Benefits of MCT Products
MCT products are currently very popular online among health enthusiasts who would like to improve their health and well-being. These products comprise mainly medium-chain triglycerides, which are forms of saturated fatty acid.
Tumultuous season continues for Senators
The Senators are indeed going through 'interesting' times.
33z Are Back to Jazz Up the King of Pop
Jeff Rogers, Debbieanne Braham, Kellylee Evans and Lisa-Gaye Pryce are all part of tribute to Michael Jackson taking place tonight at the TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival.
3 tips for youth to break into the job market
The job market is in the middle of a revolutionary transformation, and it's only going to keep changing in the future. The biggest challenge is that it's becoming more and more difficult to get a job straight out of school. This is the new reality, according to researchers and analysts in Canada and around the […]
Four ways to take your idea for Canadian healthcare innovation beyond the pilot phase
By Clare Liddy and Erin Keely It all started when the two of us sat down over a cup of coffee. As a family physician and endocrinologist, we stand on opposite sides of a large chasm called patient wait times, and we both started seeing more and more of our patients getting swallowed up by […]
Genius small bathroom makeover ideas
Looking for your next reno project? Consider transforming your bathroom — the most renovated room in 2017 — with a few strategic upgrades so you can enjoy a relaxing oasis and boost your property's resale value.
Healthy dinner in a flash
Tori Wesszer, registered dietitian and blogger at Fraiche Nutrition, shares one of her go-to meals that's sure to become a weeknight favourite
Hot Picks for Megaphono
With so many amazing artists from around Ottawa and Canada playing Megapohono, it can be very difficult to narrow down to just a few shows. As we near the latest edition of Megaphono, we selected a few artists we think you need to see this weekend.
Trails’ Productive Year
While Trails' Allie O'Manique never consciously decided to pursue music professionally, you wouldn't know it by listening to her music. The Ottawa native's lo-fi sound embraces the haziness of the fidelity to create dreamy and rustic recordings that feel deeply intimate.
Communicating with patients like it’s 2018
In many ways, technology has also revolutionized medicine. But when it comes to how health care organizations communicate with patients, we are still practicing as if it’s 1980.
Beat Winter Dryness with this DIY Skin and Hair Elixir
Winter is a harsh season. Ottawa has even been known to be the coldest capital in the world at some points of the season, no thanks to blistering winds and blizzards. All that snowy weather can take a serious toll on your hair and skin. Hydration is key during the cold months to repair dry skin and prevent brittle hair.
Tipping Etiquette 101
Everything you've always wanted to know about tipping…but were afraid to ask.
Time to Stop Talking About Speech Laws and Start Talking About Speech Rights!
The Lindsay Shepherd affair at Wilfred Laurier University was the moment the free speech and free thought lid blew off the pressure cooker in Canadian Universities as it exposed a Soviet-style inquisition at the hands of Wilfred Laurier University Professor Nathan Rambukanna.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Report says Ontarians Feeling Impact of Regressive Wynne Economic Policies
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the second annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), a comprehensive analysis of data and emerging trends on the economic health of the province and the news is not good for the Wynne government.
Sardinian Sorcerer Set to Cast Spell Over Winter Jazz Festival
We spent a few moments with the sorcerer before his Thursday, February 8 show at La Nouvelle Scène. This is what he told us.
How one healthy habit can set youth up for success in school
Did you know that one in five Canadian children are currently at risk of going to school hungry. This can have an impact on a student's ability to pay attention at school, arrive on time and participate in learning.
Neighbourhood Spotlight: Westboro
Where Wellington Street West and Richmond Road meet, there’s a cornucopia of gorgeous condominiums and quirky low rise buildings with character, locally owned shops, hair salons, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pubs and yoga studios.
International Clash Day Goes Global
On February 7th, 2018, music lovers all over the world will observe International Clash Day, an annual celebration of seminal UK punk band the Clash, and a recognition of the enduring influence of their music and human rights message.
5 Winter Jazz Festival Shows You Shouldn’t Miss
An interstellar lineup of cosmic diversity for Winter Jazz 2018!
A Reason to Celebrate: Niagara Icewine
Last month marked the launch of Niagara’s famous Icewine Festival, dedicated to celebrating one of Canada’s famous and unique delicacies. The annual three weeks festivities includes concerts, tours, food pairings, and, of course, samples of one of the region’s most well-known products.
Stop and Smell the Roses this Valentine’s Day
Here are a few fun and easy travel suggestions to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.
Activists Tasia Brown and Aquilas Kapend Dapaah Take on the #BlackPantherChallenge for Ottawa Youth
Ottawa’s very own Tasia Brown and Aquilas Kapend Dapaah are fundraising to screen Black Panther to 200 local youth through The Rise Initiative, an organization they founded together to empower youth in the community.
Book Review: PARADE
Parade compiles many of the Honourable Jerry Grafstein’s greatest speeches and tributes from over three decades in politics and public office.
Study Shows a New Approach to Opioid Crisis
Managing tobacco smoking of Ottawa’s most vulnerable residents led to reductions in opioid use and improved quality of life
Can a healthy lifestyle improve your performance at work?
With the new year just beginning and winter cold and flu season well under way, many people will remind you of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. And while we often think of the personal benefits of doing so, we seldom consider the impact our health has on others' lives.
