Arts & Events

WWE Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable on His Rise — and WWE’s Big Ottawa Event on August 24

The countdown is on. World Wrestling Entertainment returns to Ottawa on August 24th for two...

By: Keith Whittier

Maxxine Dupri Previews WWE SmackDown and RAW Coming to Ottawa This August

Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in Ottawa are in for a treat, getting two...

By: Keith Whittier

Family-Friendly War Machines Weekend Returns with Live Military Demos in Ottawa

Canadians rarely get a chance to see military vehicles in action, but on August 8...

By: Tom Middleton

Les Grands Feux Is Back — Lighting Up Summer in the Best Ways

The 29th edition of Les Grands Feux Casino Lac-Leamy is set to light up the...

By: OLM Staff

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...

By: Dan Donovan

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....

By: David Johnson

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...

By: Jessica Wilson

Ottawa’s Jesse Reynolds is Unapologetically Authentic, Endlessly Entertaining

A recognizable face across the big screen, small screen, stage, airwaves, comedy, emceeing, singing and...

By: Beryl Menezes

Politics

Illegal Cigarette Packaging After Canada’s Deadline: Where Was Health Canada?

Canada’s cigarette packaging requirements changed on August 1, 2026, but reports indicate that short-flap packages...

By: OLM Staff

CBC’s Collapse of Objectivity: How Canada’s Public Broadcaster Is Fueling Antisemitism and Endangering Jewish Canadians

Canada’s public broadcaster occupies a position unlike that of any other news organization in the...

By: Dan Donovan

Ottawa’s Tariff Theatre Has Failed: Why Protectionism Is Hurting Canadians

Donald Trump’s tariffs are bad economic policy. They distort markets, disrupt deeply integrated supply chains...

By: Bryan Brulotte

Growing Canada’s Future: Why We Must Negotiate Today While Building for Tomorrow

Canada is approaching one of the most consequential economic decisions in a generation. Over the...

By: Brian Crombie

Sports

Hockey Villainy with the Ottawa Senators

When the word villain pops up, I immediately think of Snidely Whiplash from the Dudley...

By: Dave Gross

Giroux Stays in Ottawa: What His New Deal Means for the Senators

Earlier this summer, veteran forward Claude Giroux showed just how much pride he takes in...

By: Neil Becker

Maxxine Dupri Previews WWE SmackDown and RAW Coming to Ottawa This August

Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in Ottawa are in for a treat, getting two...

By: Keith Whittier

Heat is on for newcomers and mainstays in the NHL’s Atlantic

There has been a sea of change in the always competitive Atlantic Division. Toronto basically...

By: Dave Gross

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...

By: Jane Staples

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...

By: Jane Staples

Lafontaine du Loup — A Sparkling Wine With a Legend

Lafontaine du Loup Brut is an exquisite sparkling wine from the Grange of Prince Edward...

By: Jane Staples

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...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Review: A Slow‑Burn Thriller with Real Southern Grit

Synopsis: Amziah King, beekeeper, musician, and anchor of his community, reunites with former foster daughter...

By: Keith Whittier

From Stage to Screen: ‘SIX: The Musical Live’ Delivers a Fierce, High‑Energy Film of the Broadway Sensation

Synopsis: Tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII, reimagining them as pop...

By: Keith Whittier

‘It IS What It Is’: A personal, clear‑eyed look at dementia and caregiving

Chantal Patenaude’s It IS What It Is: Walking Beside My Mother Through Dementia offers a...

By: Dan Donovan

‘Ice Cream Man’ Review: A Scoop of Horror That’s Anything but Sweet

Synopsis:  An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids...

By: Keith Whittier

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...

By: Bruce Sach

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...

By: Alison Gibson

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,...

By: Analise Saavedra

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...

By: Dan Donovan

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...

By: Dan Donovan

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...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Hero’s Ridge — Lépine’s Quiet Salute

A simple act of gratitude at Canadian Tire Centre is giving Ottawa’s veterans the recognition...

By: OLM Staff

Innovation Is Multiplication. Canada Keeps Doing Addition.

By Qi Wu, senior advisor on strategy and innovation Of the patents produced at Toronto’s...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Health

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...

By: Beryl Menezes

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...

By: Patricia Carr

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...

By: Susan Alsembach

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...

By: Susan Alsembach

Best Picks

‘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...

By: OLM Staff

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...

By: OLM Staff

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...

By: OLM Staff

Why Schick Belongs in Your Summer Get-Ready Routine

Summer has a way of making every plan feel a little more skin-forward. Patio nights,...

By: OLM Staff

Good reads

Which Teams Will Canadians Be Supporting in the NFL in 2026?

Everyone remembers Malcolm Butler’s shocking goal-line interception that secured Tom Brady, Bill Bellichik, and the...

By: Allen Brown

The Virtual Croupier Charm: Why Live Dealer Roulette Feels Like a Night Out (Without the Hangover)

The instant you pass through the velvet rope and enter the welcoming atmosphere of a...

By: Allen Brown

Best Crypto Cloud Mining Platforms for 2026: 7 Safer Picks and a Guide to Earning Up to $9,700

By 2026, cloud mining is no longer limited to experienced miners with expensive hardware. The...

By: Allen Brown

Montreal Canadiens Fan Culture: What Makes Habs Supporters Unique

Over 24 Stanley Cup championships. That number alone explains why being a Montreal Canadiens fan...

By: Allen Brown