Kazakhstan: Central Asian Land of Mystery and Opportunity Attracts Canadian Investment

 The Republic of Kazakhstan is a transcontinental country in Central Asia, with its smaller part west of the Ural River in Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country by land area and the ninth largest country in the world; its territory of 1,053,000 square miles is larger than

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq is well equipped to lead the Arctic Council

 May 15, 2013, was an exciting day for northerners, and for all Canadians, as our country assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council for the second time since its creation in 1996. As someone born and raised in Canada’s North and who calls it home today, I’m proud to chair

Falafel Patties with Rice and Lemon Tahini Sauce

 Savour the flavours of this updated Middle-Eastern classic falafel recipe with Tahini sauce. The addition of rice to the traditional ingredients of chick peas, herbs and spices, creates a lighter textured patty. These falafels can be served as single portions – perfect for appetizers for children or as a main

Making Strides to Reduce the Stigma of Mental Illness

 Webster’s Dictionary defines “stigma” as “a mark of shame or discredit.” Too often the notion of stigma is associated with character traits that no one need be ashamed of. Where mental health is concerned, stigma and discrimination are far too prevalent. When people suffering from mental health issues or mental

The (F)laws of Averages

 October is “Healthy Workplace Month.” But you wouldn’t know it by the federal government’s views on sick leave, or from the increase in disability claims among federal government workers, including those related to mental health. Since the Conservatives first came to power in 2006, disability claims have increased 37 per

Iqaluit Coast Guard Office Maintains Pan-Arctic Vigil

 Traffic services centre directs Northern Canadian shipping between the Greenland and Alaska boundaries by Peter Varga for Nunatsiaq On line Out of a small station in Iqaluit that looks out onto Frobisher Bay, a team of 11 Coast Guard staff oversee ship traffic throughout all of Canada’s vast expanse of Arctic

A Good Corporation: “Conscious Capitalism” Is Sprouting in Ottawa

             In early September, Céline Bak drew three bottom lines under her company. From now on, Analytica Advisors – a clean technology consultancy based in Ottawa – officially stands for the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit. Bak has a Benefit Corporation (B Corp)

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction”: Vibroblades

 Although the strangely named "vibrational weapons" may not be as ubiquitous as lasers or power armor suits, they are still a recognized form of technology throughout science-fiction. These weapons and tools – their names are often shortened to "vibro weapons" or "vibroblades" – are particularly common in the Star Wars,

Get a Huge Hit of Wit with GCTC’s Proud Political Satire

 If you follow politics, the gossip and rumour mill of Parliament Hill, you will absolutely adore playwright Michael Healey’s Proud, currently on at the GCTC, from the opening scene to the very end. It is pure theatrical crack for the political junkie. That said, Proud will satisfy all audiences because it is funny, well-written and

Kazakhstan and Canada: Bilateral Ties Flourish in Astana

 Milions of dollars in Canadian exports will soon be flowing to Kazakhstan, improving the lives of Canadian farmers while strengthening ties between the two countries. Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, Gerry Ritz, oversaw a total of $11 million of contracts signed for the livestock industry on a recent trip

School on Board

 10 Years of Bridging Arctic Research and High School Science Education Since 2004, ArcticNet’s Schools on Board program, based out of the University of Manitoba, has been providing an opportunity for high school students and teachers to swap their regular classroom attire for floater suits, hard hats and steel-toed boots and

Stress Can Make Good

 Sometimes being stressed out forces you to focus on the challenges of your marriage, remain in a job that pays the bills but is unfulfilling and makes you feel incredibly overwhelmed, strung out and unable to concentrate. While stress affects everyone in different ways, two major types of stress exist:

Top People in the Capital – Sep/Oct 2013 Issue

 This year, it’s all about leadership. Kevin Page brought new credibility to the independence of Parliamentary institutions. Industry Minister James Moore is fighting for everyday consumers. Elizabeth Sanderson kicked down some doors to make a difference. The Hill Times Editor Katie Malloy played a significant role in raising the bar

See Japan’s TOMOMI ADACHI in a rare Canadian concert!

