Brooke Henderson to defend her title at Canadian Women’s Open

 Photo credit: LPGA via Getty Images At just 21, Brooke Henderson may already be the most decorated Canadian golfer in history. She is also the defending Canadian Women’s Open champion and looking to defend her title this weekend. Henderson was born in Smiths Falls, a small town an hour drive

Invictus Games Coming to Toronto for Canada’s 150th!

 Established by Prince Harry in 2014, the Invictus Games are the only sporting event for ill, wounded and injured active duty and veteran service members, using the power of adaptive sport to help wounded warriors on their journey to recovery. Invictus Games competitors are active duty and veteran service members

Hit the Links with the Ladies’ Foursome at Hudson Village Theatre

 Summer is here and that means that the Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) season has finally arrived. It is one of the true joys of summer because without fail, the HVT offers up stellar theatre. Ottawa Life will feature more about the HVT in the days to come, but for now

A Musical Farewell with Oliver Jones

 Photos by Andre Gagne and supplied by the National Arts Centre. Oscar Peterson watches the sun set from the corner, his piano by his side. A swinging melody plays from above as a couple hurriedly approaches. “I hear he plays just like him,” the woman says, jutting her thumb towards

Cobble Beach: Georgian Bay’s Extraordinary Waterfront Golf Resort Community

 Written by: Alessandra Gerebizza & Mike McEwan. Upon turning onto Cobble Beach Drive you will get your first glimpse of the hidden gem that will keep you talking and coming back for years to come. From that first turn, a sense of relaxation and purpose should begin to enter your body as you are

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Marlene Stewart Streit

 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

RIU Resorts in Mexico Make for Great Family Vacations

 Having three teenagers can be challenging at the best of times but getting away for a family vacation is a time for everyone to decompress and to enjoy each other’s company without the stresses and strains of daily life back home. Destination is key to a great beach holiday. Mexico’s

Ireland Welcomes You Home

 Your Irish Heritage Is Waiting To Be Discovered. It seemed fitting to take my daughter on a trip to Ireland to explore the land of her paternal ancestors. Thanks to the mild oceanic climate, the south and south west of Ireland are a beautiful lush green carpet peppered with towns,

A week in paradise at Playa del Carmen’s Gran Porto Real

 The week started out great. We put the kids on the Zoom Airlines flight direct from Ottawa to Cancun. Zoom, an Ottawa-based international charter, offers flights and all-inclusive packages to southern destinations. (This year, the Mexican destination is Puerto Vallarta.) Arriving in Cancun, we are taken on charter buses south