New twist on a classic taste
This take on a juicy burger uses melted mozzarella, fresh mushrooms and caramelized onions for a delicious result.
An untold Canadian environmental success story
New crop technologies, modern farm equipment and better farming practices have made a world of difference in long-term soil health. It's an untold Canadian success story that bodes well for the future of the environment and global food security.
Universes Colliding
Book Review: The Rule of Stephens by Timothy Taylor
Pressure Points on Feet for Headaches
Drat that headache that stops you from doing any important work, all you can do is lie down and hope that those splitting headaches and migraines just disappears. This is where acupressure comes to your aid, activating some pressure points on feet for headaches can have a miraculous effect on your headache, making it disappear in a jiffy. We will discuss here how exactly it helps.
5 red flags your new home is being built illegally
If you are buying a new home, you trust that it will be built properly, safe to live in and have all the features you've selected. But if the home has been built illegally, you could be at risk for construction defects and financial losses.
Simple spring ideas add seasonal touches to your home
A new season is here, and that means it's time to give your living spaces an update. Refresh your home with a few strategic elements that can take you from winter to wow.
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It’s time Canada had a national dialogue on basic income
A basic income guarantee has been back in the news a lot lately, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Elon Musk and other tech giants who have been publicly endorsing the concept. But it’s not just talk in Canada.
Healthy Food, Why Is There So Much Confusion?
Are you are feeling overwhelmed regarding what is healthy food?
“You’re my hero”– Stuntman Stu Meets His Bone Marrow Donor
How do you find the words to thank the person who, without any expectation for gratification in return, gives you the opportunity to watch your children grow up? “Stuntman” Stu Schwartz meets the bone marrow donor that saved his life.
Make Every Day Earth Day
Earth Day shouldn’t just be a day, it should be a lifestyle. Here are some easy, but impactful, things you can start doing today and continue doing to keep our beautiful planet healthy.
Pay Equity laws alone won’t close the gap
There were a lot of old ghosts haunting the Liberal government when it tabled its budget on February 27. But have these spectres brought change to women’s lives this International Women’s Day? Not likely.
Art hopping across L.A.’s vibrant neighbourhoods
We recommend making a day of it and enjoying some of the finest art you’ll ever see while getting to know some of Los Angeles’ most creative pockets.
One Small Lawsuit, One Great Leap Towards Institutional Integrity
Aly Raisman has sued the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics over her alleged sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, former USA gymnastics doctor. The lawsuit also names Nassar as a co-defendant. Larry Nassar, the once doctor for USA Gymnastics, is now a convicted child molester who has been sentenced to 175 years in prison for […]
Canada’s Racism: Are we better than our southern neighbours?
Whether you’ve lived in Canada for 10 seconds or for 10 years, you’ve probably heard that this country is one of the few countries in this day and age that celebrates ethnic diversity and multiculturalism. Though we live in a society in which racial tension plagues public discourses, we Canadians take pride in the fact that we live in perfect harmony with the racialized minorities.
Hit the Ground Running
Now that we are blessed with a few more daylight hours, it’s time to leave that treadmill in the dust and brace the outdoors for your daily cardio session.
Album Reviews: March 19, 2018
#OLMMusic looks at new releases from Fischerspooner, Matt Gower, Marlon Williams, Adam Blasl, and Superchunk!
Using the Word Populism is Demeaning and Belittling to Voters
Why should the term “populist” come across as a sort of smear word, associated with characters the media goes out of its way to call reprehensible?
Down to the wire in ‘TeamTank’
Some meandering thoughts and pauses-for-consideration as we head down the stretch in the National Hockey League regular season.
Mike MacDonald: Canadian Comic Legend and a Damn Fine Fellow
“Try it again. . . you’ll never be like Mike MacDonald if you just quit”
Dialling Into the Divine Frequency of Santana
Those who stepped into the Canadian Tire Centre last night would find themselves part of a nation, a divination, the trip-tastic tone set by psychotropic vibes and kissing colours on the screens revealing every 60s acid drip you wanted to have or wished you could remember. Beckoning you through the gateway was a shaman named Carlos Santana
Naturally Green Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day
This St. Patrick’s Day, consider ditching the synthetic food dyes and opt instead for fresh, naturally green beverages.
#STUSTRONG
As the last breaths of daylight escape “Stuntman” Stu Schwartz’s hospital room on Feb. 15, 2016, he types a Facebook video caption: “I have some news to share with all of you.” He sends a shockwave through the Ottawa community when he presses ‘share.’
All Parties Deserve Equitable Coverage in Elections
As I learned more about our politics I became aware of the lack of democracy we really have and the corruption in our governance. In the last provincial election I put a sign on my lawn saying, "No one to vote for! I decline my ballot."
The power of poetry / Q&A with Spoken word poet Brandon Wint
On the heels of his second album, Infinite Mercies, we reminisce with Brandon Wint about his time here in Ottawa, his various creative paths and the power of poetry.
