Transition your summer wardrobe into winter wear

 In summer or solely in winter it is pretty clear what you need to wear, it is that interchanging period that causes much confusion. When the weather is warm one day, and cool the other, it can be rather challenging to pick out the right clothes. Every girl who strives

The Mulled Red Wine Recipe That Will get You Through the Rest of Winter

 With many months of winter ahead, there’s no better time to curl up and enjoy this warming, seasonal drink. Mulled wine is said to date back to second century Rome. It became popularized throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, then gained particular significance as a Christmas tradition in the Victorian

Beat Winter Dryness with this DIY Skin and Hair Elixir

 Winter is a harsh season. Ottawa has even been known to be the coldest capital in the world at some points of the season, no thanks to blistering winds and blizzards. All that snowy weather can take a serious toll on your hair and skin. Hydration is key during the

40 Years and We STILL Love Our Winterlude!

 Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40! We’re not busting out the ruby red for you, Winterlude, because, as always, you’re all about the winter white. Ottawa’s festival dedicated to all things snow, ice and sub-zero (you know, in case you didn’t step outside today) opted out of purchasing a sports car

Sweater Weather

 Knitwear season is here! Ottawa’s frosty weather can chill you to the bone so invest wisely in this winter staple. This year, the humble cable knit is getting an upgrade with oversized silhouettes and dramatic detailing but before you refresh your collection, make sure any new sweater selection has:A warm

5 facts you need to know to stay healthy this winter

 Influenza, also known as the flu, is a very contagious infection caused by viruses which can cause a mild to severe infection in your nose, sinuses, throat and lungs. Although flu infections can occur at any time throughout the year, the risk increases in the fall and peaks in the

Dierks Bentley brings summer vibe to winter night

 Photos by Renée Doiron Winter and country music doesn’t seem like they should mix. The music evokes the image of wide open plains, trucks rumbling up dust on and endless dirt roads to nowhere and tilting back a cold beer on your back porch thinking about the one that got away.

Chateau Montebello is a Perfect Winter Family Getaway

 Photos by Emily Cordonier The Fairmont’s Chateau Montebello is a wonderful place to go with the family at any time of year, but in the winter it seems extra special. For anyone who hasn’t been, Montebello is a small Quebec town around an hour drive from Ottawa. While the town

Winter Hot Spots in Ottawa

 Though we are all dreading the short days and cold nights that come along with the winter, the National Capital Region is host to many fun spots ideal for hitting up during the colder months. Whether you want to engage in some winter sports, take in some entertainment or enjoy

OLM’s Favourite Toboggan Hills for 2016

 All photos by Sofie Sharom.  Nothing says winter like snow spray in your face, wet socks in your boots and a big smile from ear to ear. Whether you use a snow tube, crazy carpet, GT, old fashioned wooden toboggan or even a cafeteria tray, it’s official - sledding season has arrived.

JOHN’S RENO TIPS: Why you should be doing renovations in the winter

 People don’t often think of winter as a prime time for renovations. Instead, when the temperature drops, most people will start dreaming of their future summer projects and line up contractors for that busy peak season in the renovation business. Their houses then remain virtually untouched when the weather gets cooler. However, John Gordon says winter can be a great

The Five Downtown Hot Chocolates You Have to Try Before Christmas

 The Ministry of Coffee's nutty Nutella hot chocolate. Photo by Samantha Lapierre. We've all said it, there's nothing better than a hot chocolate on a cold day. A good cup warms you from your fingers to your toes and can provide a head-spinning sugar rush or a stomach settling heartiness.

Are you Getting Enough Vitamin D?

 As our Canadian cold weather trickles in and the days become shorter, getting your daily dose of sunlight can become a challenge. While curling up at home with your favourite blanket all winter might sound like a great idea, it can also hurt your vitamin D intake. Many Canadians are

Are You Needlessly Boosting Your Utility Bills?

 Sometimes it may seem like energy rates and utility bills are completely out of your control. Reports from the National Energy Board show that some provinces have seen very little change in prices since 2000, while others like Alberta have seen a significant increase in electricity costs. A lot of outside

The Old Man

 I went for a walk today Along a woodland path When I met an old man Looking at some flowers Who turned to me to say Why do the seasons come and go For I love spring, summer and autumn But not the winter's snow Once I was young like

Daffodils

 If there was ever a flower That herald’s a new Spring Daffodils stand out For the joy that they bring These beacons of light So celestially glow They help raise our spirits After a long winter’s snow With crowns of yellow In woodland and knoll They cheer the heart Of

All Trees Must Relent

 I hear the autumn breeze Whispering softly to the trees Let go, let go, let go of your leaves Not yet, not yet reply the trees Our leaves are too beautiful to die Even if the time is nigh But die, but die they must Said the breeze with a

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Marnie McBean

 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

Winterlude: the key to enjoying winter in Ottawa

 By Katie Burley (Photo courtesy of Canadian Heritage) From Jan. 30 to Feb. 16 Ottawa's winter comes to life as people gather from all over to enjoy Winterlude in the nation’s capital. On the weekend of Feb. 7 and 8, many gathered in the frigid cold to enjoy ice-skating, beavertails

Pilar’s Picks: Thus Owls

 Today is an exciting day for Thus Owls, a Montreal-Stockholm band. They are releasing their album Turning Rocks today via Secret City Records. Thus Owls is a transatlantic band consisting of a husband and wife duo -- Erika and Simon Angell. They met by chance as they were touring from separate bands and

Manners Meltdown: When being nice is not so easy

 Winter happens every year at this time in the NCR, still Ottawans struggle with the frigid temperatures, dark days and bad moods which unfortunately are in great supply. Recently posted on my Facebook page was the following adage: Winter's Five Stages: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and April; the last one

A Midwinter’s Bite of the Big Apple

 Got the winter blues or a little cabin fever? Well here’s the cure: New York City. David Letterman is right when he calls it the greatest city in the world. It is. Put aside the fact that it is the commerce centre of the universe or that its storied history