Martini Madness Returns to Ottawa With a Deeply Personal Mission
Martini Madness has long been one of Ottawa’s most recognizable spring fundraisers, but its return...
Arts & Events
Ottawa Irish Film Festival 2026: Three Days of Award‑Winning Irish Films
The Ottawa Irish Film Festival returns for its 11th year from April 24–26, continuing its...
Inside the Sonic World of Andrew Lockington: Canada’s Blockbuster Score Master
Canadian composer Andrew Lockington is synonymous with a slew of blockbuster Hollywood films and TV...
Sherri Harding Steps Into the Spotlight: Ottawa Soul Singer Unveils New Album ‘Storyland’ at the NAC
Ottawa’s music scene has long been shaped by artists who straddle multiple worlds, but few...
My Ottawa
Transformation Is Not Reinvention. It Is Resurrection
We talk about transformation as if it were a lifestyle upgrade. A better routine. A...
How Special Olympics Ottawa Transforms Lives Through Sport and Support
Ottawa is lucky to have many great non-profit organizations. Perhaps one of the most prominent...
Kimberly Ann O’Connor: Hypnotist with a heart for transforming lives
Ottawa-based consulting hypnotist, Kimberly Ann O’Connor has spent the last 14 years helping thousands of...
The Hallelujah Effect: What a church choir taught me about leadership.
Renewal Is Not a Miracle — It’s a Process I was sitting in church last...
Politics
OpEd: Carney’s Test Is Delivery
Prime Minister Mark Carney has released a nine-minute video titled Forward Guidance. It is not...
Canada and China Re‑Engage: Trifocal Global Foundation and Cassels Brock Lead High‑Level Economic Bridge Summit in Toronto
Canada’s relationship with China is entering a new, more deliberate phase. After a prolonged period...
Prime Minister Carney’s New Lobbying rules Eerily Echo Orwell’s “New World Order”
Canada’s latest tightening of lobbying rules is being presented as a victory for transparency. In...
United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Says Canada–U.S. Cooperation Is “Full of Untapped Potential”
Ottawa Life Magazine Exclusive Ottawa Life Magazine sat down with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra at...
Sports
Tkachuk on The Way Out?
Should the guy who was fully engaged, and fully himself, in seemingly just one of...
Atlético Ottawa Hosts Vancouver FC in 2026 CPL Home Opener at TD Place
The wait is over. This Sunday at 1 p.m., the defending Canadian Premier League champions,...
Promises Of A Wild Round 1 Coming True
What a series. Scratch that – what a whole heck of a bunch of series....
From Sin City to Your Screen: Keith Whittier’s WrestleMania Weekend Breakdown
WrestleMania returns this weekend, live from Las Vegas and streaming on Netflix. Now in its...
Food & Wine
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...
‘Vineyard Melody’: How One Woman Rebuilt Her Life — One Grape At A Time
How did a young mother living in a strict, oppressive Indian family end up living...
Discover Ontario’s Fabulous Icewines
Due to an extraordinary combination of climate, location and savoir faire, Ontario has become world...
Reviews
‘Michael’ Review: Great Music, Great Performances — But Where’s the Full Story?
Synopsis: The story of the famous musician Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop...
Album Reviews: Nine Inch Noize, Arkells, Juni Habel
Nine Inch Nails X Boys Noize – Nine Inch Noize Cleveland, OH/Hamburg, Germany Following a...
Album Reviews: Jack White, Angine de Poitrine, Slayyyter
Angine de Poitrine – Vol. II Saguenay, Québec Microtonal rock and power duos are nothing...
Album Reviews: Cardinals, Fcukers, Raye
Cardinals – Masquerade Cork, Ireland Few bands capture the bouncing fun of a roaming group...
Travel
Puerto Vallarta & Nayarit Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Where to Stay, and Coastal Highlights
Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta or Nayarit? From vibrant coastal cities to laid-back surf...
No More Carousel Roulette: LugLess Allows Canadians to Ship Their Bags Instead
There’s a moment every Canadian traveller knows: That breathless pause at the baggage carousel when...
Naples, Florida: Where Luxury, Nature, and Culture Converge
Sun-soaked beaches, world-class dining, mangrove adventures, and the vibrant arts scene make Naples a top...
St. Pete Beach: The Perfect Florida Getaway for Sun, Culture and Family Adventure
If you’re dreaming of a Florida escape that blends soft white sand, family‑friendly adventure, and...
Business
Clutch Opens New Ottawa Customer Hub, Bringing a Modern Car‑Buying Experience to the Capital
Clutch, Canada’s leading online car retailer, has officially opened its newest Customer Hub in Ottawa’s...
Carleton Students Build Award‑Winning AI Agents in MindBridge’s 2026 Data Science Challenge
Carleton University students demonstrated impressive technical skill and creativity in this year’s MindBridge Data Science...
How Local Community Dairy, Laiterie de L’Outaouais Plans to Become a Household Name in Ottawa
Fifteen years ago, Gatineau-based Laiterie de L’Outaouais was born from a positive regional community mobilization...
Carleton Students Take on AI Agents in MindBridge’s 2026 Data Science Challenge
‘This year’s competition pushes students to build intelligent AI systems capable of detecting financial anomalies...
Health
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...
The Real Reason Your Old Eating Habits Aren’t Working Anymore
Many people go through life eating much the same way year after year, and I...
The Quiet Pressure to Hold It All Together — and the Possibilities We Rarely Consider
On the surface, many people are doing remarkably well. They manage demanding lives. They show...
The Best High-Protein, Low-Cost Pantry Staple: Why You Should Eat More Legumes
As food prices continue to rise and health challenges persist for many of us, it’s...
Best Picks
Sportneer Weighted Vest: The Simple Upgrade That Supercharges Any Workout”
The Sportneer Weighted Vest is a smart, versatile upgrade for anyone looking to intensify their...
Irish Roots That Shaped a Nation: Inside ‘Fifty Irish Lives in Canada’
Fifty Irish Lives in Canada, written by Dr. Eamonn McKee and Dr. Mark G. McGowan,...
Garant’s New Cordless Snow Blowers Built for Ottawa Winters
Ottawa winters don’t ease up — and neither does Garant. The Canadian brand has launched...
Bruno Marc MaxFlex MotionHigh Men’s Chelsea Boots
Looking for an everyday boot that’s equal parts polished and practical? Bruno Marc’s Sleek Men...
Good reads
How Canada’s digital media space is expanding beyond traditional news
Ottawa doesn’t get the same headline treatment as Toronto or Vancouver on the conference circuit....
Why More Canadians Are Investing in Their Smiles Than Ever Before
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when things started changing, but over the last decade or...
How Canada’s digital media space is expanding beyond traditional news
From breaking stories to digital entertainment, the way Canadians engage online is shifting fast Picture...
The Global Village of Play: Why the 2026 Digital Gaming Shift is Hitting Home
Why do so many “global” platforms still feel stuck in a pre-smartphone era? You open...