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Arts & Events
Bluesfest goes intimate this year with performances by Jann Arden, Barenaked Ladies, Tokyo Police Club and more
RBC Bluesfest is bringing live music back to the National Capital in a more intimate, cozy way as part of the Ottawa Fall Festivals series
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Politics
Why do we still have to fight for basic accessibility?
Now that the Liberals have won another mandate federally, they should stay true to their promises and fast track The Canada Disability Benefit and put the Accessible Canada Act into action.
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Food & Wine
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Martinique Gourmande invites you to taste the flavours of the Island of Flowers
A culinary and solidarity festival courtesy of the Martinique Committee of Tourism in Canada — September 25 - October 3, 2021.
Top Stories
The Canadian government failed its Afghan allies
In addition to forfeiting the lives of the thousands of Afghans that helped Canada, Trudeau’s delays have gravely damaged Canada’s national interests.
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Ottawa Life Magazine responds to defamation suit filed by ‘private citizen’ Peter Sloly
The ‘real victims’ are traumatized citizens in our community, many of them women—who have had to endure the effects of OPS police misconduct which includes assault, sexual assaults, alleged rapes and battery.
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E-Catamaran — a healthy, eco-friendly alternative for boating fun
E-Catamaran boats are all as green as can be, very cleverly designed, and easy to operate.
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Arts & Events
Bluesfest goes intimate this year with performances by Jann Arden, Barenaked Ladies, Tokyo Police Club and more
RBC Bluesfest is bringing live music back to the National Capital in a more intimate, cozy way as part of the Ottawa Fall Festivals series
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Album Reviews: Lil Nas X, Kacey Musgraves, Sonia Aimy
Five new releases including Lil Nas X who is pushing the boundaries of what a pop star can do lyrically and musically
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Ottawa International Animation Festival returns both online and in-person
North America’s biggest and longest-running animation fest, Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), kicks off this week!
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Sports
Senators’ rebuild is over? Really?
There’s still a ways to go here. Patience has been a lengthy visitor in Ottawa
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Where Art Thou, Brady?
Fans and media swear they’ve seen the Boy Wonder out and about this place and that.
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Redblacks show promise despite falling to BC Lions
Anytime the BC Lions come to town its exciting!
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Politics
Why do we still have to fight for basic accessibility?
Now that the Liberals have won another mandate federally, they should stay true to their promises and fast track The Canada Disability Benefit and put the Accessible Canada Act into action.
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Election 2021: Some final thoughts
In their collective wisdom, the voters confirmed how unnecessary this election really was by electing essentially the same Parliament as before.
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Election 2021
We have assembled together the Hon. Sergio Marchi’s 2021 election analysis to make them easier to review.
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Fashion & Beauty
A suitable summer with Surmesur
“I was so excited to find out that Surmesur offers such a fabulous shopping experience that reflects your personality while respecting your budget.”
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Tips for finding the right pair of shoes
As a person with a keen interest in fashion, it’s not just enough that you buy shoes.
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Tried and tested — L’Oréal’s SteamPod 3.0 straightens your hair like a pro
L’Oréal’s SteamPod 3.0 uses steam to straighten hair, with 78% less damage than a regular straightening iron!
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Business
Cyrus Janssen is one of North America’s leading experts on China and Chinese marketing
He’s an international business consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker whose been living abroad since 2007 in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and now Richmond BC.
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Tired of dishes and meal prep? Let WeCook do the cooking for you!
WeCook offers a wide range of freshly prepared, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door.
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Introducing Canada’s first data driven cannabis store
The client oriented company has designed their locations to promote healthy living, relaxation, and mental wellness with specific architectural and design features.
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Food & Wine
Martinique Gourmande invites you to taste the flavours of the Island of Flowers
A culinary and solidarity festival courtesy of the Martinique Committee of Tourism in Canada — September 25 - October 3, 2021.
Ice cream is a family affair with Neale’s Sweet N’ Nice
The story of Neale’s starts back in the 1940s on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad when Charles A. Neale began selling his homemade ice cream from a bicycle so that he could make enough money to send his 12 children to school.
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Pelican Seafood Market brings Ottawa a taste of the East Coast
On now for a limited-time, the 25th annual PEI Shellfish Festival brings a sea-to-table mussel-filled menu including: mussel chowder, marinated mussels, and a brand-new pasta dish with PEI mussels.
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Travel
A RIU good time: Travel is back, and it is not as scary as you might think
A recent trip to Mexico made me realize that people from around the world are once again travelling and abiding by the same Covid-19 safety protocols that we observe here in Ontario.
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Fall colours of Cape Breton Island
Fall is coming and there’s no better place in Canada to take a deep dive into autumn than on Cape Breton Island.
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Fall for Nova Scotia’s autumn magic
Fall is always a little extra special in Nova Scotia—including road trips.
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Health
Stepparenting Savvy
Stepparents’ focus should be on relationship building in the early years of the marriage, not disciplining.
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The Smart Sock Plus allows parents to monitor their child’s key vital signs
Parents and caregivers can monitor key vital signs for kids from birth to age five.
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Parental placement preferences for elementary school children
Advice for parents concerned about their child’s placement in a split class
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Homes & Neighbourhoods
Get to know Ottawa South
Ottawa South has many interesting aspects to it including the people, unique spots to shop and to eat, and many enjoyable places for recreation and leisure.
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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Good Reads
Ottawa Senators: season expectations
Many were expecting the Ottawa Senators to have a dreadful season in the shortened 2020/21 campaign.
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Could the Canadian lottery go around the world?
Not only is there a regular lottery that you can play, but there are multiple games to choose from, depending on what you are wanting, and which one is your favourite.
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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
Ancestry shed new light on Canadian war brides
Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, has made accessing Canadian War Brides records easier than ever before, thanks to updates made to UK and Ireland Outward Passenger Lists.
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NESQUIK is back with a NEW look, recipe & an all-new Vanilla flavour!
Embrace the nostalgia and enjoy with your family the new reformulated NESQUIK that features no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners!
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Sisters of the Ice
The True Story of How St. Roch and North Star of Herschel Island Protected Canadian Arctic Sovereignty
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