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TABLE OF CONTENTS MAGAZINE DIRECTORY
Cover Story
8-13 | Daniel Alfredsson
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Canadian FACES in Fashion
32-33 |
Best of the Red Carpet 2014
34-35 |
Winter Fashion Staples
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10 Trends We Hope Do Not Follow Us Into 2015
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14-18 | Robin Lehner
Men’s Winter Coats
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Affordable Alternatives to Designer Footwear Pretty FACES: Best Makeup Products of 2014 2014 Hair Trends
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Beauty Products to Help Get You Through Winter Entertainment
Fashion & Beauty
21 | Paul Venoit
Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun Photographers Greg Kolz Gord Weber Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/ Getty Images Cover Photo: Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Contributors Alex Feeney Kaylie Dupont Kara Foster Mike Norton Erin Maxwell Kayla Keenan David Rowan Steve Palleck Dominique Desmarais Brigitte Lalonde Marc Rogers
FACES Time Capsule: Ottawa in 1985
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Best and Worst of 2014 Communications Director
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Cars 2015: Compact SUV Edition
Kelly Tranmer
Winter Getaway
What to do in Ottawa This January Around Ottawa
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Operations Director Joshua Chartrand Accounting / Finance Linda Zhang
The Why Page
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Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A division of 2384399 Ontario Ltd.)
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Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon
Ottawa Pop Expo 2014
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COVER STORY
DANIEL ALFREDSSON On December 4, 2014, Daniel Alfredsson signed a oneday contract to return to Ottawa and announce his retirement with the Ottawa Senators. FACES takes a look back at his career with the Sens, what he meant to the city and what the future may hold. When Daniel Alfredsson first got drafted by the Ottawa Senators, no one could have quite imagined the impact that he would have on the franchise over the course of his career. Drafted in the sixth round of the 1994 NHL draft, Alfredsson was an integral part of the team for 17 seasons. Depiste being overlooked by many scouts, the Sens saw great potential in the Swedish rightwinger… he did not disappoint. Named Rookie of the Year in his 1995-96 NHL debut season, Alfredsson led the team in scoring. He was chosen to represent Ottawa in the NHL’s All-Star game that year. In the years that followed he would play a total of 6 All-Star games, alongside the best-ofthe-best the NHL has to offer. The rest is history. Today, Alfie holds the Senators’ franchise records for regular season games played (1178), goals (426), assists (682), and points (1108). While his skills with the puck were what launched his career early on, it was Daniel Alfredsson’s leadership qualities that were truly invaluable to the franchise and his teammates alike. The ultimate recognition was given in 2013, when he was awarded the Mark Messier Award for Leadership. Messier himself, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players and leaders of all time, said, “One of the things I have a lot of respect for is the guy has been able to have a body of work with one organization and not run out of ideas of how to reinvent himself every day, to have a consistent message and a consistent attitude of who he is, not only as a player but as a person.
You can talk to anybody around the league – players, managers, people in the press, fans – they would say the same thing, that he holds a lot of credibility.” In November of 2014, even the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, discussed why he believes that Alfredsson will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame one day. “I always look at the criteria of how a guy approached the game,” he said, “and he approached it with dignity and class. How a guy played under pressure – and he always seemed to play good games well under pressure. He made a difference in the sport.” With the coveted “C” on his jersey from 19992013, Alfredsson brought the team a very long way. Throughout those 14 seasons they celebrated many impressive victories. But in many ways, our captain was at his best in the face of adversity. It was his ability to push forward and motivate his teammates through challenging losses, unfortunate injuries and periods of difficult contract negotiations that made him such an exemplary role model. A beacon of hope, even in the worst games, his positive attitude was always admirable. In 2011, following an ill-fated, botched play where Alfredsson accidentally scored on his own net, a reporter approached him about the incident. Alfredsson simply smiled and said, “Hey, I’m just happy to find the back of the net any way I can.” It would take more than that to stop him that night. The team went on to win the game 3-1. While it is undeniable that they saw their fair
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share of tough times, some of the franchise’s most shining moments were under the leadership of Daniel Alfredsson. In 2006-07, the season got off to a rough start for Ottawa, but they managed to turn things around and made it to the playoffs. First, they defeated Crosby and the Penguins four games to one. In another five game series, they upset the New Jersey Devils. Then they faced the top ranked team in the Eastern Conference that year – the Buffalo Sabres. Ottawa had never won a series against the Sabres, until that year. The Sens won the Eastern Conference final, with Alfredsson scoring the game winner in overtime and becoming the first European-born and trained captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup Finals. Although the team ultimately lost in game 5 to the Anaheim Ducks, this season remains a milestone for the Sens. Alfredsson’s resume is long, his accolades are plenty, and his influence in the city of Ottawa extends far beyond the
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ice and the locker room. Current first line centre, Kyle Turris, has said, “He is probably the guy I’ve looked up to the most the last four, five years of my hockey career. What he taught me on the ice was one thing, but off the ice was something else altogether.” The passion and dedication that Alfredsson always maintained for the Ottawa Senators was matched for the city itself that took him in as one of their own. His generosity was evident in 2003, when he selflessly handed over some of his own paycheque to help the franchise acquire left wing Vaclav Varada. His involvement in the community has been unparalleled by most. An advocate and spokesman for the Royal Ottawa’s “You Know Who I Am” campaign, his efforts have helped to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. He has also worked with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and during his captaincy he attended countless events and functions in support of many causes. Current captain, Erik Karlsson, has said, “He’s a very generous man, and he’s very humble about everything.”
Alfredsson’s influence may have never been stronger than with the fellow Swede who is now leading the team. Alfredsson quickly became a mentor to Karlsson when he first arrived in Ottawa as a teenager, taking him into his home, and teaching him important lessons on and off the ice. “We developed a great friendship,” said Karlsson. In regard to Alfredsson’s leadership, “He didn’t have to say a lot at times. He decided to do things by action rather than talking about it. It’s something I looked up to coming here and something I hold on to for myself and try to emulate.” Now that Alfredsson has passed on the torch, some believe that a return to the franchise in some form is inevitable. Will we see Alfie take on a new role with the Senators in coming years? Franchise owner, Eugene Melnyk, has extended an offer to the former captain to return in a front-office capacity. “Our door is always open.” He said, “He can certainly contribute in many, many ways.” Alfredsson himself said in his press conference, “The future may hold some role for me
in hockey again, but not this year.” The future remains unclear, and the past few years have admittedly been a bit of a roller-coaster of emotion. On December 4, 2014, however, one thing was clear: we were happy to have him back. He said it best when he spoke his last words on the ice that night: “Let’s not say goodbye.” Instead, “À bientôt.” @DAlfredsson11
THE FUTURE MAY HOLD SOME ROLE FOR ME IN HOCKEY AGAIN...
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11MOMENTS OF
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DANIEL ALFREDSSON
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Every Sens fan remembers this one. At the 16 minute mark, Alfie steps onto the ice and deflects a shot from Wade Redden. The puck goes in and the Senators go on to win the game. Alfie’s goal allowed the Senators to be part of their first (and only, to-date) Stantley Cup Final game victory.
Alfie scores the overtime goal and also the series winner against the Sabres in the Eastern Conference Finals. It’s no surprise that the first and only time that the Sens were able to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals was because of a goal by Daniel Alfredsson. He was an offensive machine.
