Arts & Events

Kanata Theatre’s ‘Home, I’m Darling’ Explores Love, Nostalgia, and Gender Roles

Judy is the picture-perfect 1950s housewife. She dotes on her husband, Johnny, who heads off...

By: Karen Temple

Och & Oy! Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro Talk Cabaret, Chemistry, and Their Ottawa Show

The good people of Ottawa are in for a treat. The duo of Alan Cuming...

By: Keith Whittier

Erica Lall: Redefining Beauty and Belonging in Ballet

At just two years old, Erica Lall felt the irresistible pull of the dance studio...

By: Analise Saavedra

Get Ready to Shine Canada at the 2025 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival

KCC Now Accepting Submissions for the 2025 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival Calling all K-pop dance...

By: OLM Staff

My Ottawa

Debates, Land Purchase Deal & Definitions: Takeaways from Ottawa City Council

Today’s meeting of Ottawa City Council began with West-Carleton March Councillor Clarke Kelly introducing a...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Ottawa Life Magazine Has Lost our Longtime Contributor and Friend, Ryan Lythall

A brilliant writer for OLM and the Centretown Buzz, activism for Ottawa’s PWD community became...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Lines 2 and 4 Fully Operational Plus Major Bus Route Changes on the Horizon

The newly renamed City of Ottawa Transit Committee (formerly the City of Ottawa Transit Commission)...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

The Municipal Government Needs to Get Back to Tackling Real Issues

Ottawa City Council cancelled its regularly scheduled session this week. Two weeks ago, it met...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Politics

Antisemitism and the Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence

By Andrew Faas This article follows up on Is Canada an Antisemitic Nation?, published on...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Brain Gain: How Canada Can Profit from a Trump Mistake

In the midst of the chaos being created in the United States by President Trump...

By: John Scott Cowan

A Canadian Engineer’s Perspective on Navigating Trump’s Misguided Trade War

By Rory Harley P. Eng.  TRUMP’S TAFFIF PLAYBOOK   Donald Trump knows the U.S. is heading...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

Territory, Tariffs, and Trade: Chinese Ambassador Wang Di  says China Respects Canada’s Sovereignty and Wants to Strengthen Ties  

Last week, Ottawa Life Magazine Publisher and Managing Editor Dan Donovan sat down with His...

By: Dan Donovan

Sports

Time Running short for Senator Chasers

The road map reads clearly and by the time the Ottawa Senators steer their way...

By: Dave Gross

Habs and Sens Bringing the God’s-Honest Heat

To be perfectly honest, you need to sell this one a little better. People, a.k.a....

By: Dave Gross

From Strategy to Execution: How Travis Green’s Tactics Are Shaping Ottawa’s Season

Travis Green’s appointment as head coach of the Ottawa Senators in May 2024 marked a...

By: Allen Brown

Schedule and Positioning all in Ottawa’s Favour

The shoe’s definitely on the other foot this time around and it’s a more-than-comfortable fit....

By: Dave Gross

Food & Wine

Swing Into Spring With These Four Fantastic Wines

Spring is a great time to try something new. Of note, the LCBO now offers...

By: Jane Staples

Uncork the Pride by Raising a Glass of Ontario Wine!

Canadian pride and fierce support for our own products is at a new high. This...

By: Jane Staples

Celebrating the Artistry of Mouthwatering Chinese Cuisine

The Embassy of China in Canada recently hosted a delightful Chinese Cuisine Tasting at Le...

By: Jane Staples

Fall in Love With These Valentine’s Day Wines

Valentine’s Day arrives soon, and this year, it can be a pleasant distraction from all...

By: Jane Staples

Reviews

Kanata Theatre’s ‘Home, I’m Darling’ Explores Love, Nostalgia, and Gender Roles

Judy is the picture-perfect 1950s housewife. She dotes on her husband, Johnny, who heads off...

By: Karen Temple

Album Reviews: Ariane Roy, Bad Bunny, Japanese Breakfast

Ariane Roy – Dogue Quebec City Tension is the name of the game on Ariane...

