BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Neighbourhoods

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

OCDSB Students Team Up with Award-Winning Artist to Create an Interactive BeYou Mural at St. Laurent

 Feature image by Andre R. Gagne Stop by St. Laurent this week and you’ll find high school students along with award-winning Columbian artist, Claudia Salguero, creating a mural for the BeYou campaign. This interactive, selfie mural will come to life on the giant-sized canvas (54’ x 15’) located at the former Sears

Gloucester Profile

 Photo credit: Creative Commons Gloucester, like Orleans, is your average suburban neighbourhood --except it’s less expensive to rent or buy real-estate and isn’t located at the very edge of the city. It is one of the oldest and most affordable neighbourhoods to live in in Ottawa, and a great place for younger

OLM’s Favourite Toboggan Hills for 2016

 All photos by Sofie Sharom.  Nothing says winter like snow spray in your face, wet socks in your boots and a big smile from ear to ear. Whether you use a snow tube, crazy carpet, GT, old fashioned wooden toboggan or even a cafeteria tray, it’s official - sledding season has arrived.

Citizen Cain: Claudette Cain on the campaign trail

 By Kate Heartfield Claudette Cain has been scrutinized by the media, the public and her peers for 20 years. Yet after all this time in politics, she is not an easy woman to pigeonhole. Her office at Gloucester City Hall is trimmed with flowered window treatments and a crocheted doily,