Alfie runs over Darcy Tucker, a forward for the Leafs, causing him to turn the puck over. Alfie recovered the puck and ended up scoring the game-winning goal on the same play.
Alfie returns home to the Nation’s Capital and participates in the Sen’s warmup skate. He gives a speech afterwards and thanks Ottawa for the many years of success and support. The cheers roared throughout the entire arena, as Alfie had once and for all come home. It was truly an emotional night for all.
Alfie scores not only the first shootout winner for the Senators, but he actually scores the NHL’s first ever shootout winner. Quite the milestone for an impressive player like Alfredsson!
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January 24th, 2008
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NHL Awards, 1996
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2003-2004 NHL Season
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It’s no surprise that Alfie is such a legend in the eyes of Ottawa Senators’ fans. After all, he did have 3 goals and 4 assists in the Sens-Lightning game on Jan 24, 2008. This allowed him to set an all time record for the Ottawa Senators, which still stands.
Alfredsson wins the Calder Memorial Trophy. This trophy aims to recognize the NHL’s top rookie for each NHL season. With 26 goals and 35 assists in 82 games, it’s no surprise that Alfie was able to lock it in!
The Ottawa Senators were in a tough financial position. They wanted to acquire Peter Bondra, Greg de Vries and Todd Simpson. However, they did not have the funds to do so. That is, until Daniel Alfredsson agreed to give some of his salary up so that the 3 players could be acquired. Talk about a team player!
January 8th, 2004 Alfredsson mocks leafs captain Mats Sunding by pretending to throw his broken stick. Sundin was suspended from the game because he threw his broken stick into the stands.
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November 13th, 2001
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February 21st, 2009
Alfie gets a hat trick to help the Ottawa Senators beat the Washington Capitals in a score of 11-5. With a 4 point night (3 goals, 1 assist), Alfie sure did make his mark in this game!
Alfie returns to the ice after suffering a broken jaw, which he only missed ONE game for. Talk about a tough Swede!
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Robin Lehner Ottawa Senators Goalie, 41 14 | January 2015
The long-term future of the Ottawa Senators net rests on the broad and capable shoulders of Robin Lehner. The Swedish goalie has size, speed and something you simply cannot teach – instinct. That intuition is something every great NHL-calibre goalie needs, and Lehner has it. At 23 years-old Robin Lehner has already accomplished so much. He’s won World Junior silver with Sweden, won the Calder Cup with Binghamton, earned MVP on the Cup run in Bingo, and he’s the youngest Swedish goalie to play in the NHL. Not bad for a guy who didn’t start playing hockey until he was 10 years-old. FACES had the chance to speak with Lehner to learn more about his life, career and his time in Ottawa. Prior to playing hockey you played soccer also as a goalie. What do you like best about being in such a pressure position? Well, when I was playing soccer I was really young, so there wasn’t much pressure. What soccer players did you like growing up? What about now? I still follow soccer a little bit. My favourite team growing up was Liverpool, but I follow Real Madrid too. Growing up, one of my favourite players was Zinedine Zidane. When it comes to Swedish players, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best. You didn’t start playing hockey until you were 10 years old. What attracted you to the game? My dad took me to see some games when I was younger. I liked hockey and wanted to try playing the sport. My dad bought me some pads and put me in hockey school when I was 10 or 11 years old. I couldn’t skate, I couldn’t do anything, so they kind of just put me in net and I stood there. But over time, with extra practice and training, I started to get better. How much of an impact did your father have on your training? What can I say? He’s the reason I’m here now. He had a huge impact – my whole family was a really big part of it. We did things that we both regret, which happens when you practice a lot, but in the end, you can’t look back and say we did anything wrong.
Which goalies did you look up to growing up? It’s tough to say because I came into hockey very late. As a goalie, you see guys like Patrick Roy and Martin Brodeur, and obviously Henrik Lundqvist, playing and look at them and their styles. You played in Sault Ste. Marie in the OHL. How did you find the transition from playing in Sweden to playing in Canada? It was quite tough in the beginning. The rinks are smaller in North America. There is a change in angles and the game was a little bit different too. For example, certain positions where people shoot the puck from in North America aren’t the same in Sweden. International players wouldn’t typically shoot from bad angles or try banks as
“But when you go to Binghamton, everyone is much older than you; like I said, from playing with kids to playing men.”
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FEATURES much, because the game is more open in international play. There’s also a lot more traffic in front of the net here too. Being billeted with a family was a great experience for me. It was necessary for me, with my background and having come from overseas. I had a great experience in Sault Ste. Marie. How would you compare playing in the OHL versus the AHL? It goes from playing with kids to playing with men. We had a few older players on the team in the Soo, like Jacob Muzzin and Jordan Nolan, and we had a great team. But when you go to Binghamton, everyone is much older than you; like I said, from playing with kids to playing men. I was around 19 years old then, so it was a big difference. Do you have a favourite city to play in on the road? Not really, but I do like going on the road. There’s just something about getting away for a little bit and watching movies, getting room service and just taking it easy. It’s changed now that I have a kid, because it’s tough to go away. But before that, it was nice to get away. Aside from family and friends, what do you miss most about Sweden? Things you are used to – just your normal life back home. You have to leave that life and start over, which is just a different experience. It takes some time, but I’m embracing Ottawa as my new home by doing the same routines I did back home here in Ottawa. I’m staying most of the summers here too because I have my house in Ottawa, and I really enjoy it. The food is totally different here, but it’s different everywhere. To be honest with you, we go to a lot of restaurants because I’m not much of a cook. In Ottawa, we go to different places but I really like Fratelli’s. How would you describe your style of play? I started very competitive, and I think I’m getting better every year. Right now, I think I have speed and size and can read plays well, but I need to work on details. I don’t think I’m a full butterfly style and I’m not a blocker at all. I’m an aggressive butterfly style with a little bit of hybrid, because I don’t do everything by the book. If I’m scrambling, I just try to get the puck and don’t care how. How important is instinct over positioning? For me, it’s instinct for sure. If you don’t have the positioning, the odds will stack against you. I think I’ve played on instinct for a long time and positioning is something I’m learning is important. Is there a single sporting achievement you’re most proud of? So far, winning the Calder Cup in Binghamton. It was great playing with a team for the whole year and the way we won, it was special. It was a lot of fun and a great experience. What’s on your playlist? I always listen to In Flames, which is a Swedish metal
“It takes some time, but I’m embracing Ottawa as my new home by doing the same routines I did back home here in Ottawa.” 16 | January 2015
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“Of course there is hard work and practice, for sure, but when you play your first NHL game everything is surreal. You never really have a chance to take everything in.” band. That will never change. What do you like best about playing in Ottawa? I really enjoy it here. I think it’s a pretty calm city with a lot of things to do. It’s not as busy as Toronto or Montreal, which I think I would go crazy in. What’s your favourite car? That’s tough. I’ve always wanted a Bugatti Veyron, but something special would have to happen for me to buy that. I’ve had a Maserati, BMW M6, and Mercedes, so I’ve had some nice cars. My philosophy has always been to do what you want as early as possible so when you get older and starting calming down you’ve already done what you want. Some people prefer waiting, but I would rather enjoy these cars when I’m young than to wait until I’m 45 or 50 years old. When I’m older, I’ll probably be calming down and driving a Volvo.
