Glowfair 2015: Transforming Bank Street into a Radiant Wonderland
The Bank Street BIA is transforming downtown Ottawa into a technicolour dreamscape for two whimsical…
The Real Costs of Informal Caregiving in Canada
National strategy needed for unpaid caregivers in the workplace The phenomenon is not exactly margi…
Don’t Miss Craig Cardiff this Summer
Craig Cardiff is coming back to Ottawa this summer!
The Canadian, Juno nominated, singer-songwriter…
A Delicious Weekend in Barbados
The sky is clear and the sun is shining. Is there a better way to start off the weekend in beautiful…
The Other Drug Problem in Canada’s Cities
How Canada’s piecemeal pharmaceutical drug insurance coverage costs Canadian cities—and taxpayer…
Up the Ante of your Summer Pedi
What happens when two successful Ottawa business women collaborate on a new product development jour…
The Rhythms of Life
Family Furnishings:
Selected Short Stories 1995 – 2014 Alice Munro
Reviewed by Don MacLean
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Debra Komar Turns Back Clock to Uncover One of Canada’s Notorious Murder Mysteries
How far would you go to crack one of Canada’s greatest mysteries?
Centering in on a mystery that d…
Sable Island: A Dream Come True
All photos © Bill Freedman Like a lot of people on this tour, I first heard of Sable Island as a ch…
Sleep Apnea? How controlling your blood sugar could help
If you suffer from OSA, it is important you establish whether you have a sugar regulation problem.
Music from the Seoul
Montreal-based trio, Seoul, will be casting a unique tone on the Canadian music scene with the relea…
Canada Skips Dialogue of Leaders of World Religions in Astana
Photos provided by the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
Kazakhstan’s capit…
10 Reasons You Can’t Miss Glowfair
If you haven’t heard of Ottawa’s latest light, art and music festival, you are clearly living in…
Margaret Chwialkowska Illustrates Reflection in Annex Gallery Exhibit
All photos by David Barbour
Ottawa-based artist Margaret Chwialkowska’s solo exhibition, “The…
Explore the Big Smoke Family Getaway
If thoughts are moving from snow to long days and you are looking for holiday ideas, especially one…
Grill the Charcoal Way
There is nothing quite like grilling on charcoal. In our opinion, the smoky layers of charcoal flavo…
Ask Alex Summer Style
COOL KHAKI Khaki is back with a bang. Appearing in varying styles and from a number of fashion house…
Doors Open Ontario Hits Ottawa
The word ‘heritage’ has been a regular part of my vocabulary since the age of five. I grew up in…
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: John Hiller
2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognit…
Learning to Walk
What will the lasting legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission be?
As Cree youngsters in th…
The NAC’s Needles and Opium Mesmerizes
Photo credit: National Arts Centre
Spectacular is the only way to describe Robert Lepage’s reprodu…
Bluesfest Beats: From Electro-Synth Pop to Back Porch Folk
Photo Credit: Steve G
The announcement that Kanye West will be gracing the stage at the RBC Ottawa …
Why this U.S. Doctor is Moving to Canada
I’m a U.S. family physician who has decided to relocate to Canada. The hassles of working in the d…
Astounding Soundwaves
Above: An example of how sound waves expand from a central point. Photo credit.
Sound is something m…
High Heel Hazards
With wedding and summer party season around the corner, many have the desire to throw on a pair of g…
