Film Review: A Fiery Fassbender Walks the Talk in “Steve Jobs”
Steve Jobs
Directed by Danny Boyle
Written by Aaron Sorkin (based on the book by Walter Isaacson)
Pr…
The Wonderful Works of Andrea Warren
All photos courtesy of Andrea Warren
Some artists create their work for fame and fortune, but some,…
Savvy Company – Come to an Outstanding Event
All photos courtesy of Savvy Company.
Mark my words, this Savvy Event will be the best one yet! Jo…
Dear Health Minister – Please Reinstate Funding for Cochrane Canada
Cochrane is a key global healthcare resource that needs Canada’s involvement
Imagine you’re our…
It’s Time to Clear the Room
There are certain things that we just don’t discuss at cocktail parties. However, Rogers Daytime h…
The Radical World of Roller Derby
Roller derby is a sport like no other. Fast, furious and incredibly competitive, it comes as no surp…
Why Police Fear Evidence-Based Research
While almost every sector of society in the 21st century recognizes the importance of evidence-based…
Five of the Most Innovative Engagement Shoot Ideas
Getting engaged is a very important step in a couple’s relationship. Usually, the engagement perio…
Remembrance Day
Photo by Sofie Sharom.
The Fields of Honour
By Frank Baile
Ranked by no rank,
Lie the fallen,
Testa…
Boobyball Giveaway: 2 Tickets to Canada’s most out-of-this-world fundraiser
The final countdown is on for Ottawa’s first Boobyball fundraiser in support of Rethink Breast Can…
A Short History of Jeanne Henry Côté
Jeanne Henry Côté received her first drawing contract at the age of five.
“Someone needed a dr…
Spirit of Math Schools
Math is a language that few of us can speak. After more than a decade of school, many adults remembe…
Many Patients with Chronic Health Conditions Also Have Mental Health Issues that Go Undiagnosed and Untreated
We need to better integrate physical and mental health services
Our health system often divides men…
Film Review: “Room” opens a door on abuse, wonder
Room
Directed by Lenny Abrahamson
Written by Emma Donoghue (based on her book)
Produced by A24, Elem…
Great Britain and Ireland – A Contiki Adventure Part 2
Above: The Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
The final part of our three week Contiki adventure…
Canada has too many kids in care – and the situation is not improving
It’s time for national leadership.
What happens to kids who authorities determine can’t live safel…
Theatre: ‘The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God’
All photos by Andrée Lanthier.
There are two days left to catch The Adventures of a Black Girl in S…
Yuk It Up This Holiday Season
Image courtesy of Howard Wagman
If you like to laugh (and we know that you do), Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa i…
Book Review: The Gospel Truth
In the opening chapter of Caroline Pignat’s latest Governor General’s Award Winner, The Gospel T…
Catastrophic pharmacare is a catastrophe
Why the provinces don’t need $3 billion in federal tax dollars for flawed prescription drug polici…
Great Britain and Ireland, A Contiki Adventure – Part 1
Above: Ruins of Hadrians Wall, England
Great Britain and Ireland are popular destinations for travel…
The Great Works of Marisa Gallemit
“Big Red.” Photo courtesy of Jackpine
Marisa Gallemit is a bilingual woman of color, a visual artist…
Five Quick-Wins for Trudeau’s First Day in Office
While it takes time for a new prime minister to translate campaign rhetoric into effective policies, there are at least five quick-wins that Justin Trudeau can achieve on his very first day in office.
The Heart of Wild Labrador: Adventure Canada Style
The second and final part of travelling with Adventure Canada aboard the Ocean Endeavour on The Heart of Wild Labrador Once trip
Why the Federal Government Needs to Keep its Promise to End Income-Splitting
Children’s Health More About Good Social Policy than Medicine Alone.
More of Canada’s children…
