California’s Last Hurrah

 I’ll be quite honest with you here. I’m a little tired of California and her wines at the moment.  That’s because, at this time of year, they do a big push at the LCBO leading up to the California Wine Fair held across Canada. The California wine fairs in Ottawa

Virtual Unreality Product of Mixed Media Marriage

 By Martti Lahtinen News junkies will remember Global TV anchor Peter Trueman signing off with the op-ed tag on his nightly report: “That is not news, but that, too, is reality.” Television didn't send a mixed message in the 1970s and '80s; the straight end-piece was dispensed without visual aids,

Decoding Gas Prices: Is the Gas Gouge Real? Part 2

 Continued from Part I According to the Canadian Fuels Association, Canadians pump 75 billion litres of petroleum fuels annually (more than 200 million litres every day) to travel a total of 325 billion kilometres a year. That is the equivalent of eight million trips around the world. That’s a lot

From Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast

 Canada is a maritime country which generates a substantial amount of its GDP from exporting natural resources in today’s increasingly interconnected global economy. Its waterways serve as the maritime transportation network that contributes to the health, vitality and prosperity of the Canadian economy. Without safely navigable oceans and inland waterways,

In the Line of Fire: Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage

 Few things in life are guaranteed, including long-term disability (LTD) insurance plans. While long-term disability protection may be offered through an individual’s employer, not all plans are created equal. Basically, there are two types of LTD. The first is the Insured Benefit LTD where the plan sponsor (the employer) pays

The Winds of Change and Canada's Health Care System

 The 2011 Census of Canada revealed that continued immigration is changing the face of our country. Not only is Canadian society increasingly multicultural, we are becoming one of the fastest-growing populations in the G8. Wendy Nicklin is the President and CEO of Accreditation Canada, a not-for-profit organization that develops and

Telix Incorporated: Local Firm Makes VoIP Extremely Affordable

 Telix Incorporated offers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone systems that are a smart alternative for small- and medium-sized businesses and that can replace traditional PBX systems. Their all-inclusive phone systems offer unlimited North American calling, conference calling, voicemail to e-mail, remote workers and many other features that would cost

Ottawa Artist on the Rise

 By Shelley Cross Maybe it is a painting of a rosy-faced child with piercing blue eyes who captures you with her glance. Or, perhaps it is an abstract of such intense colour that you are drawn into its enduring story. These are some of the images captured by Ottawa artist

Where Investing in Transit Can Take Us

 Earlier today, Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke to the Toronto Region Board of Trade about the need to make investments in transit. By Premier Kathleen Wynne The first subway line in Toronto opened in 1954, the year after I was born. I still remember riding the subway with my grandmother as

An Actor’s Life or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Standing in an Alley in the Dead of Winter for 12 Straight Hours with only Linty Pocket Candy to Eat

 Acting is nothing more or less than playing. The idea is to humanize life. George Eliot Acting deals with very delicate emotions. It is not putting up a mask. Each time an actor acts he does not hide; he exposes himself. Rodney Dangerfield For nearly 30 years of my life,

Shrimp and Vegetables in Vodka Sauce

 Hey, shrimp lovers... Do you want to try something new? This new recipe is so tasty and flavourful and so very nutritious. I am a big shrimp fan so I prepared this recipe with large-sized fresh shrimp and have added a fair amount of fresh vegetables. Try this recipe and

Kristine St-Pierre releases bilingual album Call Me Crazy

 Ottawa singer-songwriter Kristine St-Pierre has released Call Me Crazy, her first full-length bilingual album. A little more than two years since the release of her first bilingual EP Stand Still for A While, Kristine launches a second album that shows off her maturity and sensitivity, all the while keeping with

Public workers earn 12% more than private counterparts: report

 Fraser Institute study says gap drops to nine per cent when unionization included in analysis BY Canadian Manufacturing Daily Staff ON April 04, 2013 9:01am  VANCOUVER—Public sector workers at the federal, provincial and municipal levels across Canada earned substantially higher wages than their private sector counterparts in 2011, according to a

FIVE Cancer-Fighting Foods in ONE Meal!

 According to the latest research, these five foods are extremely high in vitamins and are some of the best "cancer-fighting foods." Quinoa contains essential amino acids, is very high in protein and fiber, and has plenty more nutritional benefits. Kale is high in iron and antioxidants and best of all ZERO FAT!!

Tanya Collins: OLM Spaces Issue on CTV Ottawa Morning Live – "Fresh Fabrics for Spring"

Seniors’ Nutrition a Critical Issue in Canada: One-third of Canadian Seniors at Risk of Malnutrition

  By Arlene Adamson Too many seniors are not able to afford enough healthy food – or enough food at all, we learned last week from a Statistics Canada study.  The data, gathered from the 2008/2009 Canadian Community Health Survey, revealed that a full one third of our senior citizens are

Target: Cornwall

 By Hank Reardon Minnesota-based Target, one of the United States' largest retailers, has built a 1.4-million square-foot facility on 169 acres of development-ready land in a business park close to Highway 401 in Cornwall, Ontario. In recent years, Cornwall – the hub of the Seaway Valley – has seen the

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

 By Christine Davis Navigating the world of complementary and alternative health can be confusing and daunting. It’s difficult to understand what different practitioners can offer and how they are trained.  Unfortunately, this gap in education and awareness can lead many people to miss out on the care they want and

Flat-Out Fabulous Spring Fashion

 Feel grounded this spring with these eye-catching fashions from BGGO Boutique in Ottawa's Glebe.  Photographed at the soon-to-open Fauna restaurant and bar located at 425 Bank Street in Centretown. Chef/owner Jon Svazas's menu will be seasonally driven with locally-sourced ingredients. Be sure to check it out!   STYLIST: Alessandra Gerebizza PHOTOGRAPHER: Brennan Schnell

In Search of Style: Love and the Rockies

 For the picture-perfect wedding, all you need is love, the right man and a beautiful dress. Anyone who has followed this column over the last few months will know that much of the focus has been on the creation and development of my wedding gown by David McCaffrey of McCaffrey

A Spoonful of Health: A Former Model Finds Remedy in Food and Helps Others to Do the Same

  Natasha Kyssa has been eating raw for more than 20 years. Former model, raw life style coach and author of the Canadian bestseller The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual, Kyssa once found her cure and salvation in raw eating; she now helps many others seek their remedies in a natural

Ted Rusoff: The High Priest of Dubbing

 Originally Published in October 2012 on OttawaLife.com 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,

Latin Jazz Singer Claudia Salguero and her 10-piece band will perform ROMANTICA at the NAC

 Based in Ottawa since 2001, Claudia is a Colombian award winning Photo-fine-artist, Latin Jazz singer and a passionate amateur ice sculptor. Photo-Fine-Artist As a visual artist Claudia blends photography, digital and traditional art into a magical mix. In 2006 she won 1st place at the Black and White Spider Awards

Publisher’s Message: Spaces

 Tanya Collins is one of the premiere interior design and decorating firms in Canada’s capital. Established in 2006,Tanya has quickly developed a clientele who appreciates her passion for style, design and her highly-personalized and intuitive approach. Tanya’s trademarks are her ability to see space used to its fullest potential and

Visionary music stand puts Ottawa at the forefront of innovation

 By Rebecca Ford Imagine a pitch-black concert hall, dimly lit by flickering candles. The only other light comes from the stage—a soft glow emanating from the musicians’ music stands, capturing their expressions as they lean into their instruments. The mood is set, the audience captivated. Then the music begins. There’s