Burly X5 still gets high marks for handling

 Photos by Neil Moore / Feature photo: BMW X5 blends luxury with ruggedness in this mid-size sport utility. Big tires and a wide stance keep it firmly rooted to the asphalt. I’ve always appreciated BMW’s ability to embrace the ‘sport’ in ‘sport utility.’ Sure, they call their X5 a Sports

Now or Never for Jeff Brown’s Young 67’s

 The Ottawa 67’s are the Ontario Hockey League’s worst hockey team right now. On a seven-game losing skid (0-6-1), the youthful 67’s are 2-7-1 in their last 10 and find themselves in a dead heat with North Bay for the 8th and final playoff spot in the league’s Eastern Conference.

Elantra Continues to Surprise with Premium Content

 All Photos by Neil Moore.  Far too often, auto scribes have pointed out how “Hyundai has raised the bar yet again,” making reference to its best-forgotten nameplates from the 1980’s: Pony, the unstellar Stellar and the Excel that didn’t. Yeah, we’ve all heard this before, and it’s unfair to keep

Ottawa to Host Figure Skating Nationals in 2017

 By: Meagan Simpson Alaine Chartrand competing at 2015 Four Continents Figure Skating Championship in Seoul, South Korea Reigning national figure skating champion Alaine Chartrand will be defending her title on home ice next year. Gathering outside the TD Place arena on Monday, Skate Canada announced that Ottawa will host the

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Bobbie Rosenfeld

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Ike Hildebrand

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: J.P. Parisé

 J.P. Parisé: Athlete, Ice Hockey Imagine being 16-years-old and recruited by the NHL. This is a dream for many young hockey players. Amazingly, for J.P. Parisé, it was reality. Parisé began his NHL career with the Boston Bruins and then played for the Minnesota North Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, New

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Horst Bulau

 In honour of the recent Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire on October 22, OLM will be featuring inductees—recent and historic—in a weekly Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and achievements of Honoured

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Pierre Harvey

 In honour of the upcoming Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire on October 22, OLM will be featuring inductees—recent and historic—in a weekly Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and achievements of Honoured

Ottawa baseball fans, let’s play ball. Going, going, not gone? Canadian-American baseball is back in Ottawa

 The history of baseball in Ottawa goes as far back as the 1930s. The city had its first Canadian-American (Can-Am) minor baseball league starting in 1936 and lasted four seasons. The team was first named the Ottawa Senators, then changed to the Ottawa Braves before resuming to their original name

A Customized Collaboration: Nayad’s Evolutionary Aqua/ Active Wear Line

 Nayad is a unique aqua sportswear company that was originally started by Jennie Green. She was passionate about swimming but struggled to find a swimsuit that suited her active, aquatic adventures. Green searched and searched but didn’t find anything that fit the bill. With absolutely no fashion or designing background