A Leader in Her Own Right
For many, our parents serve as mentors and are a source of inspiration and motivation. But imagine i…
The Canadian Museum of Nature Partners with Students On Ice to Present Arctic Exhibit at Winterlude
Photo taken by Lee Narraway / Copyright Students on Ice
Frigid temperatures and Arctic cold fronts…
Bus Driver Fatigue – A Wake-Up Call
We all know it. We have all, at some point or another, felt its effects, wishing to succumb to its e…
In search of Style
New Year, Fresh Skirt
If there’s one key piece of clothing to update in your 2014 wardrobe, it’s…
Explore Your Career Options at the YMCA-YWCA Job Fair Feb. 6
The YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region is inviting all local job seekers and anyone consideri…
Message from the German Ambassador to Canada on an Exciting Initiative to Mark the Fall of the Berlin Wall
By Ambassador Werner Wnendt, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
This year marks the 25th an…
Etsy’s Place in Canada: Q&A with Erin Green
The desire for unique, handcrafted items is changing the face of retail from soulless big box corpor…
Meet the Ottawa Knitters that Won the Internet with their Scarves on Statues Initiative
By Hannah Alper
Last week, I read an amazing story of kindness, collaboration and action. Overnight…
Canada Health Infoway: Better Health Through Digital Technology
Better Health Together through new technology. That’s what it’s all about. An important trend in…
Artist Julia Veenstra: Multi-Tasking Dynamo
Hamilton artist Julia Veenstra’s career has taken many twists and fascinating turns. Having lived…
The Underground Comedy Railroad Tour Goes National
A comedy tour with a serious message sounds like an oxymoron but that’s exactly what makes The Und…
Hogsback Brewing Company Takes on the Big 5 from Dragon’s Den
Four friends, united by service in the Canadian Forces and then as business partners are hoping to s…
Orchids, Mica, and Trails: Capitalizing on Nature’s Bounty in Lanark
Lanark is known for its quaint communities and historic attractions, including mills and beautiful s…
A Healthy Addiction to Bloo Blueberry Juice
Touted as one of the healthiest foods you can put in your mouth, blueberries are classified as a sup…
David Usher on Returning to the Capital and Reconnecting Through Creativity
David Usher is a Canadian icon. Mention his name and many can attest to his musical genius as both a…
Building a Better Canada
Welcome to 2014. This issue marks the beginning of our series on Building a Better Canada. Ottawa is…
Back When Every Night Was Saturday Night
By Jean-Pierre Allard
I was much too young to remember Elvis Presley’s 1957 concert at the old Au…
Haven of Hope: Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre
Maybe you have a cough that won’t go away, or maybe a lump appears in your breast. You head to you…
Winning Online
Mobile Gaming and Online Casino’s in Canada
If You Found $300,000 in a Paper Bag Would You Return…
Once Upon a Kingdom Theatre Celebrates Five Years in Ottawa
Aiming to unite Ottawa’s diverse cultures through artistic experience, Once Upon a Kingdom Theatre (…
Prevent Yourself from Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
At least 110 million consumers were affected by the hack involving Target and Neiman Marcus retailer…
Pulitzer Prize Finalist Detroit by Lisa D’amour
In a “first ring” suburb outside a midsize American city, Ben and Mary fire up the grill to welcome…
Scottish Designer Alice Palmer Debuts Intergalactic Collection
Inspired by the extravagant costumes of comic book superheroes and villains, Scottish knit-wear desi…
Top Nights out in Ottawa
Ottawa has quite a reputation to live up to. Voted by consulting firm Mercer as the city with the se…
Breaks That Saved Northern Dreams and Healed Pains: One of the Oldest Hip-hop Dance Crews in Canada Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Images courtesy of www.canadianbreaking.com By Damira Davletyarova Spectators pressed in, trying to…