Album Reviews for November 4, 2019
This week's listening picks include a couple of Ottawa artists along with the controversial Mr. Kanye West's latest, Jesus Is King.
Senators’ problems are good problems to have
Attendance is low, the standings are even lower but the Sens are clearly on track towards improvement.
Redblacks fall to Alouettes to finish their 2019 season
The Ottawa Reblacks head into the offseason after a loss to the Montreal Alouettes.
A hapless response to racism from Jacques Frémont’s ivory tower at uOttawa
Are uOttawa Black students safe given President Jacques Frémont's failure to deal with campus racism?
Shadow of Doubt
In Shadow of Doubt, author Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon examines the controversial investigation: from the day Richard Oland's battered body was discovered to the conclusion of Dennis Oland's trial, including the hotly debated verdict and its aftermath.
Southern Ontario’s National Parks
“Here in Southern Ontario we are also blessed with six spectacular national parks” says author N. Glenn Perret.
Trouble in the Garden: Remembering the Sixties Scoop
The film Trouble in the Garden was nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress at the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival and the 44th American Indian Film Festival.
Why the NDP have a moral obligation to demand changes to the RCMP Act
Five years ago the government ushered in changes to the RCMP that have been nothing short of an unbridled disaster for both the force and for Canada. Fearing reprisal, an officer anonymously suggests a path forward to restore the force's dignity.
BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Fine Dining
After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we’ll share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!
Hope For Bahamas: How one Ottawa couple plans to assist the survivors of Hopetown
Local couple Mike Beun and Jean Spicer are hosting the Hope for Bahamas fundraiser at the Kanata Holiday Inn & Suite, November 21, 2019.
Student exchanges as an excellent way to combine studying and traveling
By combining study with travel students can visit foreign countries and get acquainted with another culture while fulfilling academic requirements.
The Halloween costume
Instead of dipping into the tickle trunk this Halloween, our federal leaders should shed their political colours, un-mask and stand up for all Canadians . . . Er, maybe a Team Canada costume can help!
Education under attack
The Ford government’s misguided move to increase average class size ratios in high schools from 22:1 to 28:1, and to impose mandatory e-learning courses on every secondary student, will have a devastating impact on the learning.
Mizrahi Developments begins construction on the capital’s most luxurious condo residences
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson was on hand as Mizrahi Developments announced the beginning of construction.
The corrosive effect of negative politics
There were no winners in the 2019 federal election and one big loser — the Canadian people. Personal insults, jabs, lies, mistruth and nastiness defined the campaign. Whatever happened to civility, the high road and the principle of being able to agree to disagree, agreeably.
Huawei ventures North of 60
The federal government estimates that about 5.4 million people in Canada's North representing do not currently have access to high-speed Internet.
The Rise and Fall of Moral Conflicts in the United States and Canada
Beginning with prohibition, authors Mildred A. Schwartz and Raymond Tatalovich trace the phases of its evolution from emergence, establishment, decline and resurgence, to resolution.
Democracy Watch challenges Ontario Integrity Commissioner over Premier Ford’s violation of ethics rules
Integrity Commissioner’s ruling last March on OPP Commissioner appointment contained clear evidence Ford’s former Chief of Staff, deputy minister and possibly others gave preferential treatment to Ron Taverner and others.
Transition your summer wardrobe into winter wear
Here is a complete guide that will navigate you on how to choose the right summer-to-winter apparel and look exquisite.
Tara Shannon to light up the stage with new album “Where the Light Comes In”
Tara Shannon is back! She has a brand new album called “Where the Light Comes In”, featuring tracks written by Shannon and collaborators Tony Zavitson, Kim McLean, and Lori McKenna.
Lights, camera, and action: Raising awareness for Canadians living with cystic fibrosis
Max McGuire hasn’t limited himself to making movies; he’s planning on screening one right here in Ottawa as an effort to raise $10,000 for funds needed for research and care in the cystic fibrosis community.
The Ottawa Hospital honours work of three researchers
The Ottawa Hospital celebrated the transformational work of three researchers dedicated to improving care at this year's gala on October 26.
Album reviews for October 28, 2019
From danceable rock to jazz and even a contender for Canadian record of the year, we have for five new albums for you to check out.
Shanaplan in Toronto heading for the dumpster
For all the mea culpa’s running through the nation’s capital the last three years, at the very least there’s some semblance of direction.
Redblacks continue to limp toward season’s end with tenth straight loss
The Toronto Argonauts left a better impression than their East Division counterparts with a 39-9 victory over the reeling Ottawa Redblacks