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What’s your nickname(s) and how did you get it/them? People call me Lenny a lot. Names are sometimes given by the media, like ‘Release the Lehner’ and ‘The Lehner’. I started putting that on my sticks, so it’s kind of stuck. What is the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to get where you are today? There are so many of them – it’s tough to pinpoint. I think that when you talk to anyone in the NHL, the journey is surreal because it just kind of happens. Of course there is hard work and practice, for sure, but when you play your first NHL game everything is surreal. You never really have a chance to take everything in. After a few years in the league things start to calm down a bit, you look back and it all just happened. You really can’t pinpoint a specific obstacle. @RobinLehner
Paul Venoit is a Canadian hair and makeup artist and television personality. He was the lead stylist on reality TV’s Look-A-Like, a judge on Canada’s Next Top Model, makeover specialist on the Rachel Ray Show, and has also appeared on e-Talk Daily and Entertainment Tonight Canada. He has been a Red Carpet fashion commentator at the Grammy’s, the Academy Awards, the Emmy’s, and the SAG Awards. Outside of this glamorous field of work, he supports charitable efforts Spread the Net and Movember. FACES caught up with Paul to discuss his work, and get some insider tips from this Canadian beauty expert.
Do you feel that being a Canadian, you ever had more obstacles to overcome or faced adversity in order to get where you are now? Absolutely not! Staying focused and being patient were my main obstacles. I truly love what I do and consider myself blessed to have the career I have chosen. Hard work and dedication are and absolute must. What advice would you give to young Canadians who are looking to break out into the industry today? • Be focused and remain patient. Anything worth while takes time and effort. • Be professional, stay current, treat all your clients with respect, and they will show loyalty. • Try to step outside of your comfort zone as much as possible so you can grow. • Don’t compare yourself to others; everyone’s journey is unique. Stay focused on your work. • Only surround yourself with positive thinking people. Negative energy and people are a waste of time and are usually problematic. People who have worked with you have noted your phenomenal passion and energy. Not only are you incredible at making women look and feel beautiful, but you truly appear to love what you do. What is the best part of the job for you? The best part of my job is that it is different almost every day. I’m always meeting new people and collaborating with creative minds. To me, the process is very exciting. Every aspect of preparing my clients is invigorating. As we have seen on Look-A-Like, you are a master of transformations. The right hair and makeup tricks have the power to completely alter a person’s appearance and confidence. What are the best beauty tips you have to share
that can help anyone look and feel better? Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise, have a fresh haircut, do facials etc. Putting in a little effort can have some huge rewards. It really doesn’t take a lot. With 2014 wrapping up, and 2015 on the horizon, which upcoming beauty trends are you most excited about? Spring trends are fun because they will introduce some brighter colours to the eyes. Sun kissed glows and bold lips are still a staple. Hair is going long again so start growing out those bobs and rock long boho waves! Are there any trends from 2014 that you hope do not follow us into the New Year? What do you think are the biggest mistakes that most women are making today? Marrying men they don’t love! Just kidding. Beauty comes from within. Love yourself and embrace your differences… this is what makes you unique. I read this great quote: “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” [quoted by Coco Chanel] Not everyone needs to be so heavily contoured as a Kardashian. You have worked with a long list of celebrities, appeared in the most prestigious publications in the industry, and have rocked the red carpet at Hollywood’s biggest events. It seems like you have really done it all. What is next for you? I try to live my life with an open heart and mind. The beauty of this business is you never know what opportunities are waiting around the corner for you. It’s the life of a freelancer. It’s certainly not for everyone, but I love the thrill of the ride! www.venoit.com @paulvenoit
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Mimran The founder of not one, but two major labels: Club Monaco (which he opened with Alfred Sung) and Joe Fresh. Joe’s simple, minimalist designs have become Canadian fashion staples. Although Club Monaco is now owned by Polo Ralph Lauren, you can find Joe’s affordable Joe Fresh line at a dozen locations in the Ottawa area.
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Joe’s wife is no stranger to the world of fashion either. Her label, Pink Tartan has gained much success since its conception in 2002. Today, the line can be found at high-end boutiques and retailers such as Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus. Here in Ottawa, Pink Tartan can be found at Hudson’s Bay locations.
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Canadian Designers
Jeremy Laing
Winner of the 2014 Womenswear Designer of the Year Award at the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards, Jeremy Laing has been in the game since the age of 13. He landed an apprenticeship in London with Alexander McQueen, launched his first collection in 2005, and has since been featured in Paris, and New York Fashion Weeks. Laing announced this year that he planned to take a break from fashion, but we certainly hope to see his creations on the runway again one day soon. jeremylaing.com jeremylaing.com
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Blake Lively
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With the awards season close on the horizon, we take a look back at some of the best Red Carpet moments from the past year.
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Trends We Hope Do Not Follow Us Into 2015 Maxi/Mini Skirt
Leggings as Pants
Much like the mullet skirt, and the mullet for that matter, these indecisive crossbreeds should not be following us into the New Year.
High-Waisted Shorts “Her butt looks so good in those high-waisted shorts� ...said no one ever.
Leggings are great, but they are not normal pants. In order to make them work, choose a dark, neutral colour. A top that hits mid-thigh is really necessary, and a knee-high boot can pull the look together.
Fedoras Unless you are Frank Sinatra, you probably do not look cool in a fedora. And you are not Frank Sinatra, so....
Stiletto Nails Aside from the obvious (they’re scary looking) these aggressively pointy manicures must be the most impractical trend of the moment.
FASHION & BEAUTY
While 2014 was filled with many trends that we loved, here are a few of the worst:
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Denim on Denim
You are not an extra from the set of The Outsiders, or a member of the T-Birds. Why is this a thing?
One piece of denim at a time. Did we learn nothing from Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 2001 AMA’s?
Velvet If fabrics were people, then velvet would be that creepy uncle who just makes you feel uncomfortable.
Flowy Pants A bohemian look can be cool. These are not.
Overalls And while we’re on the topic of denim, Vogue recently published an article entitled, “How to Wear Overalls”. The answer is simple: don’t.
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FASHION & BEAUTY
The name Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa is synonymous with gorgeous, beautiful and quality when it comes to your hair and esthetic needs in the Ottawa area for over 40 years. During this time, Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa has grown from a single hair salon to a full service salon servicing clients across the city with multiple locations. Now with the growth of the city and the demand for high quality full service salons at an all time high, Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa has grown to add it’s newest premium franchise location at Lansdowne. The Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa Lansdowne franchise embodies all of the quality, expertise and luxuries that have defined Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa in the past with a new, fresh, and trendy approach for all of your hair and esthetic needs. The Lansdowne location is owned and operated by Ottawa’s premium stylists Lisa Naccarato, Saly Mak-Sayaphet, and Karolyn Prum. These three premium stylists will share their tips for hair, esthetics, pampering and fashion in the coming months and seasons. However, for this issue we decided to head down to their just opened location at 200 MarchÊ Way, Unit 105 to find out a little about them and how Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa Lansdowne came to be. Tell us a little about each of you....how did each of you get involved in the business? Lisa: I always loved great hair, style and fashion but, I actually was not one of those people who always knew they wanted to be a hairstylist... I had always had a knack for it, and after high school, I was having a hard time deciding what I wanted to do with my life, so I decided to go to hair school instead of not going to school at all and ended up falling in love with it! Saly: I started out in high school as part of my cooperative education program when I was 15 years old. After my co-op placement was finished, I was offered a job for the summertime at a salon in Carling-
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wood mall. After that summer I continued to cut hair and style hair on evenings and weekends. I loved it so much that I went to hair school after high school and continued to style hair there for 14 years. Now we are here, where our dream of owning our own salon has come true. Karolyn: I started very young in high school like Saly and loved it. After I finished high school I went to school for something else and hated it. I realized that I always had done hair and loved it so, I decided to go to hair school and back to my first love of hairstyling. I started out downtown and worked there for 4 years and then I worked in Manotick for 8 years. Why did each of you get involved in hairstyling? Saly: I think like many stylists that you have to have an extreme desire and passion to work with hair and esthetics. My mother was of great inspiration to me as well because she always kept up with the trends and cut and styled my families hair. This created the desire in me from a very young age (5 or 6) where I felt that I had a better intuition than most with what to do with hair. Karolyn: I agree with Saly. I had multiple experiences when I was younger with my hair being styled where I felt I could do a better job. That was definitely the source of my inspiration. How did the three of you get together as partners? Saly: Karolyn and I have been friends for over 15 years and joined the hair industry at the same time. It was both of our dreams to one day open a salon together. We both never had any doubts that we would own together. Lisa: Saly and I got along really well from the second I started at the other location. From there she introduced me to Karolyn. I had made it known to her that I hoped to open a shop one day so when this opportunity came up, she asked me and I gladly accepted.
