The Ottawa Life Podcast

By: Ottawa Life Magazine
  • Summary

  • Steps away from Parliament Hill, we are the Voice of Canada's Capital. The issues that matter in Ottawa, matter to us. Whether it is politics or policing, arts or entertainment, we promise to dig deeper and to ask questions that get to the heart of the matter. We are the largest, longest-running magazine in Canada's National Capital Region. To read more, visit ottawalife.com.
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Episodes
  • Delving Deep Into the RCMP's The Scandals and Improvements with Paul Palango
    Mar 28 2025

    On todays episode, Dan Donovan traverses the murky waters of the RCMP's scandalous history with Paul Palango. While writing for popular magazine Globe and Mail as well as The Hamilton Spectator, Palango has published four non-fiction books all delving into different hot topics within investigative journalism. Most notably, Palango's novel 22 Murders analyzes the Nova Scotian mass shooting in 2020 which claimed the lives of twenty two innocent victims over the course of two days. In this podcast, Palango shares a more in depth view of potential errors made by the RCMP and how they can be rectified to avoid such tragedies in the future.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Behind the Sirens with Calvin Lawrence Part 2
    Mar 23 2025

    In this episode, host Dan Donovan sits down with former Halifax police officer & RCMP member Calvin Lawrence to dive into critical issues in policing & community security. From high-profile security breaches to RCMP accountability, mental health in law enforcement, and the need for real reform—this conversation pulls no punches. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on the future of policing.

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    52 mins
  • Diplomatic Insights: Ambassador Wang on World Affairs
    Mar 18 2025

    In today’s episode, Dan sits down with Ambassador Wang for a deep dive into some of the most pressing global issues. They unpack China’s role in global peace efforts, the evolving relationship between China and Canada, and the complexities of China-US relations. Plus, they share insights on the Ukraine crisis and discuss what it takes to create a fair and balanced business environment in today’s world. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation!

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    43 mins
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