Best of Ottawa 2021: Visual Artists

 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

Mélanie Albert: a beautiful profile in courage

 PHOTO: SEAN SISK PHOTOGRAPHY The world is sick right now. There we were, happily going about our business when the human race got an unexpected phone call from the World Health Organization informing us that a rogue organism has been detected in our system. Nature had randomly generated something that’s

Barrow Gang Buskers are singing a tune for Maison Libère-Elles

 Photo by Sean Sisk Local Rockabilly hipsters and heroes, the Barrow Gang Buskers who graced the Fall 2020 cover of Ottawa Life Magazine (on newsstands now) are up to their nefarious good deeds again. After a summer of busking and giving away their tip jars to multiple charities around the

‘Uncle Bob’ Cabana, Ottawa’s curator of musical cool

 Above: Photo of Uncle Bob by Sean Sisk Photography In a city where Gore-Tex is considered a fashion statement, ‘Uncle Bob’ Cabana has made it his mission to “funkify this town, one man at a time.” He’s been working hard at it for over 30 years. Wellington Street in Hintonburg

Best of Ottawa 2020: Visual Artists

 ?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

Heating Up the Capital with These Ottawa Sauces

 Photos by Sean Sisk / Feature image Pixabay Ottawa can get cold. Really cold! You know it and I know it. Us Ottawans toss on enough layers come January to resemble a city of Stay Puft Marshmallow People. While cranking up the thermostat and throwing on the sweater/long johns combo

Faces Awards Showcase What Makes Ottawa Golden

 Ah, the beginning of a year. For us in The Great White North it’s filled with a lot of, well, white North. If you’re a fan of award season, however, the first few months of the year gives you a welcome winter escape into a lot of gold. Dive on in

In Focus: Festival Photography

 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,

Red Bull GRC Takes off at Aviation Muesum

 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,