Looking at Self-Care Through a New Lens

 Life can get pretty hectic. We’re all guilty of forgetting to take a breather and do the things that bring us joy and relaxation. Whether you’re busy at work, with your family, or just with life, it can be easy to forget to relax and treat yourself. We all need

Celebrate Black history all month long with webinars, panels and more

 Though the impact, resiliency, and cultural influence of the Black Diaspora is something we should be thinking about year-round, Black History Month is an extra significant time for us to come together as a community to reflect on both the bad–continued systemic racism and violence against Black people–and the good–Black

Ottawa Public Library supports the community through pandemic

 The Ottawa Public Library’s (OPL) many services and its importance to the local community has never been higher since the onset of the coronavirus last year. The OPL has continued to adapt and serve families and other clients during the pandemic by reaching out to them using a combination of

Best of Ottawa 2020: Places to Study

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association raise $410,000 for the Ottawa Public Library in 2019

 The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) is pleased to announce that in 2019 they donated $410,000 to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL), which is their largest donation for the third year running. These funds enhance OPL’s offerings to the community and are used to purchase furniture, equipment,

Ottawa to Celebrate Black History with Film, Music and More

 Today marks the beginning of Black History Month and the Nation's Capital is hosting a variety of different cultural events to recognize and celebrate this important month. With the UN declaring 2015 to 2024 “The International Decade for People of African Descent,” these events not only reflect on past events

No Need to Shush, This Music is Just Fine in the Ottawa Library

 There’s a lot you can snag from the stacks of the Ottawa Public Library. Bookworms, of course, have an endless supply but there’s also flicks for the cinephile, games for the gamer and CDs for the music lover. But what if you want to make music as much as you

After 20 Years of “Dithering” Library Finally Ready to Book It

 Photos by Andre Gagne The central branch of the Ottawa Public Library is heading west! Yesterday city council approved LeBreton Flats as the site for what is being called a "super library" set to replace the aging main branch currently at 120 Metcalfe Street. The 21-1 vote to partner with

Celebrate Black History Month in Ottawa

 February is Black History Month, a time when we are all encouraged to learn about, acknowledge and celebrate the significant contributions that Black Canadians, and black communities all over the world, have made to society. It is also a time to reflect on the struggle that the black Diaspora have

Venture into the Mind of Experts with OSFAS

 With our busy day-to-day lives, it’s not too often we get the chance to sit back and engage in something new. If you have a passion for arts and sciences, here’s your chance to discover new information at the upcoming presentations from the Ottawa Society for the Arts and Sciences (OSFAS).

A Taste of the North: The Boreal Feast

 Photos courtesy of Cathie Archbould. Take a culinary journey through the North with The Boreal Gourmet’s Michele Genest and her new recipe book The Boreal Feast. Explore the northern boreal forest with Genest as she cultivates ingredients and stories to share with you in a stunning collection of wild, seasonal