 Tomomi Adachi is an internationally renowned composer, vocalist, sound poet, installation artist, new media musician and theatre director. He performs improvised music with voice, live electronics and invented instruments. Adachi is performing at Arts Court on the evening of October 1. Adachi will also give a talk on music, invention

The Renaissance of Downtown Ottawa Is at Hand… but the Federal Government Is Still a Hindrance to the Process Rather than a Help

 Downtown Ottawa is undergoing an architectural renaissance. Unsightly parking lots are gradually being replaced by gleaming condos and office towers. Ottawa Life Magazine spoke to city councillor Diane Holmes, who represents Ward 14 Somerset. "When I first was elected in '82, I thought I'd never see people from the suburbs

Ottawa Audiologist: Rodney Taylor

 For 20 years, Rodney Taylor, Doctor of Audiology and President of the Advanced Hearing Group of Clinics, has served hearing-impaired clients in the Capital. Taylor’s work at the Advanced Hearing Group of Clinics, his extensive research and development, awards and honours and contributions to the community have established him as a

Ottawa Life Mourns Tragedy of Three Men Killed in Arctic Coast Guard Helicopter Crash

 Ottawa Life Magazine sends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the three men who died in the Arctic Coast Guard helicopter crash on Monday, September 9. The victims are Marc Thibault, commanding officer of the research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen; Daniel Dubé, helicopter pilot; and Klaus Hochheim, an

Where Do We Go from Here, Wine Lovers?

 Summer is officially over. At least that’s what Labor Day signified, but according to the calendar, we still have a couple of weeks left till we say goodbye to the nice weather; and while summer seems like it just got here, it will soon be time to bid the shortest,

Open Arms: Ottawa Integrative Cancer Care

 There are over 100 different kinds of cancers that affect humans. In the on-going battle to fight, prevent and cure this disease, different practices, methods and medicines have surfaced, all with the intention of eradicating cancer. In 2012, Ottawa had the highest cancer rates in all of Ontario. In turn,

Too cool for school

 Campus or classroom, hit the halls in style. Offering over 60 brand names, NRML Femme on Rideau Street in the ByWard Market is the place to go for hip clothes, shoes, even backpacks and headphones! PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Couvrette, Couvrette Studio www.couvrette-photography.on.ca ASSISTED BY: Christina MacPherson STYLIST: Alessandra Gerebizza ASSISTED BY:

Base Camp Canmore

 The town of Canmore, Alberta On the south-east boundary of Banff National Park, an easy one-hour drive from Calgary sits the beautiful town of Canmore, Alberta. During the 1988 Olympics, the town hosted the Nordic skiing events and never looked back. Filled with trendy boutiques and galleries, great restaurants, eateries

New season of Nature Nocturne parties kicks off on September 20 at the Canadian Museum of Nature

 Where else in Ottawa can you party with a dinosaur or a blue whale? Nature Nocturne—the popular Friday night social extravaganza at the Canadian Museum of Nature—returns this fall for another round of  exciting monthly events, each one with a different theme. “Since the launch in January, more than 7,500

Physicians Share Tips To Prevent And Correct Signs of Aging

 Some Vitamins Do Work from the Outside-In Women’s worries about wrinkles, dark spots and other aging skin concerns aren’t all vanity, a new poll reveals. Forty-two percent of women ages 50 to 59 believe they need to look young to be successful at work, according to a recent poll by

The Top 25 People in the Capital Issue: Leadership

 This is our 13th Annual Top 25 People in the Capital issue. The list is difficult to compile each year because we get so many suggestions from writers, readers and others across the city who send in names. We have always only numbered the Top 10, the rest being considered

Lindi Ortega to Release New Album Tin Star on October 8!

 Tin Star, the latest album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega, will be released October 8 by Last Gang Records. The new record follows Lindi's 2011 Juno Award-nominated debut album Little Red Boots, and her 2012 sophomore album Cigarettes & Truckstops. Billboard called Cigarettes and Truckstops “heartfelt and mood-inducing, a uniquely