Enjoying Tea, Promoting Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning, and Striving for Common Development
Arts & Events May 19, 2023
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 [...]
Read full storyReligious Groups Bring Syrian Refugees to Canada
My Ottawa April 26, 2023
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 [...]
Read full storyOttawa’s Finest: A Guide to Identifying the Best Window Company for Your Project in 2023
Business April 20, 2023
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 [...]
Read full storyPSAC Raiding Public Purse with Non-Wage Benefit Demands
Top Stories April 15, 2023
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 [...]
Read full storyWhy the Hebrew Prophet Isaiah was the the greatest who ever lived
My Ottawa April 08, 2023
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 [...]
Read full storyMust-Have Living Room Essentials for Every Home
Good Reads March 22, 2023
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 [...]
Read full storyAn avoidable derailment turns into an ecological disaster
Politics March 11, 2023
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, [...]
Read full storyMeal Planning: Best Ways to Keep It Exciting
Good Reads March 06, 2023
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 [...]
Read full storyHow Can Canadian Families Embrace This Beautiful Country In 2023?
Good Reads February 08, 2023
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 [...]
Read full story3 day trips to take near Ottawa this winter
My Ottawa January 20, 2023
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 [...]
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