Faces Magazine November 2014 - Clarke Macarthur

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28-31 | Connor Williams

Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A division of 2384399 Ontario Ltd.) Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun

32-33 | Lois Lee

Photographers Greg Kolz Gord Weber Cover Photo: Getty Images

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14-19 | Mark Messier

Fashion & Beauty

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8 Key Winter 2014 Fashion Trends You Should Know About Entertainment

44-47 | 20-23 | Dennis Rodman

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24-27 | Erin Phillips

FACES Time Capsule: Ottawa in 2006

The History of Movember Popular Moustaches Found on FACES! The Why Page community spotlight

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Rogers’ Hockey Night in Ottawa

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OTTAWA SENATORS’

CLARKE MACARTHUR The city of Ottawa had become accustomed to having its top players leave over the last few years. It would have surprised no one if Clarke MacArthur, Bobby Ryan and Craig Anderson waited until the end of the season and signed elsewhere.

Like someone who has had his heart broken far too often, our city expected to be disappointed once again.

Watching Daniel Alfredsson show up as a Red Wing or watching Jason Spezza pull on a Dallas Stars jersey was difficult for loyal fans of this franchise.

If Alfredsson could leave, then why would any of these guys want to stay?

Everything changed for the Ottawa Senators on August 19th. Clarke MacArthur stood up and said he was willing to stay, commit to this franchise, and to our city for the long term. This signing had an impact across our city as it sent a message that Ottawa was a place where top level players could play and be happy.

MacArthur is a character guy both on and off the ice. In addition to his exceptional hockey talents, MacArthur is a dedicated family man and community builder who lends his time to various charitable initiatives. In short, MacArthur is a leader and the total-package the Senators need to build a successful future.

FACES had the opportunity to speak with MacArthur about his life, hockey career and which Sens he would take to escape from an island.

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What’s your earliest hockey memory (either watching or playing the game)?

My earliest hockey memory is my dad taking me to the outdoor rink a few blocks from our house. I think I was about 4 years old when he took me. I didn’t even have skates yet, and just wore winter boots.

If you could pick only one player that you looked up to as an idol growing up who would it be an why?

Joe Sakic. I just loved the way he played the game.

2001-2003 were defining years for you – being passed on by the Medicine Hat Tigers, playing for the Drayton Valley Thunder recording 62 points in 62 games and winning a league championship, moving to the Medicine Hat Tigers and recording 75 points in 70 games and finally getting drafted by the Buffalo Sabres. Describe what that period of time was like for you.

It was hard being cut from Medicine Hat at 16.

In Western Canada, that’s like the NHL for kids from ages 16 to 20 so being cut was tough. But in the end it was probably the best thing could have happened because I still played against older guys, was on a great team and learned a lot. In the end, it absolutely helped me make the jump the next season and next level so I have no regrets.

In 2005 you were part of the Canadian World Junior team that won gold. How do you feel playing for the national team differs from playing in the NHL? What’s similar and what’s the same?

Playing in the World Juniors was a great experience. There was a lockout that season so all of the best players were in that tournament.

Playing on the national team and playing in the

“What a great feeling to get your first call up! You’re so excited and then it sinks in that you’re going to play against guys you watched on TV when growing up. I couldn’t find a trash can quick enough!”

“I’ve been fortunate to have had so many great experiences, but being a father is the best experience of them all..”

NHL was so similar that season and also because most of the players on that team are core guys on their respective NHL teams today. We had such a great group of guys and it was a great experience.

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Love taking the afternoon nap.

What about music that you listen to before games?

Whatever Karlsson’s got rockin’ that day.

Your first NHL game was against the Montreal Canadiens. Tell us a little bit about when you got the call-up, and the emotions that you went through playing your first game as an NHLer. What a great feeling to get your first call up! You’re so excited and then it sinks in that you’re going to play against guys you watched on TV when growing up. I couldn’t find a trash can quick enough!

Congratulations on a much-deserved contract extension with the Sens.

What does securing a five-year contract with the team mean to you and your family?

Getting the extension was a great feeling. Just knowing that I have a chance to build something special with a great group of guys means so much to me and my family.

