A neighbourhood casualty of the pandemic

 by Tamara Miller Running along the Rideau Canal has given me a lot over the years – stress relief, gorgeous views, an excuse to get off the couch. I didn’t recognize how it connected me to my community, however, until the pandemic took that connection away. When I moved to

Depriving while subsidising the suburbs.

 “Investing in transit, cycling, and walkability makes communities more affordable and accessible, improves air quality, and prevents needless traffic deaths.” — Nick Grover By Nick Grover Debates about the suburbs are rarely productive. They too often focus on aesthetic critiques — “cookie cutter” houses, manicured lawns, monotony, conformity. I say leave

Winnipeg personal trainer Gabriel Patterson discusses cardio that isn’t too hard on your joints

 It's no secret that running on hard surfaces can wear down your body. Beating the pavement day after day and year after year can have devastating effects on your knees and back. In this article, Gabriel Patterson, Winnipeg athlete and fitness trainer, discusses some cardio training methods that are better

Explore the Best of Ottawa’s Outdoors this Summer

 Explore the best of Ottawa this summer by cycling through the Gatineau Hills to hiking up the Eardley Escarpment. Ottawa is not only a government city but, one full of nature and hidden gems. Celebrate the best of Ottawa, this summer, through exploring the city by bike, to hiking through

Mike Woods—from Ottawa to Spain and beyond

 Photo: Woods at 2018 Vuelta a Espana via The Peloton Brief “I fell into biking . . . it was definitely an unconventional start.” Mike Woods, professional cyclist, has always known he would have a career in racing—except that his initial plan was to run races, not cycle them. Woods

Belgium — the heartland of cycling

 Photo credit: Louise Ireland via flickr Cycling is to Belgium what Hockey is to Canada. The sport is never too far from its country when brought up in conversation. Everyone knows that Canadians love hockey—in the same way, Belgians love cycling. While Canadians lace up their skates and take to

Interview with Nadine Hogan, Co-founder of Wheelhouse Cycle

 Co-founder of Wheelhouse Cycle Nadine Hogan answers our questions about her fitness journey, love for spinning and how to become a spiritual gangster. Ottawa Life: How did your fitness story begin? Nadine Hogan: My fitness story began in childhood – I was constantly playing sports and loved it. Every weekend

Reinventing the Wheel: How E-bikes Are Revolutionizing Cycling

 The crisp March air filled Julie’s lungs as she walked along the sidewalk.  One unsure step brought a crack: the sound of her leg snapping as she fell sprawled across the ice. Two years later, she can still only take about 20 steps at a time as she recovers from

Cycle City: Where Should You Buy Your Next Bike?

 Road bikes lined up at the Glebe Kunstadt Sports. Photo by Eric Murphy.   There are a ton of decisions that go into choosing a new bike, and none of them should be taken lightly. You need to decide if the frame you like or the handlebars you like suit the

Head to ‘The County’

 Photo courtesy of PEC/ Marc Polidoro There are so many reasons to go visit Prince Edward County It is close enough to get to for the weekend and yet it is a whole other world away. Prince Edward County is becoming a well-respected wine-making area, culinary destination and a place

San Diego Baby

 For this year’s winter escape, get a hit of culture, history and, of course, warmth, by heading to the birthplace of California: San Diego. Despite the fact that it has roughly 3.2 million people milling about, the city has a chill pace to it. San Diego is both relaxed and

Charm of Charlevoix Part 2 – Hike your Heart Away

 Photos courtesy of Charlevoix tourism. Hiking Before the first snowfall and the temperature drops is the perfect time to hike and take in the tranquility of fall. Charlevoix offers some of the most beautiful hiking opportunities just a few hours away by car, and whether you want to bring the

City Announces New Plan for Safer Streets

 Over are the days of cars ruling the roads, as the City of Ottawa has just put a red light on their 50 year-old practice of automotive domination. On October 7, the Transportation committee unanimously backed The Complete Streets Implementation Framework, keeping the interests of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users

Pedal Past Dark with Tour La Nuit

 All photos courtesy of Ottawa Vélo Fest. Every cyclist knows the dream of having an entire main road to themselves. There really isn’t anything like flying down Colonel By Drive on Sunday Bike Days or turning the art gallery corner to find the Alexandra Bridge completely empty. This Friday, Capital

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Curt Harnett

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Peter Reid

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Secrets Revealed: Q&A With Ottawa’s Fitness Experts

 We could all use an expert opinion when it comes to dusting off the old fitness routine. Who better to ask for advice than the experts themselves? Some of Ottawa’s fitness experts are here to answer five of your most-asked questions about fitness, food and health. With expertise ranging from

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Pierre Harvey

 In honour of the upcoming Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire on October 22, OLM will be featuring inductees—recent and historic—in a weekly Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and achievements of Honoured

Wanderlust: What’s new at this year’s edition of the festival?

 Photo courtesy of Maria Gotay. So now that you know all about the Wanderlust Festival at Mont-Tremblant this August, I bet you are just dying to find out why this year’s event is going to be better than any other! We know about—and are still awe-struck over—the breathtaking views and the

No Longer a Tour de Force

 Normally, any 100th anniversary would be cause for fanfare, adulation, celebration. Case in point: the Queen’s Gaels and RMC Paladins played their first hockey match-up on the Kingston Harbour in 1886. One hundred years later, the Carr-Harris Cup was established to commemorate the sport’s oldest rivalry. Even as the quality