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ABOVE: The Hon Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada, hosted an event celebrating Intenational Tea Day. By CONG PEIWU, Chinese Ambassador to Canada In December 2019, the United Nations approved designating May 21st as International Tea Day, a proposal from China to give tea lovers around [...]

By Reuel S. Amdur “It all started in Daraa,” said Mohammad Almasalmah. That’s where the open opposition to Syrian President Bashir al-Assad began in 2011. Mohammad fled the destruction in Daraa, ending up with his wife and two children in a Jordanian refugee camp. Through the good [...]

As a homeowner in Ottawa looking to change your old windows, dealing with the right company is crucial to ensuring a successful replacement project. This guide will walk you through the fundamental factors to consider when choosing and signing the contract with the best window company for your home [...]

By Ryan Thorpe It’s longer than the bill for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s groceries. And much more costly. Shift premiums for working past 4 p.m. A $17,000 education fund for laid-off staff. Extra hours at double time. Mandatory unconscious bias training. And taxpayer-funded contributions [...]

ABOVE: Isaiah from the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michaelangelo. But is he one prophet or two prophets, or three? By David B. Brooks, Adath Shalom Congregation Why was Isaiah the greatest of the prophets? The Introduction to the Soncino Book on Isaiah says that Isaiah writes: “with [...]

Ready to make your living room feel like home? Whether you're starting from scratch or redecorating, having the right furniture and decor in place is essential. But what exactly should you be looking for? If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't worry; we've got your back with our must-have [...]

How capital and politics put the railroad industry in a death trigger By Marko Brown On February 22, the former president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, visited the Ohio town of East Palestine. Speaking to the locals at the fire station, Trump told them bluntly that they had been abandoned, [...]

Meal planning has become an increasingly popular practice for people looking to stay healthy and lose weight. Meal planning helps ensure that you are eating the right amounts of each nutrient-dense food group, which helps maintain a balanced diet. However, while meal planning eliminates much of the guesswork [...]

After three years of noticeable restrictions caused by the pandemic, 2023 is the first year for a while where things finally feel normal. Now that we are truly settled into the new year, it is the perfect time for families to start making travel plans for the months to come. Despite the return of [...]

ABOVE: Bring your skates to take advantage of the beautiful rink at the base of Mont Tremblant. (Photo: OLM Staff) By Kathleen Barr As great as our nation’s capital is, it is always good to get away. Even if it is just for a day. If you are looking to get out of the city, this article [...]