Canada’s Ammonia Energy Option

 Opinion by Dr. Steve Wittrig and Greg Vezina. Canada possesses vast energy resources (oil, gas, hydropower and wind) that are disadvantaged from full development by a combination of distance from markets, cost of transportation infrastructure and CO2 intensity. One promising option to address these barriers is to develop ammonia (NH3)

Bringing The Warmth with Hubert’s Fireplaces

 Hubert's Fireplaces have been keeping Ottawans toasty since 1922. A family-run business spanning three generations, Hubert's delivers fireplace services to families and businesses with personable and trusted care. Hubert's has gas,wood and outdoor fireplaces as well as finishings to make your old or new fireplace stand out from the rest.

Win-Win Cooperation

 Dan Donovan, Publisher of Ottawa Life Magazine, sat down to chat with Chinese Ambassador to Canada, Luo Zhaohui after his first year in Canada. OTTAWA LIFE: Ambassador Luo, you’ve been in Canada for one year now, what’s your impression of Canada? Ambassador: I have four general impressions. First, Canada is a

BBQ Buying Tips from Weber

 When the sun is shining on a hot summer day, what could be better than a BBQ with friends and family? To please a crowd of BBQ-lovers, you need a grill that works for you, not against you. Grills are not complex machines, but understanding the basics of grill construction

Why is My Stomach so Bloated and Painful?

 Bridgette, 35, is an architect, single mum and had a busy an active professional and personal life.  Some two years ago she had caught MONO and had to receive a large dose of antibiotics, which had thankfully put her symptoms into remission. Two months later she noticed some unusual digestive

Escape to Mont Tremblant

 If you ask me, January and February are the hardest months of the year to get through. Not only is all the hype from the holidays over, but the snow and slush on the roads make getting around town a huge headache! I have experienced my fair share of winters in

Heartburn: is medication your right option?

 Paul is a policy analyst working for the Government of Canada in Ottawa. With recent cut backs in his department his work load has been significantly higher over the last two years. About six months ago he began to notice what he described as heartburn. At first it was mild

Burger of the Week: Smoked Meat Loaf Burgers with Grilled Onion

   SERVES: 4 PREP time: 15 minutes grilling time: 8-10 minutes special equipment: 2 large handfuls mesquite wood chips   PATTIES: 8  ounces ground chuck (80% lean) 8  ounces ground veal 8  ounces lean ground pork 2  large eggs, beaten ¾  cup dried Italian-seasoned bread crumbs ¼  cup freshly grated

Weber’s Tips for Selecting Your New Gas Grill

 You might be wondering a few things when buying a new barbecue, like: How much does it cost? How many BTUs? What is the warranty? While your first thought may jump to the price, the quality of your food far outweighs the price you’ve paid. After all, you don’t want

Canada-Kazakhstan Bilateral Relations Flourish

 Kazakhstan and Canada established diplomatic relations in 1992. The 20th anniversary of this historic event saw a significant strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in 2012, through highlevel exchanges, inter-parliamentary contacts and enhanced trade and economic ties. Bilateral relations continued to flourish in 2013. Canada’s Agri-Food Minister Gerry

Public Servants Series: Norway Shows Canada a Better Way

 In Canada, we have much to be thankful for. But as a society we still struggle with equality rights and, as wealthy as we are as a nation, we don’t provide a guaranteed standard of living to all our citizens, most notably many of our aboriginal people who still live

Holding Mining Accountable for Actions Abroad

 The core argument of the mining industry is that C-300 (The Responsible Mining Bill) would cause reputational damage to mining companies. This is nonsense. C-300 didn’t cause reputational damage in the case of the allegations of murder against Blackfire in Mexico. It’s not even clear that C-300 would apply to

An interview with Russian Ambassador to Canada Georiy Mamedov

 Ottawa Life will takes you into the heart of the new Russia. We will look at the business opportunities, bilateral relations, cultural and arts scene, and tourism potential and get the pulse of a country very similar to our own. We begin our series with Russia's man in Canada, Ambassador