A former teammate described you as ‘Braveheart’ – could you tell us the story behind that?

Mikhail Grabovski called me that in an interview once. What’s the old experssion, “Russians love their vodka?” (laughs)

What do you like to do in your spare time? Any hobbies?

I love to golf and I’m also an avid car collector. Some of my favourites are a 1969 Ford Bronco, 1974 GTO, 1963 Corvette and, my absolute favourite, a 2010 Honda Rucksters.

Having played for Buffalo, Atlanta, Toronto and Ottawa, how do you feel each city compares when it comes to fan support?

Obviously Toronto and Ottawa have great fan support, and all four spots have been a different experience. To me, Ottawa is #1.

How has being a father changed your life?

I’ve been fortunate to have had so many great experiences, but being a father is the best experience of them all. There’s no feeling like coming home to your daughter who thinks you’re the coolest guy in town!

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If you were trapped on an island for 30 days, which 3 players from the Sens would you bring to try and escape and why?

Zack Smith because he’s probably the only one who could build a raft.

Marc Methot because if I had to go down at least I’d go down laughing.

Bobby Ryan because if something was chasing us they’d get him before me! (laughs) What is your favourite rink to play on when you’re on the road and why?

Chicago. Just a great atmosphere.

How long before the end of the season do you start your off-season training? What does your off-season training include?

I usually take off two weeks and don’t do any training. After that, I start up doing three days a week again. Once June hits it’s back to work full time.

You play a physical, old-school style of hockey that has endeared you to a lot of hockey fans – one of your fans happens to be Don Cherry, who has sung your praises numerous times on Hockey Night in Canada. Have you met Don? What did it feel like to hear that such an icon was calling you one of “his guys” on national television?

I met Don Cherry at the AHL All-Star game. My dad and I have always been big fans of his. It’s pretty cool to be called one of ‘his guys’. I would love to split a case of beer and hear a few of his stories

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MARK

MESSIER

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Mark Messier has earned every major award and accolade available to a hockey player. He’s won individual awards (Conn Smythe, Hart Memorial and Lester B. Pearson and numerous All-Star appearance) as well as the greatest team award, the Stanley Cup. Messier is a leader both on and off the ice and has been for the majority of his storied career. He’s graced TV screens across Canada as the spokesperson for Lay’s chips and Cold-FX. We’ve watched him as an Oiler, Ranger and Canuck, and enjoyed the countless memories he’s given to fans around the world.

So, after all these years, what don’t you know about Mark Messier?

You might be surprised (probably not if you have ever met the man) to learn that Mark Messier is humble, sincere and genuine. He’s a natural-born leader partly because of his strong character, but

of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and you have enjoyed many other tremendous successes throughout your storied career. What is your single greatest sporting accomplishment?

It’s just impossible to pick out a single event after 26 years because there are so many great moments. We play the game to win, and I was fortunate enough to be on a few winning teams. But you also learn a lot from the tough times and losses, and how you respond to them. After all my years you paint a picture of all these incredible moments that transpired and it’s difficult to pick just one single greatest accomplishment. Looking back I wouldn’t change any of the moments I experienced.

What is the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to get to where you are today?

I don’t know if there was an obstacle because I think you just have to decide if you want to put the work in and pay the price to be a winner. It’s not easy playing

“Yes, the game has changed but it has changed for the better. The fans are the most important aspect and the game needs to be fun, enjoyable, safe, fast and entertaining for them.” also because he is selfless and leads by example.

Equally impressive to his on-ice success are his office contributions to community building, numerous charitable initiatives and the overall growth and evolution of the game.

FACES Magazine had the opportunity to speak with Mark Messier before he comes to Ottawa on November 3rd in support of the Soloway Jewish Community Centre.

As a player and coach you are known for your leadership. What does it take to be a good and effective leader?

I think everyone is trying to find the secret sauce for that. I think it can come from a wide variety of things.

One of the first things you have to understand is what kind of leader you want to be, because everyone leads differently. Also, earning trust from teammates is absolutely critical.

