Analise Saavedra

Amidst the beauty and wonder of new places, it can be far too easy to forget the lives and struggles of those we pass by who call our destination home. With cameras, polished Instagram stories, and wallets ready to purchase souvenirs, it is a temptation to travel with a self-indulgent attitude. Like [...]

Just as individuals' lives adapt and change, their houses must do the same. However, without affordable housing, opportunities are restricted based on a lack of reasonable options. According to the latest data from RentFaster, a popular Canadian rental listings site, the average price for a two-bedroom [...]

ABOVE: Jacob Durepos is one of five athletes from Fortune Freestyle on the Ontario Team. (PHOTO: TARA DUREPOS) The invention of skis thousands of years ago created a lasting impact on modern winter culture. Around 8000 to 7000 BCE, the Russians invented skis while two-metre-long horsehair skis were [...]

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Canadian Tire opened its biggest store yet. In 2019, Canadian Tire expanded store sizes as part of its Better Connected Strategy to invest $3.4 billion to create efficient, reliable, and modernized customer service experiences. According to Jason Kane, the [...]

The eruption of cheers down streets and the wave of flags of all colours are reminders of why football is called ‘the beautiful game.’ In a world divided by cultural and geographical barriers, football is the language that unites all corners of the globe. Where words lack, football is there [...]

From heartwarming to heart-wrenching, this year’s 37th European Film Festival (EUFF) has a story for everyone. The EUFF brings the best of contemporary filmmaking from the EU to Ottawa. After two years of online showcases, the Canadian Film Institute (CFI) is thrilled to announce the return of [...]

The best skincare does not just make your skin glow but does so ethically and sustainably. With its newly launched Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment, SkinCeuticals is ready to transform your skin and better the world. The Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment is a lightweight moisturizer with a gel-cream texture [...]

ABOVE: The Great Wall in Beijing Great Wall National Park. (PHOTO: The Global Alliance of National Parks) Canada is known for its vast and unforgettable landscapes. From the breathtaking mountains of British Columbia to the bright colors of the Cape Breton Highlands, Canada has something to offer [...]

Ottawa native Kassandra Reinhardt walked into her first yoga class at the age of 18, completely unaware of what this potential hobby would mean for her future. Kassandra's story is not one of immediate career realization but rather of opening her hands to opportunities that led to the discovery of [...]

Since 1992, EBA has been dedicated to cultivating creativity throughout Ottawa. Located in the historic Standard Bread Building, the Latin phrase “Audaces Fortuna Juvat” or “Fortune Favors the Bold” is written on its plaque, and like the building’s former tenant EBA believes [...]