Everything you need to know about Trump’s new tariffs

 Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced his intention to impose substantial taxes on imported steel and aluminium. Trump announced that he would add a 25% tariff on steel imports and another 10% on aluminum imports, which was all brought forward during a White House meeting with the U.S.

How Trump Will Save the World

 When someone asked me about my Oscar predictions last month, I said that Moonlight should win, but honestly didn’t think it would. I didn’t think a movie not only made by African Americans but with a narrative so exclusively about the African American experience could ever win in the new

Trump Takes Tragic Step Backwards with Abortion Ruling

 So much has happened since mid-January, and one of the first actions of President Trump was to reinstate what is known as the global gag rule — removing funding from any foreign aid group that provides abortions, abortion facilities or abortion education outside of the United States. The policy extends

Showing Solidarity: Why We March

 Photos by Emily Cordonier “Love trumps hate” was the message echoing through Ottawa’s downtown core Saturday morning as thousands of people took a stand for women’s rights. I arrived along with my husband and two kids at the Ottawa Human Rights Monument, and I was immediately moved by how many

Bob Gallagher Takes the Helm at Ottawa YMCA/YWCAs

 A shot from the Y's annual Cliffhanger event. Photo by John Enaje. It's a new year, time for a new YMCA. Yesterday the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA Board of Directors announced that they're appointing Bob Gallagher as the region's new President and Chief Executive Officer. Bob assumes responsibility February 16, and

PR is Changing; Jennifer Stewart Will Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve

 Photo by Valerie Keeler, Valberg Imaging. In the midst of a rapidly changing media environment, it can be increasingly difficult for companies and organizations to connect with the media in an impactful, successful way. Jennifer Stewart, an Ottawa-based entrepreneur and communications expert, hopes to help organizations solve those issues by

Algonquin College is making waves and winning awards

 Cheryl Jensen is making an impact. Jensen became Algonquin College’s eighth President just over one year ago in August, 2014. She brought 31 years of experience as a professor, dean and vice president and a reputation for  creating strategies that responded to both industry trends and to the needs of students, employees,

Quesada: The Taste of Success

 Steff Charbonneau behind the counter at his restaurant. Order up! Quesada, the Canadian-owned and operated Mexican fast casual chain, is busy building burritos as it continues to expand. When Steff Charbonneau, a full-time Ottawa firefighter and father, tasted Quesada for the first time, the authentic flavours of Mexico captured his attention.

Industry Leaders Rally Together to Support ALS Canada

 From left to right: Sir Terry Matthews, Debbie Weinstein and Bruce Lazenby Terry Matthews, high tech mogul; Bruce Lazenby, president and CEO of Invest Ottawa; and Debbie Weinstein, founding partner of LaBarge Weinstein LLP to participate in ice bucket challenge to raise funds for ALS Canada Leaders from Ottawa’s business