Let There Be (non-toxic) Light!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us will be buying candles. Luxurious, calming…
Ottawa Senators Monthly Report: January
Entering their toughest stretch of the NHL season, the Ottawa Senators sat on the fringe of the East…
DIY: Hemp Bracelets
Remember the friendship bracelets back in grade school? While we may not see those colorful bands mu…
Niagara's Best Comes to Town
We are less than 2 weeks away from one of the premier Ontario wine events to hit the Ottawa market.?…
Niagara’s Best Comes to Town
We are less than 2 weeks away from one of the premier Ontario wine events to hit the Ottawa market.?…
Adventures in Gluten-Free Baking
One of the most challenging things about switching to a gluten-free diet (which I started about 18 m…
Northern Lights, Spies and the Bright Light – Georgiy Mamedov – Russian Ambassador
Today, some of the most influential voices guiding the social and economic development of Canada’s…
Toque Tuesday: Buy a Toque, Help a Youth
On Tuesday, February 7th, buy a toque and help homeless youth in Ottawa. Toque Tuesday is part of Ra…
Ottawa Teenager Reaches For the Stars in YouTube Space Lab Competition
Sixteen-year-old Katie Gwozdecky has her head in the clouds. But though her aspirations are very muc…
Yoga: On and Off the Mat
Yoga is a discipline that has existed for millennia in India, and more recently has become popular i…
Warm Your Soul this Weekend with Atlantic Voices
Feeling the after-effects of a few too many ‘wee drams’ after Robbie Burns Day? If so, you are lik…
If Your House Could Talk…
If your home could talk, its wall would tell you much more then just the history of the people whom…
Whistleblower Claims Public Opposition Being Silenced by PMO
Earlier this week whistleblower Andrew Frank released an open letter to Canadians alleging that t…
This Valentine’s Day, Green is the New Red!
When it comes to being eco-friendly, Valentine’s Day has a pretty ugly reputation. Millions of flo…
A Dragon’s Persuasion: Book Review
Back in November, Arlene Dickinson was in Ottawa to launch her new book, Persuasion: A New Approach…
Recipe: Spicy Lentil Soup (Dahl)
With the freezing weather, wind and snow, our bodies yearn for something warm, especially in…
It Takes Three to Plan a Wedding
When local wedding planner, Lynn Lee thinks back to her wedding day in the late ’80s, she laughs. ?…
Remembering Budge Crawley’s “R.C.M.P.”
In 1959-60, the distinguished Quebec actor Gilles Pelletier (who had earlier appeared in Otto Premin…
A Vision for a Global Green Economy
We are living in a time of multiple environmental issues. 2011 saw news headlines of nuclear contami…
Bette’s Etiquette Beat ~ For the New Year!
Welcome to 2012! So does a New Year mean a new you? There is nothing like January 1st to start thi…
DVD Review: Final Destination 5 – A One-Way Trip Worth Taking
How many horror movie franchises have descended into terminal mediocrity by the time they reach thei…
The NHL’s Concussion Epidemic
The final act of Marc Savard’s hockey career may well have occurred in his absence, when the Bosto…
Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
With the cold weather officially setting in the city, we all long for something warm, cozy and comfo…
Performance, Style, Grit ~ The Audi A3 Enough Room for My Hockey Equipment and Stick
If you want a car that combines style, grit, lively handling and performance while allowing for prac…
Wines to Look Forward to….
From time to time, I am going to take the opportunity to tell you about exciting wines that are comi…
