Best of Ottawa 2021: Late night eats

 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 spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

Living through it by laughing at it

 Photo: Luke Barry The future of events and performance series: Abdullah Usman  Some say laughter is the best medicine. Many might heed this advice in the throws of an anxiety-provoking state of emergency. Abdullah Usman respectfully disagrees. “I always say laughter is the second best medicine, Xanax is the first

Trivia Nights of Ottawa

 Alrighty, so you’re feeling uncharacteristically competitive. Or, you are unapologetically, innately, a competitive person. Maybe trivia is your lot in life. Maybe you just simply want a night out that will stimulate your brain. You want to do something. You’ve been seeking an activity that you and your buddies can engage in

Gal’s Night Out

 So, you’ve decided to leave the comforts of your home. Your gal pals have coaxed you into a night of socializing in a public setting. Or, maybe, you’re the one doing the coaxing. Either way, you’re wondering which public setting is the best to invest your time and money in.