Working Together Towards Equality
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) comprises working men and women from a variety of fields. From education to health care to social services, OPSEU represents about 130,000 workers...
View ArticleGino Vannelli at Casino du Lac-Leamy for One Night Only!
The year is 1978. It’s the year Grease hit the big screen—a year of big hair, disco dancing and great music. It was also the year “I Just Wanna Stop” by Gino Vannelli topped the charts, hitting no. 1...
View ArticleAdrenaline Junkies Rejoice: Cliffhanger is Back
All photos by John Enaje Are you looking for an adventure? A challenge? A thrill? Well, look no further, you can get all three right here in downtown Ottawa on August 20. The YMCA-YWCA is bringing back...
View ArticleThe Safe Water Project: Clean Water for the Community
Above: The Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence All photos courtesy of Keewaytinook Okimakanak The issue of drinking water and boiling water advisories in First Nations communities has been a prominent...
View ArticleKayla Pongrac: Bringing Local Flavour to Life with Art and Design
Photo credit: Blair Pongrac When you head to one of Ottawa’s top restaurants, like Ace Mercado on Clarence Street, you go for the experience. It’s not just about the great food, but also the...
View ArticleMore than a Winter Wonderland: Lake Placid’s the Place to be this Summer
What kind of traveller are you? Some of us like to lounge by the beach all day while others are constantly seeking an adventure. No matter what kind of summer vacation you are looking for, you can find...
View ArticleJames Leclaire: The Sing-a-Long Sounds of Storytelling and Sorrow
Album cover by Brett Clarke. James Leclaire’s fourth album, These Weights, combines the soulful storytelling of folk and country music with the anthemic energy of punk, to create a sound he calls ‘dirt...
View ArticleTop 25 People in the Capital 2015
The Top Among Us This year marks the 15th anniversary of Ottawa Life Magazine’s TOP 25 People in the Capital. Over the last decade and a half, OLM has shined the spotlight on some of Ottawa’s...
View ArticleOPSEU Unites for Equity
OPSEU unit steward Rhonda Ferguson. The role and responsibility of OPSEU’s Provincial Women’s Committee is to advocate for women within the union, supporting their workplace needs and rights. The...
View ArticleWallis Giunta: Ottawa’s Opera Star
Photography by Paul Couvrette, Makeup by Leslie-Anne Barrett and accessories by Leeann Lacroix. It was a pivotal moment in her life, when as a teenager, Wallis Giunta realized the power of opera. “I...
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