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Making a difference in special ed: Andrew Williams
Photo: iStock High school can be a difficult place for many students, but rarely is it harder than it is for students with disabilities. Support for students handling anything from learning disabilities to severe autism falls in the realm of special education—a position in which Andrew Williams, a special education
Best of Chinatown: Comforting, home-cooked Indian cuisine at Mehfil
As I climbed the steps to Mehfil Indian Cuisine at 792 Somerset to order takeout on a quickly cooling April evening, the tantalizing smell of classic Indian food hit my nose, and I smiled. There is no smell more comforting to a hungry stomach than that of hot, fresh food.
Make your home iconic with Ottawa-based Iconic Blinds
Ottawa-based window covering company Iconic Blinds started up in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We felt as if we were jumping through a ring of fire,” said president Jesse Fernandes. But the jump, so far, has been successful and no one has been burned. Though Iconic Blinds faced
Best of Chinatown: Lunch at The Art House Café
If you have never been to The Art House Café at 555 Somerset, you have never been anywhere quite like The Art House Café. An experience all its own for the eyes, mind, and tastebuds, the café serves healthy, tasty snacks, sandwiches, soups and baked goods— as well as coffee,
MP annual pay raise raises backlash
Member of Parliament (MPs) received their annual salary uptick on April 1st on the same conditions as previous. This year, however, is not a year like any other. The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation (CTF) slammed MPs for failing to stop this annual pay raise during the economic downturn caused by the
Our mini home and native land: Little Canada opening 2021
Have you ever wanted to see Toronto from a bird’s eye view? Then hopped over to Niagara Falls to continue the adventure and, afterwards, wandered the streets of ByWard Market? Though separated by stretches of long highway in the real world, Toronto’s newest tourist attraction puts Canada’s greatest sights moments
Be the best version of you with Perfect Press® oils
Are you the best version of you that you can be? Plenty of people ask that question, and ask it often. But on this journey of self-improvement, the next good question to ask is this: what are you using to become the best version of you? And is that thing,
Her-Spective: speaker series celebrating women in media
The world moves fast: keeping pace with it, and often a step ahead of it, is hard work. Have you ever wanted to hear from the women who consistently stay this step ahead to analyze, report on and find meaning in the whirlwind of the world? Her-Spective is a virtual,
Over 97,000 Canadians sign petition to fix big banking
Canada’s largest six banks are some of the most profitable institutions in the world. Four of the six were included in Fortune’s Global 500 for 2020, with RBC at 15th, TD at 20th, Scotiabank at 32nd, and BMO at 50th. Of all the Canadian companies listed, all four banks are
From high tops to high class, High Ties is Ottawa’s go-to cannabis store
What do high fashion sneakers and recreational cannabis have in common? Not much. But both are worlds that require a certain amount of education and understanding to appreciate. Local businessman recently turned cannabis entrepreneur Will Chaar is connecting the two niche worlds in his new High Ties cannabis shops, now
Democracy Watch calls for update on SNC-Lavalin prosecution
In February, 2019, the SNC-Lavalin scandal erupted and upended Canadian politics—for a moment. After a six-month-long investigation, Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion concluded Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alone had exerted undue pressure on Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to defer criminal prosecution of the construction company SNC-Lavalin. Though Dion’s report concluded that
First annual showcase Emergent celebrates emerging artists
The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and the University of Ottawa present Emergent: MFA Graduate Work from the University of Ottawa Department of Visual Arts 2020, at OAG. The show features the thesis exhibitions of UOttawa MFA graduates and runs from February 20 to March 7, 2021. This show marks the
Pediatrician shares insight and optimism in new book
In his newly released book, Blessings and Sudden Intimacies: Musings of a Pediatric Intensivist, Kingston, Ontario, resident, and accomplished writer Greg Stidham explores how his experiences as an intensive care unit physician helped shape an optimistic worldview during a 32-year medical career. He weaves his encounters with young patients and
The Y recognized as a top employer for new graduates in Canada
Everyone knows that it’s fun to stay at the YMCA, but did you know it is an excellent place to work, too? The YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region was recognized as by Canada's Top 100 Employers and included in their 2021 Career Directory as one of Canada's best employers
New funding to provide grants for local musicians
On February 4, 2021, the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) announced a $ 25,000 investment into Ottawa’s music sector with the new Ottawa Music Development Fund (OMDF). This fund seeks to address the gaps and challenges in Ottawa’s music ecosystem by providing grants to local
OLM Poll for Governor General Winner: Roberta L. Jamieson, O.C.
Roberta L. Jamieson, OC, is a Canadian lawyer and First Nations activist known worldwide for her work in non-adversarial conflict resolution. She was selected as the popular choice for the next Governor General in Ottawa Life Magazine’s recent poll. Jamieson was the first Indigenous woman ever to earn a law
New podcast series uplifts Ottawa’s emerging female artists
ABOVE: Ottawa’s Sophie D’Orleans Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Sophie D’Orleans is “constantly inspired by the talented, brilliant, resilient women in [her] life—and a lot of them are emerging artists, here in Ottawa.” This inspiration is the foundation for her new podcast series, “Ottawa’s Emerging Female Artists,” where D’Orleans sits down with a different
Music and Beyond launches virtual concert series
Above: Art by Francis Amour, Pascal Amour, Philippe Amour, Matthis Amour, Julian Amour and Guylaine Lemaire Ottawa-based festival Music and Beyond introduces classical music to audiences new and old with exciting, arts based programming. Each year, the festival offers a variety of performances and concerts to highlight connections between classical music
Ottawa politician, media personality Claudette Cain Coulas’ new book
Title: Ladies Take Your Place Subtitle: Leave Your Mark politically, professionally, and personally. ISBN: 978-1-77371-514-8 ladiestakeyourplacebook.com Claudette Cain Coulas is no stranger to residents of Ottawa. The former politician won five elections and served as the popular, accomplished and dynamic three-term mayor of Gloucester before the regional amalgamation in 2001
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