MATTHEW GOOD CANADIAN MUSIC STAR TALKS LIFE + NEW EP
THE ARKELLS THE FACES INTERVIEW
HENRY BURRIS OTTAWA HERO BRINGS HOME THE GREY CUP
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VALENTINE’S DAY IN THE CAPITAL FEBRUARY 2017
FEBRUARY : Volume 41
THIS MONTH 6 | EXPLORE GATINEAU PARK
And other things to do this month 24 | DID YOU KNOW? These 7 movies were filmed in Ottawa
28 | NEW IN TECH USB cufflinks, SmartJackets, and interactive pool tables
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30 | WAKE UP RIGHT With this fool-proof playlist
FACES 8 | Henry Burris Grey Cup Champion
20 | Matthew Good Canadian Rock Icon
8 | Henry Burris
26 | MacIsaac and MacKenzie
STYLE
54 | MAX KERMAN
Ottawa’s Celtic Duo
Best Ice Hotels 43 | Date Night in Ottawa Where to go for the perfect V-Day date 52 | A Guide to Winter Camping
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40 | The World’s
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Lead vocalist of Canadian rock band, Arkells
PLUS 65 | Ottawa’s MOst important Hockey Trades 3
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Contributors Joshua Chartrand Kimberley Brooks Jordan Palleck Michael Joyce Alannah Feeney Daniel MacIsaac Kenzie Harrison Ryan Bova Elena Shiskina Alena Brillar Stefan Meloche Victor Pun
Contributing Photographers Cover: Richard Dubois Tyler Williams Jean Chartrand Connor Evans Brandon Lind Amanda Coxsworth Nicholas Place Getty Images Andrey Kiselev, Adobe Stock
TEN Things
to do this month
1 Stay at a Four Season
Located in Gatineau’s Lac Philippe Campground, these four-season tents make winter camping easy. The tents sleep four comfortably, and are accessible by ski or snow-shoe. Among other winter accommodations are Yurts—a circular structure with a cone-shaped roof. Yurts are the perfect hybrid for experiencing the outdoors from a cabin window and a tent door. The park also has four cabins for rent.
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THROW A SUPERBOWL PARTY Instead of waiting for plans this month, be the plans—throw the ultimate Super Bowl Sunday on February 5th.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL PIZZA DAY THE ONLY WAY POSSIBLE We explain your love affair with pizza on page 51.
CAMP-OUT NEAR A WINDOW FOR THE PENUMBRAL LUNAR ECLIPSE on February 10th. The eclipse will be most viewable for 4 hours, starting at 7:43 pm.
REFLECT ON ALL OF YOUR HORRIBLE DATING CHOICES since last Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Find the best spot to take your date on page 43.
Don’t let a cold stop you from kissing your V-day date. While your date
may resist the prospect of an end-of-night kiss from you for other reasons, a good-night kiss from a cold-infected lover is actually 8000 times less likely to transfer the virus than other channels of infection. Although, being close enough to kiss your date will definitely increase the likeliness of contagion through cough, sneeze, and mucus.
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February 15th
February 20th
COME OUT OF YOUR CHOCOLATE COMA to support Single’s Awareness Day on February 15th.
CELEBRATE FAMILY DAY ON FEBRUARY 20TH Be sure to give your family an extra hug today.
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8 BOOK A EUROPEAN VACATION
This is the perfect month to set sail for some of Europe’s greatest cities. See our travel guide to Prague on page 38.
9 Binge on Awards Season
This month’s airtime is choked full of acceptance speeches and red-carpet mayhem.
10 February 20th GO FOR AN EXTRA LONG WALK WITH YOUR FOURLEGGED FRIEND for National Love Your Pets Day, February 20th.
February may just be your perfect month to see Europe. While the weather remains wintery, things are starting to warm-up this month in Southern and Central Europe. Winter sports stations remain open, but tourists have flocked to brighter destinations to capture long-awaited sunshine. Unable to compete for scenery, Europe becomes a cultural display of attractions, with lower hotel and travel fares.
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Gatineau Park has something to offer you. Ottawa’s scenic backyard is laced with adventure this month. Check out these amazing rustic accommodations that are available for rent all month long on page 50.
COVER STORY
HENRYBURRIS BRINGS HOME THE GREY CUP Growing up in Ottawa, I loved the Ottawa Rough Riders. I was easily one of the biggest CFL fans at Holy Trinity High School in Kanata. I proudly wore a Rough Riders jersey to high school and made it to 7 or 8 home games a season. I remember lining up to meet kicker Dean Dorsey at the Kanata Town Centre. I remember winning a lunch with former QB Todd Dillon at Burger King. He must have been in the pits of hell sitting with a bunch of little kids, but it was a huge thrill to me at the time. I remember getting wide receiver Stephen Jones to sign my poster and putting it up proudly in my room. I will always cherish the Ottawa Rough Riders and Ottawa Renegades for the childhood memories they provided for my brother, my dad and me. However, my memories of those years remain happier than most. 110 wins and 244 losses between 1980 and 2006 with a .310 winning percentage will do that for most. So will Mardi Gras in the stands, logo changes, ownership changes, bad teams and empty seats. We just could never seem to get it right. But on November 27, 2016 everything changed for me and every other long-suffering sports fan in this city. On that night, Henry Burris walked off the field as a hero for a new, longsuffering generation of football fans too young to remember Clements to Gabriel. His heroic performance in the Grey Cup erased all the painful memories Ottawa football fans have
First of all, congratulations on winning arguably the most exciting Grey Cup game in CFL history. And thank you,on behalf of all the football fans in this city, for bringing us our first Grey Cup Championship in 40 long years. Can you describe what its been like for you guys in this city since winning the championship? To be honest, it’s so hard to put it into words. It’s been amazing, awesome and just unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. But maybe those words don’t properly explain it; so let me give you
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endured for 40 years. Suddenly, Ottawa was a city of champions and Burris became an icon. The game would not have been won without the entire team playing an incredibly inspired performance against the heavily favoured Calgary Stampeders. The entire RedBlacks team deserves a tonne of credit for the incredible achievement they did together that night in Toronto. But we especially hope Henry Burris and Ernest Jackson are good friends off the field. In fact, we hope these two are best buddies. Because for the rest of their lives they will always be mentioned together, the same way that people speak of Tom Clements and Tony Gabriel. You see, on November 27, 2016, Henry Burris took a giant 40-year old monkey off the back of the 1.2 million people that live in the National Capital Region when he threw the game winning touchdown pass to Ernest Jackson. The Grey Cup Championship has brought our city together like never before in 40 years of football history, and Henry Burris has led this experience for all. Which makes it understandable that, when Burris announced his retirement late last month, the CFL community felt that they were losing a legend. Off the field, Henry remains a figure in the community, known for always being the personable and down-to-earth boy from the south that he his.
an example. We were just visiting a school the other day and some of the faculty members—teachers who were young kids the last time Ottawa won a Grey Cup—were coming up to us and you could just feel their passion, feel their excitement. When they held the Grey Cup, it was awesome seeing the looks on their faces and how happy they were. It is such an awesome, emotional experience to get to share this with the city of Ottawa. It’s really a blessing and I’m so grateful that I get to do these things and enjoy it with so many amazing people.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD DUBOIS. STYLED BY STEFAN MELOCHE AND VICTOR PUN.
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When you build a team, it’s usually about finding the right players and working from the bottom up.
COVER STORY
What are some of your favourite memories so far with the Grey Cup? I would say getting to bring the Cup to places like the Ottawa Heart Institute and CHEO. Getting to meet people who are going through difficult, emotionally challenging times, and to see their faces light up when they see the Grey Cup. Just seeing how happy it makes them... I will never forget moments like that. Also, seeing the emotions all around the city—from the parade to the experiences I’ve had meeting new people—it’s just been incredible. It really sums up what this championship is all about, that this is bigger than any of us. All the hard work that we put into it, to win it for a city that truly deserved a championship for a long time. I think the entire team truly understands what kind of impact it had, and it feels so great to have been a part of bringing the Grey Cup back to Ottawa. During the Grey Cup warm-ups, you were injured and it was speculated on the broadcast that you might not be able to play. Can you tell us a little about what happened—what was going through your mind when it happened—and was there really a chance you were not going to play that day? Oh there was a huge possibility that I was not going to play. A piece of my cartilage basically flipped up on me and it was catching as I was straightening out my leg. At the time I felt a pop, burning and my leg gave away. My leg kept clicking and clicking and every time it clicked, I would feel the pain. I couldn’t push off of it and couldn’t drop back to pass. It freaked me out for that to happen at that exact moment, in the biggest game of my life. When I described the injury to the head therapist, he was as confused as I was. For all of the things that could have happened, this was one of the worst-case scenarios. Thankfully, I had a great staff that came together quickly with a game plan to get me quickly onto the field. I definitely needed some pain killers to get me through the game, but I remember saying “I don’t care if I have to take these for the rest of my life, just get me into this game!”. Once the painkillers kicked in, I felt a truck could have hit me and I wouldn’t have felt a thing (laughs). I was really excited about the job the trainers did, they all deserve so much credit and it really paid off for me. I can’t thank them all enough for what they did that day.
