Shreddin’ Sens Hit the Slopes for Sens Foundation at 24h Tremblant

 It’s around this time of year where skiing becomes pretty big business on Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant. The slopes are filled, the fires are roaring in the chalets and the shops are bustling with skiers taking a break from the downhill rush to get in some last minute holiday shopping. It’s also

Red Bull GRC Takes off at Aviation Muesum

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

Micra Cup Finals Win Over New Race Fan

 You needn’t be a die-hard motor sports fan to enjoy the Micra Cup. I’m not and I did. For those unfamiliar with the event, but may have seen the TV spots for Nissan’s smallest ride (remember Jim Parsons from Big Bang: “It’s hip to sip!”), it’s a race series based

Why the Best Fit May Not be your Best Bet

 Hiring the right people is critical for a company’s future. Having been in HR for years, I’ve seen many examples of flawed hiring practices, with employers hiring people because ‘We had a good conversation and we liked him’. Other reasons I heard: the candidate ‘seemed like a nice guy’, ‘I

Future Energy: It’s Time for Canada to Lead

 Over the past decades, oil has become everything for Canada. It was a sign of economic stability, new jobs and progress. Today, oil’s low cost is dragging down the country's economy. Environmental concerns are only rising. The new reality seems here to stay. On the bright side, Canada is now

What You Need to Know About the Election

 On your marks, get set, go! The race is on. The federal election to determine Canada’s 42nd parliament and leader has begun. Set to end with the October 19 election, this campaign will be the longest in over a century (since 1872), running for a full 78 days. In Canada,

What the Heck is a Regatta? All in a Day’s Work…

 For the past few years now, you can find my little guy and I touring Eastern Ontario's waterways as he races canoes and kayaks at various regattas. Braedon is a member of the Rideau Canoe Club, established in 1902 and located on the Rideau River near Hog's Back.  The primary

Healthy Tips: Cottage Getaway

 With many of us escaping the city on the weekends for the tranquillity of cottage country, the phrase TGIF gains a new meaning. While I’m certainly not one to pass up an afternoon of lounging on the dock or a trip to the local ice cream shop, it’s always a

Bucket List: Learning How to Snowshoe in the Gatineau Hills

 My sidekick boyfriend Jeff and I are adventure-seekers. Although this is sometimes truer for me (while Jeff puts on a brave face and tags along), we were both looking forward to our first snowshoeing experience together. Conditions were optimal after the massive heap of snow that fell on Ottawa recently.