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Angie’s Models & Talent International Showcase
Ottawa's fashion event insider, Julia Vorob’eva is always invited to all of the best fashion events in Ottawa so it was of no surprise that she attended the annual Angie's Models & Talent International showcase. Julia Vorob’eva is a fashion blogger from The Fashion Keeper and is involved with Blackbook Lifestyle.
Ottawa, Music and Inspiration
Music and Ottawa go wonderfully hand in hand. The city is brimming with musicians. Ottawa is blessed with excellent schools, dedicated music teachers, performance opportunities and excellent ensembles and festivals. I was recently reacquainted with the home grown contemporary music composer, Colin Mack. Ottawa born Colin continues to make the
The Coolest Capital in Europe and the German Riviera
The Germans do it all and have it all. Exceptional in every way, it is no surprise that Germany continues to hold the annual record as one of the world's most visited countries. In fact, it is one of the most educated and economically successful countries in the world. It
Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont
By Joseph Boyden • Penguin, 2010, pp.204 After a night spent alone in mid-May 1885, Louis Riel emerged from the wilderness and surrendered to Canadian military. He was the leader of the Métis rebellion that the government of Sir John A. McDonald was intent on crushing. Riel hoped that voluntarily
In Search of Style
Ask Alex: Summer Chic Q: Does being trendy make someone chic? I’m looking to revamp my style but I don’t know where to start. Do you have any advice on developing personal style? A: I’ve received a lot of questions pertaining to style - what is it, who has it,
Stroked Ego
Ottawa’s fashion darling Julia Vorob’eva attended an exclusive fashion presentation at Stroked Ego filled with all of the latest fashions for men. Julia Vorob’eva is a fashion blogger from The Fashion Keeper and is involved with Blackbook Lifestyle. She interviews local stylists, designers and bloggers, and talks about the latest trends
Learning from Phytoplankton
The Arctic, to paraphrase Star Trek, is Canada’s final frontier. It is vast, mysterious and often dangerous and oceanographer Dr. Marcel Babin has set his sights on the region. Babin and his team at the Université Laval are interested in understanding Arctic ecosystems including its tiniest inhabitants – phytoplankton and
Pink Ginger: Ottawa’s local organic beauty source
With the range of toxins we seem to subject ourselves to in our day-to-day lives, doesn’t it make sense to try and minimize exposure where possible? For women, surprisingly enough, the creams, make-up and other beauty products we slather on our skin could actually be hurting us. Pink Ginger in
Thirst Impressions
Every second Saturday the LCBO's Vintages section releases over one hundred wines into the Ontario market. With such choices, you may be asking what is the best bang for the buck? Vintages has an array of wines at many price points, but I'm always hunting for those value wines (under
Shining a Northern Light on Business
Canada's north is the new land of opportunity: mining, sovereignty, energy, transportation, infrastructure and more. That is the message of the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce and they are keen to help their southern counterparts to tap into it. That is why two
Public Education – a Hallmark of Democracy
In Canada, students and their parents enjoy a right most don’t enjoy- free, high quality public education. In many parts of the world, this is not the case. Public primary education is attached with user pay fees that only the wealthy can afford. The result is that poor children and
Aboriginal Youth and the Canadian Workforce
The RBC Stay in School Program Talk to any advocate for Aboriginal rights and you will hear that a good education and steady employment are what Aboriginal youth need to succeed in the Canadian workforce, and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is active on both fronts. RBC provides educational
Digital tools prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges
How do you engage the short attention spans of today’s student, shaped by a technological revolution, wanting to be more self-directed using visual, auditory and technology to understand the world around them? Harder yet, how do you adapt a curriculum to their individual needs ensuring they are built for success
Ottawa International Children’s Festival Celebrates 26 years
The Ottawa International Children’s Festival (OCIF) is 26 years old. The Festival is back and bigger than ever with its 2011 edition running this year from June 1- 5 with plenty for all children and children at heart, focusing on those between the ages of four to fifteen. For five
Giggling Jerks
Aiming to be a classy Caribbean style restaurant, co-owners and brothers Devin and Dylan McLeod opened the doors of Giggling Jerks in August 2010, with the help of restaurant consultant and celebrity chef David Adjey. (Adjey’s work with the McLeods was even featured on THE OPENER, a reality show by
QNX: Steering Ottawa’s Course as a High-tech Leader
What does updating your facebook profile, flipping a light switch and visiting your doctor all have in common? You might not know it, but behind their operating systems are the ingenious minds of QNX, a local high-tech leader whose engineers have been working for thirty years in the region to
How to Revitalize Your Work Wardrobe
Walking through downtown Ottawa, you will likely see a sea of blue and black and grey suits, comfortable footwear and conservative briefcases – a standard business uniform and a safe bet in the traditional office environment. Sadly, it was not the men that were just described. It is the working
Transforming Vintage Furniture = Personality
Now that spring is in bloom, it seems like a great time to inject new life into your old-fashioned hand-me downs or uninspired vintage finds. The question is, how to do it? Transforming vintage pieces is a sure fire way to add personality to your decor. When you buy everything
Chasing Calder: The Binghamton Senators Playoff Run
UPDATE (Wed, May 25): The Houston Aeros defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 4-3 in Game 7 of the Western Conference final. They will face Binghamton in the Calder Cup final. Game 1 is Friday night in Houston. Down three games to one in their opening-round series of the AHL Playoffs to
From Asia with Love and Spice
When referring to Asian food, more often than not, images of neatly manicured sushi plates, wherein the individual pieces and condiments fit together with the exactness of a jigsaw puzzle and beg the same type of wonder as a perfectly folded fitted sheet, come to mind. No untrained human is
ASIMO launches “JAPAN: Tradition. Innovation.” at Museum of Civilization
Ever on the leading edge of balancing tradition and innovation, Japan and its rich history is currently enshrined in the JAPAN: Tradition. Innovation. exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Designed by the Japanese firm Nendo as a recreation of a Japanese village where visitors are directed through with modern
A Different Kind of House Music – Music On McLean
Ottawa, have you met the neighbors? You’re going to love what they’ve been up to! They’re practically right next door – just down the highway in a real next door kind of way. If you love great music making in an intimate and relaxed, fuss free setting, the Music on
Fresh and Contemporary at the Crosby Street Hotel NYC
Having come across some photos of a weekend get-a-way with girlfriends to New York City last spring, I was reminded of my experience lounging in the drawing room at the Crosby Street Hotel. Kit Kemp's interior design is a source of inspiration to be sure. The use of varying shades
Nordic Film Festival presents: The Queen and I
The Queen and I by Swedish-Iranian film maker Nahid Persson Sarvestani will feature this month as part of Bright Lights; The Baltic-Nordic Film Festival. The festival is presented by the Baltic and Nordic Embassies in collaboration with the Canadian Film Institute (CFI.) The movie about the 1979-80 Iranian Revolution focuses
DIVA Foundation Empowers Women Through Education
“A wise person once said ‘show me a sick child and I will show you a sick woman,’” said Grace Betts, chair and president of Ottawa’s DIVA Foundation. “And if you continue, it should read, ‘show me a sick woman employee and I will show you a stressful, unhealthy and
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