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You threw the game winning TD pass to Ernest Jackson in overtime. What are some of your memories of that play? How does it feel to know that it is a play that will forever be immortalized in this city the way that the Tom Clements to Tony Gabriel 1976 Cup winning catch has been? Honestly, that play happened so fast. I couldn’t even see it because I had these tall offensive and defensive linemen in my face impairing my vision. But I saw the ball just bounce in his hands and I thought we were about to kick a field goal. A split second later, I hear the entire stadium going bananas and I see E Jacks fall into the end zone! I’m thinking “Oh my gosh, did that actually just happen?” To be honest, I didn’t have time to think of the impact of the catch. I remember just thinking we needed to go for 2 points. For me, I just snapped back into focus right after he caught it. However, looking back at it now— watching it on TV—it makes me laugh because only Ernest Jackson would catch that ball. The most important catch of his life, bobbled all the way to the end zone. He almost gave us all a heart attack! (laughs) Is this Grey Cup win more special to you than your other victories? If so, what makes this victory special for you personally? I think this one was special for me because of the impact that it had on this city. The challenge for us coming to Ottawa was that we were taking over a franchise that never existed and basically creating a brand new identity. When you build a team, it’s usually about finding the right players and working from the bottom up. It usually takes a long time to accomplish that task, but we found ourselves in the Grey Cup final in year 2 and Grey Cup champions in year 3. It doesn’t usually happen that way, which is part of what makes it so special. I know other teams wonder if they can model after how we did it and win in 3 years. Trust me, it is a dream to be able to do it the way we did it. I will never forget this and how fortunate I was to be a part of it all. Tell us a little about your relationship with Trevor Harris, who was excellent when you were out with an injury. You two seem to have a great relationship, which is not always the case when there are two very talented quarterbacks who could easily be starters on other teams? What makes
your relationship work so well? Trevor is such a great guy. I think that is one of the biggest catalysts that makes our relationship work so well. When you have a good guy like Trevor—a truly good-natured person—it makes it so easy. We have always had the utmost respect for each other. I remember when he came into the league we always had a mutual respect when we played against each other. When he joined the team, we had an agreement that we were going to push each other hard and make each other better. We really made sure to protect our friendship and grow our relationship. Not just between us as players, but between our families too. It was so important that we developed that relationship to make sure that we had each other’s back throughout the season. When we last spoke to you, it was prior to the start of the 2014 season, the inaugural season for the RedBlacks. The 2014 season was a rough one as expected for an expansion team— but what were some key things you learned from that season about your team and the city of Ottawa? The best thing that came out of that 2-16 expansion season was realizing just how special a city Ottawa was. I learned what an honour it was to play football in a market like this. I learned more about the tradition and history. To put on that RedBlacks uniform, I was not only representing the RedBlacks, I was representing the Rough Riders and the Renegades and all the men who gave us the opportunity to be here by wearing these uniforms before us. I have so much respect for the history and tradition in this city. Looking up in the stands, despite of our record being 2-16 , we still sold out every game. To me, that was the number one example of the kind of amazing fans we have in this city. In a lot of places, if a team struggled the way we did, they would lose a lot of people from the stands, but not in Ottawa. They have stood by us all the way since day one. I think this incredible fan loyalty is what makes Ottawa one of , if not the most, coveted places to play in the CFL right now. It’s a place that everyone wants to come to experience this atmosphere on a daily basis. We had the opportunity to do a Christmas sweater photoshoot with some of your teammates—Ernest Jackson, Greg Ellingson, Brad Sinopli and Moton Hopkins. All of them were really good guys, and a lot of fun to be
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I think this incredible fan loyalty is what makes Ottawa one of—if not the most— coveted places to play in the CFL right now. It’s a place that everyone wants to come to experience this atmosphere on a daily basis.
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Who is the funniest guy on the team? I’d say Ernest Jackson. He’s got so many different nicknames and he’s just crazy (laughs). I mean, for the guy who catches the most important pass and bobbles it all the way to the end zone, it just shows you how the man loves to live life on the edge and how much of a coin flip he is. You never know what you’re going to get from him. He’s either going to give you a heart attack or he’s going to make you laugh. I mean, he probably managed to almost give the city of Ottawa a heart attack with that Grey Cup catch, that’s for sure. Who are the best and worst dressers on the Ottawa RedBlacks? Trevor Harris is 100% the worst dressed player on the team (laughs). The best dressed guys... hmm… I would go with Greg Ellingson and Arnaud Gascon-Nadon. I would say those two boys are the best of the bunch. But Trevor Harris is the worst dressed, and he really needs to step it up (laughs). What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of to date? I would say getting married is my greatest accomplishment. I think it’s the hardest thing in the world to find that significant other that you can just share so much in common with. To have each other’s backs unconditionally—to have such insight into each other—it really is a special thing in life that I’m very blessed to have. I’m so very proud of marrying my wife. Tell us a little about the importance that your family has played in your success? First of all, I’m nothing without my family. In life, you learn so many things. You make mistakes, but when you have a family, and when you have kids it changes you. You have people that rely on you to teach them to do things the right way. It helps you to put your own life into perspective, and it
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helps you to hold yourself accountable. You want to live your life the right way to set a good example for your family. To have a family that I can share special moments with is what makes everything so worthwhile. Football has been great to me. I’ve been blessed to have a long career. However, what made this year the best experience was my family. My wife supported me all the way and my kids were both old enough to enjoy it with me. It really was the best moment I’ll ever have as a person and a father. On the field, you’re a 3-time Grey Cup Champion, 2-time CFL Most Outstanding Player and 2-time Grey Cup MVP. You are one of the greatest quarterbacks to every play in the CFL. You brought our city—one that was starving for a Championship—our first Grey Cup in 40 years. You’ve got an incredible resume and are easily a Hall of Famer as soon as you step off the field. Now, we want to learn a little about Henry Burris off the field. Let’s start with music: what’s on your playlist right now? This may shock a few people, but I’m actually a big EDM guy. I mean, I’m kind of a hybrid. I also enjoy some R+B and hip hop, but hip hop today is going in a little different direction than what I’m used to. I mean, I still like Drake, J Cole and a few others, but when it comes to music that I’m playing all the time, I’m really into EDM and progressive house. I like listening to artists like Nora En Pure, EDX and Deadmau5. I just like the really chill, good stuff that you can get in your car and ride to, or sit in a hammock and enjoy or get you pumped up before a game. I think EDM really covers all of those categories and moods. How would you describe your fashion style? You know what, I just wear whatever my wife tells me to wear (laughs). She grew up in the fashion scene and has worked in the fashion world, so I just listen to what she says. But for me, the tough thing is that my proportions are different than most people. I have long arms and wide shoulders, so it’s different for me to go buy things off the rack. I really can’t name too many brands because most of what I get now is custom made, because my measurements are all over the place (laughs). Valentine’s Day is coming up, so lets talk a little romance with you. What would be the signature dish that Chef Henry Burris would make for a romantic dinner at home? Ah man, I love cooking. I would go
all out for my wife on Valentine’s Day (laughs). I would start off with a little duck prosciutto along with some sushi and salad, and I’d probably fry up some calamari. Hmm, maybe I’d boil up some lobster with a little sweet potato with bok choy or broccoli to go with it—something nice and green on the side. Then I would make a nice cheesecake or a crème brûlée for dessert. Speaking of your wife, how did you meet her? Was it love at first sight? Or did you have to work a little to win her over? (Laughs) Well, it was love at first sight for me, but I can’t speak for her! I met my wife at Temple University. She was an All-American outdoor field lacrosse player. Not a lot of black women played field lacrosse at that time, and I didn’t even know what it was back then (laughs). It just wasn’t really a popular sport in the southern US at that time, it’s much more popular there now. But yes, I was in love with her at first sight and I knew I just had to get to know her when I saw her. But oh boy I had some work to do because there was some competition (laughs). I just figured I’d be the guy that I am, plant a few seeds here and there and, over time, she would come around because I pretty much became her biggest groupie (laughs). I think I just wanted her to know I would always have her back. As I got to know her, I knew this wasn’t just a one year thing, but that this was a franchise player and I wanted to sign her to a lifetime contract (laughs). Luckily enough, we always stayed friends and kept in touch. Fast-forward to now and we’ve been married for 13 years and have two amazing young boys. You drive a nice pick-up truck. Have you always been a truck guy? Tell us about the first car you’ve ever bought. My first car was a 1995 Saab Coup Hatchback, I felt like I was rolling (laughs)! But now I’m a pick-up truck guy. I go over and see everyone at Myers in town all the time. I’m a GMC guy till I die. Pick-up trucks are part of what my family upbringing was all about. My father and uncle worked for GMC, so I’ll always be affiliated with them and that is always where my heart has been. You recently announced that you’re retiring, and in the most storybook way possible as Grey Cup Champion and MVP. A lot of fans around the city are disappointed to see you retire, but happy for you that you seem so at peace with the decision. Have you had a chance to think what the next step is for you? Is there a career path that interests you?
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around. Can you tell us a little about all of your teammates? How important are they to you on and off the field? When you play sports, you usually have to deal with a few egos in the locker room. However, this team here did an amazing job not only of bringing in great football players, but also guys with great character. Whether we were 2-16 or winning the Grey Cup, when you walk into our locker room it is always upbeat and professional. We have built great relationships, and great friendships that will last forever. This really is something that doesn’t happen in every locker room you play in. Our locker room kept us stronger and it’s what made it hard for me to walk away from this game. It is the one thing that you take with you that you miss most about the game – the locker room.
I would definitely say media. I’ve had the opportunity to do some internship work during the off-season with CTV Morning Live and I’ve also done some work with TSN in the past. I love it and enjoyed both. Media is most definitely something I would love to work in moving ahead. It’s nice to know that when you make a mistake on TV you don’t get booed by millions of people (laughs) and I don’t have a 300lbs guy trying to beat me up. I also get more time at home as well, so you really can’t beat that! You are a role model to many in our city for how successful you’ve been on the field, and for the class and professionalism you exhibit off of it. What would you say is the most important piece of advice you’ve ever been given, or that you could give, to any young athlete reading this who aspires to be like you? The most important piece of advice I’ve ever received is the one I would give now. My father taught me to always treat others the way you would want to be treated. He said that what you invest into something is what you get out of it. Work hard and it will pay off. This has always had a lot of meaning to me. Another piece of advice is the 5 people rule—the belief that you become a mixture of the 5 people you spend the most time with, so you must choose wisely. That quote enters into the same realm as investing into your future. I always try to be the same person to everyone that I meet. I try to treat people with respect and try to be nice to people. You have one hand for hard work and the other for giving back. I really believe that and I always try to live life that way.
what you invest into something is what you get out of it. Work hard and it will pay off.
Thanks Henry and congratulations on an amazing career. Thanks for all you’ve done for football in our country and especially in the city of Ottawa. Thank you, it was a pleasure to play here. I love the city of Ottawa and I can’t thank the people here enough for making me and my family feel part of this amazing city.
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ENTERTAINMENT
february
Being the shortest month of the year doesn’t stop February from measuring up—packed with holidays and the odd runny nose, here are some reasons to love the month of love.
The Best Month For Re-decorating
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Spring is a huge season for furniture stores, as people rush to spring-clean and re-vamp, making February the month of clearance for indoor furniture.
Winter Wardrobes—the Good Stuff
FEBRUARY CAN GO A MONTH WITHOUT SEEING THE MOON. The lunar cycle is generally 29.5 days long, whereas February is usually only 28. This allows for the possibility of a complete month to pass without a single full moon. The last occurrence of this phenomenon was in 1999, and we will see it again next year, in 2018. February is the only month that can pass without a full moon.