You’re a 15-time All-Star, 6-time Stanley Cup champion, 5-time Team Canada member, 2-time Lester B. Pearson Award winner, 2-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner, 1-time Conn Smythe Trophy winner, member

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on a winning team and being a winner because you have to be willing to prepare and put the time, energy and efforts in to reach and maintain that attitude. I think I just had a great opportunity and I worked to take advantage of that opportunity, which I think is the most important part.

You’ve had the opportunity to play with so many great players over the years. Who was the funniest?

Who was the craziest? Who do you feel was the most underrated?

There’s a lot of funny and great guys – you’re really testing my memory now. Hard to answer that type of question because there are so many great guys. Wayne Gretzky was a fun guy to be around – he was really smart and really funny – he always kept everybody loose. I just got a reminder of that at the ’84 reunion in Edmonton. Esa Tikkanen was a fun guy to be around as well, also a bit of a crazy guy (laughs). As for the most underrated, and just because the ’84 reunion is so fresh, I would have to say some of the guys from that time. Don Jackson, Andy Moog (who had to come in when Grant Fuhr got injured), Dave Lumley, etc.

When you play on a championship team there are a lot of guys who don’t get the recognition they deserve. It

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takes everybody on the team to win and if they are underrated outside our team, then they certainly weren’t inside the locker room.

2014 marks the 20th anniversary of your infamous ‘Guarantee’ – where you boldly predicted the Rangers would defeat the Devils in a must-win game 6. Tell us a little bit about that amazing story.

I think most people know the story, but it was an opportunity for me to reinforce to everybody the belief I had in the team. You always have to monitor the psyche of the team – in practice, the locker room, the good times and bad – and we were in a situation where we were up against a strong team, and we needed to figure out a way to play better and stronger. So it was just a way for me to show the players that I believed we could win that series and that we had the team, talent and heart to do it. That was the real essence of what I was trying to accomplish.

2014 also marks the 30th anniversary of the 1984 Edmonton Oilers team that marked the beginning of one of hockey’s greatest dynasties. What made that team so special, and what is one of your favourite memories from that time?

We were collectively able to work towards winning a Stanley Cup. What I mean by that is that everybody had the same goal in mind,

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wanted to contribute in anyway possible, worked together and were completely unselfish. Of course we had a great team, but the other aspects were just as important. All those things combined made us a powerful, powerful engine. My favourite memories will always be the great friendships and relationships I made.

How do you feel the NHL has changed since the beginning of your career? How has it remained the same?

The tradition is still there. We have made some changes to the game to make it better, but I don’t think we’ve lost our deep, long-standing and sound tradition of how the game is played. The integrity has stayed intact, which I think is important. You always have to evolve in sport and as a player – you can’t stay still. The technology alone is incredible – from equipment to the way we watch the game. After the lockout in 2006, we realized that we needed to get the speed and skill back into the game and we did that without really jeopardizing the past, history and tradition of the great players who played before.

The players themselves have changed. Training methods are so much more sophisticated and geared specifically towards playing hockey. Yes, the game has changed but it has changed for the better.

The fans are the most important aspect and the game needs to be

fun, enjoyable, safe, fast and entertaining for them.

You’ll be coming to Ottawa on November 3rd in support of the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. What other causes are you most passionate about?

It’s been fun working with Rogers because they are bringing more games to Canadian fans. It’s exciting to be involved with that group of people who are passionate about hockey and evolving the game and how we watch it.

Also, we’re running 30 events across Canada called The First Shift (www.

TheFirstShift.ca), which provides opportunities for families to get an easy introduction to hockey. 9 out of 10 kids in Canada aren’t playing hockey, which is alarming to us all, so this program is helping families get an introduction to hockey for a very modest price. We’re showing families that the game of hockey can be fun and rewarding in so many different ways. Actually, we will be coming to Ottawa (Orleans and Carleton Place) to showcase the First Shift.

Working with kids and being involved in hockey keeps the plate full and is so rewarding.

Having been to Ottawa before, what do you like best about the city? Do you have any favourite spots you like to visit?

