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...
Arts & Events
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...
Thailand–Canada Muay Thai Challenge to mark 65 years of Canada-Thailand relations
The inaugural Thailand–Canada Muay Thai Challenge, to be held on 13 September 2026 at the...
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...
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
Trump Threatens New Tariffs After Carney Walks Away from U.S. Trade Talks; Poilievre Demands Parliament Return
Canada’s already difficult trade relationship with the United States has entered a significantly more dangerous...
Holding Our Ground: Why Canada’s Strength Matters in North America’s Future
Canada and the United States have crossed an important threshold. Washington has imposed 50 per...
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...
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...
Sports
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...
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...
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
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...
‘The End of Oak Street’ Movie Review: Smart, Funny, and Built to Entertain
Synopsis: The Platt family bands together to navigate their new surroundings after a cosmic event...
Arthur Miller’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ Shines in Ottawa Little Theatre’s New Production
When Willy Loman walks on stage carrying his battered sample case and suitcase, you can...
‘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...
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
‘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...
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,...
Good reads
How To Chose Lighting for My Home
When I started renovating my apartment, my inner perfectionist went into overdrive. I needed to...
When Making Coffee Becomes the Best Part of the Morning
Morning routines tend to carry a quiet momentum, even when the day ahead feels uncertain....
Simple Vegan Desserts for When You Want Something Sugary
A craving for something sugary tends to arrive without much warning. For those following a...
Rained-Out Long Weekend? Ottawa’s Indoor Backup Plan for a Soggy Summer
The LeBreton Flats mud this year was bad enough that people were posting photos of...