IF YOU’RE BORN IN FEBRUARY, YOU MAY BE THE PICTURE OF HEALTH. Well, not actually—but research suggests that those born in February and surrounding months are slightly less likely to develop diseases than persons born in September, October, and November. Scientists speculate that this is due to a variety of factors, including the level of allergens that are in the air during the fall season. REGARDLESS, FLU SEASON USUALLY PEAKS THIS MONTH. Using past data to predict a typical flu-season, research suggests that when flu seasons begin mild (usually in December), they usually do not peak until much later in the winter, making February the perfect time for a little rest and relaxation.
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YOU’LL DO LESS WORK IN FEBRUARY Good news for you—fewer days on the calendar translates to fewer days on the job (and don’t forget Family Day on February 20th). Truly, the best part of the leap-month is that leap forward in payday. YOU WILL PROBABLY KNOW SOMEONE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING BEFORE YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS BORN ON A LEAP DAY. The odds of a leap-birthday are about 1 in every 1400, but the odds of being close to someone struck by lightning is only about 1 in 1300. Your likelihood of catching a major league baseball is also three times higher than having a leap-year birthday.
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When it comes to end of season sales, what’s left usually isn’t worth getting. But when fall is as warm as this past season was, stores see a huge drop in winter clothing sales, meaning that by the time end-of-season shows its signs, you are able to snag some great deals on winter jackets and sweaters.
35 MILLION
heart-shaped boxes will be sold world-wide on Valentine’s Day WILL BUY FIFTY ONE OFCANDYCANADIANS FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHER AS A VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT.
$170
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PERCENT
THE AVERAGE AMOUNT THAT CANADIANS SPEND ON VALENTINE’S DAY
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Ground-Hog Day If a groundhog emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, he will retreat back into his burrow, and there will be six more weeks of winter. If it is cloudy when he emerges and he sees no shadow, spring will come early.
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ENTERTAINMENT
WINTER 2017
It’s February, and you’ve almost survived the whole of winter. What’s left before the first hints of spring peak through? Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly this month has to offer.
Your Car THE GOOD: Your car catches a break from sun damage
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On hot and sunny days, cars can reach extremely high internal temperatures. This can cause fading of the interior, and cracks in your clear coat and exterior plastics. Fearthis-not in winter, when the sun is not as strong, and cool temperatures keep heat damage at bay.
THE BAD: Idling becomes a common evil You’ll find yourself leaving your car running to keep it warm more often this month. But keep in mind: recent tests prove that you only need thirty seconds of idling to properly circulate engine oil on cold days. After which, the best way to warm your car up is to drive it.
THE UGLY: Road salt sneakily erodes your car For those who see no point in a mid-winter car wash, think again. Exposure to road salt accelerates rust formation— because most salt is sprayed into the open bottom of your car. It is very hard to detect—almost until it is too late. It’s crucial to frequently get your car washed in a facility that has an under-wash.
Your Home THE GOOD: It’s sale season February is the month before spring, and stores are rushing to make space for their Spring/Summer collections. Everywhere you turn, you’ll find savings this month— especially thanks to some special dates on your calendar. Find huge discounts on home theatre systems in anticipation for the Super Bowl.
Heating costs and those extra long, extra warm showers will add up this month, as February is capable of setting record low temperatures.
THE UGLY: Indoor air quality hits an all-time low Having a home that is efficient at sealing out the cold means that it is just as good at sealing out fresh air. This is proven to raise the concentration of pollutants and allergens in the home. Fortunately, air filters and indoor plants can help combat this.
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THE BAD: Electricity and water bills spike this month
Your Skin THE GOOD: Cold weather is best for acne-prone skin If you suffer from acne, you are definitely enjoying the dry air that helps to keep oil and pimples at bay. But an added bonus is that this is the best month to use oils that help to fight the signs of scarring—like Vitamin E, rosehip oil, or other natural oils—because your skin will actually benefit from the added moisture, rather than becoming more oily.
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THE BAD: Dehydration Due to the cold, you’re less likely to drink as much water as you need to this month. This can be seen in your face as you look more tired, your skin looks paler, or lines and pores become more noticeable.
THE UGLY: Dry skin Dry skin is everywhere this month, but your face bears the brunt…literally. Combine dehydration with cold air, and you have a dry face. This can cause flaking and redness. Try to maintain moisture by applying moisturizer every morning and evening.
Your Body THE GOOD: Cold weather can help you lose weight This is all thanks to a special type of brown fat cell that, when active, is able to increase calorie burn. When your body is cold, these cells are released. Furthermore, shivering muscles help to reduce weight by releasing another calorie burning hormone. Unfortunately, this type of calorie burn only happens at temperatures that most consider uncomfortable. But still, there are benefits to turning down your thermostat slightly and bearing the cold.
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THE BAD: You’re more likely to get sick Like we say, flu season peaks this month. It’s no surprise that February may be your month for a few down days.
THE UGLY:You’re more likely to suffer a burn. Ouch…people are statistically more likely to suffer from minor burns in the middle of winter. This is attributed to the increased exposure to hot liquids and heaters that help to combat the cold.
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If you have blue eyes, we want you to meet someone. A recent study confirmed the theory that all persons with blue eyes are linked to the same, common ancestor, one who experienced a genetic mutation in their eyes some six-to-ten thousand years ago. Before that, all eyes were brown. Thus when you see two blue-eyed people, they are most likely related to that common ancestor. University of Copenhagen
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Facts you never knew that you never knew Have you had your bad day this week? If not, then science says you’re due for one soon. On average, over two thirds of people (68%) have at least one bad day at work per week. Not you? Consider this definition: a bad day is any day that leaves us feeling like we wouldn’t want to repeat it again tomorrow. Hmm…so basically any day the alarm clock is set for. Woohoo Inc.
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If you swam in a pool full of maple syrup, this would happen. And by this, we mean absolutely nothing. Determined to answer the yearning question of what swimming in syrup would feel like, researchers at the University of Minnesota finally stuck to it and filled a pool with syrup. The result? Swimming in syrup—a liquid twice as dense as water—feels absolutely no different than swimming in a pool of water. That is, of course, until you get out. University of Minnesota You are hotter when you’re drunk. Or so you will think, according to a very recent study. The study found a positive correlation between a person’s blood-alcohol level and their own perception of their attractiveness. The higher their BAC, the more likely a person would give their looks a positive rating. Ohio State University
Your selfies are aging you. All of that time in front of your camera or screen may be contributing to skin damage similar to the aging effects of the sun. Both your phone or computer screen emit HEV (high energy visibility) light. When coupled with UV light outside, your devices contribute to the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. But that doesn’t mean your selfies are safe indoors. Visible light in any way promotes pigment production, and may work to breakdown collagen, contributing to dark spots and other signs of aging. University of New Mexico Face it—you look like your dog. A study done by Michael Roy and Nicholas Christenfeld asked random participants to match owners with their dogs. Eerily enough, these participants were right two thirds of the time. Since then, there has been growing evidence to support their findings that owners and pets tend to resemble each other over time. A similar study of (human) couples found similar results over a longer time span. Cue totally creeped out musical interlude… Michael Roy and Nicholas Christenfeld Pizza may be more motivational than money. A study that tested the boosts of productivity experienced by employees by offering either pizza, money, or simple recognition from their boss found startling results in motivation. By the end of the study, groups that were promised only a ‘pat on the back’ by their manager were found to have become the most productive. But even more startling is that the group promised pizza worked harder than the group promised money for their efforts. The conductors of the study concluded that it is the simple recognitions that truly motivate the individual, and that while money is a proven motivator, the need for social affirmation may be just as meaningful, making pizza a powerful symbol in the workplace. Duke University
Chickens Prefer Beautiful Humans. The title of a recent study—one that found out more about a chicken than his motives for crossing the road—couldn’t be more self explanatory. The study found that chickens were more likely to peck the faces of humans that had features deemed attractive by other humans (facial symmetry, bigger eyes, small nose, etc). According to chickens, pretty really does hurt. Zoology Institute of Stockholm University This is no sick joke. During our lifetime, we will suffer from about 200 colds on average—you know those annoying congestions that hang around for over a week? Simple math concludes that those colds will have you spending a full five years of your life with the sniffles or cough. Talk about a lingering cold… MailOnline Bankers Beware. After interviewing over 5,000 women known to be cheating on their partners, a study done by an online dating site confirmed that bankers and brokers are the most likely to be cheaters than any other professionals—even higher than air-line attendants, and other travelling professionals. Victoria Milan
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Then we thought what it might look like to take a few songs from Beautiful Midnight and reimagine them.
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If you grew up in Ottawa in the ‘90s you couldn’t escape the Matthew Good Band. Last of the Ghetto Astronauts was popular here long before Toronto began to appreciate the genius of Matthew Good. Even Matt himself acknowledges that outside of his native Vancouver, Ottawa was his first and biggest market. He’s played every venue in the city and has many fond memories. Matthew Good will be back in Ottawa on March 16th to play at the NAC. But this time, things will be a little bit different. Perhaps the most known and beloved Matthew Good Band album is Beautiful Midnight. I don’t really know how to describe how truly amazing it is. To put things into perspective, I’d put the album up there with Nirvana’s Nevermind, Pearl Jam’s Ten and Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction. Yes, it’s that good. But what makes it even more special is that it’s Canadian. When Matthew Good comes to town on March 16th, you’ll hear Beautiful Midnight in its entirety from front to back. You’ll likely hear some other hits too, but for the first time in nearly 20 years the entire album will be revisited. In the interim, you can hear how some of the tracks have been reimagined on I Miss New Wave: Beautiful Midnight Revisited. It’s an EP that reimagines 5 songs from Beautiful Midnight in a brand new light. The tracks are completely new in sound and scope and will tide you over until Matthew Good comes to town.
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When did you get the idea of reimaging songs from Beautiful Midnight? It has everything to do with the release of the vinyl. I got a screen shot—I’m not sure who sent it to me but probably someone from management—and it showed that Underdogs, Hospital Music and Last of the Ghetto Astronauts were number 1. They had all come out the same week and we had maintained the number 1 spot for quite sometime. They had even beaten out Blackstar by David Bowie! It really made us think that there is an interest out there and, because we’re in an off record cycle, I thought we should tour the album. Then we thought what it might look like to take a few songs from Beautiful Midnight and reimagine them. That’s how it all came to be. Did you reimagine the whole album and choose your favourites? Or did you choose these 5? Definitely the latter—I wasn’t going to redo a whole record. Load Me Up is something I’ve played acoustically, but I wanted to do a kind of weird, crazy, dreamy version of the song. I Miss New Wave we did because it’s one of my favourite songs off the record and we wanted to give it a new spin.