Why did you choose to partner and join Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa? Karolyn: I think it just made sense because Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa is known for quality, service and as the best.
nail care packages from manicures, pedicures and shellacs and waxing including facial, body, tinting and makeup. Also, we are very open to servicing all cultures and we are very proud about that.
Saly: I agree, we all have worked for Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa and we loved the quality service they provide. We discussed branching off on our own but, we realized that being part of Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa was a better fit. And we can not forget that Lisa , Karolyn & I were fortunate to have a mentor to push us in the right direction. You know who you are... brother!
Tell us about your stylists? Karolyn and Saly: We have different levels of stylists. We have new talent, master stylists, and artistic directors. The new talent have 1-5 years of experience, the master stylists have 5-10 years, and the artistic directors have 10 plus years of experience. As artistic directors ourselves we oversee new talents and master stylists. We enroll ourselves in education world wide and train our staff routinely to ensure we always have the best and most qualified stylists on staff.
Lisa: When I thought of myself owning my own salon, I pictured it being of the same caliber that Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa is. That’s why I applied to the company originally 7 years ago. I did my time there and I was lucky enough to be able to move up.
How many salon stations / chairs do you have in the salon? Saly: We have a total of 18 chairs. 10 are for styling and 8 are for colour.
Was the process difficult to get the salon started? Is this all your investment, blood, sweat, and tears? All: This has been a very difficult initiative for us. We all are first time business owners and it has been a roller coaster ride. It has been all our investment with no outside help. As you can appreciate we were three hair stylists saving our tips for everything to get this off the ground. Yes, it took lots of blood, sweat, tears and especially heart! How long did the process take start to finish? Saly: The conversations started about 3 or 4 years ago but, from when we had to make a decision to secure the location until now it took 2 years. As first time business owners; how easy has the transition been to design and run your own salon? Saly: We have been very lucky in regards to this transition because we have the best salon coordinator, Jeanny Prak, who has been instrumental in the design and operations of the salon. What services do you offer your clients? Karolyn: We offer a full service salon menu with hairstyling for both men and women, hair extensions, bridal parties, full technical services (colour, foil, toner and more), spa services including derm renewal peel, oxygen treatment, sea spa treatment and collagen. We offer full
What else do you offer your clients that differentiates you from your competitors? Saly: We are committed to not only giving the best service but, also providing our clients with a culture of creativity, growth, consistency, quality techniques, collaboration and most importantly education. We utilize an eco-friendly initiative where we use recyclable colour tubes, re-useable foils and low energy lighting. As well, we have live plants in the salon planted in recycled haircare containers and we promote the reduction of paper by using email and social media. Karolyn: What also differentiates us is our social media platform where we encourage our guests to share their Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa experience. Also, our usage of one of my favourite treatments Davines. We offer a variety of Davines treatments to suit your hair and scalp using an array of relaxing and stimulating oils, gels, and restructuring proteins. Lisa: What I feel differentiates us the most is our fun atmosphere including our DJ nights and our wide array of products including hair products, skin care, makeup and nail care along with gifts, jewelry, hand bags and much more. Plus the obvious, we service all of your hair and esthetic needs under one roof!
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE INNER AND OUTER BEAUTY, WELLNESS, DIVERSITY AND LAUGHTER ARE CELEBRATED IN A RELAXING, FASHION FORWARD ENVIRONMENT
FASHION & BEAUTY
Beauty Products The winter months can take a toll on your skin, hair, and nails. These products can help beat the most common beauty problems this time of year.
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BROOKLYN GROOMING CLASSIC SHAVE OIL
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CLINIQUE FOR MEN ANTI-AGE MOISTURIZER $36 ALOE SHAVE GEL $17 FACE SCRUB $21
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ENTERTAINMENT
FACES TIME CAPSULE MOVIES
MUSIC
Academy Award for Best Picture
Amadeus
TV
Grammy Award: Record of the Year
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Tina Turner
Popular Movies
Popular Shows
The Cosby Show
Cheers
Back to the Future
The Goonies
Charitable single, “We Are The World” recorded by supergroup USA For Africa to raise money to fight famine. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.
Popular Artists VH1 makes its broadcasting debut
The Color Purple
Out of Africa
Madonna
Bruce Springsteen
FASHION
The first “Top 10 List” on The Late Night with David Letterman (“Top 10 Things That Rhyme With Peas”).
Celebrity Style Leg warmers
Shoulder pads Michael Jackson 48 | January 2015
Madonna
Molly Ringwald
Miami Vice
Ottawa in 1985 Prime Minister
CANADA
Brian Mulroney
On September 1st the wreck of the RMS Titanic found off the coast of Newfoundland.
On December 12th the worst airplane accident in Canadian history occurred when Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashed on take-off from Gander International Airport. 256 people were killed.
Margaret Atwood published A Handmaid’s Tale.
4,830,979,000
World Population
President of the U.S.
WORLD NEWS
British scientists reported the opening of an enormous hole in the earth’s ozone layer over Antarctica.
Microsoft Corporation released the first version of Windows, Windows 1.0.
Super Mario Bros released for Nintendo Entertainment System.
Ronald Regan
OTTAWA Weather The coldest month of 1985 was January with an average daily low temperature of
-17°C
On March 12th 1985, agents of the Armenian Revolutionary Army attacked the Turkish embassy.
The coldest day of 1985 was January 21st, with a low temperature of -26°C.
Eastern Canada and the U.S. faced some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded in the 20th century.
Edmonton Oilers
Kansas City Royals
NBA Champions
Super Bowl Champions
Stanley Cup Champions
World Series Champions
SPORTS
Chicago Bears
LA Lakers
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ENTERTAINMENT
Valentine’s Day Gifts BEST WORST HER
For Valentine’s Day, your best bet is to think outside of the box a bit. Go with something personal so she knows that you didn’t just grab the first thing you saw at Wal-Mart. A good general rule of thumb, stay away from small appliances. Practicality can be a real romance killer. There doesn’t have to be a big price tag, some of the best gifts hardly cost anything – they just show some thoughtfulness. If you’re really stuck, here are a few fool-proof ideas:
Steer clear of these items, and hopefully you will still have someone to celebrate with next year.