We were just up at Parliament Hill not long ago. Obviously skating on the Rideau Canal is a highlight. It’s such a great, beautiful city that is passionate about hockey. I always look forward to heading to Ottawa, and I know the folks from The First Shift are excited about it too.

What does the future hold for Mark Messier?

It’s hard to say. I’m so busy with this rink complex (the world’s largest indoor ice complex) we’re building in the Bronx. It will house 9 sheets of ice under 1 roof with a 5,000-seat center bowl, which is taking up lots of my time. Most of the things I’m doing now revolve around hockey, kids and community.

Learn more about The First Shift by visiting www.thefirstshift.ca

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Misunderstood.

Everyone knows about Dennis Rodman’s eccentric personality, flamboyant fashion sense and colourful hair. We know he’s a 5-time NBA champion, 2-time NBA all-star, 7-time NBA rebounding champion with a retired number. You probably know about his television appearances, celebrity marriages and his latest product called Dennis Rodman: The Original Premium Bad Ass Vodka.

What you don’t know about Dennis Rodman is that he’s

a dedicated father, supporter of numerous charities and eloquent speaker (check out his speech when he was inducted to the hall of fame). Rodman is an author of a children’s book that teaches kids to believe in themselves, be themselves and live the life they want to live.

Dennis Rodman is simply misunderstood. He’s a unique individual in a world where being unique is very, very difficult.

FACES caught up with Dennis Rodman before coming to Ottawa to DJ at the Haunted Carnival.

DENNIS RODMAN Speaks on his life, career, and legacy You are known for your flamboyant style and appearance, yet its been written that you were very shy growing up. What made you decide to start dyeing your hair and becoming more colorful during your time in San Antonio?

I was walking through the mall in San Antonio and a 6’8” tall gay guy came up to me and grabbed my hand and said, “Come with me!” So I walked with him to his hair salon.

Then he told me he wanted to do something cool with my hair. And the rest is history. It was very random, but it changed the NBA forever.

You are one of the greatest players in NBA history. You won 5 NBA titles, Defensive Player of the Year twice and you are a member of the Hall of Fame. Your induction speech in 2011 was excellent and one of the best Hall of Fame speeches in history. It showed a side of you that many people don’t get to see. What was that night like for you? Can you describe what it felt like to be looking at your family and all your peers there to celebrate all your accomplishments?

It was a great night. I had my family and friends there right down in front supporting me. And I got a chance to say ‘thank you’ to all the people who helped me get into the Hall of Fame. I especially wanted to thank my 4 fathers: Chuck Daly, Phil Jackson, James Rich, and Dr. Jerry Buss.

These men helped me more than I can ever even put in words.

Your dad wasn’t there for you when you were growing up. How has that experience made you want to be a better father to your kids? What is the best thing about being a father?

As I said in my HOF speech, I wish I was a better father.

It is something that I am working on, but I love all of my 4 children. I love them and I try to be the best father I can be, but it is a work in progress.

You appeared on Celebrity Apprentice with the late Joan Rivers as well – what was Joan like and do you have fond memories of her?

Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa were good friends of mine. I loved her, and she was really funny - like, really funny. She once said that she would have no problem getting married to me because she wouldn’t even have to change the monograms on her towels. She was AWESOME, and I was lucky to have known her and Melissa.

She will be missed.

You have written a childrens book, ‘Dennis – The Wild Bull – how did you enjoy writing this, and what lesson are you hoping this book teaches to children that read it?

It is important to teach kids the message that it is ok to be different, and that you should always just be yourself.

Don’t let other people tell your story. You get to live the life you want to live.

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“Canada has been really supportive of me and I have been all over your country. I love Canada, and I wanted to say ‘thank you’ for always embracing me no matter what. I will always come back here to show my appreciation to the great people of Canada. I love you all. See you at the Haunted Canival event.”

Is music a big part of your life? Who are some of your favourite artists?

Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam are my favorite band.

But I’m also close friends with Vince Neil of Motley Crue and call him brother.

Original Premium Bad Ass Vodka. It is available in Canada so I hope you try it.