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What we did with approaching these songs – instead of looking at the old parts of the song – I played them at home acoustically with vocals. Then we went in the studio, listened to it and built everything up around it. As a teenager in the ‘90s, Load Me Up was a great pump up song. The reimagined version is super toned down, but fantastic. How do you make such a drastic change in the tone and tempo? We changed the whole chord progression. It was so fun to sing. We were all just enamoured with that new Crown Royal Country Harvest (laughs). We had some of that on the rocks, dimmed the lights and did maybe five passes of the song and put together the finished product.
But when we tour we’ll play the Beautiful Midnight version live because this version is slow as molasses. How have you personally changed from when Beautiful Midnight first came out to you reimaging the album now? It’s a lot different. If you listen to the tracks the maturity is completely different. When I go back and listen to stuff, especially with the same guy who produced the original record (Warne Livesey), we looked at each other wondering what we were thinking. It’s kind of funny, but it was a trip singing some of those songs. Especially because there’s only one song out of all of them that I lowered the key on. The others all have the same key we recorded with 17 years ago. But singing Suburbia and Born to Kill nearly 20 years later is a trip. You’ll be supporting the release of this EP with a tour. When will you be in Ottawa and what can fans expect from this tour? We start in early February and will be playing Beautiful Midnight in sequence from front to back. We’ll be in Ottawa playing at the NAC on March 16th. Do you still get a thrill from touring? As an aside, sorry for the silent fans at the last Ottawa show – we’re very shy. I’m used to it, but, as you know, outside of BC, Ottawa was my first market! You guys go back to Symbolistic White Walls. In Toronto it got no play, but in Ottawa it was a hit song. I’ve played everywhere in Ottawa that you could possibly play. Having been to Ottawa before, what do you like best about the city? To be honest, it gets to be more of an in and out thing over the years. When you’re younger you go in and play at Barrymore’s and have the day to walk around. These days, especially at the NAC, the bus parks underneath, you get a nap, wake up at 1:00pm, do a sound check, eat
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dinner, play, get back on the bus and go to bed. So it’s pretty fast. But Ottawa is a great town. Doing things like Bluesfest in the summer is lovely! You’re very open with your struggles with mental health. You posted an amazing story on Twitter in 2014 about a fan whose life you saved. She had reached out to you through Facebook because she was thinking about taking her life. Tell us about that story and the value of speaking about your struggles with mental health. Yeah. I called her and spoke with her all the way to the hospital. I mean, what do you do? It’s just simple. To me, there’s no other option. If someone is in that position you don’t leave them hanging. I think it’s important to talk about mental health. I mean, why wouldn’t I? It’s something that’s affected me from the day I was born. I wouldn’t find out about it until I was 35-yearsold, as far as a diagnosis, but it’s affected me since I was born. So of course I want to talk about it. It’s no different than someone who has colon cancer and talks about it trying to raise awareness. Of course the difference is that what I suffer from has a massive stigma surrounding it. It’s part of me and I’m not going to hide from it. @mattgood
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You guys go back to Symbolistic White Walls. In Toronto it got no play, but in Ottawa it was a hit song. I’ve played everywhere in Ottawa that you could possibly play.
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House At The End of The Street (2012)
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Just before she became a household name, Jennifer Lawrence was filming this horror movie. Scenes were shot in Carp, Metcalfe and Algonquin College.
Sum of All Fears (2002)
The Diefenbunker in Carp served as a location for some filming of the 2002 thriller starring Ben Affleck and Morgan Freeman.
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990)
The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2015)
An estate in Rockliffe Park was the home for Paul Newman in the 1990 film “Mr. and Mrs. Bridge”.
The producers liked our cold climate as the location for this horror movie starring Emma Roberts. It is a tale of two girls who are left stranded at a prep school when their parents do not come to get them for the winter break.
Movies Filmed in Ottawa
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Penthouse North (2013)
Clown (2015)
Michael Keaton starred in this thriller filmed in downtown Ottawa. One of the easiest scenes to tell that they are filming in Ottawa is the one filmed in the Wine Rack on Elgin Street. Image: iTunes
This Eli Roth horror movie about a man that put on a mysterious clown suit that won’t come off – slowly leading to some violent outcomes – was filmed in our city.
THESE PRODUCTIONS GAVE THE NATION’S CAPITAL ITS 15 MINUTES OF FAME.
Close but didn’t happen
Jake Gyllenhal and Michelle Monaghan were scheduled to film scenes from this 2011 thriller in Ottawa – but an inability for producers of the film to make an agreement with Via Rail Canada caused this plan to be scrapped.
batman and robin A few scenes of the movie were planned to be shot on the Rideau Canal, but this did not happen in the end and the majority of filming was shot inside the Warner Brothers studios.
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Bon Cop, Bad Cop
This Canadian buddy cop movie was actually pretty good—and one of few truly bilingual movies. It was filmed in Montreal and surrounding areas on the Ontario-Quebec border.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CUPID’S BOW? The Cupid’s Bow is the name given to the double curve of the human lip—said to resemble the bow of Cupid, the Roman God of Love. The bow then leads to the lips which can be considered a symbol of kissing and love.
WHY DO WE SAY “CUP OF JOE” WHEN WE ARE REFERRING TO COFFEE?
WHY DO WE CALL POLICE “COPS”? Some writing considers that the term “cops” in reference to officers originates from a when time police outfits used to have a copper badge and buttons—to help distinguish their uniform. The word ‘cop’ became a saying for ‘a man in copper’. Another theory suggests that the term is an acronym for “Constable of Police”.
WHERE DOES THE TERM “FEELING BLUE” COME FROM? ‘Blue’ may have been a way of regarding markedly sad days in the 1300s. This is because the colour blue was related to rain, or storms. In Greek mythology Zeus would make it rain when he was sad or crying. The phrase “feeling blue” then caught on at sea—when a ship would lose a captain or any crew, it would fly blue flags and paint a blue band along the hull when returning home to port.
The origin of “Cup of Joe” may originate as far back as 1914, during the alcohol ban on U.S. Navy War Ships by the Secretary of the Navy, Josephus “Joe” Daniels. After he imposed the ban, the strongest drink a sailor could get on a ship was black coffee. Sailors would refer to coffee as a “Cup of Joe” in protest.
WHY DO WE CALL OUR FATHERS “DAD”? The word “Dad” may have entered our vocabulary through baby talk. It is easy for babies to make sounds like da, ta, na and la – so it’s possible that da entered as baby babble that evolved into the adult vocabulary as “Dad”.
WHY WE SAY THE THINGS WE DO
WHY DO WE SAY “I’M SMITTEN” WITH SOMEONE? Smitten is a sexy relative of the verb smite, which comes from the Old English smitan—meaning to “ hit, strike, beat”. At first glance, no one would ever think that hit, strike, or beat are words to be used with love. However, it is written that when people fall in love, they feel as if they are struck by lightning... once again, we think whoever cooked this word up must never have been hit by a lightning bolt.
WHY DO WE SAY “MY NECK OF THE WOODS” ? This term may have come from the Algonquin word “Naiack” meaning “point”, or “corner”.
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MACISAAC & MACKENZIE Ottawa’s newest Husband and wife musical duo
Alexis MacIsaac and Calum MacKenzie are a wife and husband duo who have established a unique musical partnership that combines Cape Breton piano playing with a modern approach to Celtic fiddle. While Calum’s musical approach has been heavily influenced by his Hebridean roots and his native Cape Breton culture, Alexis’ playing is a multi-faceted harmonization of Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton styles. Though their respective approaches to music are distinct, together they create a clean and seamless sound that is nonetheless grounded in tradition. As a fiddle player, Alexis has performed throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates with acts such as Riverdance, The High Kings, and The Paperboys, while Calum has been fortunate to play with, and accompany, many local Cape Breton artists and international musicians both at home and abroad in the Caribbean and in Scotland on piano and fiddle. Their debut album, The Bay Street Sessions, is a compilation of original and traditional compositions and arrangements, infused with centuries-old feeling and contemporary flair: their mutual love for music articulated in each note and phrase from bow to key.
Alexis, can you tell us about your childhood? Was music a big part of growing up for you? Music was always a part of my life, but Celtic music became my focus when the Celtic wave happened in the 1990s with artists like Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster emerging as popular bearers of traditional music. I grew up in Ottawa, but I spent my summers in Antigonish and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. My
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dad grew up in a small community in Brierly Brook, just outside Antigonish and still has a number of siblings who live in the area. My dad would take me to concerts and ceilidhs throughout the East Coast in the summer months which further cultivated my love of Celtic music. In Ottawa, I also devoted time to music sessions in the Valley and in the City. Ottawa has a diverse, but very strong, traditional music scene.
Calum, what was it like growing up in Cape Breton? How has this influenced your music? I grew up in Mabou, Cape Breton (home of the Rankin family), a region thoroughly steeped in traditional music. I grew up going to square dances, concerts, and ceilidhs, and was strongly supported by my parents to pursue traditional Cape Breton music, playing fiddle and piano. My brothers and sister were also musicians which helped encourage me to practice, particularly given I was the youngest in the family! Although Cape Breton music was the primary source which I looked to, my father grew up in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland on a small island called South Uist, a place known for its strong piping tradition and Gaelic culture. Growing up, we spoke Gaelic in the house, and while the link is subtle, language and music are inextricably linked, so speaking Gaelic also had a heavy influence on my style and approach to traditional Scottish music. How has music become a lifestyle for you both? Neither of us actually play professionally at the moment. Alexis used to tour with Riverdance, the High Kings, and the Paperboys, but returned to school in her mid-twenties to pursue other endeavours. Calum is currently
Alexis, you have travelled quite a bit in your musical career. Can you describe what that has been like? I have been fortunate to have travelled across North America, The United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates with music. It is a privilege to be able to play music for audiences and I have been very fortunate to have been able to travel whilst doing so. One career highlight was playing for members of the Canadian military who were stationed in Abu Dhabi. It was an immense honour to play for those who serve our country. What has the journey and creative process been for both of you in regards to your debut Album? We got married in Mabou, Cape Breton in July 2015. We composed a song for our first dance— entitled the Mabou Knot—which we played at the reception. Calum’s a bit of a reluctant dancer and so we decided to play the first dance for others rather than dance it ourselves (laughs). That tune precipitated a desire on both our parts to formalize our creative partnership by developing some recording material. We worked away at it in later 2015/early 2016 and ended up recording with a great sound engineer, Phil Bova, based in the Ottawa area. Can you describe the album? The album combines Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton playing and features guest artists from Ottawa, Cape Breton, and Scotland. While we have many traditional pieces on the record, we also have some original compositions which reflect our contemporary approach to the music. We named it “The Bay Street Sessions” after house sessions we’ve hosted at our home on Bay
Really, we’re just so happy we’ve been able to complete the project. It has been such a great experience and we’re so pleased with the end result. Photo: Shelby Lisk and Simon StilesX
How did you two meet? As musicians, why is your partnership so unique? We met through mutual friends (Alexis’ first cousins and Calum’s childhood friends) at St. Francis Xavier University. We reconnected years later after Alexis finished touring and had established herself in Ottawa. Calum moved to Ottawa soon after. Although music bonded us, we never really played together in the beginning because our styles were quite different. Alexis, while influenced by Cape Breton music, also had a strong Irish and Scottish influence, distinct from music Calum, as a piano player, was accustomed to accompanying. It wasn’t until much later in our relationship that we thought we should try out a duo to see if we could complement each other’s styles. It ended up working out quite well after hours of practice, and we’ve established a unique style that incorporates both Cape Breton piano playing with modern Celtic fiddling.