Gym Membership
Generally speaking, men are pretty easy to please. Finding the right Valentine’s Day gift for them can be tough though. So much is expected of them on this day, they deserve the perfect gift too.
The equivalent of hesitating when she asks “does this make me look fat?”
Sens tickets
Socks
Beer of the Month Club Membership
Instagram Canvas
Get any photo of you two printed on a canvas that she can hang. You could even make a photo mosaic with the best shots from a favourite trip you took together. Get creative. CanvasPop is a great site to go through for this.
BEST HIM
The ultimate grandmother gift.
Or tickets to go see any game, concert, or show he likes. Bonus if he takes you with him.
Craft beers have been gaining popularity in recent years, and there are tons of Beer of the Month Clubs to choose from across Ontario and Canada. A membership gets him a new 12-pack of exotic, or craft beer delivered to his door step every month.
Movie Night Basket
Put together all of her favourite little things, along with that girly movie you always refuse to watch, and have a night that’s all about her.
Lingerie
A gift isn’t supposed to be something that you will get more enjoyment out of than the person you are giving it to. More often than not, it’s just tacky.
Soia & Kyo Gloves
Wireless Beats Studio by Dr. Dre Sure, he loves to hear all the details about that annoying girl at your work, but the Adaptive Noise Cancellation technology in these headphones is great too...
To keep her hands warm when you’re not around.
The Smitten Wait... what?
Make her dinner
Even if you are a terrible cook, she will appreciate the effort. Pick out nice bottle of wine or champagne, and you’re set.
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A Night In
Stock the fridge with beer, order pizza, put on the game, and don’t ask him any questions for a few hours. It’s the little things.
DISH OF THE MONTH 12 oz. Provimi veal chop stuffed with Parma prosciutto and Fontina cheese in a light peppercorn demi-glacé. It pairs well with medium to full bodied Italian reds.
DRINK OF THE MONTH
FACES Fireside Irish Coffee Warm and creamy, with a kick of cinnamon - the perfect drink to warm up next to the fire with. 1/3 shot Bailey’s Irish Cream 1/3 shot Butterscotch Schnapps 1/3 shot Goldschlager Fill will coffee and top with whipped cream.
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I A massive summer blockbuster and huge commercial success, and for good reason. This installment of the Hunger Games is just plain great.
Interstellar
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Guardians of the Galaxy
Boyhood
A thrilling adventure that makes you think, Interstellar is well worth the time you need to commit to watching it.
Hobbits have dominated cinema life for over a decade, so just continue to ride this Tolkien wave and enjoy it.
Think Star Wars space opera meets Dane Cook on-top-of-his-game-funny with the CGI budget of all Marvel-based movies.
A movie about an ordinary life covered over a number of years that teaches us the value of our own experiences.
BEST AND
WORST
Criminals are always trying to steal nuts… right? I guess that’s a movie.
Hate. Kristen Wiig is funny and should stick to it.
The only thing worse than Hercules is The Legend of Hercules.
The Nut Job
Hateship Loveship
The Legend of Hercules
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MOVEIS OF 2014
Family Guy – funny. Ted – funny. This – not funny.
A Million Ways to Die in the West
More like movie of shame.
Walk of Shame
X-Men: Days of Future Past Turn off your brain and just enjoy the visual feast of heroes, villains, the 1970s and the future that Bryan Singer brings to the franchise he started.
Life Itself
The LEGO Movie
Birdman
The Grand Budapest Hotel
A documentary film about movie critic Roger Ebert that will make you run the emotional gamut before it ends.
A fun, silly and catchy commercial for the famed toy company… but it really works.
Art imitating life. Keaton delivers a knock out performance about a comicbook movie hero turned Broadway aspirant.
Colourful, funny and sad all at once, this movie is a dizzying masterpiece.
What’s worse? The movie itself or Colin Farrell’s haircut in the movie?
Congratulations on being the second worst Hercules movie of 2014!
Think 21 Jump Street with even fewer laughs and even more predictable dialogue.
Winter’s Tale
Hercules
Let’s Be Cops
Seriously, when will this franchise end?! Massive robots with unbelievable firepower rely on a mechanic and his daughter to save the world?!
Transformers: Age of Extinction
There was an original?
A Haunted House 2
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2014
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Dierks Bentley Drunk on a Plane
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Riptide Vance Joy
Masterpiece Jessie J
Wiggle Jason Derulo Ft Snoop Dogg
Brooklyn Girls Catey Shaw
Sun Daze Florida Georgia Line
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Blank Space Taylor Swift
Literally, I Can’t Play & Skillz
9
Animals Maroon 5
Chandelier Sia
8
Shake It Off Taylor Swift
L.A. Love (La La) Fergie
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Take Me To Church Hozier
This is How We Do Katy Perry
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All About That Bass Meghan Trainor
Stay With Me Sam Smith
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Fancy Iggy Azalea Ft. Charli XCX.
Rude Magic!
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ENTERTAINMENT
OTTAWA TOP STORIES OF 2014
The Ottawa Redblacks played their first game as a new expansion team on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at TD Place. Despite the team’s record, they were able to sell out every game at home and the support from the fans was as good as it gets!
TRAGEDY IN THE CAPITAL
OTTAWA’S NEW CFL FOOTBALL TEAM, THE OTTAWA REDBLACKS
On October 22, 2014, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau shot Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and stormed Parliament Hill. This tragedy will forever be remembered by Ottawa and all of Canada. Rest in peace Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. On Monday, December 8th, the Ottawa Senators announced the dismissal of coach Paul Maclean. The city was surprised with this decision, as MacLean was only in his first year of a 3-year contract.
OTTAWA SENATORS COACH PAUL MACLEAN FIRED OTTAWA SENATORS NAME ERIK KARLSSON TEAM CAPTAIN Scoring 74 points in the 2013-2014 season, Erik Karlsson was given the title of captain for the Sens after Jason Spezza was traded to the Dallas Stars. From July 3rd until July 13th, several musical artists and bands came to Ottawa to play in front of thousands of people. Some of these artists include Lady Gaga, The Killers, Snoop Dog/Lion, Blake Shelton, Queens of the Stone Age and the list goes on!
CANADA DAY JULY 1ST
OTTAWA’S BLUESFEST 2014
The best place to be on Canada’s Birthday is in the Nation’s Capital! Thousands of people gather around the Parliament buildings for an amazing fireworks show and live performances. Each year, the show gets better and better and has become an amazing experience for locals and tourists alike. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson was re-elected to lead the City of Ottawa for a second straight term. He won 76% of the votes and will remain the city of Ottawa’s mayor.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE COMES TO OTTAWA One of the biggest pop stars in the world, Justin Timberlake, came to Ottawa in July. Justin had not been to Ottawa since 2002, which was one of the many reasons for his sold-out show.
ENTERTAINMENT
TOP
WORLD NEWS 2014 MARCH
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a Boeing 777 airliner en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, disappears over the Gulf of Thailand with 239 people on board. The aircraft is presumed to have crashed into the Indian Ocean. A referendum on the status of Crimea is held. Russia formally repossesses Crimea after President Vladimir Putin signed a bill finalizing the annexation process.
JANUARY
Latvia adopts the Euro as their official currency
MAY
Russia suspended from the G8.
