Post-Post-Jordan: The Dawn of a New Era in the NBA

 When Michael Jordan walked away from the game of basketball in 1998 (discounting his forgettable comeback with the Washington Wizards three years later), it was unclear who would step up in his absence and take control of the NBA. Jordan’s Chicago Bulls had won six of the last eight league

Is Liberalism Dead in Canada?

 On election night in my area of North Toronto, the cold days that dominated most of April were finally being driven out by the warm gusts of spring. Perhaps that is why few people noticed the gusts of change that were about to sweep across the Canadian political landscape. Everyone

The Dreaded Dress Code: What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

 Warm weather brings barbeques, patios, beaches, and, of course, weddings. With the sunny months of June, July and August as some of the most popular choices for wedding dates, an invitation to a friend’s nuptials comes as no surprise. But with the ceremonies and subsequent celebrations comes the dreaded dilemma

Inspiring Change through Housing for Homeless Women

 Located at 314 Booth Street, it was uplifting to see Cornerstone's new housing project for homeless women come to fruition.  Official opening celebrations were on May 25, 2011! The new 42-bed residential site will provide permanent housing and supports such as nutritious meals, recreational programs, spiritual programs, social programs, and

Kevin McNamara’s Quest for the Stanley Cup

 Kevin McNamara has come as close to the Stanley Cup as any other Ottawa hockey fan – he attended Games 3 and 4 of the 2006-07 Cup Finals at Scotiabank Place, where he watched his beloved Senators split two contests with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. While the Sens would

A Fun and Fresh Way to Step Into Spring

 This spring, you need only remember four words when it comes to fashion: brights, prints, mid-length and white. According to Style.com, and the abundance of designer collections the site features, these are some of the biggest trends for spring 2011. These trends may appear daunting at first glance – especially

Ottawa International Animation Festival: That’s More Than All Folks!

 Film buff? Art lover? Can’t get your fill of cartoons (Saturday morning or otherwise)? Do you feel the need to feel that buzz, and be a part of it too, when your town becomes a centre of a universe for one spectacular animated week? Then save these dates: September 21st

Publisher’s Message May 8, 2011

 On election night my friend, a long-time Liberal, called me and said, “well, that’s what happens to a Party that tries to be everything to everyone and stands for nothing at all.” The great Liberal Party of Canada, the Party of Laurier, King, St. Laurent, Pearson and Trudeau had been

Our Shifting Political Landscape

 “Politics,” as Michael Ignatieff graciously acknowledged last night, “offers hard lessons we all must learn.” This is not only a hard truth for defeated politicians and for those who still invest hopes in the political process. It is also the case for prognosticators of the political scene. It’s not so

Why Isn’t Health Care A Major Campaign Issue?

 Canadians’ commitment to a publicly funded universally based health care system remains as strong as ever. Yet the debate over the future of health care continues to rage on. The competing narratives should be by now familiar. On the one hand, commentators incessantly remind us that our health-care system is

Ottawa Chamberfest 2011

 It is soon time again for merry chamber music making Ottawa style as Ottawa Chamberfest 2011 is just around the corner. It’s the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, and it promises an exciting, diverse array of music and music-related performances and presentations. The plans for this year's festival includes a host