Ottawa’s SnowBall Gala Returns March 4 to Raise Funds for The Snowsuit Fund
It’s almost time for the Snowsuit Fund’s largest fundraising event of the year — a...
The concept of comprehensive health care provided for all and supported by taxation rather than user fees is admirable, but currently there is no province where it fully lives up to its stated objectives. Wait times for many medical acts are unacceptably long, and often these delays do harm. Large numbers of people do not […]
By: OLM Staff
It’s almost time for the Snowsuit Fund’s largest fundraising event of the year — a...
By: OLM Staff
By: OLM Staff
The twenty-minute drive from downtown Ottawa to the winding hills of Chelsea, Quebec, is short...
By: OLM StaffFrom opening for Seinfeld to raising a family in L.A., the first Canadian woman at...
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By: Tom Middleton
Almost everyone in Ottawa has attended Bluesfest or at least knows about it, but did...
By: Tom MiddletonSpring is a welcome sight after winter. While the flowers are blooming and the temperatures...
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By: Brian Crombie
There’s a quiet feeling moving through modern relationships right now. It isn’t heartbreak, or betrayal,...
By: Brian Crombie
By: Jessica Wilson
The COVID‑19 pandemic reshaped nearly every part of daily life, but few areas were disrupted...
By: Jessica Wilson
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Last year, CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded on November 15, 1975, by...
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By: John Scott Cowan
The concept of comprehensive health care provided for all and supported by taxation rather than...
By: John Scott Cowan
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On a recent flight from Toronto to Florida, we were delayed on the tarmac because...
By: Brian Crombie
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Over the past decade, many Canadians have come to believe that the federal public service...
By: Bryan BrulotteBy H. E. Wang Di, Ambassador of the Republic of China in Canada Recently, Canadian...
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Connor-freakin’-Hellebuyck. Sure, Canada lost a dramatic gold medal game against the despised USA team on...
By: Dave Gross
By: Dave Gross
As the Irish Rovers once put it – wasn’t THAT a party? Canada’s men’s hockey...
By: Dave Gross
By: Dave Gross
Breathe Canada, breathe . . . at least until the next one. An instant classic?...
By: Dave Gross
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In the world of sports, it is common knowledge that grit and grinding must precede...
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Due to an extraordinary combination of climate, location and savoir faire, Ontario has become world...
By: Jane Staples
By: Jane Staples
The iconic white wines of Alsace are famous for their pure aromas, freshness and their...
By: Jane Staples
By: Jane Staples
Just in time for the festive season, I have curated a list of mouthwatering wines...
By: Jane Staples
By: Jane Staples
Malbec wines are loved and well-known, but there are several other equally fine Argentine wines...
By: Jane Staples
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By: Owen Maxwell
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By: Owen Maxwell
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By: Owen Maxwell
Tame Impala – Deadbeat Perth, Australia Going from psych-rock revival to a god of the...
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If you’re dreaming of a Florida escape that blends soft white sand, family‑friendly adventure, and...
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By: Dan Donovan
There’s a point every Canadian hits in winter — usually somewhere between the third freezing‑rain...
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In about four minutes, I was transported to another world! I barely had time to...
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It may share a name that echoes Guadalajara or Guatemala, but the Guadeloupe Islands are...
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By: OLM Staff
‘This year’s competition pushes students to build intelligent AI systems capable of detecting financial anomalies...
By: OLM StaffOttawa homeowners are increasingly investing in renovations to reimagine spaces, improve functionality, and add long-term...
By: Ottawalife ContributorMore than 33,000 Ottawa residents call Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) home. A home is more...
By: Karen TempleBuying a home or refinancing in Ottawa can feel overwhelming. From comparing rates to understanding...
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Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...
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By: Patricia Carr
On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show...
By: Patricia Carr
By: Susan Alsembach
As food prices continue to rise and health challenges persist for many of us, it’s...
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By: OLM Staff
Ottawa winters don’t ease up — and neither does Garant. The Canadian brand has launched...
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Looking for an everyday boot that’s equal parts polished and practical? Bruno Marc’s Sleek Men...
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By: Allen Brown
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By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
Ottawa’s entertainment sector in 2026 reflects clear shifts in audience habits, technology use, and urban...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
Amateur biohackers tend to group all “recovery” and “regeneration” peptides into one mental category. If...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
The world of digital entertainment has seen a massive transformation as we dive deeper into...
By: Allen Brown