Ottawa homeowners planning a backyard upgrade this year may want to look twice, because the rules around landscaping are changing, and the impact goes beyond paperwork. A new bylaw introduced in 2026 is reshaping how hardscaping projects, like patios, decks, walkways, and retaining walls, are regulated across the city. At its core, the update is meant to bring more consistency and oversight to an…

Ottawa homeowners planning a backyard upgrade this year may want to look twice, because the rules around landscaping are changing, and the impact goes beyond paperwork. A new bylaw introduced in 2026 is reshaping how hardscaping projects, like patios, decks, walkways, and retaining walls, are regulated across the city. At its core, the update is meant to bring more consistency and oversight to an…

People love to imagine that professional athletes eat in a way that feels exciting or extreme. Exotic superfoods. Constant variety. Perfectly photogenic plates. The reality is far less glamorous, and far more disciplined. Fueling a professional hockey team is not about novelty. It is about reliability. At the highest level of sport, food is not entertainment. It is a tool. It supports recovery. It…

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re a kid. The rooms are bright, the equipment is loud, and there are a lot of unfamiliar faces asking questions you might not fully understand. At CHEO, staff have found a simple, heartfelt way to make that experience a little less scary: crochet monkeys. And the idea didn’t come from doctors or administrators, it came from a group of thoughtful…

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…