street in Ottawa which have included musicians from all over of various styles. It reflects our eclectic Celtic repertoire and our musical style. Do you have any special rituals or traditions when performing together? We just had a baby boy (Cillian) in October 2016. We’ve brought him to every performance we’ve played at since as a good luck charm. He likes the music!
MacIsaac & MacKenzie’s debut album, The Bay Street Sessions, is available for purchase online via ITunes and CDBaby.
How does your relationship affect working together as musicians and your creative process? Being married to each other is an asset rather than an encumbrance. We are able to be totally honest with each other artistically and as we’ve been together for almost 9 years, we know each other pretty well at this point! We can anticipate each other’s musical choices fairly readily which helps create a tight sound. What is next for your partnership? Any plans to travel? We are hoping to promote our album throughout 2017 and are planning to attend some festivals. Really, we’re just so happy we’ve been able to complete the project. It has been such a great experience and we’re so pleased with the end result.
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an elementary school teacher, but has played numerous gigs with his brothers, Kenneth and Angus MacKenzie, throughout Canada, Scotland, and even in Barbados. Kenneth is a great fiddler and piper and Angus MacKenzie is a multi-instrumentalist with the award winning Scottish band, Daimh.
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Say goodbye to the days of boxy GPS gadgets that fill up your dashboard or require a dash stand. Those commitments are a thing of the past—why not have your directions displayed like tiny holograms on your windshield? While much more interesting, the technology is also proven to be much less distracting. A head-up display navigation system can be found separate, or on your phone. Garmin HUD, $200. Hudway App, $12
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SmartJackets Turn up the Heat If the purpose of buying a coat is to keep you warm, then these Jackets earn their name twice over. Emel and Aris SMARTJackets use technology to keep you heated in a lightweight jacket. The coats strategically distribute heat through panels that are much lighter than wires, leaving more room for style and design. ThermalTech Jacketsare made of stainless steel mesh with a solar selective coating. The material can heat up using solar power in around two minutes. Project Jacquard wants us to rethink everything we know about fabric. The project is in the process of creating interactive fabric with endless possibilities. Imagine a jacket that can help to direct you through city streets, and notify you when there is traffic? That is the future of tech wearables.
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The Awesome Rif6 Cube This ultra portable mini gadget turns your phone into a 120” display. Just imagine the possibilities – watch your home movies, YouTube videos, Netfix or photos on the bigscreen. Rif6 Cube, $279
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Top selling Nintendo games of all time We take you back to the 1980’s. A simpler time, where two button controllers and cartridges we blew on were all the rage. Back then, the Nintendo Entertainment System was the King of the gaming systems.
Super Mario Brothers
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HOTEL – RESTAURANT – BAR – NIGHTCLUB – MUST SEE
Grand Hotel Bohemia is located in the centre of Prague, in the very heart of the Old Town quarter of Prague. The Old Town Square with historical Astronomical Clock, the Charles Bridge, Wenceslaw Square or Jewish quarter Josefov – all this can be reached within a few minutes of light walking.
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A traditional Prague hotel, Grand Hotel Bohemia offers luxury accommodation in 79 state-of-the-art guest rooms. The hotel is located in a historical building from the 1920s, which will enchant you with its distinctive old times atmosphere. Together with contemporary guest rooms, it creates a perfect combination for your unforgettable stay.
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Hotel Grand Hotel Bohemial Králodvorská 4, 110 00
Restaurant Degustation Haštalská 18, 110 00
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Truly one of the finest restaurants in the Czech capital, La Dégustation’s Michelin-starred chefs have prepared two menus giving diners two very different taste experiences.
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The first menu Dégustation du Chef is a gourmet ensemble carefully prepared with the freshest seasonal produce from Chef Oldrich Sahajdák and his team. We highly recommend the second menu, the Menu Dégustation Bohème Bourgeoise, with a Bohemian tasting selection that adds a creative twist to traditional 19th and 20th century Czech cuisine. Its team of three sommeliers, five waiters and an experienced restaurant manager ensures an impeccable dining experience.
Bar Bugsy’s Bar Parížská 10, 110 00 Bugsy’s is one of the original cocktail Prague bars, and they are experts in their field. Expect Hercule Poirot to be sitting at a table. However, this gem is not so easy to find—leave the Old Town Square and head into Parizska. The first road on your right is “Kostecna” and the door to Bugsy’s basement bar is 10 metres on the right. The cocktail list includes all varieties imaginable. With over 200 to choose from, your favourite is sure to be there. Photo: www.bugsysbar.com
There are also 120 Single Malt whiskeys, 90 types of rum from all over the world, a wide assortment of ultra-premium vodka and some fine bottles of Champagne.
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As the atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated, Bugsy’s is most suitable for couples and small groups. It’s a great bar to spend a relaxed evening in, or to enjoy a couple of cocktails before or after your restaurant or theatre visit.
Must See Letná Beer Garden Letenské sady (Letná Park), 17000 Assuming you’ve strolled through the Old Town and engaged in all things touristy, it’s time to head off to a beer garden. This particular one is family-friendly and offers a taste of local life.
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With arguably the best view of Prague, Letná Beer Garden is a green, leafy oasis perfect for enjoying a beer in nice weather. Located inside Letná Park, (Letenské Sady), which is a beautiful, popular city park running along the bank of the Vltava river overlooking Staré Mrsto. Letná Beer Garden is a large, shady area with lots of picnic tables and a small playground, located directly across from Letenský Zámerek, (Letna Chateu).
FEATURING PRAGUE Nightclub Karlovy Lazne Smetanova Nabrezi 1, 110 00
Karlovy Lazne is a five floor disco club next to Charles Bridge. In the fifteenth century the building was a bathhouse. Original mosaic tiles still adorn the walls. There are now dancing floors instead of bathing pools. It is a truly international disco – Russians, Americans, Asian people, Europeans and even the ocassional Czech are frequent visitors. The DJ’s are great but go for the dancing and not so much for top quality music. Head for zero level for hip-hop. First and second floor is mainly disco. Third level is nostalgic 1970s to 1990s. Finally, the fourth level offers techno, house and trance. Recline on floor cushions and relax. If the heat gets too hot, chill out in the Ice Pub.
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Hotel Kakslautten Igloo Village
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Saariskelkla, Finland
Guests choose between either a glass or snow igloo. We suggest snow if you’re looking for a peaceful escape from the world. The glass igloos have frost-resistant thermal glass, which gives you spectacular views of the northern lights and the starry sky. During your stay, you can try your hand at ice carving or request your own personal ice sculpture. For a truly wintery experience, you can book your own reindeer-drawn sleigh ride. Open: Late December until the end of April
Hotel de Glace
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Quebec City, Quebec Just a short drive from downtown Quebec City, the spectacular Hotel De Glace has 44 rooms and is filled with amazing snow art. Enjoy iced cider served in ice flutes to sip on while hanging around smooth ice tables. Guests can make their own cocktail glasses and learn how the immense ice hotel is built. If you are not a fan of the non-stop cold, however, we highly recommend you go for the premium deluxe suite—which comes with its own fireplace and private spa Open: January until March
Ice Hotel
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Kiruna, Sweden One of the world’s best-known sub-zero palaces is Sweden’s Ice Hotel, built from the frozen water of the Torne River. Guests can start their stay by hitching a ride to the hotel via dogsled or snowmobile. Surprisingly warm beds are ice blocks covered in reindeer skins. During the day, guests can explore the unique “ski in, ski out” photography and light exhibit about the construction of the hotel, or venture into the frozen wilderness on horseback to see the Northern Lights. The hotel’s restaurants serve food on—wait for it—glistening ice-cube plates. Open: All Year
Snow Village
Montreal, Quebec
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Guests can choose to stay in either a polar igloo or an ice suite. Snowball fights provide fun for all ages, and the venue comes complete with a glittering ice slide. Adults can enjoy a host of events put on by the village, including themed DJ nights at the Ice Bar and weekly fireworks. You can dine at the ice restaurant where you sit in chairs at smooth ice tables. Those who’ve had enough of the ice can enjoy movies and entertainment in the Ice Breaker dome, which yes – is heated. Open: January to March
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Bad news for all of you who choose Netflix over chill any day of the week—new research from the University of Toledo has found a positive correlation between binge-watching and one’s well being—both physically and mentally. Still think your one of those that can click exit before the next episode starts? The same study found a 35% chance that you’re a tried and true binger among us.
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Science just proved that BingeWatching is Bad
Here’s the scoop on those bad habits
Impress your date
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When Uber is the Wrong Call
Switch your: Your Netflix Subscription For a: Hot Sauce Subscription
Switch your: Netflix Subscription For a: Hot Sauce Subscription Why Hot Sauce is on Fire The market for hot sauce in North America has spread like wildfire, growing by over 150% in under a decade. Gourmet hot sauce companies offer quarterly subscriptions that deliver right to your door. What’s got everyone buzzed over a couple drops of chili burn? It may be because we’re getting older. On average, the North American population is aging, and as we age, our sensory inputs dull. Receiving those inputs from tasting food translates to pleasure in our brain. Spicy peppers are proven to boost these signals, which is why we are reaching for the hot sauce more often, the older we get. But if you’re not in it for the burn, consider this: hot sauce is chocked full of vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. Beyond the thrill, hot sauce has huge immune and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Winter Shoes Are Dirtier than Your Toilet Seat Yikes. You had your suspicions, but research has proven that outdoor shoes not only have bacteria, but that bacteria thrives on your winter boots. Researchers have found traces of varying types of bacteria on almost every winter boot they studied—over 96% of the time. What’s worse, is that these germs will transfer to your floor almost 80% of the time. Its time to keep the battle to the boot-tray, and invest in footwear worth changing for.
