What is the Price of Confidence?
My mother inspired this month’s subject matter with one of her Italian phrases: “L’avaro è co…
Ottawa Food Bank Hits Record Numbers With Holiday Campaign
Every year the Ottawa Food Bank provides assistance to families in need in our nation’s capital; thi…
2012 Republican National Convention: A Colossal Undertaking
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held in Tampa, Florida, August 27-30. The Tampa Bay…
Schools Keep Health in Mind
Once considered an affliction mainly suffered by adults, mental illness now increasingly affects chi…
Proposed development threatens Jasper National Park
A recent decision by Parks Canada regarding the national treasure that is Jasper National Park is ca…
The Wedding in 2012: Top Wedding Trends of the Year
The New Year ushers in new resolutions, diets, more snow and wedding season.
The Wedding Palace Brid…
DIY: Fringe Necklace
Living in a cold climate such as Ottawa can really put a damper on one’s wardrobe. However, no matte…
Adrienne Clarkson: Room for All of Us
In her latest book, Room for all of Us, Canada’s former Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson, share…
Relics of the Past
The Mill Street Brewery might tempt you to put a hold on your New Year’s resolution diet once they s…
Recipe: Marvellous Maple Curry Chicken Penne
The New Year is a time for resolutions, making (and breaking) goals and staring anew. Although the m…
Cutting Edge Technology in Window Blinds will Help You Outsmart the Smart Meter
Although the weather outside cannot make up its mind, the cost of heating is making itself ever so p…
Jen’s Jibberish: Riding away on the RyderBike
It is official and it is sad. Winter is here, the holidays are over and if you are like me, you ar…
Russia 6, Canada 5
Two periods into Tuesday night’s World Junior semifinal, I had an entire article penned about Canada…
DVD Review: Dolan’s Cadillac
Filmed in Saskatchewan, DOLAN’S CADILLAC (2009) had everything going for it: it’s based on a har…
New Year’s Resolution – Eat Local
Out with the old, and in with the new! A new year is a great opportunity to consciously start over a…
Ottawa Rock Lottery in Review
“Why have a scene when you can have a community?” This is the Ottawa Rock Lottery’s mantra, on…
Ottawa Senators Monthly Report: December
As the month of January begins, the arrival of 2012 marks the midpoint of the current NHL season. Pr…
NYE Recipe: Portobello Mushroom Mini Pizzas
If you are staying at home this New Year’s Eve, or hosting a cocktail party, hor d’ourves are alway…
Keshia Chante at Bayshore
It was a pleasant surprise for Ottawa to see Keshia Chanté perform in Bayshore’s E-Style lounge…
DVD Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
I confess to having had no desire to see Rise of the Planet of the Apes until I started hearing good…
Bayshore E-style
It’s no secret that holiday shopping is a crazy and hectic venture. It has become a combat sport a…
Massimo Capra’s Confession
“Is this my confessional?” said the chuckling Massimo Capra, as he and his assistant joined me i…
NBA Preseason Power Rankings: Part Two
The condensed 2011-12 NBA season is set to begin on Christmas Day. On Wednesday, we previewed the te…
Handmade Holiday Gifts for Beginners: Part III
Basic Cross-Stitch: Make a Fridge Magnet
First rule of cross-stitch: it looks much more difficult th…
Holiday Handmade Gifts for Beginners: Part II
Basic Sewing with Felt – Make a Tree Ornament
Many of us have basic sewing skills learned long ago…
