Ottawa’s top New Year’s destinations

 Sun turned to slow early this year, and you only have to look out of the window to know that the holiday season will soon be upon us. Preparations for Christmas are already underway across Ottawa, Canada and the world. But there’s something equally important to think about just a

Ottawa’s Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Events

 2017 is sure to be a special year for Canada, marking 150 years since confederation. Here in the capital this monumental year will be welcomed in style. Ottawa is offering plenty of family friendly and free options for ringing in the new year. We’ve compiled a list of some of

What to Wear on New Year’s Eve

 Photography by Ping Hu www.winterlotusphotography.com / On-Site Assistant: Gail E.P. Gunn Stand out on New Year’s Eve with sequins and sparkle! The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to try saturated jewel tones in red, green, and navy instead of the more traditional black or silver for an added unexpected, head-turning detail.

Under the Influence with Philip Sayce

 Imagine, if you will, growing up on a musical diet cooked up by you parents' record collection. The needle drops and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and BB King, legends of guitar, write the script of your youthful fantasies of one day, just maybe, you would play even a slice of

Holiday Glamour

 Just in time for soirée season, fashion editor, Alexandra Gunn, shares her garment guide for Christmas cocktails, New Year’s Eve countdowns and everything in-between. Overdress: Embrace winter’s opulent luxe with a striking emerald gown for a cocktail event. Eliza J emerald gown $208 My twist on the little black dress Add silver studding

New Year, New Cocktails!

 Before you get going on those resolutions, raise a glass and toast to the closing of another year. Ring in 2015 with one of these memorable cocktail recipes! Amarula French Toast Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Amarula Cream 1/2 oz. Rum 1/2 oz. Milk Ground cinnamon and/or cinnamon stick to garish

Ottawa to Ring in the New Year Scottish Style

 The people of Ottawa will have another chance to get their Celt on this New Year’s Eve. After the success of last year’s first-ever Scottish Hogmanay at Ottawa City Hall, the Scottish Society of Ottawa has announced it will host another free downtown party on December 31, presented by TD.