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Trudeau Government ignoring legal experts and suppressing free speech
Legal experts tell Parliament, Bill C-10 is attack on Canadians' right to free expression
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Activists look to restore hope in Ottawa's homeless youth
Congratulations to Carleton University journalism student Emily Vaz for this well-crafted piece on homeless youth in Ottawa.
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Best of Ottawa
BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Local boutiques and shops
After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!
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Top Stories
Trudeau Government ignoring legal experts and suppressing free speech
Legal experts tell Parliament, Bill C-10 is attack on Canadians' right to free expression
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Activists look to restore hope in Ottawa's homeless youth
Congratulations to Carleton University journalism student Emily Vaz for this well-crafted piece on homeless youth in Ottawa.
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Goodbye middleman. Skipper Otto provides reliable and trustworthy seafood to Canadians
Farm-to-table meets sea-to-plate with Skipper Otto’s community supported fishery!
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Arts & Events
Ottawa composer wins classical music competition
Candace Bustard won the inaugural Emerging Composers Competition from the musical duo Jâca.
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KCC to present online events in celebration of Asian Heritage Month
The Korean Cultural Centre is celebrating of Asian Heritage Month 2021 with a wide range of fun online events that people can enjoy from the comfort and safety of home.
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Album Reviews: Girl in Red, Julia Stone, Porter Robinson
Check out Girl in Red’s aggressive and polychromatic approach to pop, plus new releases from four more artists
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Sports
Time to get a move on, Ottawa
Put up or shut up. Can Ottawa folk finally agree we are there?
BC’s Elevate brings the Ultimate spirit to Ottawa
Elevate Ultimate is a Vancouver-based disc sports academy that provides professional coaching to young ultimate frisbee players.
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Leafs-Jets setting intriguing tone
Maybe next year Johnny Senators Hockey Fan will be invested in the realm of baited-breath as well.
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Politics
Time to rotate some federal cabinet tires
“If the PM called me today I’d argue Telford is safe, Guilbeault should be shuffled and Sajjan needs to be dumped before the election.”
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Reforms are transforming Kazakhstan into a modern and effective state
Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is committed to bringing the country to a path of political and economic reforms.
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(It’s) the impunity, stupid
I’ll be blunt: the problem with sexual misconduct in the Canadian Forces (CF) is not the sexual nature of the misconduct.
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Fashion & Beauty
Tips and hacks to saving more when shopping online
With the growth of E-commerce, many stores have sprouted up, leading to the popularity of online shopping.
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Spring fashion must-haves from Ottawa influencers
See what the trends are from three Ottawa fashionistas!
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Lous Vuitton changes the world with highest & finest quality products
Consumers are constantly mindful of the environmental effects of apparel and demand a degree of honesty when it comes to the 'real cost' of what they are purchasing.
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Business
Increase the ROI of your business meetings with these nine tips
No businesses can thrive without holding meetings. Meetings of any form, be those conferences or one-one interactions, are vital to keeping the employees and executives on the same page.
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The state of the payday loan industry in the US and Canada
Both local (state and province) and national authorities enact new regulations to close loopholes and protect the wellbeing of consumers.
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Sandbagging machines give new options for flood preparedness
Creatium’s sandbagging machines can fill up to 1600 sandbags every hour and operate with a crew of just three to five instead of hundreds of volunteers.
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Food & Wine
Best of Chinatown: Explore new flavours with Rangoon’s delicious Burmese cuisine
Rangoon is very hard to miss: look for bright lime-green porch railings and electric blue accents on a red brick storefront on your next trip through Ottawa’s Chinatown.
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Spice up your take-out dinner with Carmenère
It’s a common dilemma — you love spicy food, but you only like red wine . . .
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Bringing Canada and Hungary together through gastronomy
Beat the lockdown blues by taking a culinary trip to Central Europe to make a Hungarian food and wine discovery.
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Travel
Discovery and escape: five days in a canoe on the Rideau Canal
In this Covid-year, five days on the water brought me much closer to the land we call Canada.
HiBnb launch creates new platform for Canada’s cannabis community
HiBnb has just launched their services to the public after appearing on the start-up scene and garnering international attention for their innovative platform for cannabis tourism.
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Our mini home and native land: Little Canada opening 2021
Little Canada is a massive miniature version of our home and native land where participants can experience a wide swath of Canada in a single afternoon.
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Health
Simple nutritional tips to help manage your allergies
The immune system perceives harmless pollens as a threat springs into action by producing histamine, the chemical responsible for the itchy and watery eyes, and other cold-like symptoms
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Helping your child deal with feelings and emotions
Helping your kids to manage their emotions helps them grow into adults with healthy behaviours.
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Asserting boundaries and prioritizing your needs: the power of “No”
The ability to say no comes with practice and requires practice and dedication to master.
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Homes & Neighbourhoods
Endy mattress named best mattress in Canada 2021
With more than 20,000 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9/5-stars, Endy is the best mattress in Canada for comfort, quality and cost.
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Make your home iconic with Ottawa-based Iconic Blinds
Ottawa-based window covering company Iconic Blinds prides itself on exemplary customer satisfaction.
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Ottawa’s Neighbourhoods: Gatineau
Gatineau is home to beautiful gardens, unique restaurants, museums and endless bike paths, just like the areas south of the Ottawa River.
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Good Reads
Benefits of turning basement into home office
If your basement is unfinished or not in use, creating a basement office is the best decision you can make.
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5 steps to buy the best furnace
The furnace is the beating heart of the house. It is what spreads warmth and comfort throughout the home to keep you cozy during winter.
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Betsson acquires a 35% stake of Strive Platform
Betsson has shown it’s serious about its expansion into the US market with its $6.5 million purchase of a 35% stake of TG Lab’s Strive Platform.
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Reviews
Saying goodbye to my PS4 and . . . hello PS5!
‘I have no intention of getting a PS5!’, I said this to my friend. . . . I mean why would I? I have a PS4.
Top electric scooters in Canada
Electric scooters provide a smooth and enjoyable ride. They can also be full of fun.
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Film review: Fatale
Despite the great trailer, find out why film reviewer Keith Whittier gives the latest movie from director Deon Taylor a ‘C’.
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Best Picks
How Ancestry.ca and a DNA test helped a Black Ottawa woman discover her roots in Africa
“After this DNA test and subsequent journey to Africa, I no longer have to wonder where I'm from.” — Rachel Décoste
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Travel the world from home with HARTLEYBEE destination bracelets
Jenn Hartley Boyce’s small business sells handcrafted travel-inspired wrap bracelets imbued with the all colours and emotions of destinations around the world.
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LOOP Mission—ending food waste one awesome product at a time
LOOP Mission is a Canadian company that aims to inspire the whole world to reduce food waste.
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