There’s a moment every year in Ottawa when winter doesn’t feel quite as heavy. The sun lingers a little longer, the air softens just enough, and talk turns to one thing: maple syrup. That’s when Maple Fest returns to Proulx Maple & Berry Farm in Cumberland, drawing families, couples, and friend groups out of the city and into the sugar bush for one of the season’s most anticipated…

There’s a moment every year in Ottawa when winter doesn’t feel quite as heavy. The sun lingers a little longer, the air softens just enough, and talk turns to one thing: maple syrup. That’s when Maple Fest returns to Proulx Maple & Berry Farm in Cumberland, drawing families, couples, and friend groups out of the city and into the sugar bush for one of the season’s most anticipated…

Cyle Larin isn’t just one of Canada’s top scorers, he is now scoring headlines in England. But it wasn’t just his goals making waves. An old Canadian shawarma commercial somehow made the trip across the Atlantic, flooding the X feeds of Southampton fans. Back in 2022, Larin starred in a playful spot for Osmow’s Shawarma: he’s lying “injured” on the pitch when a delivery guy arrives…

Why Life Insurance Still Matters in Your Prime Years For many Canadians between the ages of 45 and 60, life insurance might seem like a topic reserved for earlier stages in life, or something you set and forget after your first policy. But the truth is, these years can be among the most pivotal for ensuring your coverage truly matches your current needs and aspirations. As retirement approaches…

Ottawa might be famous for its Parliament views and historic streets, but anyone who’s been out after dark knows this city hums with music. From cozy indie shows to electrifying concerts, Ottawa has stages that pull you in and make you forget the world outside. Here are five places locals can’t get enough of, and why a night here feels like more than just a show. The Laff Tucked into the…