Stop Wearing: Those nice outdoor boots that work overtime as indoor shoes. Start Rocking: Slip-on, stylish outdoors.
Most of us have gotten used to having a driver-on-demand, but nothing kills your vibe more than seeing way too many Ubers on your statement at the end of the month. The trouble is, you’ve probably forgotten how you got around before you downloaded the app. Let Uber save you the most money by sticking to these three guidelines for effective self-transportation. If your destination is in walkable distance of 25 minutes or less, consider walking before calling an Uber. With proper outerwear, walking in temperatures as cold as -23 is possible (if not enjoyable)—after which, it may be too cold to bear the commute on foot. If your destination is longer than 25 walking minutes away, you should take the bus. In times when driving is necessary, choose to Uber only when surge prices are below 2.00x. After which, taking a cab becomes much cheaper.
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Cabotto’s Fine Italian Cuisine
Giovanni’s Ristorante
La Cucina Ristorante
5816 Hazeledean Road, Stittsville 613.592.3097
362 Preston Street, Ottawa 613.234.3156
474 Hazeldean Road, Kanata 613.836.1811
Cabotto’s is one of the longest established family-run restaurants in Ottawa. Since 1976, they have successfully created a piece of Italy in the west end of Ottawa. For the past thirty five years Cabotto’s has been serving authentic Italian cuisine that has earned it the first-class reputation it enjoys today.
For over 30 Years Giovanni’s Ristorante has been serving its fine Authentic Cuisine to Ottawa. We are proud to reveal, when you come to Giovanni’s you are sure to expect nothing but the finest. From our top service, hospitality, luscious ambience and sensational dishes.
Featuring a full menu of modern and traditional Italian dishes, La Cucina is sure to please everyone’s palate. Using local suppliers ensures everyday freshness for all our menu items. Mixing traditional and contemporary cuisine together, we are sure you won’t be disappointed.
Tomo 109 Clarence St, ByWard Market 613.241.0990 “Tomo” in Japanese means long-time friend. Our aim at Tomo is to create long-lasting memories and a feeling of friendship for everyone who walks through our doors. Come enjoy our delicious pan-Asian dishes, prepared using only the finest ingredients. Our friendly staff has over 20 years of experience preparing sushi and other dishes from all over Asia.
Tosca Ristorante 144 O’Connor Street, Ottawa 613.565.3933 Ottawa’s upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of Ottawa’s downtown core.Tosca Ristorante offers a magnificent blend of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine in surroundings that arenothing short of sheer elegance.
Date Night in Ottawa Our favourite places this Valentines Day
5816 Hazeldean Road, Ottawa, ON, K2S 1B9 (613) 592-3097 info@cabottos.com
Gas Station Flowers Turns out, you’re not the only guy who thought that “a flower is a flower”. But if your going to buy flowers from a gas station, just be sure to hide any evidence that they’re, well, from a gas station.
Tacky Jewellery Tickets to YOUR Favourite Event There isn’t a guy out there who hasn’t made the critically false assumption that their girl would enjoy a sports event or concert just as much as them. But if you’re that guy this year, just be sure to get seats with good cellphone service, for her of course.
While many an expert will tell you that jewellery is a smart choice, it is only smart if you ask for another woman’s opinion. Don’t eye it alone. You may think you know your girlfriend’s taste in jewellery, but learn from these mistakes—the odds are against you.
We asked 100 girls in the Ottawa area to list some of the worst Valentine’s Day gifts that they’ve ever received.
Nothing! If you’ve fallen in the ‘nothing’ category before, there’s a high chance you don’t need gift giving advice this year...
Bargain Bin CD’s / DVD’s CDs and DVDs falls in the grey area between ‘sentimental’ and ‘joke’ gifts. But be weary— disks find themselves in the bargain bin for a reason—and her love of Grey’s Anatomy Seasons one-to-five doesn’t go that far on V-Day.
Buffet Voucher Reservations don’t have to be fancy, or exclusive. In fact, the only thing they can’t be is cheap.
UNDERWEAR… THAT DOESN’T FIT
An endearing gift meant to make your girl feel good. But, choosing lingerie can be similar to navigating a minefield, unless you know her sizes.
This is what they told us . . . Large Stuffed Animals These can be fun to receive—and probably help to let all of WalMart know that you’re runner-up for this year’s Best Boyfriend Award—but what to do with a giant stuffed animal the other 364 days of the year?
Impress your date on date night! Welcoming entrance:
Light a candle with a simple flower on a table near the front door. Be ready to open the door when your date arrives – nothing says “welcome” like a candle and a flower! This simple trick will set the tone for your whole night.
Socialize from the beginning:
Be sure you have planned to have the cooking done before your guest arrives – this gives you time to offer a drink and socialize with your date right from the time they arrive.
Have a snack ready:
Details, details, details:
The smallest details tend to leave the biggest impressions. Simply laying a flower on the back of your toilet, or alongside the tap will leave your guest feeling pampered in the washroom. Placing a slice of fruit on the rim of your glasses (of whatever you’re drinking) adds a personal touch and a splash of colour. Add a small sprig of fresh herb to your dinner plates to bring a freshness to the table. Set your table before your guest arrives – and do it correctly! If you are not sure where to place the fork, spoon, knife, etc. – do your research. The general rules are: napkin and fork to the left of the dinner plate, while the knife and spoon are placed on the right.
Simple is key:
Don’t spend your day or night being stressed out about this date! In the end, keeping things simple allows you to be present and engaged. For example, keep dessert simple and impressive. Purchase a fruit sorbet and scoop it into two nice dishes. Sprinkle them with fresh fruit, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or anything else that you and your date will enjoy – a mint leaf on the top is an added ‘wow’ factor. Have this done and in the freezer before dinner. When you’ve cleared the dinner dishes, casually open the freezer and reveal your store-bought, hand-created work of dessert art!
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Who doesn’t love cheese and crackers? You don’t have to serve expensive cheese to your guests – just present it beautifully! Take time to lay out the cheese neatly, add grapes, nuts, dried fruits, and sprigs of green herbs to turn a simple nibble into an impressive dish!
Whether you’re hosting your date for a routine night in, a first time dinner, or something in between, a few simple ideas can make you look like a pro!
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LEGALIZATION: THE DEATH OF MA’ AND PA’ POP UP POT SHOPS? Justin Trudeau’s government has promised to introduce legislation legalizing, regulating and restricting access to recreational cannabis in the spring of 2017. In anticipation of the government’s pending legalization, there are currently approximately 60 Ma’ and Pa’ retail cannabis shops (also known as dispensaries) selling cannabis illegally in the Greater Toronto Area alone. Despite efforts by Toronto police in raiding and shutting down a number of these dispensaries in May of last year, dispensaries continue to pop up. Enforcement seems to be selective, targeting those dispensaries that have been the subject of complaints or that are located near schools and playgrounds. The result is that many of these pop up cannabis shops continue to thrive in an open black market. Even though there are fewer dispensaries in Ottawa, enforcement efforts are more or less the same; a ‘cat and mouse’ game between the Ottawa police and an increasing number of black market cannabis shops. These Ma’ and Pa’ cannabis shops are operating with the hopes that they will soon become part of the legal cannabis retail market. As it stands now, the public has very little knowledge about what the legal framework will actually look like once introduced. The best hint at what the legal framework will look like comes from the Federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation’s final report, issued on November 30, 2016. In its report, the Task Force clearly recommended that the federal government regulate the production of recreational cannabis as it currently does for medical purposes and that retail sales of recreational cannabis should be regulated by the provinces. With respect to retail sales, the Task Force recommended two possible models.
These Ma’ and Pa’ cannabis shops are operating with the hopes that they will soon become part of the legal cannabis retail market. The first is a centralized, government monopoly akin to how most provinces, including Ontario, manage alcohol sales. The Task Force noted that government-run retail operations are better suited than private retailers
to limit the harms that may be caused by the legalization of recreational use of cannabis. For example, government-run retailers may be more likely to demand proof of age, sell only products supplied by licensed producers and comply with other regulatory requirements. In addition, most provinces already have well-established and sophisticated alcohol distribution networks that could be leveraged to distribute cannabis. The second model recommended by the Task Force is the private-enterprise model. A benefit of the private-enterprise model is that it ensures a competitive, open market on pricing. The Task Force cited this feature as one that helps reduce the involvement of the black market in the cannabis industry. However, the Task Force noted that the private-enterprise model may oversupply the market resulting in overconsumption and overuse if store fronts are allowed to proliferate unchecked. In order to avoid that risk, if the private-enterprise model is adopted by Ontario, it is likely that the province will pass legislation, and municipalities will adopt by-laws in order to control the density and location of retail stores. The Task Force saw the merits of both a government-run model and a private-enterprise model and concluded that either model could achieve the goals of protecting public health and safety by reducing involvement in the black market and controlling youth access to cannabis.
In the end, the Task Force has recommended that it is up to each province to decide how cannabis should be retailed to consumers. In the end, the Task Force has recommended that it is up to each province to decide how cannabis should be retailed to consumers. Many Ma’ and Pa’ retail shops hope to be grandfathered in as the retailers of choice once recreational use of cannabis is legalized. However, no matter which regime for retail sales Ontario decides to adopt, it is unlikely that these shops, as we know them today, will be allowed to simply cross over into the legal market.
Jill Snelgrove practices litigation law at Mann Lawyers LLP. Mann Lawyers LLP is a full service law firm operating in Ottawa’s Hintonburg area. This article is not intended to provide legal advice. Should you require legal advice, please contact Mann Lawyers LLP at 613.722.1500 or visit mannlawyers.com.
DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information and should not be construed as legal advice or establish a solicitor-client relationship by way of the information contained herein. You should seek qualified legal advice before acting on any of the information provided herein.
