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My Ottawa: Tobi Nussbaum’s go-to spots include a new place to view the Ottawa River

If anyone has a good read on Ottawa, it’s Tobi Nussbaum.  Nussbaum is the CEO of the National...

My Ottawa: Outgoing U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen talks hockey diplomacy and ice cream

Next month, U.S. Ambassador David Cohen will bid goodbye to Canada’s capital city, his home away from home for the past four years. 

My Ottawa: Jim Durrell knows all the scenic vistas, but also loves the view from his garage

Jim Durrell is Ottawa, through and through.  That’s because Durrell has touched nearly every aspect of the city,...

My Ottawa: Eat, bike, repeat — Pollster David Coletto’s favourite indulgences (think Italian)

If you read political news coverage in Canada, you’ve likely heard of David Coletto.  Coletto is the founder,...

My Ottawa: Kathryn Tremblay on the CEOs she most admires and how she warms up in winter

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Tremblay discusses where she shops in the ByWard Market, why she loves the Rainbow Bistro, and her support for local charities like Christie Lake Kids.

My Ottawa: Graham Richardson on the ‘wheel’ Ottawa and his vision of a Stanley Cup parade

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Richardson lets us in on his favourite music, his go-to cycling paths, his dreams for Ottawa Senator Brady Tkachuk, and the stylists he trusts with his hair …”Or what’s left of it.”

‘My Ottawa’ hotspots: a weekend guide to restaurants, music and more

To help you navigate all that Ottawa has to offer, check out what your peers and leaders have to say in this quick look at some of their best and brightest recommendations, from swimming and cycling spots to hand-picked eateries, to make the most of your weekend.

My Ottawa: Champion of immigrant entrepreneurs Karla Briones spills on chasing sunsets, memories of Mexico, and her trio of hairless pets

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Karla Briones shares her favourite hidden gems in her “adopted city,” from immigrant-owned businesses and the best spot to catch the sunset to the Ottawa neighbourhoods and festivals that remind her most of Mexico.

My Ottawa: Why YOW CEO Mark Laroche is high on the region and the Bytown hero he’d like to meet

The National Capital Region has it all, according to Mark Laroche, president and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. 

My Ottawa: Catherine Clark in a flap? Find out why and where she goes to rest and relax

When Catherine Clark isn’t interviewing influential people or whipping up communication strategies for major corporations, she’s observing the wildlife and enjoying the outdoors in her little rural corner of Ottawa.