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Five East Coast US Cities You Simply Must Visit In 2024
If you’re thinking about your adventures for next year, then the East Coast of the USA could well be something to consider. With it just a short hop over the border from Ottawa, there are a wealth of different cities to discover, from the bright lights of the Big Apple,
Making your move across the border a permanent one: five important considerations
Moving from Canada to the United States is an enormous decision to make. Looking on a map or a globe though, the fact that they border one another makes the enormity of the move seem less so. Before you say a definitive YES, check out these five important considerations. What
Coronavirus: Two nations, two systems, one pattern
To no-one’s very great surprise the United States of America handled the first few stages of the Covid-19 pandemic badly. After a period of dithering, denial, and poor attention to expertise, the various levels of government began to act, but unevenly, with poor messaging, fulminating partisanship, and the disadvantage of
Seasons of Catherine Schissel
All photos courtesy of Catherine Schissel Catherine Schissel has been painting for as long as she can remember. Raised in Kimberley, BC, her father, a game warden, passed on his love for the outdoors to his children. Schissel’s early adulthood was spent raising her four children while farming in southern
A Frightfully British Brexit Report
The quizzing eyes and puzzled face ebb with the motions of the stark realization: “Oh, you’re British! What do you think about Brexit, then?” This was somewhat of a daily occurrence when I first arrived in Ottawa and to be honest, I became quite punch-drunk from the onslaught. The perplexed
Starbucks says goodbye to single-use straws
Photo courtesy of Starbucks Recently we have seen large companies respond to the pressure of consumers and worsening environmental concerns to reduce the amount of plastic waste they produce. Starbucks announced on Monday July 9th that they would be joining the last straw movement by eliminating single-use straws in more
Canadian Identity in the Shadow of ‘Trumpism’
We’ve all been a part of that inevitable dinner table conversation: politics -- the awkward social divider that many a hostess would wish to avoid. Polite chatter turns to angry fist-pounding, and newly formed connections are promptly ended when political opinions clash. Since November 2016 and the election of Donald
A Hopeful Approach From China
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech at the 19th CPC National Congress in October was startling in one respect. He presented the idea of building a community of a shared future for mankind. It was a heartening and hopeful narrative coming from the leader of a great superpower and leader of
How Trump Will Save the World
When someone asked me about my Oscar predictions last month, I said that Moonlight should win, but honestly didn’t think it would. I didn’t think a movie not only made by African Americans but with a narrative so exclusively about the African American experience could ever win in the new
Trump Takes Tragic Step Backwards with Abortion Ruling
So much has happened since mid-January, and one of the first actions of President Trump was to reinstate what is known as the global gag rule — removing funding from any foreign aid group that provides abortions, abortion facilities or abortion education outside of the United States. The policy extends
Ottawa’s Human Chain Sends a Cross Border Message of Inclusion and Diversity
Photos by Andre Gagne It was a powerful visual as more than one thousand people joined hands to form a human chain stretching down Sussex Drive and wrapping all the way around the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. Monday’s event was quickly organized to protest the executive order signed just days
The Danger of Border Crossing to Play US Lotteries
The Powerball lottery drawing on January 13, 2016, was described as "the biggest jackpot in the history of the world" and it indeed set a record that will be hard to beat. The jackpot prize had an annuity value of $1,586,400,000 (over C$2 billion) and was eventually claimed by three
Canada: A Gaming Nation
Many people today are surprised to see Canada rising as a gaming nation. People all around the world often do not know what to expect of Canada for a number of reasons. The United States dominates the international conversation on almost all North American markets, to the everlasting frustration of
A Legacy Of Sport
What makes sports heroes legends can sometimes involve what they do off the field, or what they do to get there, as much as what they do when they are on it. Their determination, their will power and their dedication to what they do is always inspiring. When Russ Jackson
A US Waiver: A Canadian’s Ticket to the Land of the Free
Having a criminal record in Canada can be a serious roadblock in many areas of life, especially when it comes to travelling to the United States. If you have a criminal record in Canada, you will be denied entry into the United States. Even if you are only stopping on
Justina McCaffrey Joins the Ottawa Life Magazine Team as a Fashion Columnist
Internationally renowned high fashion designer, speaker and writer, Justina McCaffrey, has joined the Ottawa Life Magazine team and will be sharing her expert advice on all things related to fashion and style with OLM readers over the next year. Justina McCaffrey stands with one of her gorgeous wedding gowns. “I
Remembering the Past to Look to the Future
This year holds special significance for the world, as it marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the creation of the United Nations as well as the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. In May, a special plenary
Quesada: The Taste of Success
Steff Charbonneau behind the counter at his restaurant. Order up! Quesada, the Canadian-owned and operated Mexican fast casual chain, is busy building burritos as it continues to expand. When Steff Charbonneau, a full-time Ottawa firefighter and father, tasted Quesada for the first time, the authentic flavours of Mexico captured his attention.
Margaret Chwialkowska Illustrates Reflection in Annex Gallery Exhibit
All photos by David Barbour Ottawa-based artist Margaret Chwialkowska’s solo exhibition, “The Illusion of Reality,” brings a marvelous must-see energy to the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Annex Gallery at Ottawa City Hall. In this collection, Chwialkowska delves into the theme of reflection. Her work explores the evolving natural landscapes and the mind
From Shepherding Sheep in Cuzco to Shepherding Souls in Canada
When Nicanor Sarmiento Tupayupanqui was grazing his sheep on ochre hillsides surrounded by towering mountains reaching up to 3,600 meters above sea level, he never imagined in his wildest dreams where he would eventually end up living and working. Nicanor was born in the Quechuan community of Lares, in Cuzco, Peru. From
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Bev Boys
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
Artfull Embassies
Knock on the door of U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman and his wife Vicki's Lornado residence in Rockcliffe, and you are greeted by the beautiful work of American artist Eric Fishel. Take a few more steps inside and seven other major pieces of art will catch your eye. The Art in
Spread Some Good this New Year With FlipGive
Just because it's January doesn't mean the giving season has to end. Why not give two gifts, with one card? FlipGive is a Canadian company founded in 2008 connecting shoppers and local fundraisers with major online retailers. The website raises money for community-based causes through gift card purchases. For each sale
The Medium Is Still the Message: The Internet to Thank for Annoying Social Movements
Being a decent person is now more complicated than ever--at least Social Justice Warriors (SJW) might have you thinking so. Around 2009, SJW began making their presence known on Tumblr and Live Journal, exposing issues like rape culture and male privilege that were previously flying under the radar. Theses new
Why Ontarians are Going Online Overseas for Gambling
Written by John Sorensen In recent years, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) has been going online to try to attract new patrons from across the province by offering online casino games, poker tournaments and even Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max and ENCORE tickets over the internet. There can be no doubt that
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