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Putting the “Science” into “Science Fiction” – Fusion Power
The modern world runs on electricity and the demand for power continues to grow every year. As demand grows the non-renewable resources we rely on, mainly fossil fuels, are used at an accelerated rate while the production of renewable energy has not increased as quickly as people hoped. Scientists are
Men Without Hats Return after a Decade with Love in the Age of War
Men Without Hats’ latest record, Love in the Age of War, released this past May after an almost decade-long hiatus, is very much the band at its best. Hot off the heels of a tremendously successful tour, with an extremely well-received set at the world-famous South by Southwest (SXSW) music
Independent Filmmaker Gary Burns Given Retrospective at the Canadian Film Institute
The Canadian Film Institute presents The Enlightened Screen: Gary Burns, the first installment of an ongoing screening and guest artist series which will profile Canada's leading independent filmmakers. The inaugural event in the series will spotlight acclaimed Calgary indie filmmaker Gary Burns, who burst onto the Canadian film scene in
Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Ultra Boy
Ultra Boy is a character from the DC Universe's Legion of Superheroes, a group from the 30th to 31st centuries who solve crises in their own time and sometimes travel to the present when modern superheroes are outmatched. One of Ultra Boy's primary powers is his ability to see through
OLM’S Top 25 People in the Capital 2012
Ottawa Life Magazine’s 2012 listing of who we think are the movers and shakers in the nation’s capital. These people make Ottawa a great city to live in. Dr. Jeff Sherman, Deborah Wyatt and Jennifer Wyatt of TIPES (Thinking in Pictures Education Services) are truly heroic for the work they
Inconsistency in the Cost of and Accessibility to Prescription Medications Drugs
Canada’s health care system faces some daunting challenges. One of the crucial inconsistencies is the variation of access to prescription medications across the country. Like all other health-care services and products, prescription medications have a monetary value and are subject to inflation and the effects of Canada’s changing demographics. Let
Rail on the Rise
GETTING PRODUCTS TO TIDEWATER AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE Energy is a key market for Canadian Pacific (CP) and the increase in traffic has been particularly strong as a result of a targeted growth strategy. Energy-related traffic represented about 45 per cent of this portfolio’s revenue in 2011. With an extensive
Retiree Has Nightmarish Experience Moving from Large Home to Smaller Condo
TO THE EDITOR: We wanted to sell our house and move to a condo. We lived in Old Ottawa South and moved to The Glebe Annex, just west of Bronson Avenue. The first thing we did was attack the basement and throw out as much stuff as we could. Then
Government Puts Politics, Not Students, First When It Targets Education
Sam Hammond is President of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. Ask any teacher and you will hear that teaching is a calling. That is what drives teachers to work hard and love the work they do. With that comes the responsibility to model values and positive behaviours for students
NAIT Students & Graduates Highly Successful.
NAIT is one of Canada’s largest polytechnics. As with other leading polytechnics worldwide, our education and research is technology based, and our learning is hands-on. Industry is a full partner in the educational process. Our research is industry driven. Our students’ experiences are shaped by two distinct advantages – NAIT
Harper Government’s Disdain For Science
In recent years, science in Canada has come up against an increasing disdain for evidence-based decision making and a disappearing commitment to transparency. In brief, evidence-based policy-making in Canada is under attack and it is orchestrated by our own federal government. In the absence of evidence, government policy is increasingly
Students on Ice: Arctic Expedition A Voyage of Discovery and Transformation
As the Arctic warms and polar sea ice continues to melt at unprecedented rates, 75 international high school students – including three from Ottawa – and a team of inspiring leaders sailed on the latest Students on Ice Arctic expedition: A Voyage of Discovery and Transformation. Students on Ice is
Healthwise: Living with anxiety and depression
I am honoured to be welcomed as the new Accredited Health Blogger for Ottawa Life Magazine. For my first post as such, I have decided to explore an illness that affects a significant number of adults: anxiety and depression. Because of this particular time of year, and given the recent
Free Dimensional by Diamond Rings – Finding Your Place Outside of Normal
Canadian singer/songwriter Diamond Rings’ new album, Free Dimensional, is all about contradictions and living a life littered with incongruities. The album opens with waves of heavily distorted echoing synth and a static-induced crackling house beat. A number of new overlays are quickly added, including a steady marimba backbeat and John
Danielle Duval’s OF THE VALLEY
Danielle Duval's new album OF THE VALLEY is a solid and heartfelt collection of songs. Emotive, melodic and honest, all at the same time. All pulled together with a strong pop sensibility. Duval's voice has a unique, friendly and inviting feel, providing a contrast to some of the blander, radio-friendly,
A New Zealand Riesling that Really Packs in the Flavour
When most people think of New Zealand wines they think of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir - in fact New Zealand's second biggest imported wine is Pinot Noir - but you probably don't think of Riesling coming from the little island nation south of Australia, but New Zealand is doing
Outdoor Work Experience: The West End’s Most Unique Summer Day Camp
A rising percentage of young Canadians are being diagnosed with developmental disorders ranging from Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to Tourette’s syndrome and Down’s syndrome. One would expect to see a concomitant increase in the number of public and private programs designed to treat Canadians with developmental disorders
Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Hello, and welcome to my very first blog post! It's definitely an honour and privilege to be asked to contribute to such an informative, insightful and honest magazine. I'm excited to be a part of a magazine with such a long history in this city, and grateful to have the
New Children’s Book Takes Readers on Arctic Adventure to Discover Polar Bears
A one-of-a-kind children’s book takes readers on a captivating adventure to Canada’s Arctic. Ben and Nuki Discover Polar Bears, written by nationally renowned photographer Michelle Valberg, tells the story of two boys – one from the south, the other from the north – as they learn about each other’s culture,
Flying into Heaven with Il Volo
Seeing the sensational new pop-opera trio Il Volo (which translates as “The Flight”) was one of those miracles that happen when the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie, and amore fills a concert hall holding 1,000 people waiting to fall in love instantly once they hear the
Celebrate independent filmmaking at Treepot Indie Filmmaker Showcase 4
After three successful events at movie theatres and parks, The Treepot Indie Filmmaker Showcase returns to the historic ByTowne Cinema on October 4th at 6:45pm. Treepot4’s line-up features short films and music videos by local indie filmmakers Derek Price, Jeremy Kennedy, Zack Duncan & Jenna Matias, Kevin Preece, Timothy D Riel,
Ted Rusoff: The High Priest of Dubbing
The expatriate American actor Ted Rusoff was born in Winnipeg in 1939, the son of screenwriter Lou Rusoff. As very few feature films were being produced in Canada at the time, Lou was lured to Hollywood in 1947 by his brother-in-law Samuel Z. Arkoff, a lawyer who would later found
Pensions & Peace of Mind Series: Long-Term Care
It is no secret that a secure and enjoyable retirement requires critical thinking, strategic planning and diligent budgeting. Many Canadians are aware of this but are unaware of the fact that a portion of that retirement budgeting must be allocated for long-term health care costs. This may come as a
Are you ready for Canada’s largest independent literary celebration?
By Clayton Andres When his father Neil first came up with the idea of a writing festival in Ottawa, Sean Wilson thought his dad was insane. “At the time, I had been noticing that just about everyone I knew in the creative community had the sense that they had to
In Search of Style
Finalizing the details of any wedding can be a harrowing experience. However, one tradition that remains magical is the dress fitting. I was lucky enough to have my mom and soon-to-be mother-in-law participate in the fun. There is no greater feeling for any bride than to share the moment with
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