Saving Those With No Voice: How One Organization is Saving the Lives of Thousands

 Photos by Isabel Payne. Since before I could remember I’ve always had space in my heart for animals, with the biggest space reserved specifically for dogs. Having spent many of my childhood summers visiting family in Thailand, it always broke my heart to see so many dogs and cats living

OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Panmure

 It’s time for this week’s OLM Pet of the Week! This week we want you to meet a sweet girl who has recently discovered what a loving life the indoors life can be! Meet Panmure, a female domestic short-haired kitty who is estimated to be about two-years-old. This little lady was

OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Cricket

 It’s time for this week’s OLM Pet of the Week feature, where we feature an adoptable pet in Ottawa who is looking for a forever home. This week we want you to meet this cute little nugget, Cricket, who is up for adoption with Cat Rescue Network. Cricket is the

OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Dante

 Cover image by Martine Menard, used with permission of Under My Wing Pug Rescue.  It’s time for this week’s OLM Pet of the Week and this week we want you to meet the adorable Dante, a 4.5 year-old Pug/French Bulldog mix who is looking for a forever home in Ottawa!

OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Toby

 Meet Toby, a 5-year-old Sharpei mix who is this week’s OLM Pet of the Week! Toby is cute as a button and is up for adoption with Freedom Dog Rescue! This sweet boy is a big snugglebug and loves to cuddle with his people. He is very playful and is

OLM Pet of the Week- Meet Buster

 This week’s Pet of the Week comes from a sad background and is living proof of how love and care can change the world for a neglected soul. Freezing and rail-thin, Buster was so desperate to for a little warmth that he made his way into a stranger’s home, unafraid

#OLMGamer: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is an Explosion of Frustrating Cuteness

 Let me begin by saying: this game will likely tear your friendship, relationship, or family apart. While the game appears simplistic in layout and control, coordinating through Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime quickly becomes a complex and endlessly frustrating (and fun) game, whether you’re playing alone or in co-op with up

#OLMGamer- Say Goodbye to the Outside World with the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

 Featured image from www.thewitcher.com. In-game screenshots taken by Isabel Payne. All rights belong to CD Projekt Red. There is a reason the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sold more than six million copies within the first six weeks of its release and has won over 800 awards (including an astonishing 250

Now You Can Touch a Van Gogh Thanks to Verus Art

 All photos by Isabel Payne. Ever loved a painting so much that you wanted to feel each brushstroke? Now you can thanks to advanced 3D scanning and printing technology. Unveiled last night at the National Gallery of Canada were 3D printed reproductions from Verus Art so real that each brush

Across Two Continents: Visiting the Ancient Byzantine Capital

 All photos taken by Isabel Payne. Dating back to as early as 660BC, Istanbul has a very colourful palette of cultures and history. The city we know today has undergone huge transformations over time. Founded as Byzantium in 660BC, and then later renamed Constantinople in 330AD, the city was the

#OLMGamer- A Wasteland Experience Like No Other in Fallout 4

 In-game screenshots taken by Isabel Payne. All rights belong to Bethesda Softworks. After almost a year after its release, does the post-apocalypse game Fallout 4 live up to the hype? The answer is a big bold and italicized YES! After over 140 hours of exploring irradiated ruins, fighting horrifying mutated

Caveman Luxury at Kayakapi Premium Caves

 All photos by Isabel Payne. On June 1, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to spend a few nights in a cave. Located in the touristy Cappadocia region of Turkey, Kayakapi Premium Caves offers a hotel experience like no other. Named after the historical neighbourhood in which it

First Annual Just Fore Dogs Golf Tournament Benefits Homeless Dogs

 Looking for an exciting day out on the golf course? The first annual Just Fore Dogs Golf Tournament is coming up next month at Hammond Golf and Country Club. On August 13, enjoy a fun day out with friends, all while supporting two amazing local dog rescues, Freedom Dog Rescue

Bring Back the Bees – How to Help Bee Populations With Your Garden

 Did you know that honeybees are responsible for approximately 90 per cent of the world’s nutrition? Due to many environmental and human factors, more than 10 million hives have been destroyed to date. The decline in the bee population is a serious concern for everyone around the world, but most

Meet Your New BFF

 BoJangles is an awesome little eight year-young Chihuahua. Despite his epilepsy, he loves everyone and everything. BoJangles is available for adoption through Sit With Me and will be at the Greenbank location on Saturday. Looking to bring a new furry member into your family? Many animal rescues are gearing up