The Power of Yoga
Every Wednesday at noon from May until August Lululemon hosts yoga on Parliament Hill, bringing a different teacher every week. This year marks Lululemon’s 10th year of free yoga on the Hill.
Film Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon.
Film Review: Baywatch
Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchanan butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.
Sens-ational Heartbreak
“Love” is what Ottawa Senators’ goaltender Craig Anderson says he’ll remember most after this season after suffering a 3-2 double overtime Game 7 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins – not the wins, not the losses, but love – paying testament to the emotional season the Sens have had this year.
Book Review: Tragically Hip, Twisted
Last year Gord Downie’s courage inspired many Canadians but for David Sachs the inspiration from Gord and the Tragically Hip came 15 years ago.
Yuks For CHEO
They say that laughter is the best medicine, something the fine folks at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa take to another level each year with their annual fundraising night for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
If I only had $100, I would buy at Vintages…
South Central Italy & Flagship In Store Discoveries (LCBO speak: ISD) as well as California are a prominent features in this LCBO Vintages release. Where to start?
The Other Side of Reason – Leaning into uncertainty
Involved in a bus accident that took the lives of six people, David Gibson has been battling through PTSD for over three years. In an effort to better understand himself and to communicate with others, he turned to writing. His first book was The Other Side of Reason: A Journal on PTSD, available now via petrabooks.ca. This column continues that text.
Mindfully Minding our Minds
Many moons ago, when I was going through a particularly tumultuous time, a girlfriend sat a broken-me down at her kitchen table and commanded me to – “Sit there and shut up. Breathe with me she said . . . just breathe.”
Orlando — MORE THAN JUST MINNIE AND MICKEY
In fact, it is everything else that is there that makes Orlando a fantastic destination. We stayed and played on iDrive. It is one large playground from end to end.
Council of Turkish Canadians Does it Again: Ninth Youth Congress a Big Success
There are 62,000 Turks currently living in Canada, of which about 7,000 are students.
Hypocrisy Still Reigns in the Catholic Church
Rome recently reiterated a 2005 ban on any homosexual man from entering a Roman Catholic seminary, and added more insult to the injury.
Get Critical Vaccination Information with the CANImmunize App.
The vaccination information you need to keep you and your loved ones safe can now be found right in the palm of your hand. CANImmunize is a new mobile app that tracks your immunizations on a smartphone.
Something Wonderfully Wicked This Way Comes as City Lawyers Enter the Court of Macbeth
We think the good Bard would raise no objection and give the theatrical barristers of the County of Carleton Law Association a pass full of well scribed adulation as they step out of the courtroom and onto the stage to perform one of his greatest works.
Rain fails to dampen Micra Cup season opener
Despite being an auto journalist, I’m not a hard-core race fan. But that doesn’t keep me from sampling an occasional event – especially the more grassroots variety. The blazing speeds, smell of burning fuel, and cacophony of the unmuffled engines deliver an experience that’s impossible to replicate on TV.
Say Hello to Aaron Cayer: Entrepreneur, Community Leader, and GenNext Award Recipient
Aaron Cayer has been skateboarding for nearly 20 years and the passion he has for the sport is incredible.
Tall Heights Rise Above
For Tall Heights, continuing to evolve their sound has meant a lot of risk with their folk-drawn fans, and on their latest record Neptune, they've pushed even further from their busking roots while maintaining a spirit that will keep fans coming back.
OIFFA Gala Celebrates Indian Cinema
With 2017 marking Canada’s 150th birthday, cultural celebrations in the capital are at an all time high. This year is all about supporting the arts and recognizing diverse perspectives, creating a perfect backdrop for the launch of the Ottawa Indian Film Festival.
Overcoming the Social Taboo of Working Together to Build a Better Canada
Is there a place for unions? There sure is
Close to Home, Far From Ordinary The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa
JW Marriott— a five star hotel at four star prices in the heart the Muskoka’s
Tips On Starting Your Own Charity
Most charities running today were not set up by rich people alone. Some of the people who operate charities are just simple and ordinary people who want to help the vulnerable.
The Archduke Game
A chilling variant of the Archduke game is now being played in earnest in the United States.
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Can the Senators bounce back after brutal loss to Penguins?
Inspiration Village Opens to Celebrate Canada
Crowds eagerly awaited his and Mayor Jim Watson’s cutting of the ribbon to allow access to what is being called one of the centrepieces of Ottawa 2017’s massive year of celebratory programing and events during Canada’s 150th.
Book Review: Bill Reid Collected
Bill Reid Collected is one of Canada´s most renowned and well-known First Nations artists: the man who reinvigorated Northwest Coast artwork and brought it fully into the public eye through his innovative works. These include the large bronze sculpture, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, nicknamed The Jade Canoe and displayed at the Vancouver International Airport, and The Raven and the First Men, a yellow cedar carving, both of which have been featured on the Canadian $20 bill.
