Eat Well, Do Good: Harvest’s Fifth Year Fuels Support for Ottawa’s Youth
Harvest: A Feast of Fall, one of Ottawa’s premier culinary fundraising events, returns for its...
Arts & Events
Reconciliation Through Art Returns to Almonte With Four Days of Indigenous Art, Music, Food and Culture
The 2026 festival expands its program with a Métis Kitchen Party, Indigenous art showcase, traditional...
Expressions of Art 2026: Meet the Local Artists Behind the Art in Carp
In an age when almost anything can be bought with a few clicks, there is...
Payton Rose Takes a Walk on the Weird Side
Few people’s careers are a straight line, and some take strange or even…weirder directions. For...
My Ottawa
One Word at a Time: Canada’s National Spelling Bee Builds Tomorrow’s Leaders
More than 180 young spellers from seven provinces gathered in Ottawa this July for the...
UASK Education Is Bridging Cultures and Helping Children Build Global Connections
Alongside Terry Fox and Frederick Banting, there is another Canadian medical hero — Norman Bethune....
8 Easy Ottawa Adventures for the Perfect No‑Travel Holiday
Packing suitcases, long drives, and connecting flights aren’t necessary to enjoy everything summer has to...
Ottawa’s Jesse Reynolds is Unapologetically Authentic, Endlessly Entertaining
A recognizable face across the big screen, small screen, stage, airwaves, comedy, emceeing, singing and...
Politics
Vietnam-Canada: From Partnership to a New Era of Investment and Growth
As Vietnam reshapes its economy around higher-quality investment, technology, innovation and global capital, new opportunities...
The Carney Trap: How Standing Up to Trump Could Leave Canada Standing Alone
There is something increasingly strange about the way Canada is discussing its deteriorating relationship with...
Canada’s Moment of Choice: Prosperity, Sovereignty and the Courage to Build
Canada is facing one of the most consequential economic and political moments in a generation....
Canadian Global Cities Council Backs Ottawa’s Trade Stand But Warns the Tariff Fight Will Hurt
The business leaders representing eight of Canada’s largest urban economies say rejecting a trade agreement...
Sports
Senators Following a New Path
Questions in need of answers. Some of this we’ll see come to fruition early this...
Rolling Toward Glory: Ottawa Welcomes the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Wheelchair basketball is one of the most electrifying sports in the world. It is fast,...
Interview with WWE’s Former Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca
Sol Ruca has been with WWE for only a short time but has already made...
Hockey Villainy with the Ottawa Senators
When the word villain pops up, I immediately think of Snidely Whiplash from the Dudley...
Food & Wine
From the Embassy Cellars – Exploring Demerara Rum of Guyana
“From the Embassy Cellars” is a series of masterclasses offered by Tim Ouellette and Brittany...
Welcome Spring with Wines from the Grange of Prince Edward
Prince Edward County is close enough to provide an ideal weekend getaway or a leisurely...
Lafontaine du Loup — A Sparkling Wine With a Legend
Lafontaine du Loup Brut is an exquisite sparkling wine from the Grange of Prince Edward...
Taste the Essence of the Mountains in Italy’s Wines of Alto Adige
The “Mountain Wines” of Alto Adige are produced in an alpine terroir, which has developed...
Reviews
‘Spa Weekend’ Goes for Comedy Zen but Slips Into Cringe
Synopsis: Three friends go on a spa weekend that descends into chaos when their trainwreck...
Coming‑of‑Age ‘Tony’ Looks Back at Anthony Bourdain’s Early Years
Synopsis: A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of...
Album Reviews: Weezer, Kiwi Jr., Chelsea Wolfe
Weezer – Weezer aka The Gold Album Los Angeles After a long while of going...
Album Reviews: Jungle, Phoebe Bridgers, Mass of the Fermenting Dregs
Jungle – Sunshine Essex/London, England Few bands land an album so insanely packed with addictive...
Travel
A Great Unknown in Quebec: Exploring the Farms, Wineries & History of La Montérégie
The Montérégie region of Quebec is considered the province’s pantry. At first blush, it appears...
Beyond the Landmarks: The Future of Tourism in Eastern Ontario
The Thousand Islands and the Rideau Canal have never had trouble attracting attention. Along the...
Camino Norte Itinerary: 6 Days Hiking Spain’s Most Beautiful Camino Route
This six-day Camino Norte itinerary follows the route from Irun to Bilbao, including daily distances,...
The Quiet Charm of Tupper Lake: A Different Side of the Adirondacks
There are places in the Adirondacks where visitors arrive looking for an experience — a...
Business
Lépine Puts Their Family Name on Every Building They Build And Stands Behind It
In Ottawa’s rental market, many buildings arrive with polished branding and pretty chosen names that...
The unnecessary obstacle to Canadian ambition is the reliance on personal guarantee
Pooling startup credit backstops would ignite entrepreneurship, investment and productivity By Jon Lomow I signed...
Hero’s Ridge — Lépine’s Quiet Salute
A simple act of gratitude at Canadian Tire Centre is giving Ottawa’s veterans the recognition...
Innovation Is Multiplication. Canada Keeps Doing Addition.
By Qi Wu, senior advisor on strategy and innovation Of the patents produced at Toronto’s...
Health
Living Well for Longer: Understanding Healthspan and Lifespan
When people take the first steps toward improving their health, I often hear them say,...
How to Achieve a Healthy Pregnancy: Expert Guidance from an Ottawa OBGYN
Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri, an Ottawa-based OBGYN who has spent 35 years helping women and couples...
Why Family Conflict Feels Bigger Than It Should
Most family conflict isn’t really about the moment itself; it’s about what that moment brings...
What Really Happens When We Step Outside Our Comfort Zone — Especially with Food
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at a Vida Mexico conference in honour of International Women’s...
Best Picks
Small Space, Big Comfort: Why Cozey Works on Patios and Balconies
Patios are the unsung heroes of urban living. They are small, often awkwardly shaped, and...
‘Wayward Voices’: A Literary Noir About Truth, Corruption, and the Cost of Redemption
Wayward Voices is a tightly drawn literary noir that follows Hank McGee, a disgraced Montreal...
Say Goodbye to Frizz With Revlon Revive & Shine Thermal Brush
Dry shampoo, heatless styling and extended blowouts have turned hair refreshes into a routine of...
Cozey at the Cottage-Why Cozey’s Outdoor Furniture Feels Made for Cottage Life
There is a particular rhythm to opening the cottage each year. You arrive with a...
Good reads
How Ottawa Residents Are Rethinking Short-Term Borrowing
The furnace quits in February. The repair invoice lands nine days before payday, and your...
How to Bet on Tennis: A Practical Guide for Beginners
There are many reasons why tennis is one of the most popular sports to bet...
How to Create a Low-Maintenance Backyard the Whole Family Can Enjoy
A family backyard should be a space for relaxation, recreation, and quality time together, rather...
How Ontario Homeowners Can Prep Their Homes for Peak Pest Season
Every year, as the weather turns, Ontario homes become a target. Mice go looking for...