You appeared on Celebrity Apprentice – what was that experience like for you?

Celebrity Apprentice was cool. Donald Trump has been a good friend since the 80’s. I had fun making the show. Especially with Tom Green.

You are coming to Ottawa on Halloween for the Haunted Carnival event in support of the Ottawa Senators Foundation. When was the last time you were in Canada? Have you ever been to Ottawa?

I was just in Edmonton at a vodka launch party for my brand. And I have been to Ottawa before a few years ago. It’s a great city and I’m looking forward to coming back.

You have many tattoos and piercings – is there a tattoo that is most important to you and why?

I have over 100 tattoos, and I love them all.

Do you know what you are going to dress up as for Halloween?

Me.

What was it like playing with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen? Do you still keep in touch with them now?

Michael Jordan was God, and Scottie Pippen was Jesus. Without taking anything away from Isaiah Thomas or Joe Dumars, who were great in their own right, Jordan and Pippen are the best duo EVER in the NBA.

Looking back on your life to date – you’ve persevered through some very tough moments in your life. You beat the odds and became one of the best players in NBA history. What advice would you give an aspiring athlete that you wish someone would have given you when you were a kid growing up?

Practice HARD. And never give up.

You are very into fashion – do you have a favourite designer or label?

I wear a lot of different designers. Don’t really have a favorite, but I wear a lot of Polo and anything that is sold in the Big & Tall Store.

What do you think about Canada?

Canada has been really supportive of me and I have been all over your country. I love Canada, and I wanted to say ‘thank you’ for always embracing me no matter what. I will always come back here to show my appreciation to the great people of Canada. I love you all. See you at the Haunted Canival event.

Do you have any other business interests that people should know about?

I launched my own line of Vodka: Dennis Rodman The

@dennisrodman

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Erin Phillips is not only a proud mother of 3 children; she is also a proud wife of Ottawa’s incredibly talented NHL hockey player, Chris Phillips, “The Big Rig”. She has two girls and one boy, all of whom are also avid hockey players and big fans of the game. What does this mean for Erin? It means that it is up to her to make sure Chris and their 3 children never step onto the ice with an empty stomach. However, this is easier said than done, especially if she is to make sure that her family of athletes are all consuming healthy and nutritional food. This is where her degree that allowed her to specialize in sports nutrition comes in handy.

Because of her studies, Erin is fully aware of the importance of proper nutrition, especially for famous athletes like her husband Chris.

Erin and her friend Korey Kealey have been working on a cookbook called “The Ultimate Cookbook for Hockey Families” that provides healthy meal ideas that are capable of satisfying any nutritional and/or hydration needs of hockey players all over the world.

Erin and Korey knows how important healthy food is for athletes, but they also know how difficult it can be to serve healthy food for hockey athletes in between ice times. Their cookbook aims to help educate people on how they can prepare nutritious meals in short periods of time for hockey athletes.

We caught up with Erin to discuss the importance of nutritious and healthy meals for hockey athletes and how her cookbook is able to help make life easier for hockey families around the world.

You studied human kinetics at the University of Ottawa to become a registered nutritional consulting practitioner (specializing in sports nutrition). What made you choose to pursue a career in sports nutrition?

We grew up with a really healthy family, so nutrition has always been a main focus of our family and lives. After I finished school, I went on to study natural nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and it just became a passion from there.

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Tell us a little bit about “The Ultimate Cookbook for Hockey Families”.

I remember exactly when I realized we needed to make a book - it was the first day of school a few years ago. A few of my kids had made competitive, one is a figure skater and Chris was in training camp, I was kind of cooking for all different times - ice times, post-game, pre-game and I felt like I was living in the kitchen. As a nutritionist and busy mom, I thought if I was doing this then so was everyone else. I called Korey and pitched the idea that we need to help families out that are in our position. She’s an amazing cook and great writer; she felt the

same way because she has 3 kids in competitive and knows how difficult it can be. Two years later we have a book on the shelves!

You worked with Korey Kealey on the cook book for quite some time now. How has your business relationship with her helped you get to where you are today?

