Who’s At Risk? Self-Assessment Helps Families Avoid Caregiver Distress

 Can caring for your loved one put you at risk for serious health issues? Two new tools were launched today to help answer that question. Millions of Canadians caring for a senior can now assess whether they may be at risk for emotional and physical issues, including depression, heart disease,

Spring Cleaning OF MIND, BODY & HOME

 By Dr. Heather Eggleston, BSc, ND The change of seasons naturally inspires us to cleanse, renew and rejuvenate after the long winter months. When spring cleaning your home this year, go beyond dusting and organizing the sock drawer.  Did you know that some of the products in your home may

Together, Tackling the Impacts and Opportunities of the Changing Canadian Arctic

 Representatives from Nunavik, Nunatsiavut and ArcticNet at the November 29, 2012 release of the report, "Nunavik and Nunatsiavut: From Science to Policy. An Integrated Regional Impact Study of Climate Change and Modernization." (Photo courtesy of ArcticNet) Climate change and modernization are having significant impacts on the people and the ecosystems

Sinbads of Kazakhstan

 The Sinelniks team request assistance from the Russian Military Forces to sail through the pirate region. The destroyer Admiral Levchenko escorted the Rusich  through the Horn of Africa for three days. (Photo: Eleanor Wilks)   "There's nothing better to behold Than for friends to roam around the world And close friends the hardship do

Multiple Peoples, Multiple Problems, Several Solutions

 Most Canadians are in favour of good quality education for Canadian children. Good education contributes to good jobs, good income, good health and good lifestyles, all of which are positive forces in society. But for mystifying reasons, kids who grow up on First Nations reserves are given far fewer chances

What’s Inside the Coast Guard’s Toolbox?

 There are many sides to the Canadian Coast Guard. To start with, there is a fleet of approximately 118 vessels, a figure which includes not only ocean-going vessels ranging from icebreakers to SAR lifeboats, but also almost two dozen helicopters which are used on a daily basis for many services

Photos of Ottawa Past and Present

 Click the link below.  It leads to original photos of the City of Ottawa... then when you run your mouse over the picture, it shows what it looks like now.... times have changed for sure! Ottawa was once a stately Edwardian city, but over the years it has been overtaken

Top Marks for Mazda6

 First Impressions: The 2014 Mazda6 is a looker. With fine lines and a sexy front grill, the ‘6 draws attention from pedestrians and car enthusiasts alike. A stylish leather interior provides comfort and class to commuters who will enjoy a balance of low gas mileage, power and performance. This car

Attention All Beef Lovers: Your Grilling Accessories Await You

 From juicy hamburgers and tasty meatballs to smoked baby back ribs and medium-rare steaks, everyone enjoys covering these grilling items in various seasonings and barbeque sauce, and throwing them on the grill. These delectable items are among the many popular foods Canadians indulge in over the summer months; however, there

Ottawa’s Yogini Yogathon raises $17,000 for charities

 Kimberly Lochhead Five hours of practicing yoga. $17,000 in fundraising efforts for local, national and international charities. Countless connections with inspiring, like-minded women. One empowering experience. The Third Annual Yogini Yogathon took place Sunday at the Glebe Community Centre with 80 participants. Making its debut this year in Toronto, the

Digging into Ottawa’s Garbage

 From our kitchens and gardens to processing plants and commercial buildings, people and companies all generate one thing with increasing logistical and environmental concern: garbage. In green or blue bins, plastic bags or industrial containers, what we put at the curb is either recycled, processed into forms of energy or dumped into landfills. Understanding

Pow! Zap! Boom! Revenge of the Nerds: The Art of Story and of the Spaces in Between

  Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts. Salman Rushdie When I was a boy, I always saw

Blundstone: A Perfect Gift for Dad

 A year ago, this father received his first pair of Blundstone boots. I had always wanted a pair and was touched to receive the perfect gift. All dads are different – from the classic "man's man" dad, to the "hip and trendy" dad, they each have distinctive interests and tastes.

MyMedRec

 Over the past 10 years, information technology has grown exponentially. People are no longer tied to a single work location, email is accessible virtually everywhere and news is shared by the minute. We have seen laptops and personal organizers evolve into all-in-one smartphones, giving users easy access to almost any information they want. With the

Celebrating The Best in Israeli Cinema: Showcase Returns for 10th Year

 Haolam Mats'hik (The World is Funny) The 10th Annual Israeli Film Festival is presented by the Canadian Film Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel and the Israeli Cultural Forum. The festival runs on select dates from June 6 to June 16 and celebrates the best in contemporary Israeli

Pipeline Update

 Proponents for the Northern Gateway Pipeline are likely breathing a small sigh of relief now that Christy Clark has kept her job as Premier of British Columbia. Had the NDP won, chances are the Pipeline would have been dead in the water. That said, smooth sailing is by no means guaranteed. However, the fact that the focus of the

Put Your Best Foot Forward at Dress for Success’ Annual Stepping Out Fundraiser

   Dress for Success Ottawa, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women, is hosting its third annual Stepping Out fundraiser on Thursday May 30th starting at 7pm at Lago Bar & Grill in the Dow’s Lake Pavilion. In the words of Marilyn Monroe: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” Dress

Air France Is Back at Osheaga

 Air France announced on May 23 that it will sponsor Montreal’s 8th Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, which runs from August 2 to 4, 2013 at Parc Jean-Drapeau. This festival is hugely popular and thousands of people from Ottawa and the National Capital Region attend it each year. Air France

Ottawa Life Earth Talk

 A recent report by the National Wildlife Federation found that the three-year-old BP spill is still having a serious negative effect on the ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and its wildlife populations. Smoke billows over a controlled oil fire off the coast of Venice, Louisiana, on May 5, 2010. Photo Credit: Petty

No Matter the Season The Laurentians Has it All

 By Rachael Desjardins Need a break? Want to have some family fun time, or need to reboot your romance? Head to the beautiful Chalets Chanteclair, nestled in the heart of the Laurentians. Located in Val-David, Qu.bec, these lovely authentic Swiss-styled chalets are only minutes away from the popular town of Saint-Sauveur, known for its boutiques and restaurants and only

Ottawa International Children’s Festival Celebrates 28 Years in the Capital

 The Ottawa International Children’s Festival (OICF), the largest children’s festival in Ontario, is gearing up to celebrate its 28th year in the Capital, May 28-June 2, 2013 at the LeBreton Flats Park and Canadian War Museum sites. Each year, the OICF proudly presents some of the finest visual and performance

The Resurgence of the Knitted Look – A Pattern for Fashion Success

 By Laura Chapman The archetype of knits belonging alongside antiquated domestic drudgery and the art of housewifery has been dispelled for good. The growing trend back to this almost lost art has been taking place subtly and quietly behind the scenes and had its moment of renascent glory at the

Economical with the Truth

 If this spring’s federal budget is a prescription for what ails Canada and its economy, it should come with a bright, red warning label: “This budget will do nothing to address job creation, tax evasion, environmental protection, or public safety.” That at least would have fulfilled the government’s obligation to

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction”: Megaman (Plasma Part 2)

 Megaman is the robotic hero of several series of video games that bear his name, in which he fights evil robots in order to defend humanity. Although Megaman acquires many strange and unique weapons through his battles, his primary weapon has always been the cannon mounted in his arm. Alternately

Extremely Delicious Oatmeal, Apple and Date Cookies with Flax, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds

  It's summer snack time again!   It's time for some delicious Oatmeal cookies with apples and dates and more added wholesome goodness, such as flax, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. The combination of all these quality ingredients gives them a soft, fruity and chewy taste with a little crunch! These are