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NESCAFÉ’s coffee coffee table–a reminder that sustainability is in reach
Canadian designer Jesson Moen used 37lbs of repurposed coffee grounds to build a coffee coffee table!
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Arts & Events
Weekend What’s Up: December 3-5, 2021
Check out our weekly roundup of things to do in Ottawa this weekend.
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Health
Empathy and your child
Advice to strengthen your parenting skills which will assist your child to mature through the teen years into an emotionally healthy and socially adept adult.
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Top Stories
City of Ottawa housing budget should be expanded, not policing.
With 12,000 people on the city waitlist for affordable housing units, Ottawa City Council declared a housing emergency in February 2020, well before anybody knew that a global pandemic would further complicate the situation.
Jim Watson at 30—the ups and downs of public service and his LRT legacy
This week marks the 30th anniversary of his entrance into municipal politics.
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A month of free transit isn’t enough.
Accountability and transparency, not free rides, will go a long way to raise the confidence of riders and to ensure that Canada’s capital city has a world-class transit system.
Arts & Events
Weekend What’s Up: December 3-5, 2021
Check out our weekly roundup of things to do in Ottawa this weekend.
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The Ottawa Christmas Market returns this year bigger than ever
Don’t miss the big tree lighting TONIGHT, November 26th at 6 p.m., right outside the entrance of Aberdeen Pavilion.
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The KCC invites you to see films featuring Kihun from Squid Game
The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to invite you to the screenings of The Face Reader (2013)’ and New World (2013), two films that feature the actor Lee Jung-jae from Squid Game
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Sports
Senators not alone on the Isle of Stink
I always kind of wondered what it would be like to live full-time in Phoenix.
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Senators: Productivity required now
The Senators embark on a four-game road swing with urgency now kicking at their heels.
Sigh Erik, sigh
Erik Brannstrom must feel a lot like that shy little kid who gets selected last for a game of pick-up football. Nobody really wants him but he’s the last kid standing.
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Politics
A ‘No Surprise’ Throne Speech
On Tuesday, after more than two months since ‘the most important election since WWII’, as the PM had billed it, the government delivered its Throne Speech.
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A note to Minister Joly
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs is a young, dynamic MP from Quebec, Melanie Joly. She recently served as the Libéral Party’s election co-chair . . .
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There are many ways to be democratic.
I have been in Canada for more than two years now, and I have come to realise that we need to explain China's political system more clearly to our Canadian friends and the media.
Fashion & Beauty
Colour your world
The fall 2021 fashion runways were mostly virtually but they signalled a return to normalcy with cheerful styles for evenings on the town and large celebrations with friends and family.
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Fall for these frangrances
Start your day with a spritz of your favourite scent and enjoy the day!
Medieval is in–Mythical jewelry with a modern twist
Inspired by mythology and monsters, KIL N.Y.C. recently released their newest jewelry line, the Teras Collection
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Business
NESCAFÉ’s coffee coffee table–a reminder that sustainability is in reach
Canadian designer Jesson Moen used 37lbs of repurposed coffee grounds to build a coffee coffee table!
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Ottawa-based Growcer wins Invest Ottawa SheBoot pitch competition and major investment
Ottawa-based entrepreneur Alida Burke secured a huge win at the SheBoot pitch competition, taking home the top prize of $150,000 in investment to grow her company, Growcer.
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Living Green Starts at Home: EnviroCentre’s “Your Green Home” Course
We’re no longer debating climate change–we’re talking about how to stop it.
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Food & Wine
My big fat glass of Greek wine.
Not many drinkers feel comfortable bringing a Greek wine to a dinner party, and that’s a shame because the more you know about Greek wine, the more you’ll want to drink it!
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There is nothing simple bout’ semillon
If you’re drinking a good Semillon, you won’t need anything else in your glass to get you through the semi-charmed blasé of November.
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For a great Fall red, go with Gamay
My favourite red wines to recommend in Fall are those that are just full enough with a hint of spice.
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Travel
The Marriott Château Champlain makes every trip to Montréal memorable
The hotel opened to host the world as part of Expo67. Back then, at 38 stories, it was the tallest hotel in Canada!
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Nova Scotia’s Lobster Crawl
February may be winter for most Canadians but on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, it’s lobster season.
Le Boat Announces Black Friday deals on French and Canadian canal private cruisers
Boaters and beginners can enjoy the travel deal as no boating license or experience is required
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Health
Empathy and your child
Advice to strengthen your parenting skills which will assist your child to mature through the teen years into an emotionally healthy and socially adept adult.
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Barre Fit Warriors–fitness that’s empowering and fun
What if the movement of dance, the empowerment of self-defence, and the grace of yoga replaced the dumbbells and treadmills? Barre Fit Warriors makes fitness accessible and changes fitness perspectives to inclusion and holistic wellness.
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Teaching your kid to ask for help
Youngsters may feel nervous and uncomfortable to ask a question or raise their hands. They might be worried that they’ll be turned down, seen as weak or considered not very smart.
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
US online gambling giants design Canadian game plan
Some of the leading online casino and sportsbook operators are eyeing the Canadian market as it seemingly starts to open up.
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A helpful guide to horse betting in Canada
Horse racing is one of the biggest, oldest, and most played sports in the world.
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6 ways to consume marijuana without smoking
Are you new to the cannabis world and want to try your hand at some, but don’t enjoy smoking? Do you want to know what alternatives there are to smoking weed?
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Reviews
Christmas Music Special – She & Him, Arkells, Norah Jones
Five holiday albums to help you get into the spirit of the season!
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Movie review: House of Gucci
Lady Gaga will blow you away with her performance as Patrizia Reggiani in the rag-to-riches drama about the Gucci family.
Review: Hawkeye
Check out Keith Whittier’s review of the new Avengers series from Marvel
Best Picks
OLM 2021 holiday gift guide
The holidays are fast approaching. OLM’s gift guide will help you find the perfect present for everyone on your list!
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The gift of a moment of calm
Launching just in time for the holidays, Tetley has collaborated with Canadian content creator Sasha Exeter on a first-of-its-kind custom herbal tea blend - Be Still.
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Wrap up warmth with a cable-knit cardigan from Daniel Hechter Paris
Nothing says warmth like a chunky cable-knit cardigan.
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