20 Years On and Still Living on the Fringe

 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! Like a good sunscreen, Ottawa Life

Say Hello to Aaron Cayer: Entrepreneur, Community Leader, and GenNext Award Recipient

 Photos by: Andrew Szeto, Sarah Robinson and Hayley Robateau Aaron Cayer has been skateboarding for nearly 20 years and the passion he has for the sport is incredible. Aaron is the recent recipient of United Way’s GenNext award, for which he received in recognition of his interesting and engaging work around Ottawa’s

ARC 2017 a Showcase for University of Ottawa Student Artists

 The Bachelor in Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa is a 4-year program where students from around the world can learn and train intensively to become established artists and/or much more. During the first year, we learn the basics about painting/drawing, analog photography, sculpture and video as well as

Algonquin College Offers Degrees Too!  

 Photo credit: Elina Sharkova Algonquin College promotes itself as a place to transform hopes and dreams into skills and knowledge, leading to lifelong career success. The College’s many varied and popular programs attract students from near and far. Algonquin’s teaching methodology is based on a set of core values: caring,

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

The Key to Reining in Healthcare Costs in Canada is Better Health Human Resources Planning

 International conference brings together leading experts on health workforce issues  Speakers will include Kamal Khera, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health; Dr. Jim Campbell, Director of the WHO Health Workforce Department; Gaétan Lafortune, OECD Senior Health Economist and more. Policy makers, academics, researchers, practitioners and students from across the

Ottawa’s Potent Presence in the Rio Olympics

 More than 314 Canadians are competing in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Here is a breakdown of some of the competing athletes that have come through Ottawa. The Ottawa Rowing Club was founded in 1867, which makes it the oldest rowing club in Canada. The club is known for

Turkish Canadian Community Raises Money for CHEO

 On Saturday April 23, distinguished guests gathered to celebrate Turkish National Sovereignty and International Children’s day at a fundraising gala organized by the Council of Turkish Canadians (CTC), the proceeds of which were donated to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). The CTC has been organizing this commemorative event

Algonquin College is Igniting Passion

 On February 11th, Algonquin College launched the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or, IgniteAC. Students and college staff alike now have access to resources that have been designed to help them launch their businesses while studying or working at Algonquin.  Algonquin’s President and CEO Cheryl Jensen has a history of

Turkish Canadian Community Raises Money for CHEO

 On Saturday April 23, distinguished guests gathered to celebrate Turkish National Sovereignty and International Children’s Day at a fundraising gala organized by the Turkish Cultural Canadian Association (TCCA), the proceeds of which will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). This yearly event, organized by the Turkish

Five Unique Ways to Enjoy Ottawa’s Nightlife

 Clubbing and bars not your thing? Fortunately, Ottawa has so much more going on once the sun goes down. From fantastic quick food to quirky stops downtown, there’s always a way to turn your evening into a blast. We have a list of five off-the-wall things you can try in

Why Aren’t Governments and Medical Associations Doing More About Superbugs and Over-Prescribing?

 In 1928, a petri dish in Alexander Fleming’s lab was accidentally contaminated by a mold spore, leading to the discovery of penicillin and, in time, a revolution in medicine. Deadly infectious diseases like pneumonia, meningitis and tuberculosis could now be reliably treated.  Everything from childbirth, to transplant surgery, to chemotherapy

Gee-Gees Dream of Winning National Championship

 Gee-Gees team and fans rush the court to celebrate their victory at the Capital Hoops Classic, February 5th. All photos by Meagan Simpson. They say the third time’s the charm, and that just might be true for the Ottawa Gee-Gees. After losing in the championship game to the Ravens two

February 19th to 21st

 Here at Ottawa Life, we are always looking out for great things to do on a weekend! Check out some of the events that are happening right here in our city. Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, YOW Welcome Group's Night of Music - Feb. 19th (7:00PM) Swing by Fatboys to enjoy a

Canadians Should Modernize not Privatize Medicare

 National Medicare Week has just passed, buoyed with optimism as a fresh-faced government takes the reins in Ottawa – elected partly on a promise of renewed federal leadership on health care.  Yet these “sunny ways” are overcast by recent developments at the provincial level that entrench and legitimize two-tier care. Saskatchewan

Five Quick-Wins for Trudeau’s First Day in Office

 Photo by Jean-Marc Carisse While it takes time for a new prime minister to translate campaign rhetoric into effective policies, there are at least five quick-wins that Justin Trudeau can achieve on his very first day in office. All five can be implemented in a few minutes through simple orders-in-council

What’s Missing from Ontario’s New In-Vitro Fertilization Funding Policy?

 Children of IVF deserve to know their genetic history After a week of uncertainty and some confusion, the Ontario Ministry of Health finally announced its policy on in-vitro fertilization (IVF) funding – but the details remain minimal.  What we know for certain so far, and what has been met with

Monkeys and Crocodiles Play Baseball: an interview with Angel Krishna

 Illustration by Angel Alvarez. In the game of baseball, it’s easy to see when there’s a lack of communication on the field. Whether it’s a wrong pitch, jumbled infield pass or a missed fly ball by two outfielders, communication can make or break the game. Both on and off the

Venture into the Mind of Experts with OSFAS

 With our busy day-to-day lives, it’s not too often we get the chance to sit back and engage in something new. If you have a passion for arts and sciences, here’s your chance to discover new information at the upcoming presentations from the Ottawa Society for the Arts and Sciences (OSFAS).

Shave for a Cure

 During cancer treatment, patients often tend to lose their hair. A common way people show their support to family, friends and others going through treatment is by shaving their heads. It binds people together in an effort to show their love and care. On Wednesday, April 8, from 4 p.m.

Artfull Embassies

 Knock on the door of U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki's Lornado residence in Rockcliffe, and you are greeted by the beautiful work of American artist Eric Fishel. Take a few more steps inside and seven other major pieces of art will catch your eye. The Art in

Let Me Give You One Word: Plastics

 Ottawa scientist uses waste for greener polymers Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Plastics. Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean? Little did Benjamin know what Mr. McGuire’s advice

Take a bite at Café Urban

 One year after the opening of Café Urban at Saint Paul University, the kitchen is busier than ever. Handmade sandwiches, granola and soups are flying onto the trays of hungry students and faculty. Café Urban aims to supply the university and public with locally sourced food for breakfast, lunch and

The ABCs of Teaching Democracy

 In an effort to connect Canadians with democratic values and traditions, Canada’s fourth annual Democracy Week will be this September 15-21. To celebrate Democracy Week, Elections Canada and their partners are holding or participating in several activities and events across Canada. One of these activities is a panel discussion called

Slovenian Embassy Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

 The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Ottawa hosted a concert last Thursday to commemorate Slovenia's 10th anniversary as a member of the European Union. The concert was held at Frieman Hall at the University of Ottawa and featured soprano Irena Preda and pianist Nejc Lavrenčič, who performed to honour