Sports exchanges build a bridge of friendship between China and Canada

 ABOVE: Ottawa Dragon Boaters use ice picks instead of paddles during Winterlude. (PHOTO: OLM STAFF) by Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada “On the clear Dows Lake in Ottawa, a fleet of lightsome dragon boats rushed out of the starting line in the hot summer sun, galloping in the strong and rhythmic drumbeats with exciting

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Festivals

 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’ll share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and

It’s Festival City Time Again! Here Are Some Summer Concert Picks to Get You Started

 Ahh, the beginning of June….that snow mountain in the South Keys parking lot is nearly melted away, the pigeons are cooin’ up a racket on my balcony and crews start unloading trucks to build the stages that transforms Ottawa into a summertime Festival City once again. If the O-town festival