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A dose of Berlin’s eclectic hues from photographer Kayla Meyer
It's now the season where the sun melts away the remaining snow drifts, revealing the filth that clings to sidewalks and curbs, sparking Ottawa's transformation into a budding, green city. It signifies a thirst for brilliant colour and pleasing cityscapes. As I stood marveling at the photography of local artist
Hope is a Good Thing: The 2011 Toronto Blue Jays
While the Toronto Blue Jays haven’t reached the Major League Baseball playoffs since 1993 - the year they clinched their second consecutive World Series with Joe Carter’s legendary walk-off home run - the team has remained competitive in their 17 straight October-less seasons. Stuck behind two perennial powerhouses, the New
OLM Q&A: Ottawa's own fashion legend revealed
Diffusing the shield created from his trademark oversized black rimmed glasses, fragrance and fashion consultant, business owner, charity worker and now host of Fashion 45 Central Sid Cratzbarg, gave OLM a glimpse of the man behind the flamboyant style and vivacious attitude to discuss his enduring career and quest to
In Canada is racism a spectator sport?
Happy to have found a seat near the back of a homeward-bound transit vehicle I did my best to settle into what had all the appearances of a standard rush hour ride. The next few intense moments could not have been predicted, but then I am convinced more and more
Hope for Sports in the Capital
It may sometimes seem bleak, but it’s a great time to be a sports fan in Ottawa. While our city’s only major sports franchise, the Senators, have clearly seen better days, it’s refreshing to see the organization commit to a full rebuild of the on-ice product, one that should pay
Laughing all the way
Imagine standing in front of a microphone, cracking your best jokes, hoping gales of laughter from a live audience will greet your attempts. Instead, your words are met with stone cold silence, not a chuckle to be heard in the house. That is probably a frightening experience for anyone, but
Norman Pirollo: Contemporary Wood Craftsman
Wood art. The two words may not seem to go together but when Norman Pirollo gets down to it and creates his magic with wood, art is exactly what he makes. “My art is a bit unusual — I call it wood art as the primary medium is wood and
The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival
John Vaillant, Knopf Canada, 2010 • 329pp. The region is Primorye, located in Russia’s Far East. On a frigid day in the dead of winter, a man is returning to his cabin in the remote wilderness with his dog. The region is populated with Amur tigers, which have an awesome
I Weep for Haiti
I encourage everyone to read Claire Tremblay’s article, Haiti, After The Earthquake, The Disaster in this issue. The Haitian earthquake of 2010 was such an epic natural disaster it was beyond any forecasts, predictions and perhaps anyone’s conceptual capacity such that the magnitude of the destruction literally stopped the entire
I Weep for Haiti – A Message from the Publisher
I encourage everyone to read Claire Tremblay’s article, Haiti, After The Earthquake, The Disaster in this issue. The Haitian earthquake of 2010 was such an epic natural disaster it was beyond any forecasts, predictions and perhaps anyone’s conceptual capacity such that the magnitude of the destruction literally stopped the entire
Karen McClintock Heading for Brand Expansion
The journey from Walmart to Holt Renfrew is not so far after all. At least, not far for renowned Ottawa jewelry designer Karen McClintock, whose line was scooped up by Holt Renfrew only ten months after she began making pieces for family and friends using beads from Walmart in 2005.
Inuit Broadcasting Corporation: Uniting Inuit Communities through Award-Winning Programming
While Nunavut makes up one third of Canada’s landmass, the region remains a mystery to many Canadians. It is home to one of our nation’s most fascinating cultures as well as the world’s first indigenous media project broadcast by satellite. Known as the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Nunavut’s residents now
Promoting Success in Aboriginal Education
Knowledge is power and empowering children through education is a gift that lasts a lifetime. That is why the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) is working with Aboriginal teachers and organizations to ensure that no Aboriginal child is left behind at school. Key to the CTF’s advocacy for Aboriginal students and
Panama Wow! The New RIU Plaza Hotel
Panama is derived from an old Indian word meaning "lots of fish and butterflies." It has one of the world’s most spectacular ecosystems and jungles but less than an hour away, there is the vibrant urban life in Panama City. America spoils back to Spain. The Panama Canal I have
Eli El-Chantiry, Vern White and Steve Boucher, do the honourable thing: Resign.
Ottawa is in the midst of a serious confidence crisis in its police force in the wake of disturbing video footage in which citizens were brutally treated by a few police officers. Furthermore, the actions of three of its critical stakeholders have elevated the temperature to the point where it
Terry Tomalty: Capturing Canadiana with Brushstrokes
With a flick of his wrist, Montreal artist Terry Tomalty preserves significant Canadian events in bold brushstrokes of colour. Known for documenting NHL hockey scenes, including the Montreal Canadiens’ participation in the Heritage Classic Game in in Edmonton, the golden goal by Sidney Crosby in last year’s Olympics and a
Ask Alex: What’s Hot for the New Year
What’s hot for the New Year? Alex shares her expert style advice and tips on how to create a new and improved you for 2011. Q. Alex, I’m looking for a spa that I can take my husband to that offers male-specific services. Are there any spas in Ottawa that
Ask Alex: What's Hot for the New Year
What’s hot for the New Year? Alex shares her expert style advice and tips on how to create a new and improved you for 2011. Q. Alex, I’m looking for a spa that I can take my husband to that offers male-specific services. Are there any spas in Ottawa that
Prolific David Gerstein: Simply an Artist
A graduate of Jerusalem’s Bezalel School of Art, David Gerstein traveled to international art capitals before returning to his hometown and accepting a position as Senior Lecturer at his alma mater, a job he held for 14 years. At the end of the 1960s, the American art scene was ruled
Koyman Galleries: A Picture is Worth 13,000 Square Feet
Think of art galleries in Ottawa and chances are the image of a massive, 13,000 square foot space filled with paintings and photographs from more than 200 Canadian artists probably doesn’t spring to mind. But head to St. Laurent Blvd. and there, at Koyman Galleries, is exactly what you will
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
Siddhartha Mukherjee • Scribner, Toronto, 2010, 571pp. In 1961, the multi-drug therapy referred to as VAMP initially showed impressive signs of success in treating childhood leukemia. When given to patients, tumours receded, leukemia cells were reduced in the bone marrow and white blood cell counts returned to normal. Within months
An Adirondack Olympic Experience
Imagine the blades of a bullet-shaped sled twisting through narrow, icy turns as gravity pulls you down a mountain at speeds of up to 50 mph. Crossing the finish line, you hear your name announced over a PA system, you pose for a photograph with your driver and brakeman. OK,
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