Hollie Grace James

As the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement continues, it’s important to note that this is a lifestyle, not simply a short lived viral trend. Standing in solidarity with the Black community can take on so many different forms, from education to marching in protest, but eating out at these [...]

With sustainability at the forefront, Dia Shams put luxury resale on the map in Ottawa when she opened Valamode, her Wellington West showroom in May of 2018. With a professional background in HR and Procurement, Shams admits that going from an office job to a dreamy walk in closet-like storefront couldn’t [...]

Karen Wood, owner and president of Knock on Wood Communications, is at the helm of Love Local Delivery, a collaborative platform showcasing local independent restaurants that offer takeout and delivery. As many small businesses suffer huge hits amid the ongoing pandemic, consumers are being encouraged [...]

Most known for her recurring role on CTV’s hit crime drama television series Cardinal, Alanna Bale was born right here in Ottawa, but was always destined to do great things. With some really interesting projects in the works, I had a chance to sit down with her and chat about Cardinal (I’m [...]

Photo: Stephanie Bullock, local singer/songwriter Growing up in Kanata, Stephanie Bullock wasn’t born into the limelight. But she was born to sing. You can see videotapes of her at only four years old, singing at the park in front of her house for the whole neighbourhood, or whoever wanted [...]

Photo: Beautiful Zarucci gowns, a Canadian Bridal line, on display (credit: Hollie Grace James) It’s an honest realization that Ottawa isn’t exactly known for keeping up with the likes of other major cities when it comes to…well almost anything, but especially the food, fashion [...]

We met with Omar Itani to get all the details about plastic pollution and his new initiative that’s putting a stop this epidemic “Lebanon is a country on the coast, so the sea means a lot to me.” Earlier this week environmentalists collectively let out a long-held breath as a small [...]

Photographed: Think you can outsmart the Byward Market Butcher? Test your skills at one of Jigsaw’s Escape Rooms! (credit: Hollie Grace James) At last, Spring has sprung, and we can finally look forward to the shining sun and rising temperatures. You know what that means right? Taking advantage [...]

While traditional facials might present colorful arrays of new masks, aromatic essential oils, and botanical infused cleansing balms, the newest treatment sought after by big name celebs (like Queen Bey herself) is more about zero downtime, absolutely no discomfort, and clinically focused results. Forget [...]

Photo credit: Hollie Grace James Completely surrounded on all sides by the authentic sounds and smells of family-owned-and-operated Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean restaurants, the newest transplant to the Chinatown neighborhood may come to some as a bit of a surprise. This teeny tiny corner space, [...]