8 Reasons Why Canadian Online Casinos Are Worth a Try

 In recent years, online casinos have become increasingly popular in Canada, offering a convenient and entertaining way to enjoy a wide range of casino games from the comfort of home. Whether you're a seasoned gambler or new to the world of online gaming, Canadian online casinos have something to offer

3 Reasons Smartphones Are the Ultimate Casino Gaming Platform

 Online casinos have been around for just about as long as the internet itself has, with the sector first beginning to enjoy meaningful growth from the mid to late 1990s. At the time, online casinos were something of a gimmick, limited as they were by the technology and connection speeds

5 tips for choosing an online casino

 Playing at an online casino is perhaps easier than settling down for one in the first place. For starters, there are tons of options to choose from. And secondly, a large number of operators are either based off-shore or have limited reviews on the internet. Also, you can find online

Playing free games for wasting time

 There is nothing worse than sitting around bored and having nothing to do whether you are at home or out and about. If you are sitting with nothing to do and you have some time to kill, then you might be looking for a way to do this. How can

The Top Apps for Canada

 2016 has been a great year of technology in Canada. Over the past months, many new inventions, items, and ideas have been presented and put into production. This has been possible and showcased at various tech shows that have happened this year such as The Cyber Summit, Design Thinkers, and the

Luring Millenial Gamers: Lottery vs Jackpot Slots

 It has become quite apparent to gaming operators around the globe, that the millennial gamer is not overly interested in regular casino gambling activities such as table games and land-based slot machines. They don’t seem to be buying lottery tickets either, and this has left said gaming operators with the

Ein Prosit! It’s Oktoberfest!

 All photos by Andre Gagne. When you’re a reporter at Beau’s Oktoberfest and you’ve forgotten your notepad you have to rely on some relatively hazy memories coated in a layer of partially transparent jelly once morning rolls around and you sit down at your desk. Am I really recalling a

The Best Real Money Canadian Casino Sites

 One of the main attractions for Canadian casino-game players is that there is a large number of different online casino sites where they can play. However, since there is so much choice for players based in Canada looking for first class gaming sessions, you should spend a little bit of time looking around

The Benefits of Airsoft Gaming

 One of the most popular gaming experiences around involves airsoft guns, and people from all walks of life love to play. In most cases, ex-military and law enforcement professionals like to play airsoft games because it helps them keep their skills sharpened. There is a fair amount of equipment that

The Ottawa Improv Festival: Making It up as They Go Along

 Quest of the Dragon King. All photos courtesy of the Ottawa Improv Festival.  Before we had the movies, Broadway, opera, Shakespeare and even the ability to write scripts, our early ancestors were thespians of perhaps our oldest form of entertainment, improvisational theatre. It may surprise you that the first documented

The Ottawa Art Gallery Celebrates Winterlude 2016

 It’s that time of the year, Ottawans. Winterlude is here again, beginning on January 29th! The Ottawa Art Gallery has announced a partnership with Winterlude and Chill Factor of the Downtown Rideau BIA. This partnership will bring a series of events that are sure to delight attendees of all ages.

Ottawa Life Guide to the Sens

 Photo courtesy of Wikimedia commons. Whether you are new to town or have just decided that this year you are going to join the slew of hockey fans inhabiting Ottawa’s pubs, bars or other fine drinking establishments, there are a few things you should know about the capital’s NHL team. The modern

Explore the Big Smoke Family Getaway

 If thoughts are moving from snow to long days and you are looking for holiday ideas, especially ones not involving a long road trip, load the kids in the car and head to Toronto. It’s one thing to go there for business but to experience the city as a tourist is

Celebrating the Flower of Freedom

 This month the 2015 Canadian Tulip Festival marks the 70th anniversary commemorating the close ties between Canada and the Netherlands. The close ties between the countries can be traced back to the liberation of the kingdom of Netherlands, when Holland’s Princess Juliana and her family sought refuge from the invading German military during the Second World War. In 1943,

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Ted Lindsay

 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

Shave for a Cure

 During cancer treatment, patients often tend to lose their hair. A common way people show their support to family, friends and others going through treatment is by shaving their heads. It binds people together in an effort to show their love and care. On Wednesday, April 8, from 4 p.m.

The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival—Canada’s Sweetest Tradition

 Photo credit: Explore Waterloo Region Traditions come and go, but there are some I can never imagine abandoning. One of these is the incomparable taste of fresh Canadian maple syrup and hot pancakes in the springtime coming from the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival! Maple syrup is an icon for the small

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Victor Emery

 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

Calling All Superheroes!

 Are you a geek? Well, it’s time to celebrate! The Ottawa Geek Market is back at the Nepean Sportsplex to celebrate all things superheroes and gaming from March 27 to 29. Imagine 40,000 square feet of shopping, games and superhero-themed activities! Is there anything else you would rather be a

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Daniel Igali

 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

The Evolution of Turris as a Top Line Center

 The Ottawa Senators struck gold with Kyle Turris when they acquired the 25-year-old center from the Phoenix—now Arizona—Coyotes for defenseman David Rundblad and a second-round pick in 2012. Turris’ time with the Coyotes came to a merciful end 25 days after he finally signed as a restricted free agent, missing

A Genuine Candy Land

 The victory of winning a board game has never tasted so sweet. Just in time for the holiday season, Gamesformotion has released your favourite childhood board game in unique chocolate editions. Some of the classics updated to become edible include Monopoly, Battleship, Scrabble, Candy Land and Clue. With the same

Firing MacLean Won’t Solve the Senators’ Problems

 Photo credit: Toronto Star You can’t supply a man with peanuts and expect a full course dinner. That woeful idiom aside, the Ottawa Senators decided it was time to part ways with head coach Paul MacLean on Monday, Dec. 8, in what appears to be a scapegoat move to remove

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Horst Bulau

 In honour of the recent 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

Zibanejad is a Star Ready to Explode

 Zibanejad attempts to knock a puck out of mid-air past Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer. Photo credit: Blair Gable/Reuters If you’re concerned about Mika Zibanejad ever realizing his potential after being a healthy scratch against the St. Louis Blues on November 25, don’t be. When Zibanejad was drafted sixth overall