6 Financial Tips for Transitioning to a Fixed Income

May 11, 2018

Moving into the land of retirement means that you’ll no longer have active income. To make your retirement as easy and stress-free as possible, there are financial tips you’ll want to follow to seamlessly transition to a fixed income. Here are 6 must-follow tips.

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Which Canadian City Could Rival Vegas?

May 11, 2018

Surely somewhere else in the 57,308,738 square miles of planet earth there could be a contender for the crown of the best city to escape to for gaming. Could a city in Canada knock Las Vegas off the top spot for gambling in the world?

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Botany Takes Center Stage for ‘Art of the Plant’

May 11, 2018

If you are a plant lover, you will not want to miss the Museum of Nature’s latest special exhibit, the stunning “Art of the Plant.”

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Vegans of Ottawa – Gabrielle Lizée-Prynne

May 11, 2018

In this series, we chat with vegans from around the region to find out what it’s like to be plant-based in Ottawa, discovering tips and tricks for living a like a local – vegan style.

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The Crisis of Immigration: Canada’s Israeli Connection

May 10, 2018

Canada has been named by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a destination for some of the asylum seekers who are being relocated, although no official agreement exists. Facing considerable pressure from both the UNHCR and Israel, Canada must take a moment now to carefully decide how to proceed.

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Recipe Roundup: Protein-Packed Hummus Spreads

May 10, 2018

While store-bought hummus can be convenient, it also often contains low grade oils and preservatives. If you’re looking to gain the full benefits of this plant-based protein, it’s best to make your own.

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Weed and the Workplace: What Employers Should Know and What Employees Should Expect from the Legalization of Marijuana

May 9, 2018

The legalization of marijuana in July of this year will bring changes to workplaces and affect thousands of people. Communication and education are the keys to understanding these new regulations and smoothing the transition.

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5 Ways Technology Has Changed The Way We Travel

May 9, 2018

Brand new technological advancements are continuing to be made every single day. Whether it be the latest smartphone, or faster running website it is now easier than ever to plan a well needed holiday.

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Welcome to the Dolls’ House

May 9, 2018

This Saturday, May 12th from 6:00-9:00 PM, The Doll’s House comes to the capital. Some of Ontario’s top female musical talents will descend on the Great Canadian Theatre Company for a night of melodies and memories.

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Resolving the Root Causes of ADHD

May 9, 2018

The incidence of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is on the rise in Canada. Why is this? It is not just genetics or bad luck. Environmental factors, like diet, do play a role, despite what conventional medicine might say.

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Ottawa Fury FC get first win of the season against Penn FC

May 9, 2018

Ottawa Fury FC gets their first win of the season in USL on the road against Penn FC this past Monday, May 7th in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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Sisters in Business: Growing the DreamLand Cafe

May 8, 2018

In May of last year, sisters Coco and Marlo De Leo opened the DreamLand Cafe, a fresh pasta joint located on Laurier Avenue that has since become a local breakfast and lunch spot favourite.

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Festival Fashion: Your Summer Necessities

May 8, 2018

Festival season is right around the corner – think ahead so that you can focus on getting down, not your getup.

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A Letter To The Broken Hearted

May 8, 2018

This is a cheer for the broken hearted, the hopeless, restless, and lost ones.

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“Drink coffee, save cats”: The Feline Cafe celebrates one year

May 8, 2018

The Feline Cafe, Ottawa’s first and only coffee shop dedicated to cat lovers, will be celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.

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“I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” – Why Our Sleeping Habits Need to Change

May 8, 2018

Do you get enough sleep? We decided to research how sleep has been approached throughout history, and how culture and scientific understanding has changed our sleeping habits.

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Artists: Know Your Rights! ALSO Conference Building on Momentum as Ottawa Transforms into a “Music City”

May 8, 2018

“Artists Know Your Rights!” was the theme for Saturday’s conference organized by The Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa. The conference was intense both in content and in networking opportunities with a variety of special guests and mentors invited to participate.

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My Journey into the Heart of Terror: Ten Days in the Islamic State

May 8, 2018

"A rare inside view of ISIS and insight into the terrorist organization's methods and hold on adherents."—Publishers Weekly

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Bon Jovi Returns to Rock the CTC

May 8, 2018

It’s been five years (and at least one arena name change) since Jon and the boys last played Ottawa and though minus one Richie Sambora the group is still going strong on wings carrying them farther than most 80s hair bands ever manage to fly.

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J and J Gibberish: Mental Health? Trash the Term. Think about Being Mentally Healthy

May 7, 2018

This week is the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week. Yay!

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Album Reviews May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018

#OLMMusic takes a look at new releases from Bishop Briggs, Peach Kelli Pop, Ellevator, Leeds and Kimbra.

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Boucher sticks as Buff bashes critics and Knights baffle

May 7, 2018

The surprise, from this corner, is not that Guy Boucher is back. The magnificent way in which the Senators have flip-flopped head coaches during the last decade is well documented, and really, isn’t enough, enough?

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6 Tips That Will Make It Fun To Write Your Essay

May 7, 2018

Essay writing can be fun if you follow these 7 tips.

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Places To Get Pampered In The City Of Angels With Massages

May 4, 2018

These are 10 of the best places to get a massage while on vacation in Bangkok. 

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Requirements to Reserve a Condominium

May 4, 2018

Whether you're buying your first home or are downsizing to a condo, figuring out your lending options can be the trickiest part of condo ownership. Luckily, we've collected all the information you could need when it comes to being able to purchase that perfect new home!

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