By: Owen Maxwell

Nature’s Witness: Patricia Wiltshire and the Clues That Solve Crimes

Title: The Natural History of Crime: Studies in Death and the Clues Nature Leaves Behind...

By: Don MacLean

Album Reviews: HotWax, Squid, Bdrmm

HotWax – Hot Shock Hastings, England Unafraid to scream and wail, Hastings’ own HotWax bring...

By: Owen Maxwell

Travel

Four Puerto Rico Resorts that will have You Hollering “Fore” More

Puerto Rico is a golfer’s paradise, packed with stunning landscapes and world-class courses. From the...

By: Helene Levesque

St. Lawrence County: A Canadian Traveller’s Paradise

Just a stone’s throw across the border, St. Lawrence County in New York State offers...

By: Ottawalife Contributor

14 Days in Beijing Without a VPN

I did it—but I wouldn’t have survived without a Chinese-speaking travel companion. I relied on...

By: Karen Temple

Monsieur Jean: Where Quirky Meets Ultimate Comfort in Quebec City

What do Quebec City, ducks and tigers have in common? The only way to find...

By: Analise Saavedra

Business

Chinese Electronics Brands Eye Increased Global Sales in 2025

Chinese brands are playing an increasingly prominent role in the global consumer electronics market, which...

By: Dan Donovan

Yarbo Donates Two Autonomous Snow Blowers to Mon Sheong Foundation

In a ceremony held at Richmond Hill Municipal Offices, robotics company Yarbo donated two of...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Sylvia Ng’s ReturnBear is Simplifying Product Returns and Changing the E-Commerce Game

Anyone who shops online knows the hassle of returning items to vendors. Major retailers often...

By: Mckenzie Donovan

Dress it up With Jimmy Suits on Gladstone

A nondescript structure with a nameless storefront – save for a signboard on 486 Gladstone...

By: Beryl Menezes

Best Picks

Give the Foodie on Your List Tickets to the Canadian Culinary Championships 2025!

Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie on your list? Give the gift of...

By: OLM Staff

The Ultimate Experience for Tolkien Fans!

Looking for the perfect gift for the movie buff or music lover in your life?...

By: OLM Staff

Give the Gift of Community Theatre with a Four Flex Pack

Ottawa Little Theatre Four Flex tickets make a great gift. The Four Flex package offers...

By: OLM Staff

Give the Gift of Broadway Across Canada’s BEETLEJUICE

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to our city. Broadway...

By: OLM Staff

Health

Geographic Atrophy: a leading cause of blindness that you need to know about

Geographic Atrophy (GA) is a disease that strikes quietly, but its effects are profoundly life-altering....

By: OLM Staff

No Smoke November: NICORETTE® Reminds Canadians It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

Are you looking to quit smoking? Taking the very first step towards a smoke-free future...

By: Camryn Munday

Community Caregiving the Cognitive Therapy Way

The Centre for Cognitive Therapy (CCT) will turn 30 next year. Easily one of Ottawa’s...

By: Beryl Menezes

Your Skin is a Reflection of your Overall Health

A holistic approach to skin health embraces the concept of wellness by recognizing that our...

By: Susan Alsembach

Good reads

LIDAR vs. Photogrammetry: What Sensor to Choose for a Given Application

Choosing between LIDAR and Photogrammetry can feel overwhelming. Both technologies really capture the world in...

By: Allen Brown

Tips to Ensure Your Family’s Financial Independence as a Bulgarian Expat

Source: Pixabay Moving from one place to another is not an easy task. It is...

By: Allen Brown

How to Find Your Tribe: Meeting Like-Minded People in Ottawa

Meeting new people in any large city can be tough. Despite Ottawa’s population growth over...

By: Allen Brown

Why Cluster Pays Slots Are Taking Over Traditional Paylines

The world of online slots is evolving rapidly, with new game mechanics constantly being introduced....

By: Allen Brown