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JILL SNELGROVE
seasonal shopping list What’s in season in Ontario? Buy local…buy fresh
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APPLES RHUBARB BEETS CABBAGE CARROTS GARLIC LEEKS MUSHROOMS RED ONIONS PARSNIPS POTATOES RUTABAGA SQUASH SWEET POTATOES
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RECIPES LIFESTYLE
date night? No problem! Cooking for two is withIN your reach! Just remember – stay calm and take some help where you can get it! Porterhouse for Two 1 beef porterhouse steak, 2 inches thick (about 2 pounds) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced Rub the steak with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over high heat, heat remaining oil. Add the steak and place the onions and garlic around it. Brown steak about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then turn steak and onions over; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Cut the beef away from the bone, slice across the grain and serve topped with the caramelized onions.
Easy Chicken Parmesan 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese-filled tortellini 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 Portobello mushroom caps (about 6 ounces), sliced 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided (see Tip)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper; set aside. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and using a meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Dip each chicken breast in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; add chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Place chicken in a single layer in baking dish. Top evenly with pasta sauce and cheeses. Bake 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Mushroom Tortellini
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Add mushrooms and saute 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter, the Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon basil, and the pepper to skillet; mix well. Serve tortellini topped with sauteed mushrooms and sprinkled with remaining 1 tablespoon basil.
For some, the thought of preparing a meal to impress a date is daunting. The fact is, preparing a date night meal should be a fun experience—you should be proud of the result and completely impress your dining companion. Whether you are a kitchen wizard or a novice chef, these simple recipes will leave your date more than impressed.
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The trick is not being afraid to take a little bit of help from your local store. For example, in our chicken parmesan recipe, we invite you to purchase a jar of high-quality pasta sauce to help you along the way. With a few tricks like this, you’ll be able to focus on decorating your table, the place settings, and attending to your date.
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NAVIGATING THE GROCERY STORE
It is no secret that grocery stores can make or break things – mainly, your diet and your budget. If you go unprepared, you’re likely to overbuy and overspend! Consider these tips for helping you navigate the aisles of your favourite store!
STICK TO YOUR LIST! Keeping a list of the groceries you need— purchasing only those items on your next trip will help you track your spending and your needs.
CHOOSE ‘REAL’ FOODS! It won’t be a surprise to know that eating less processed foods has direct benefits on your health. The next time you’re about to pick up an item, ask yourself “would I find this item growing in a garden?” If the answer is ‘no,’ consider leaving it on the shelf. Set goals for yourself in moving toward more ‘real’ foods. Maybe this month, you keep 50% of your cart ‘real,’ and next month you try for 60%.
PERIMETER SHOPPING! The freshest foods in the store are kept on the perimeter – fresh produce, meats, seafood, etc. Most of your shopping should be focused on these areas. Of course, you will need to travel into the aisles for some things, but this is where your list becomes very important – travel into the aisles for specific items. By avoiding browsing, you are less likely to fill up your cart with less-thanideal snacking options.
Everything you wanted
to know about
The psychology behind that hot slab of sauce and cheese you love so much.
Why Pizza is
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The biggest tip ever received by a pizza delivery man.
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Like most great things, the answer has to do with one small chemical reaction. When pizza is baked, an effect called the Maillard reaction gives it the distinct flavour of being cooked. Combine this flavour with cheese and tomato’s naturally occurring levels of glutamates (which help to activate flavour receptors on your tongue in the same way that salt and sugar does) and you and pizza have perfect chemistry.
Pizza has been used as a weapon. Pizza has served in many times of need by being thrown into the face of an attacker or thief while still hot. Because, we needed another reason to always have fresh pizza at home.
Four years ago, Macaulay Culkin formed an underground cover band called . The band performed pizza-themed covers to hits like “I’m Waiting for the Delivery Man” and “All the Pizza Parties.”
Do you eat pizza everyday?
You’re not alone. According to the USDA, you share something in common with more than a quarter of boys between the ages of 6 – 19.
Say what!?
Pizza Underground
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The chances of you eating pizza tomorrow
Are you spontaneous?
Depends on how you eat your pizza. Photo: www.stereogum.com
Based off of a theory developed by William Moulton Marston and first seen in Cosmopolitan, here’s what your pizza-eating approach says about your personality: If you start at the bottom and eat it with small bites, you like things to go according to plan. You don’t venture too far from the norm, and will stick to what you know best. If you start by eating the crust, you are more spontaneous, are more likely to try new things and strive to stand out.
If you use a fork and knife, you are an easy-going and friendly person who likes to be helpful, and supportive. If you fold it, you’re an ambitious person who tends to be impatient. You like the challenge of multi-tasking, and are results-driven.
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LIFESTYLE
A Guide to Winter Camping
IF THIS IS YOUR MONTH TO TAKE ON THE OUTDOORS, CHECK OUT THESE FAST FACTS FOR PLAYING OUTSIDE.
Cottage
A cottage is considered a small house that can be located anywhere, but usually appears near a body of water. Cottages typically have one main floor with an upstairs loft, and enjoy all of your basic amenities.
Cabin
Rather than by the water, cabins are found in remote locations and are small houses made of logs. Known for their coziness, cabins are usually hand-made, and don't always come with indoor water, electricity or plumbing.
Yurt
Yurts are round or eight-sided structures that are founded on a raised wood platform. They typically offer electricity, and heat up very efficiently when occupants are inside.
Four Seasons Tent
These tents look and act like a normal tent, but are designed to be warmer, and withstand large snowfalls and wind forces. For this reason, most winter tents aren't usable in the summer, as they are too warm.
Igloo
The famous igloo is much less common for winter camping in our region, as it requires large blocks of ice to be cut to form a dome-like structure.
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Quinzee
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A Quinzee is an effective snow structure that requires nothing but snow to create. Construction starts by mapping out a circle in the snow big enough for a person to sleep in with wall space. Then, builders shovel surrounding snow into the circle to create a dome. The dome is then hollowed out with a tunnel entrance, and air holes are created. Quinzees are able to keep a comfortable temperature, and are a safe structure to use for winter survival.
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Formed in Hamilton, Ontario, this Canadian rock band has made quite the name for themselves. Having signed with Dine Alone Records in 2006, The Arkells have released 4 albums, 2 EPs and several singles, many of which have made the charts in the Canadian music world. Furthermore, the band has also won several Juno Awards, one of which was for their recent album “High Noon”, which was released in 2015.
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Recently, we caught up with the bands frontman, Max Kerman, to discuss the bands new album, “Morning Report”, their current tour and their thoughts on returning to the nation’s Capital to once again rock out in Ottawa.
MAX KERMAN Lead vocalist of canadian rock band, arkells
When did you become passionate for music, and who were some of the artists and bands that inspired you as a kid? The first movie I ever watched was “Help” by The Beatles. My dad grew up in a different generation and he was a Beatles fanatic. He passed it on to me. There are drawings in my house from when I was in kindergarten— pictures I had drawn of The Beatles. When my dad was in university, he was a local DJ on the campus radio, so he always carried his vinyl LP’s in the house. He’d put them on in the kitchen and then I would bring them to school, so I was definitely into music at a young age. I loved playing guitar. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced when you started touring? When we first started touring as a Canadian band, the drives were just brutal. You’re in a van and you have to go from Toronto to Winnipeg in 24 hours in the middle of winter. The stress
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of having to play a show, get to the hotel afterwards around 1am, then get up at 7am to drive 10 hours, that was very hard. When you first start doing it at 21 years old, there’s definitely some excitement to it, that kind of powers you through. I feel like anyone over 21 years old can just choose to not do it. Tell us a little bit about the early days when the band had just formed in Hamilton, Ontario. How has the chemistry between your team changed since then? I met Nick during the first week of school. I was looking to start a band and I was really lucky to have met Mike DeAngelis on the second day. His favourite band was one of my favourite bands, too. I asked him if he played any instruments and he said he sort of played the guitar, so I told him he was in the band. The next day, Nick showed up in a Sam Roberts t-shirt. I also liked Sam Roberts, and I asked him if he played any instruments. He said he
played the bass guitar, so I told him he was also in the band (laughs). That’s how the band started. We gigged a lot in undergrad and we were really lucky because halfway through 4th year, Dine Alone Records reached out and wanted to work with us. We started touring straight out of school. We made our moms proud by graduating and then we toured. We didn’t have that time after university where you don’t know what you’re going to do. We had a path immediately and Jackson Square came out that fall. The cool thing about the guys was that everybody’s on the same page, we all take it pretty seriously but we always have a good time. Everyone is very aware of the fact that not many people get the opportunity to play music for their full time jobs, so everyone has a lot of respect for the job. It’s a pretty awesome, privileged thing that we get to do. There’s been a lot of hype about your newest album, Morning Report. Some people have
I think we’ve developed a rapport with our audience where they kind of trust us to surprise them.
As a proud Canadian band, what difference do you see when you perform in the U.S. and internationally compared to when you perform at home? I think alternative rock and roll bands all around the world have something in common, in that we all appreciate this genre of music. I think that goes for anything, whether it’s the Olympic games or an actor, you’re going to have a certain amount of patriotism and a sense of pride, knowing these are people that could’ve grown up around the corner from you. I think some of the biggest parts of our story are the fact that we graduated from university in Hamilton, that we’ve toured with bands like The Tragically Hip and Sam Roberts, and that a lot of our experiences are a big part of the Canadian experience for a lot of people. I think there’s something comforting there for fans of ours. They’re familiar with us and they can get attached to that.
that I’m proudest of is the fact that we were able to make this into our careers without having to borrow money from our parents (laughs). I’m kind of joking, but not really. It’s amazing to be able to be a musician for a living, it’s rare and it takes a lot of hard work. For your “2017 Morning Report Tour”, which kicks off in January 2017, $1 from every ticket sold on the Canadian tour will be donated to Partners in Health. What made you decide to partner up with this organization and why is it significant to you and the band? We learned that Plus 1 is the administrative organization and they came up with the idea to add $1 from each ticket to be contributed to the charity. They’re very collaborative in the way that they help out. They don’t say “this is how it’s going to run”. They’ll really work with us and make an effort to collaborate. They’ll listen to small communities to find out what’s really needed there.
