Drum roll please . . . Announcing the 2020 OLA winners

 The old adage it was the best of times-it was the worst of times will never apply to 2020. It seems as if it was just the worst of times — an annus horribilis — if there ever was one. Despite the lockdown, layoffs, CERB, social distancing, handwashing, masks, and news that a

Best of Ottawa 2020: Pubs, Bars & Taverns

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Pubs & Taverns

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we’ll share our picks with you -  our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

BEST OF OTTAWA: Pubs and Taverns

 With 20-years writing about Ottawa life we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this new weekly summer series we’ll share it with you. From our top picks of hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more, check,

Trump vs Clinton: Where to Watch the Election Throw-down in O-town!

 No matter what side you stand on, Republican or Democrat, Trump or Clinton, the bulk of us Canucks can at least stand in solidarity with the U.S. on one thing when it comes to tomorrow's election: we're happy it will be over. The Nasty Woman/Bad Hombre pairing was a popular Halloween

Ottawa International Film Festival 72 Hour Challenge Launches Feb. 6

 This weekend – Ottawa’s rising film stars might be in your neighbourhood! The Ottawa International Film Festival 72 Hour Challenge launches on Thursday, February 6 at The Lieutenant’s Pump (361 Elgin St.) at 6:30 p.m., pinning amateur to professional filmmakers in a timed competition like no other. Using assigned wildcard