The Future of Sustainable Construction: Rigid Frame Buildings in Canada

 Did you know that there's a new kind of building design that's helping Canada become more eco-friendly? The term "rigid frame structure" refers to a very robust and adaptable method of construction for a variety of purposes. In addition to being incredibly durable, rigid frame structures can be constructed in

Mayday, mayday! Fed up Liberal and NDP supporters going Green

 Green is gold heading into the fall 2019 election A Léger Marketing poll conducted between April 18-22 for The Canadian Press that surveyed 1,522 eligible Canadian voters suggests that Justin Trudeau and his government will be tossed from power after just one term. The results were weighted to reflect the

Lean Green Fighting Machines

 You may already recognize the name Tomlinson, a brand known locally for their construction, transportation, and waste recovery work. However, you’ll probably start hearing the name around town even more now that the company was recently recognized for superior efforts in clean technology. Lystek International, a company within the Tomlinson

5 Tips To Make Your Urban Garden Beautiful

 Tight spaces, little privacy, and limited sunlight. It can be tough growing a garden when you live in a city like Ottawa. In older, denser neighbourhoods like Sandy Hill or The Glebe, you can be really pressed for space. Don’t let the challenge deter you. With a few tricks, you

Ottawa Roots for Life

 Municipal initiatives and Ecology Ottawa are working together to plant their way to a greener city within three years. The local ‘community champion program’ plans to add a minimum of 150,000 trees to Ottawa’s green spaces annually, with a goal of planting 1 million new trees by 2017. There are

Blue Rodeo Slams Harper In New Protest Song

 It’s been merely a month, but yet another anti-conservative diddy has gone viral. Following the controversial suspension of federal government scientist Tony Turner, Superstar country-rock group Blue Rodeo are the newest band of Canadians protesting the Conservative party with their new hit, “Stealin’ All My Dreams.” In a recent trend,

Portable grills for BIG outdoor fun!

 If you are looking for the perfect on-the-go grill for camping, tailgating or taking to the beach or on a picnic, then look no further! The 2015 Weber Canadian GrillWatch Survey reveals that Canadians are heavy outdoor grillers with over 40% grilling away from home. With that in mind, Weber-Stephen,

Beauty Roundup: Summer Camping

 Photo: Jeremy Ricketts It’s mid-summer and camping season is in full swing. Finally, you get to enjoy some reception-free downtime with the family and reconnect with nature. You don’t want to forget a thing, so you take out your packing list from last year (wow, I am so organized!). Tent

PowerCost Monitor: A Win for Your Pocket and the Planet

 Do you leave the light on when you’re not in the room? Do you forget to turn the TV off or leave your laptop charger plugged in? We all do it now and again, but the fact is, it’s hurting the environment and it’s costing you money. “Climate change is

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

How to Give Yourself a Much Greener Christmas

 Even though we love to shower our friends and family with gifts and special treats at this time of year, many of those holiday traditions aren’t very loving to our planet. Canadians exchange more than two billion holiday cards each year.  It’s estimated that we spend about $4 billion on

Holiday Giveaway

 Sparkle this holiday season with OLM and Originals by Andrea! Share with us your favourite holiday tradition for a chance to win this stunning, one-of-a-kind necklace from Ottawa’s own Originals by Andrea. To enter, head over to our Facebook page and leave a comment on this post telling us about your favourite

Wanderlust: Keeping It Green

 Photo Courtesy of Ali Kaukas An important part of Wanderlust’s mission is to practice environmental stewardship. Being a good steward of the earth goes hand-in-hand with the mindful, grounding practice of yoga. That is why Wanderlust festivals are committed to numerous sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, recycling, composting, the utilization