Boko Haram militants kill approximately 300 people in a night attack on Gamboru Ngala.
The United Nations rejects 2014 Crimean referendum.
Terrorists in Nigeria detonate bombs at Jos, killing 118 people.
FEBRUARY
A virus epidemic in West Africa begins, infecting over 17,000 people and killing at least 6,000 people in February. The XXII Olympic Winter Games are held in Sochi, Russia. The Ukrainian parliament votes to remove President Viktor Yanukovych from office, replacing him with Oleksandr Turchynov, after days of civil unrest left around 100 people dead in Kiev. Russia occupies Crimea region of Ukraine.
APRIL
In response to the 2014 Crimean crisis, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) passes a resolution to temporarily strip Russia of its voting rights; its rights to be represented in the Bureau of the Assembly, the PACE Presidential Committee, and the PACE Standing Committee; and its right to participate in election-observation missions. An estimated 276 girls and women are abducted and held hostage from a school in Nigeria. Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks after an unmanageable cargo shift, killing more than 290 people, mostly high school students. The Catholic Church simultaneously canonizes Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. United States President Barack Obama’s new economic sanctions against Russia go into effect, targeting companies and individuals close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
JUNE
A Sunni militant group called the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (also known as the ISIS or ISIL) begins an offensive through northern Iraq, aiming to capture the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad and overthrow the Shiite government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The 2014 FIFA World Cup is held in Brazil, and is won by Germany.
JULY
Israel confirms the beginning of a ground offensive in Gaza.
The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 2166 in response to the shootdown of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Air Algérie Flight 5017 crashes in Mali, killing all 116 people on board.
AUGUST
Khmer Rouge leaders Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan are found guilty of crimes against humanity and are sentenced to life imprisonment by the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. The United States military begins an air campaign in northern Iraq to stem the influx of ISIS militants.
SEPTEMBER
The United States and several Arab partners begin their airstrike campaign in Syria.
OCTOBER
The Roman Catholic Church beatifies Pope Paul VI. Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré resigns after widespread protests in response to the attempt in abolishing presidential term limits.
NOVEMBER
The Rosetta spacecraft’s Philae probe successfully lands on Comet 67P, the first time in history that a spacecraft has landed on such an object.
DECEMBER
Prince William and Princess Kate go on a U.S. tour.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (Boeing 777) crashes in Ukraine, after being shot down by a missile. 298 people die, including 15 crew members.
FACES PRESENTS
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER
PHOTO CONTESTANTS
TOYOTA RAV4
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
While the RAV4 is practical and functional, enthusiasts will find the “sport” part missing from “sport utility.” With a 176-hp 2.5-liter fourcylinder mated to a six-speed automatic, it has decent performance; the ride is firm, but handling is uninspired. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is available, but off-roading is not on the list of capabilities. However, a comfortable cabin, a low rear load floor, and an accommodating rear cargo area make for a useful all-weather ute.
The Tiguan offers a German alternative in a segment full of entries from the U.S. and Asia. Basically a Golf on stilts, the Tiguan features a single engine—a 2.0-liter turbo four—and trim levels ranging from the base S with a six-speed manual to the sporty R-Line with a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional. We like the handling, brakes and steering, but wish we could get VW’s turbo-diesel and a manual. Also, the design is getting a bit old.
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2015
Honda turns up the CR-V’s amperage with a round of updates that make it better in every way. A freshened exterior gives it a look that is stylish and modern, while the interior is quieter and made from soft-touch materials. Handling is improved, too, with a retuned suspension and better brakes. A new 2.4-liter four-cylinder makes the same 184 hp as before, but now connects with a CVT. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional. If you liked the old CR-V, you’ll love the new one.
The Escape’s sportier, upmarket look improves its curb appeal, and the interior continues that stylish motif. To defend itself against a slew of competitors, the Escape offers premium features and a choice of three different four-cylinder engines, two of which are turbocharged. A sixspeed automatic is standard on all models, while a stout chassis and a firm ride provide a surprisingly engaging driving experience.
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118 mph
HONDA CR-V
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21/28 mpg
0-60 HORSEPOWER TOP SPEED MSRP 7 sec
240 hp
FORD ESCAPE
118 mph
$23,499
JEEP CHEROKEE
JEEP WRANGLER
Polarizing to purists and newcomers alike, the Cherokee is the bestdriving small Jeep. Solid, not light, with good on-road dynamics, the Cherokee offers a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 3.2-liter V-6 engines (the V-6 is better for all-wheel drive and towing) and a nine-speed automatic for highway cruising. Cabin tech and materials rival the Grand Cherokee; cargo capacity, however, is average at best. Designed for “Jeepin’,” the Trailhawk rivals a larger, equally capable, Grand Cherokee on cost.
If you’re looking for the most serious of off-roading vehicles available, look no further than the legendary Wrangler. It takes all of the right features—four-wheel drive, ample ground clearance, and a nimble suspension—and puts them all in one go-anywhere package. A 285hp, 3.6-liter V-6 is the sole engine; it teams up with either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. For the ultimate Wrangler, check out the Rubicon—it’s as tough as the legendary trail that inspired it.
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119 mph
$23,195
17/21 mpg
0-60 HORSEPOWER TOP SPEED MSRP 6.8 sec
285 hp
114 mph
$20,195
COMPACT SUV EDITION The Forester is a genuinely useful crossover, offering both room and a view. Engines are a 170-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder (with a six-speed manual—our choice—or a CVT) and a 250-hp 2.0-liter turbo/CVT combo. Despite its comfort-tuned suspension, standard all-wheel drive contributes to surprising pace on winding roads and takes the Forester farther off-road than most in its class. The turbo is the rally car for hikers, kayakers, and alpine postal services—too bad it only comes with the CVT.
The apex-loving CX-5 is the sports car of crossovers, with an athleticism you have to experience to believe. A 155-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available only with a six-speed manual and front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is not offered. For more zoom, choose the 184-hp 2.5-liter fourcylinder. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional; either teams with a six-speed automatic. The CX-5 is tech savvy and offers useful cargo room, but its strength is its poise on the road.
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WHY DOES EACH NEW YEAR BEGIN ON JANUARY 1ST? There is no astronomical reason to celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1st. The modern day Gregorian calendar is named after the Roman god, Janus. The ancient Roman deity represented beginnings, transitions and endings, which makes sense when paired with New Year’s Day.
WHY DO MOST NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FAIL? In many cases, resolutions fail because the goals or expectations are unrealistic. Making simple, clear and attainable goals is usually thrown by the wayside in favour of lofty and often ambitious ones. Another reason is that the date is arbitrary, and that people really need to want to change for change to occur.
WHY DOES MY NOSE RUN WHEN I HAVE A COLD? Your body is smart and tries to defend your body from germs. When you have a cold or flu your nose creates excessive mucus to flush germ invaders out of your lungs and the rest of your body.
WHY DO PEOPLE GET THE FLU MORE OFTEN IN THE WINTER? There is no single reason why the winter is flu season. Scientists and experts theorize that one reason is people spending more time indoors and breathing each other’s air. Another popular theory is that a lack of vitamin D and melatonin make immune systems more susceptible to the virus. A third theory is that the flu virus thrives in the cold weather.
WHY DO DAYS GET LONGER IN JANUARY? In the Northern Hemisphere, days are getting longer and nights are getting shorter. This is actually due to the Winter Solstice that takes place in December. The orbit and tilt of the Earth changes during the Winter Solstice, which leads to longer days and the long march towards warmer weather.
