind of kid brother to CityFolk, brings back a harvest of music to the Glebe with a lineup of more

Return of the Panda

 For the unfamiliar, the Panda Game is not what you think. You’re just going to have to stop picturing two black and white beasts jostling for position over the next slice of bamboo. This highly anticipated matchup is actually one of the most awaited university football games on the U

Country Legend Shania Twain to headline 105th Grey Cup

 While we’ve been enjoying the capital’s extensive 150th birthday programming for the whole year, surprises are always welcome here in Ottawa, especially where local talent is concerned.  With just over three months to go until the 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw kicks off in Ottawa, the Canadian Football League

Ottawa’s Tulip Festival Kicks Off With a Bang

 All photos by Arizona Lanceleve. The 2016 Tulip Festival kicked off yesterday at Lansdowne Park in a big way. Guests were invited to come see a spectacular bout of fireworks to celebrate the 71st run of Ottawa's famous spring festival. People flocked to the opening festivities last night to see

OLM’s Favourite Toboggan Hills for 2016

 All photos by Sofie Sharom.  Nothing says winter like snow spray in your face, wet socks in your boots and a big smile from ear to ear. Whether you use a snow tube, crazy carpet, GT, old fashioned wooden toboggan or even a cafeteria tray, it’s official - sledding season has arrived.

The new Industria at Lansdowne strikes a brilliant balance

 Stepping into Industria Italian Brasserie for the new Lansdowne restaurant’s grand opening Wednesday night, I probably should have gone up to one of the hosts and asked about seating. Instead I spent a good few seconds staring at the building’s impressively looming ceiling, made up of painted-black pipes. The pipe-covered

Chiu, Maas Tasked with Improving Redblacks

 Jason Maas fields questions at a press conference. Photo credit: Lucy Scholey/Metro The Ottawa Redblacks will assign the arduous task of improving their offence on the respective shoulders of Bryan Chiu and Jason Maas. Chiu, who was hired as the team’s new offensive line coach on Dec. 23, held the

FIFA Women’s World Cup: An Ottawa Team Story

 All photos courtesy of FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 and Canada Soccer The weather outside was frightfully cold. The weather inside was delightfully toasty. Still, Thailand women’s national team soccer coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian had her fluffy brown winter jacket zipped up tight as she answered questions following a training site