From Italy to Your Kitchen Importing is at the heart of the business. Italfoods works directly with trusted producers in Italy and beyond, choosing products for flavour, craftsmanship and consistency. The result is a catalogue of thousands of items that reflect real regional traditions, the kind of ingredients chefs build menus around. Alongside its imports, Italfoods carries a deep bench of…

As the city settles into its first real cold snap of the season, there is nothing quite like the thought of warming up on the water itself. A new floating sauna is set to open at NCC River House, giving Ottawa a fresh way to embrace the colder months. Meet Saunoa The new addition is called Saunoa, a floating sauna moored right at NCC River House along the Ottawa River. It is designed to let…

There’s a certain pride that comes from watching a local kid make good on the court, and this fall, basketball fans across the region have plenty to cheer about. A Gatineau forward just landed a spot with an NBA development team, putting him one rung away from the league’s biggest stage. From Outdoor Courts To The Pros Justin Ndjock-Tadjoré didn’t pick up a basketball until he…

Family trips to Ottawa-Gatineau’s world-class museums are about to get a lot easier on the wallet. A new federal budget is putting real money behind the region’s cultural institutions, with a standout promise of permanently free admission for Canadians under 25. Free Admission for Young Canadians Starting with this year’s federal budget, Canadians under 25 will be able to visit…

Few cities can claim a homegrown festival that’s been drawing animators from around the world for half a century, but Ottawa can. The Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s largest and longest-running event of its kind, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with screenings, exhibitions and a citywide spotlight on the craft. Five Decades Of Frame By Frame The…