The B-52’s Kate Pierson Sees the Beauty of it All
For the better part of 50 years, Kate Pierson has carved out a career bringing...
Last year, CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded on November 15, 1975, by a group of students at Ottawa’s Carleton University, CKCU is Canada’s oldest campus community radio station on the FM dial. Over the years, CKCU has come a long way, currently offering 100 programs in 10 languages, powered by 300 volunteers […]
By: Owen Maxwell
For the better part of 50 years, Kate Pierson has carved out a career bringing...
By: Owen Maxwell
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The Canadian Culinary Championships kicked off in style on Thursday, January 29, with the Winners...
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Say the word Harlem Globetrotters, and almost everyone will know who they are. Renowned for...
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By: Beryl Menezes
Last year, CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded on November 15, 1975, by...
By: Beryl Menezes
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Ottawa winters have a personality all their own. One day you’re skating on the Rideau...
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Photos by Jean Marc Carisse Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper returned to Parliament Hill on...
By: Dan DonovanBy Lynn Jones, Ottawa River Institute The Ottawa River flows through an ancient rift valley that...
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A new C.D. Howe Institute report reveals a quiet transfer of power inside Canada’s asylum...
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By: Brian Crombie
For decades, Canada operated inside a set of quiet assumptions about how the world worked:...
By: Brian Crombie
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A trillion‑dollar capital exodus, collapsing productivity, and a country losing confidence in itself, yet Carney...
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Pierre Poilievre’s speech at the 2026 Conservative Party National Convention did what it needed to...
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Over the next two weeks, millions of Canadians will tune into snowboarding events at the...
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Sporting a mark of 5-1 since January 25th has the Ottawa Senators in a hopeful...
By: Dave GrossReprinted with permission from The Players’ Tribune. I had one thought when I became captain...
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By: Jane Staples
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...
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By: Owen Maxwell
Rosalía – Lux Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain Few artists can mix true operatic...
By: Owen Maxwell
By: Owen Maxwell
Tame Impala – Deadbeat Perth, Australia Going from psych-rock revival to a god of the...
By: Owen Maxwell
By: Owen Maxwell
David Byrne – Who Is the Sky? Dumbarton, Scotland/New York City Landing somewhere sonically between...
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By: Keith Whittier
Back in July, I shared my favourite films of 2025 so far — a mix...
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In about four minutes, I was transported to another world! I barely had time to...
By: Bruce Sach
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It may share a name that echoes Guadalajara or Guatemala, but the Guadeloupe Islands are...
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Tampa has always been a city shaped by water and wanderers. It sits on the...
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My family and I woke to the rattle of the tin roof outside our house...
By: Analise SaavedraMore 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...
By: Ottawalife ContributorOttawa’s design identity is often understated, but look closer and you’ll find a furniture and...
By: Ottawalife ContributorBy Adam Prittie As 2026 begins, investors are entering the year with a familiar mix...
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By: Susan Alsembach
Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...
By: Susan Alsembach
By: Patricia Carr
On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show...
By: Patricia Carr
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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
Do you remember the last time you patiently waited more than five seconds for a...
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By: Allen Brown
Ottawa has never been a city that rushes to adopt trends simply because they’re new....
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
In 2026, choosing the right safe is more important than ever for both homeowners and...
By: Allen Brown
By: Allen Brown
Competitiveness in video games is nothing new. Since the days of the Arcades, people have...
By: Allen Brown