The Other Side of Reason – The Art of Healing
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.
Elantra Sport Adds ‘Fun Factor’ to Practical Family Ride
I spent a couple of hours last September driving the 2017 Elantra Sport, but not enough to truly get a feel for this feistier version of Hyundai’s top-selling nameplate – a car that finished 2016 just behind the perennial first-place finisher, Honda Civic.
Sparkle Together at the Sparkle Dental Charity Ball!
Sparkle together at the Sparkle Dental Charity Ball, an an evening of inspiration and recognition among your fellow oral health stakeholders, business owners, and young professionals from various industries. It is an event to exemplify and highlight the most urgent issues, industry progress, and innovation in our Oral health society.
The Honky Tonk Man and the pyschology behind being the bad guy
He’s still cool, he’s still cocky and he’ll always be bad, The Honky Tonk Man shakes, rattles and rolls onto the Yuks Yuks stage February 1 and 2 to share stories from his life in and out of the ring. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time.
May God Save America
I write this with regret rather than loathing but I have to write it nevertheless. The most powerful country in the world, the United States (US), has not lost its way but never genuinely found or knew it. This is an extremist nation parading as moderate; a reactionary country disguised as liberal; a closed-minded society pretending to be enlightened.
Barbara Barkley: Copper, Feathers & National Pride
Ottawa artist, Barbara Barkley is celebrating her love of Canada one feather at a time.
Calling All Apprentices: CUSW Membership Is Invaluable
Ben Routledge is an electrical apprentice and a member of the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers, which represents tradespeople and journeymen, including apprentices.
Upset, But Calm – Judy Foote Carries On
Ottawa Life Magazine sat down with the Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement of Canada (PSPC) on December 15, 2016, in her Parliamentary office to discuss the Phoenix payroll boondoggle. In the next issue we will cover the sole source purchase of hornet fighter jets and the Liberal government decision to purchase the Airbus C-295 transport as Canada’s next fixed-wing search-and-rescue plane.
Nickelodeon Will Knock Your Socks Off
It is actually hard to believe it has been less than 50 years since Punta Cana in the Domincan Republic, named after the cane palms in the area, has become such a hot tourist destination. It is a shock that it took so long when you consider that the temperature is a constant perfect, the beaches are powdery soft and the ocean waters idyllic.
Nina Larsson: A Gordon Foundation Jane Glassco Northern Fellow
With roots that are Gwich’in, Swedish, French and Northern Canadian, and with a long list of outstanding achievements, Nina Larsson isn’t exactly typical. But maybe that’s to be expected of someone with her eclectic and unique background.
What is Integrative Peacebuilding?
Peacebuilding’ is a term that refers to the development of structures that contribute to a lasting peace after a violent conflict.
Peaceful Easy Feeling
If you a looking for a reprieve from winter and want to go somewhere for a week of comfort, calm and luxury, you can’t go wrong with the tranquil El Dorado Casitas Royale in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera.
Track-Record of Innovation Continues at Algonquin College with Nine New Programs
With the ever-changing media, technological, and scientific landscape, finding a way to educate the next generation of skilled workers is more important than ever to give them a proper chance at success.
The Four Comprehensives
In In February 2015, Chinese President and General Secretary Xi Jinping’s introduced China’s new ideological directive, the “Four Comprehensives.” Canadian analysts, policymakers, business people and multiple Canadian law firms with satellite offices in China representing a plethora of Canadian business interests are studying the ideological platform.
#OttawaStyle with Marie Ernst
Marie Ernst is one of Ottawa’s top influencers who is making waves in the blogging community and is proving that this political city has style. We spoke with Marie about her decision to be a fashion blogger and how her focus is all about honing her personal style.
Destination Anywhere for Arms of the Girl
Their paths couldn’t have been more different but music unites. Today Cee, Dave, Phil and Afton are four musicians bonded together by stanzas of song, notes on a page, and melodies in the air wrapped tightly within the folds of their band, together in the Arms of the Girl.
Changing Dynamics of Human Emotions
With increasing pressure and stress in people’s lives, disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety issues have gained importance. These disorders play a pivotal role in harming the person’s productivity, lowering his morale and affect relationships. Relationships comprise of both professional and personal relationships and in no time everything comes crippling down.
Book Review: “We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us”
Donald Trump has just been sworn in as President, and his unscripted comments about NATO and other alliances have many panicking.
Canada’s Life Cycle Clean Fuels Policy Game Changer
There are seven types of pollution caused in the life cycle of the production and utilization of energy: abiotic depletion; acidification; eutrophication; global warming; human toxicity; ozone layer depletion; and terrestrial ecotoxicity, and we focus almost exclusively on carbon.
How to Get Engaged in Super Bowl LI
With Super Bowl LI only a couple weeks away, the excitement is building. Will the New England favorites win their second ring in three years, or will Matt Ryan lead the Atlanta dark horses to victory? If Sunday’s games were any indicator – both the Pats and Falcons won by massive margins – the competition […]
A Weekend of Music, Food and More at Winter Night Market 2017
Though the January weather is chilly, Ottawa Asian Fest kept things hot this weekend with their annual Winter Night Market. Held at the gorgeous Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, this three-day extravaganza had a little bit of something for the whole family.
Don’t Fence Sit! Smash It to Splinters at MEGAPHONO 2017!
180. Just sit on that number for a second. Ruminate. Now, how many Ottawa based albums can you name that came out over the last few years? Five? Ten? How about 180? At least that’s how many were released in 2015 with a collective of others last year in a growing city music scene that show’s little sign of slowing the pace.
Just Jouvie through Carnival in Trinidad
The perfect grown-up winter getaway awaits you in Trinidad and Tobago. For a complete immersion into decadence, joie de vivre with a party atmosphere that will be unlike any you will ever experience, head to Trini during Carnival.
SENATORS: A Week in Review – January 23-30, 2017
SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by #OLMSports Dave Gross.
