Local business Boxhim makes underwear sustainable and recyclable with hemp

 ABOVE: Boxhim currently makes men’s underwear, long johns and socks too! (PHOTO: @Dlmengistab) Hemp, a variety of the cannabis plant that is grown specifically for industrial use, has been found to have a variety of uses and, because of how fast it grows, is highly renewable. Hemp has gained popularity over

Best of Ottawa 2020: Local bands and musicians

 ?After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

Ottawa’s BLAKDENIM talk unique sound and working with hip-hop icon DMC

 If you're active in the city’s club or festival scene, you've surely heard of BLAKDENIM. The Ottawa-based ensemble has been rocking audiences for almost a decade now and stands out with their eclectic mix of rock, jazz, soul and hip-hop. They’re probably the only band in the city that has

Bluesfest’s Local Flair – Part 3

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

New Producer, New Season! The NAC Presents Dynamic 50 Show Fall Lineup

 It must have felt like a dream come true when Heather Gibson stepped into the role of Executive Producer of NAC Presents & Variety Programming last year. Instead of a light bulb you could almost see the multiple strands of music notes dancing around her head. The passionate music lover

Bluesfest Beats

 Photo courtesy of Steve G The countdown to the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest is on. As the weeks leading up to the festival go by, OLM will continue to highlight must-see performances by some of the acts that you may have not yet discovered – so Ottawa music lovers listen up! An

Bump, Set, Spike: HOPE Volleyball SummerFest

 Let me preface this piece by saying when I was in grade seven, I tried out for my elementary school volleyball team. The coach (and my then-teacher) made me team manager instead of a player. I think he didn’t want me to feel excluded--a nice gesture, I must say, but