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The annual winter carnival celebrates everything that makes the season great kicks off in January. Winterlude offers something for everyone, including world-renowned ice carving competitions.
Winterlude
The Rideau Canal The world’s longest skating rink usually opens in January. Grab your skates or rent some and enjoy a day or night of skating on the Rideau Canal. Food vendors are dotted along the skateway to enjoy hot beverages and Beavertails.
Skiing Ottawa boasts some fun and challenging hills for all ski enthusiasts within easy driving distance. Camp Fortune, Mount Pakenham and Mount Cascades all offer hills for varying levels close to the city.
Parliament Hill The government seat of Canada’s capital showcases an impressive Christmas lights display until early January. Stop by and see Parliament Hill illuminated just after the holiday season.
Ottawa Senators Hockey The NHL season ramps up in January as the playoff race starts to take shape. The Sens will host division rivals Montreal and Toronto in January for some exciting Canadian hockey.
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Northern Pike Most commonly caught on Petrie Island, just on the Ottawa River, these fish have an average size of 35” in length and weigh-in at 30lbs! One of Eastern Ontario’s most popular fish.
Yellow Perch These freshwater fish have lived in North America for many years. Yellow perch can grow up to 15” in length and can sometimes weigh up to 4lbs! Perch are yellow in colour and can be found in ponds, lakes and streams.
Walleye These fish are very popular and are a great catch! They can be found in both shallow lakes as well as deep water rivers. These fish prefer stained waters and can grow up to an average weight of 2.5lbs. Walleye are known as a trophy fish, as several fishing competitions in Canada occur each year to see which fisherman can catch the largest walleye!
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Six Ski Resorts in the Ottawa Area
Altitude info Slopes Ski lifts Lift ticket
Camp Fortune
109 m - 276 m (Difference 167 m) 23 km of total terrain 7 $37.40
Edelweiss Valley Ski Resort
Altitude info 150 m - 350 m (Difference 200 m) Ski lifts 4 Lift ticket $41
Altitude info Slopes Ski lifts Lift ticket
Altitude info Slopes Ski lifts Lift ticket
Mont Cascades
140 m - 305 m (Difference 165 m) 20 km of total terrain 4 $38
Mont Saint-Marie 201 m - 381 m (Difference 180 m) 10 km of total terrain 3 $43
Mount Pakenham 137 m - 223 m (Difference 86 m) 2.5 km of total terrain 7 $34
Vorlage
Altitude info 110 m - 240 m (Difference 130 m) Slopes 5 km of total terrain Lift ticket $ 34
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Won’t you write me a letter? Letters of Reference – bad idea?
By: Colleen Hoey Earlier this fall I was listening to a radio program which ran a segment about a woman named Jo who, during a job interview, learned that her former employer had refused to provide her with a reference. Her former employer had adopted a “no references policy”. Jo explained that she felt quite embarrassed by the experience. The refusal seemed to suggest that she was not a good employee. The prospective employer seemed to share that perception – she did not get the job. The issue of whether to offer letters of reference to departing employees is one that employers sometimes struggle with. According to the interview, there is a growing trend among employers towards the “no-reference policy” which is reportedly more common in the United States. Reasons that employers do not want to provide letters of reference appear to be varied and include: •
Not having anything good to say about the employee;
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Concern that by providing a positive letter the employer will misrepresent the skills of the employee to others within their industry to the detriment of their own reputation; and
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Fear of law-suits.
The law-suit fears seem to be based on two potential scenarios. In the first, the employee sues their former employer for giving a false or malicious reference. Employees could potentially also sue their former employer if the employer divulged confidential information that they were not authorized to disclose. The other situation is one where the new employer sues the former employer for negligent misrepresentation. For example, one could imagine a new employer being rather put out if the former employer had told them that the jeweller they were thinking of hiring was very trust worthy when in fact they were fired for theft. While some letters may be easier write than others, as a general rule I think a well-crafted letter of reference that is mutually agreed upon at the time of an employee’s departure is more likely to help than hurt both the employer and departing employee. For an employee, receiving a positive letter of reference can help take some of the sting out of a termination and assist in Mann Lawyers LLP 613.722.1500. www.mannlawyers.com 70 | January 2015
transitioning to a new job. From an employer’s perspective, an employee who is working elsewhere has less incentive to bring or maintain a claim for wrongful dismissal, particularly if the salary is the same (or better). An employee who finds another job is said to have mitigated their losses. Furthermore if it is a letter both parties sign off on and provided directly to the employee the risk that the employee will claim it was false or negligent would presumably be reduced. A reference letter need not be long and it must be truthful but in most cases an employer can at least confirm the dates of employment, relate some of the specific job related tasks that the person performed in the course of their job and if possible, comment on a positive accomplishment or contribution the employee made to the company. Treating a departing employee in a courteous and professional manner that enables them to transition more smoothly is in everyone’s interest.
Colleen Hoey practices in employment 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.
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BUCK
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Buck 65 is passionate about all things music, but especially all things hip hop. He’s intelligent, committed to his craft and capable of dropping two distinctly different albums within a 24-hour timeframe. One album, Neverlove, is Buck’s sixth album with Warner Music Canada and his first in three years. The album is deep – “a real kick in the nuts” deep, as described by the Halifax-born, Toronto-based writer, singer, performer and CBC Radio 2’s Drive host. That’s because the album is a therapeutic outpouring of emotion, filled with heartbreak and anguish from divorce. If good music is meant to make you feel, then this is some darn good music. The other album, Laundromat Boogie, is the Yin to the Yang of Neverlove. Laundromat Boogie is a happy, catchy and uplifting counterbalance to the deep, heartbroken (and sometimes downright angry) Neverlove. But both albums work in their own right or when paired with each other. FACES caught up with Buck 65 when he was performing at the NAC in Ottawa.
