Ottawa hosts former First Lady, Michelle Obama

 The countdown is on. This Friday, the influential first lady of our generation, Michelle Obama, graces us with her presence on the CTC stage. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Ottawa on Friday October 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre. Michelle Robinson Obama, born in 1964,

President Obama Inspires at the CTC

 All photos courtesy of Canada 2020 Which phrase should I use as they all apply? ‘He did it!’; ‘He came, he saw, he inspired!’; ‘He’s still got it!’ Take your pick! The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, engaged in a discussion at the Canadian Tire Centre this

Canadian Identity in the Shadow of ‘Trumpism’

 We’ve all been a part of that inevitable dinner table conversation: politics -- the awkward social divider that many a hostess would wish to avoid. Polite chatter turns to angry fist-pounding, and newly formed connections are promptly ended when political opinions clash. Since November 2016 and the election of Donald

What’s It Gonna’ Be, J.T.?

 In an official letter addressed to the Prime Minister of Canada, BoylesqueTO, Canada's premiere All-Male Burlesque Troupe, invites Canada’s #1 hunk, Justin Trudeau, to celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary at their patriotic striptease show Oh Manada! in Ottawa at Maverick’s Bar on June 30th.  Troupe leader James & The Giant Pasty

Under the Influence with Philip Sayce

 Imagine, if you will, growing up on a musical diet cooked up by you parents' record collection. The needle drops and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and BB King, legends of guitar, write the script of your youthful fantasies of one day, just maybe, you would play even a slice of

An Exclusive with U.S. Ambassador Bruce A. Heyman

 The United States Ambassador to Canada, Bruce A. Heyman, arrived in Ottawa last summer and has been one of the most active U.S. ambassadors in decades. In less than a year, Heyman has hosted seven senior United States cabinet members in Canada, including several visits by Secretary of State John

U.S. and China: Capping Economic and Environmental Controversy

 The United States and China, which are liable for more than one-third of global greenhouse gas-emissions, have agreed to get a handle on pollution. But concerns of potential business restrictions, tax increases, job cuts and inefficiency in planning have created political controversy. The arguments focus on longevity, healthcare costs and sustaining

Being Your Selfie

 Narcissist, self-obsessed and egocentric. These are some of the terms used to describe a generation constantly plugged in, constantly posting, constantly sharing, tweeting and, most narcissistic of all, taking selfies. For some, the prevalence of selfies is a sign of moral decline. Lauren McCarthy, a columnist for Michigan Daily, argues

Political Advice from 1929 Holds True in 2012: America Votes to Uphold the Status Quo

 Shortly before Republican Herbert Hoover was inaugurated as the 31st president of the United States of America on March 4, 1929,former Republican president Calvin Coolidge offered him some helpful advice. He told President-Elect Hoover that: “If you don’t say anything, you won’t be called on to repeat it.” Eighty-three years

A Tale of Two Conventions: The Summer Campaign for the White House Draws to a Close

 With both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) now over, the American summer political season has officially drawn to a close. Last week’s DNC in Charlotte, North Carolina and the previous week’s Republican counterpart in Tampa, Florida offered both parties a three-to-four day opportunity to