Harea Band Wants You to Get Lit!

 Photos by Andre R. Gagne When he was a kid Alex Harea, frontman to Ottawa’s Harea Band, wasn’t much of a reader. Then his mother started bringing him to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL). It soon became one of his favourite places in the city to visit. Sure, books brought

Bluesfest’s Local Flair – Part 3

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

Light Up Your Ottawa Life Contest Begins NOW!

 Welcome to Day 1 of our 25 Day Ottawa Life Christmas Calendar.  We'll be updating with a new treat daily so be sure to check under the  OLM Tree to see what's there each day. Now we know these things usually end with a big surprise but we thought why