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said it’s the perfect blend of hip-hop beats with rock-music sounds, others say it’s the perfect overall blend of various genres fused into rock. How would you describe the album in your own words? Well we’re definitely a rock and roll band. It’s crazy how fast technology is advancing—all of the things you have at your disposal. Different types of equipment, different sounds, etc. and every time we make a new record, there’s a whole new batch of new influences that existed 2 years prior. Whatever gets your eardrums tingling, that’s what we’re chasing. On this record there’s a sample pad—we use some drum programming, and there’s a lot of stuff going on that didn’t exist in our first couple of records. I think we’ve developed a rapport with our audience where they kind of trust us to surprise them, which may sound a little contradictory (laughs). I sort of envy artists like Beck or Kanye West, whose fans don’t really know what they’re going to be getting from them. They just know that they’re going to get something really cool. That’s the model that I like to chase. Our fans hopefully trust that when we put out an odd song like “Private School”, the first time you hear it, you may not catch on but after listening to it four or five times, you realize it’s kind of catchy.
You guys have performed here in Ottawa a handful of times in the past. What’s your favourite part about coming to Ottawa, and are there certain spots in the city that you always try to check out when you’re here? We love going to Elgin Street Diner. Right next to it there’s a really good hot dog spot. We love the tacos from the diner too! In the summer, we’ve played at Bluesfest a number of times and it’s always awesome. In September, we played at the University of Ottawa and that show was a rager. We love playing in smaller towns, it reminds us of when our band first started. When you’re 18 and you see bands that young, you develop a relationship with them, so it’s very important to make it extra special.
You guys have had a tremendous career so far, having won 4 Juno Awards, countless sold-out shows and several successful albums. What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? Yeah those things are all really great. I think a big part of any job is being validated and knowing that you’re doing a good job. Whether you’re a janitor, you’re in a band, or you’re an accountant, I think it’s important for people to respect and acknowledge that you’re a person who’s working to offer something to the world. It is amazing to be recognized by the Junos, but I think the thing
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For your biggest fans, what’s one thing that most of them wouldn’t know about the band? Well Nick has a baseball blog, he’s really into the Toronto Blue Jays. I produced a podcast with my friend Mike from Bell Media and MuchMusic. We interview people in the entertainment and arts industry. I’m a massive podcast fan myself. We travel a lot, so I really enjoy them. We’ve interviewed so many people, from Commander Chris Hadflield, to The Lumineers, to Joshua Jackson—if you check it out on Google, you’ll see the list. Do you guys have any pre-show rituals? We do hands-in every night. Each night’s cheer is a bit different. It usually has something to do with something we came across while going around the city on that day. Anybody standing around gets to put their hands in and join in, it’s not just us band members. Recently, you guys performed for 2 nights at the Masey Hall in Toronto, a very iconic venue. What was that experience like for you guys? It was amazing. It was definitely a bucket list venue for us. There has been so many incredible bands that have played there before, so it was really significant to us. A pretty amazing accomplishment and it was an amazing event to be a part of.
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What’s one of your favourite songs of all-time to perform? “Leather Jacket” is really fun. When we wrote it, we weren’t imagining that people would be screaming out the lyrics back to us, so that’s pretty cool. Mainly, on the new record, for some of the shows, we’ve brought out backup singers, so being able to perform some of the songs with a 10-person backup singing team is pretty cool. As one of the chief songwriters of the band, what is your creative process like? I always like thinking about interesting theories or expressions. I just take ongoing notes for possible songs—I take notes throughout the day, either about things I come across or things that people say to me. Whenever I have a chance to sit down at the piano—which is where I do most of my writing—I’ll play around with different sounds to see what I like. Once I have the bones of an idea together, including the chorus, I’ll show it to the guys and we all start making suggestions and recommendations. We throw a lot of ideas around. It’s sort of daunting but if you’re thinking about it all the time, you can put together some great stuff. @arkellsmusic
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A lot of our experiences are a big part of the Canadian experience for a lot of people.
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Zack Smith’s Presence Key for Senators
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5 of the Most Important Trades in Ottawa Senators History
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Yashin for Chara, Spezza and Bill Muckalt Alexei Yashin is traded to the New York Islanders for Zdeno Chara, Bill Muckalt and the #2 Pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, which the Senators used to select Jason Spezza. This trade was a steal even if it was Yashin for Chara or Yashin for Spezza, straight up. Yashin went on to have a good first season on the Island (75 points in 78 games and 7 points in 7 playoff games), but would never hit 70 points again and ended up being bought out in 2007. Chara may have had his best years in Boston where he
became a Norris Trophy and Stanley Cup winner, but he became a dominant force on the blue line while in Ottawa. Chara played for four seasons before the Senators’ controversial decision to sign Wade Redden instead of Chara when both became free agents in the summer of 2006. Jason Spezza became the #1 centre for the Senators during his 11 seasons in Ottawa. Arguably one of the most underappreciated players in Senators history, Spezza shone in the 2007 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Final registering 22 points in 20 games.
Ottawa’s MOST IMPORTANT Hockey Trades
With the NHL Trade Deadline taking place on February 28th, we’re taking a look at 5 trades that MADE the biggest impact FOR the Ottawa Senators in recent years.
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BOBBY RYAN TRADE
The summer of 2013 was a tough offseason for the Senators and Sens fans. Daniel Alfredsson signed with the Detroit Red Wings, and the fans were somewhat disenchanted with the team. Suddenly, Bryan Murray announced that the team had acquired Bobby Ryan. The Sens had secured a four-time 30 goal scorer who had just turned 26 and was in the prime of his career. Ryan is a marketable, likeable and outgoing personality who fans gravitate towards. Some fans may have also placed too much expectation upon Ryan to become a saviour.
In our opinion, it was a trade that came with risks, but it was one that had to be made. When you look back at the climate in this city during the summer of 2013 – how it went from doom and gloom to genuine excitement again over the arrival of Bobby Ryan – it goes down in our books as one of the most important trades in team history.
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So what did the Senators give up to acquire Ryan? Jakob Silfverberg (a 20 goal scorer for the Ducks), Stefan Noesen (9 total NHL games) and Nick Ritchie (9 goals in 40 games). In contrast, Ryan put up better numbers than all 3 when he was 21 years old and with the Ducks.
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KYLE TURRIS TRADE Poor David Rundblad. His name is synonymous with two of the most lopsided trades in recent history. Firstly, the trade that brought him to the Senators. In 2010, the Senators swung a draft day deal to acquire Rundblad in exchange for the 16th overall pick going to the St. Louios Blues. Rundblad was a first round pick of the Blues just the year before, but the Blues had eyes on someone with that 16th overall pick. The Blues selected a fella named Vladimir Tarasenko who has quickly become one of the games top young snipers.
The second trade saw the Sens dealing Rundblad (along with a second round draft pick) to the Coyotes in exchange for Kyle Turris. Turris has gone on to become one of the team’s best players on the ice. He’s also a strong community builder off the ice with his many charitable commitments. As forRundblad’s fate? He retired at the end of the 2016 season.
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Dany Heatley to San Jose
This wasn’t a huge win for the Senators on its face but when you consider the pressure that Bryan Murray was under, this has to go down as one of the most necessary in team history.
Michalek was a good player for the team for almost 7 seasons, scoring 35 goals in 2011-2012. Cheechoo never panned out in Ottawa. But Cheecho was a 56 goal scorer just 4 years before the trade, so the move to acquire him made sense in hopes that new scenery would bring back his scoring ways. Dany Heatley will go down as one of the least popular players in team history for what transpired in the summer of 2009. It’s a shame because he had become a superstar during his 4 years in Ottawa. He put up back to back 50 goal seasons and had a 41 and 39 goals year. He clearly wanted to stay in Ottawa the year before, committing to another 6 years with the franchise, so something went very wrong during the 2008-2009 season. Whatever happened, it ultimately led to a most unfortunate situation in the summer… and one of the most important moves in recent history.
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In the summer of 2009, just a year after signing a large 6 year contract with the team, Dany Heatley demanded a trade out of Ottawa. Heatley had become unhappy with his role with the team under new coach Cory Clouston. The problem was that he had a big contract to move, a reputation as a malcontent and a no-trade clause. Heatley refused to move his no-trade clause to go to Edmonton (a deal that would have sent Dustin Penner, Andrew Cogliano and Ladislav Smid to the Senators). In addition, this move would have saved the team from paying him a $4 million dollar bonus that came due a few days later. Finally, on September 12, 2009, the team was able to move him and a 5th round pick to San Jose for Milan Michalek, Jonathan Chechoo and a second round pick in 2010.
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Trading to Move Up to Draft Erik Karlsson in 2008 Ottawa traded the 18th overall pick (which became Chet Pickard) and their 3rd round pick (Taylor Beck) to move up to get the 15th overall pick, which they used to select Erik Karlsson. You could make the argument based on how the picks played out that this was one of the most lopsided deals in NHL history. A move that no one blinked an eye at in 2008 can now be seen as one of the best and most important in the club’s history. It just goes to show what a crapshoot the NHL Draft can be; how teams can never really know how prospects will turn out. Would the Senators have ever moved the #16 pick if they knew how good Tarasenko was going to be? Would the Predators have hung
up on the Senators if they had any clue that they were about to trade a future Hall of Famer for a goalie who is already out of the league and a journeyman forward? It’s easy to dump on the GMs for making moves that don’t work out but in reality, look at all the teams that passed on Tarasenko and Karlsson. The Leafs selected Luke Schenn at #5 that year. Remember Nikita Filitov? He was taken #6 by Columbus. You just never know, and that is why NHL trades involving draft picksare so much fun to look back on... especially with the benefit of hindsight.
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Ottawa Senators Prospects from the IIHF World Junior Championship Each year, the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events to watch for hockey fans all over the world. This year, hockey fans in Ottawa have much to celebrate, and not just the fact that our country made it to the finals—but that we, as Ottawa Senators fans, have 2 very talented prospects that participated in the tournament; both of which put up great numbers too.
On the back end of the ice, the Ottawa Senators are also happy with their Canadian prospect, Thomas Chabot. Chabot, the 6”2 defensemen, is an incredible prospect with a lot of potential. He’s a great skater with amazing passing abilities, and he loves setting up plays. With 10 points in just 7 games in the 2017 World Junior Championship tournament, Senators (and fans) once again have lots to look forward to with this defensive prospect.
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WINNER OF OTTAWA’S FAVOURITE VETERINARIAN AT THE 2015 & 2016 FACES AWARDS
From Hanover, Massachusetts. U.S. centre Colin White really stood out for the Americans during this tournament. Colin was acquired in the 1st round of the 2015 NHL Entry draft 21st overall by the Ottawa Senators. White has become a dominating 2-way centre with an incredible hockey IQ. He really is the total package when it comes to prospects, especially given his 8 points in 7 games during the 2017 World Junior tournament.
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