You grew up in rural Nova Scotia – what was your upbringing like? How did it help define your music today? Yeah, I grew up in a very small town. I was a pretty solitary kid. I grew up in the woods. I hid in my bedroom. I played baseball with a wall. I practiced doing wheelies on my bike. I once did a wheelie all the way from my house to my dad’s gas station. I guess you could say I spent a lot of time in my own head, thinking. And that’s probably where all my songs come from. I’m just trying to empty all of that out. As a teenager you had aspirations to become a baseball player. Tell us a little bit about how your journey changed from sport to sound. Well, I ran into some bad luck and injuries with baseball. Right around the same time, Chris Murphy from Sloan asked if I’d be interested in making a record with the offer to release it. I borrowed his 4-track and didn’t give it back for ten years. Where did the name Buck 65 come from? My uncle Had used to call me Buckeye. I don’t know why. I think Buck 65 grew out of it because it sorta rhymed. Not much my dad’s side of the family ever did made sense. My grandfather was a super-weirdo. Most of the family talked in gibberish. How did you get involved with CBC as the host for Radio 2 Drive? They asked me if I’d be interested in auditioning for the job. I heard 700 people took a crack. They chose me for some insane reason. I didn’t really care if I got the job or not. Maybe that gave me an edge. September witnessed the release of two Buck 65 albums in Laundromat Boogie and Neverlove. Why the double release? I just wanted to offer something for everyone. I also figured the silly Laundry album would soften the blow of Neverlove. It’s a real kick in the nuts. Neverlove is a darker, more introspective album. What inspired you to write such a personal album? My divorce. I wrote to survive the ordeal. I wasn’t planning on letting other people hear it at first. I’m still not sure why I finally did. Some of the songs on Neverlove are just so heavy and even sad. Music is meant to conjure emotions, which this album certainly does, but how difficult was the process of pouring your emotions into your work? It hurt pretty bad at the time. But it helped me make sense of the confusion of thoughts I had warring in my head. I’d write and then
wake up the next day feeling a bit better. Do you feel that the songs are part of a healing process? As you play them on this and future tours do you think the meaning will change? Yeah, the meaning always changes. When I wrote “Superhero In My Heart”, I wanted to try to write a song that was total nonsense, but that still might be moving. Looking back, it’s not as nonsensical as I thought. There are some upbeat and melodic tracks on the album too. Did living in Europe help influence these and other tracks I wouldn’t necessarily say so. But I was working with a European (Swedish) producer who definitely brought his musical sensibilities to the table. With the album being so personal are you able to pick a specific song that is a favourite or are each a favourite in their own right? I think that changes over time too. But I really like the song “Danger and Play”. I like everything about it. I think it’s pretty. And I wanted the end of it to sound like wind and I think I accomplished that. What can fans expect at your shows on this tour? Old stuff. New stuff. A singer from Sweden. Stories. Jokes. A cheap suit and expensive shoes. Lots of dance moves. Having been to Ottawa before, what do you like best about the city? Well, I think it’s safe to say that it’s the most beautiful city in the country. I’ve always had good luck record shopping there. It’s hard not to like ByWard Market. Do you have any favourite go-to spots in Ottawa? Well, Invisible Cinema was my place. I was sad to see it close its doors. What’s on your playlist right now? What artists interest and inspire you? Lately I’ve been into Nadine Shah. I think she’s going to be around for a while. And a lot of African music has inspired me in the last few years. There’s some pretty far out stuff. Hot tip: check out Super 11. What’s next for Buck 65? A book. It’s almost done. My 2015 will be focused on the book www.buck65.com @Buck65
“I wrote to survive the ordeal. I wasn’t planning on letting other people hear it at first. I’m still not sure why I finally did.” 77 | January 2015
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Nikki Yanofsky
Being the youngest artist to ever headline her own show at the Montreal Jazz Festival, performing for crowds larger than 100,000 people and having a number sold-out shows. Yep, the 20 year-old Canadian Nikki Yanofski is definitely off to a great start in the music industry. Nikki was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1994. Since then, she has had several accomplishments in the music industry. In 2007, Nikki made her record debut on the Ella Fitzgerald tribute album called We All Love Ella. Nikki also recorded English and French versions of “Gotta Go My Own Way”, which was for the High School Musical 2 movie soundtrack.
released your first full-length album when you were Q: You only 14 years-old, called “Ella…Of Thee I Swing”, which
quickly became a huge success in Canada, earning you 2 Juno nominations. What was this entire process like for you? How did it feel to be one of the youngest vocalists to earn those honours?
album is actually a live album, so the whole process A: This wasn’t a hard one. We recorded the show and filmed it and decided to release it just to see what would happen. The reaction was beyond what anyone was expecting, it was a great feeling.
A year later in 2008, Nikki released her first full-length album called “Ella…Of Thee I Swing”, which became hugely successful across Canada and eventually earned her two Juno nominations (One for Vocal Jazz album of the year and the other for New Artist of the Year).
performed with a lot of successful artists throughout Q: You’ve your career thus far. Out of all of them, who would you say
In 2010, she experienced what most musical artists can only dream of doing - Nikki was chosen to sing Canada’s National Anthem at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Olympic Games, which were held in Vancouver, Canada.
worked a lot closer to the late Phil Ramone, Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton more than anyone else. They have all really helped me grow as a musician and as a person. Also, singing with Stevie Wonder was one of the best moments of my life. I feel very blessed to have had those opportunities and I look forward to meeting new mentors along the way. I try to learn new things whenever I can.
FACES had a chance to catch up with Nikki to discuss her success as a young, talented Canadian artist, her life growing up in Canada and the various experiences she’s had throughout her career. started in the music industry at such a young age. How Q: You old were you when you realized you had such a passion for music? Was there a specific person who inspired you to become a singer?
been singing since I could talk. I always loved music, A: IandhaveI was always drawn to music, it’s just a part of me. I
think the first time I was really aware that I had a strong passion for music was in pre-kindergarten when our teachers asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. I always replied “a singer”. My family was always super supportive and encouraging of my dream so they definitely inspired me to continue.
2006 at only 12 years-old, you became the youngest artist Q: In to ever headline your own show at the Montreal Jazz Festival. What was this experience like for you?
never forget that night! It was a very reassuring moment A: I’ll for me, I felt like I belonged.
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was your favourite to work with? Why?
I’ve worked with has taught me so much, in so A: Everyone many different ways, it’s not really fair to pick one. I’ve
is your favourite musical artist to listen to? Have they Q: Who been a source of inspiration for you throughout your career?
A: I have so many artists I love to listen to, it’s hard to pick
just one. I love The Beatles, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Ray Charles, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, the list goes on and on. I am inspired by these people all the time.
is well known in Canada that you are very generous in Q: Itterms of helping with various charities. You received different awards for your help and generosity as well. Which of these awards would you say meant the most to you and why?
me, it’s the feeling you get from helping others that is the A: To most fulfilling. That is the biggest award of all.
Q: What is one thing that most people don’t know about you? are a lot of things I like to keep to myself, and if I A: There would tell you, then they would know about it (laughs). I
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guess a fun little one would be that I usually do my own hair and makeup for my shows. you remember the first time that you Q: Do heard one of your own songs on the radio? What was this feeling like for you?
that feeling. It’s a really hard A: Ioneremember to describe. It’s very flattering and it’s
also wild to think that everyone who has that station on is hearing you simultaneously. It’s awesome.
of everywhere you have travelled to for Q: Out your career thus far, which has been your favourite place to visit and why?
love Paris, London and New York City! A: IParis is so open-minded to music and the
crowds have such a great energy. We have a very special connection. I love London because of the soulful side they bring to music. I find that they have an edge you can’t find anywhere else in music. New York City has the best vibe. It’s so fast and fun and it’s so inspiring to play there. It’s very real.
of all of your songs, which one is your Q: Out favourite and why? like asking a mother who her favourite A: It’s child is (laughs). My songs are all like my babies, so it’s very hard to choose.
you have any unique pre-performance rituQ: Do als that you do before each performance? always warm up my voice before a show. A: IAlso, my band and I always bring it in football game style. We huddle up and feed off that energy before going out on stage.
are touring Canada in the next few Q: You months, including a performance in Ottawa on January 22, 2015. Which city are you most excited to perform in front of? Which are you most nervous for?
always say that excitement and nervousA: Iness are derived from the same emotion, just
one is the result of negative thinking and the other is positive. I’m only excited. I think I’m especially looking forward to Massey Hall in Toronto because of all the history there. It’s going to be so fun. www.nikkiyanofsky.com @NikkiYanofsky
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Jan 10th Toronto Comedy All-Stars National Arts Centre
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23 FRI 24 SAT 25 SUN 26 MON 27 TUE Jan 30th - 31st Gatineau Winter Beerfest
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Canadian Museum of History
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