DVD Reviews: My Bloody Valentine ~ 1981 & 2009

 Even though it is one of Canada’s first slasher films, I haven’t the heart to recommend the Special Edition of MY BLOODY VALENTINE (in which all the gory scenes excised from the 1981 feature were restored without digitally enhancing their image quality). If you’re going to restore a “cult classic”

Canadian Country Superstar Begins The Busy Next Chapter

 One might say that Paul Brandt could be the star of a modern-day Western. The bravado and mysterious picture of a Western’s protagonist certainly isn’t representative of Brandt – an approachable country music veteran, family man, devoted humanitarian and influential songwriter 16 years into his solid career. But the megastar’s

Natives Indigenous to All-Star Game

 Once again, Carey Price represented the Montreal Canadiens at the All-Star Game in Ottawa last week. Not only was he the only Habs there (excluding the rookies), and with reason, but he was also the only Native NHL player there too. According to Greg Horn, editor-in-chief of Iori wase, news

Let There Be (non-toxic) Light!

 With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us will be buying candles. Luxurious, calming, and exotic, it might appear to be the perfect gift. But the burning question is - do candles harm the environment and our health? The short answer: yes! The seemingly innocuous candle can be

Ottawa Senators Monthly Report: January

 Entering their toughest stretch of the NHL season, the Ottawa Senators sat on the fringe of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Their performance in early January against each of the conference’s top teams would go a long way in determining the club’s final record and position inside or out of

DIY: Hemp Bracelets

 Remember the friendship bracelets back in grade school? While we may not see those colorful bands much anymore, the idea of it is still around. Hemp bracelets are the new friendship bracelet of 2012. They are easy to make and can be customized in so many ways, and who could resist

Niagara’s Best Comes to Town

 We are less than 2 weeks away from one of the premier Ontario wine events to hit the Ottawa market.  This February 6, 2012 at the National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Drive) between 6:30 and 9:00pm 46+ Ontario wineries will be pouring their wares from diverse vintages ranging from

Niagara's Best Comes to Town

 We are less than 2 weeks away from one of the premier Ontario wine events to hit the Ottawa market.  This February 6, 2012 at the National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Drive) between 6:30 and 9:00pm 46+ Ontario wineries will be pouring their wares from diverse vintages ranging from

Adventures in Gluten-Free Baking

 One of the most challenging things about switching to a gluten-free diet (which I started about 18 months ago after discovering a gluten allergy) is giving up those old family recipes that I have enjoyed for so many years.  Recently I have been experimenting with adapting older recipes to accommodate