It’s been a fun journey. I started off thinking it was a small project, but I called Korey and she knew it was going to be a lot more than I thought was entailed. We have a great working relationship and two different focuses on food - she is great with food and recipes and everything in the kitchen (I won’t pretend that’s my forte) and I supply healthy, nutritious food options. I think both of our skills have worked really well together.

Being married to Chris Phillips and the mother of three growing children means there’s always stomachs to fill. What is your go-to meal for your family before they step on the ice?

Before we step on to the ice, it is our ‘Power Pucks’ from our book, of which we have quite a few. Chris is loving salmon with quinoa and broccoli as his pre game meal. My kids are

always into pasta - any of them from the book really.

One of the largest difficulties for parents who have children that play hockey is having enough time to prepare and serve meals between hockey games. As a result, many parents choose to make whatever is quickest.

What are your thoughts on time management in regards to preparing meals for children that play hockey? Korey, how important is it for maintaining physical ability and health?

You always have to think and plan ahead.

Throughout the book we have a lot of ideas about how to eat on the run. Preparing some basics in advance, like pre-cooked quinoa or brown rice, or pasta, and using that as your base with different tomato sauces or pesto, shredded veggies, washed lettuce, can help keep your fridge stocked and speed up the meal preparation process. We also take the emphasis off of just the parents in the book. The idea is to use the power of the influencers in the book to get kids excited about selecting and preparing their own meals. The do-it-yourself charts, like make your own smoothie, allows kids to design their own meals and add healthy foods like almond milk, strawberries, bananas, chia-seeds, etc.

Then parents know what to have on hand and the kids will eventually start to do it themselves which will really help with time management.

They can fit in and start to take ownership of their own regime and help out at home as well.

What is your favourite dessert recipe in the book? Favourite dinner recipe?

My favourite dessert recipe is the Spezza Pie, which is quite delicious. It’s a take on a traditional pie with lots of fruit, but with less pie crust that is crumbled on top. My favourite dinner recipe is Erin’s Celebration Casserole, which is like a Mexican lasagna. If you have a bunch of leftover chili, it’s a different way to assemble it and everyone loves it. Favourite snack is banana backhanders, which is peanut butter bananas and half a grape - the kids love this great go-to snack.

Many of the recipes in the book are related to different players in the NHL, as many of their names are used in some of the recipes.

Which recipe name is your all time favourite?

When we started writing the book, we wanted to pay tribute to the hockey moms. I started with friends and moved along. They are their actual recipes that the moms had made that

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are the guys’ favourite recipes. We ended up getting wives because nutrition really has changed over the last 20 years or so. We actually had some team Canada girls and a couple figure skaters as well. My favourite name is the ‘Power Puck’ only because that has been our biggest feedback that everyone loves. I used to make them for our family in little balls; they weren’t always a big hit.

As soon as I changed them and squished them into little pucks and called them power pucks and put some chocolate on top, all of a sudden they were a huge favourite. Once we realized the influence of the name, that helped us go through the recipe and retained everything.

Now that your book is finally completed and being sold, what are your plans for the future? Can you see yourself and Korey writing another cookbook?

Haha. We already have all of the titles for our next book. It’s possible; we’ll see how this thing goes!

The Ultimate Cookbook for Hockey Families is available at: Canadian Tire, Big Rig, Farm Boy, Chapters, Indigo, Target and Costco.

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Claude Giroux dresses it up on the ice and at mealtime. This delicious chicken gives him the get-up-and-go to “give ‘n’ go” (pass the puck and receive it back).

6 oz (175)g 2 cloves 1 1 tsp (5 mL)

creamy goat cheese garlic, minced green onion, finely chopped

dried marjoram

1 pinch

cayenne pepper

3

Preheat barbecue to medium-high.

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp (30 mL)

olive oil

½ tsp (2.5mL)

paprika

½ tsp (2.5 mL)

ground cumin

¼ tsp (1mL)

sea salt

¼ tsp (1 mL)

freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition Stats Per ¼ recipe Calories 510 Fat 23 g

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Starting from thinnest side, cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and open flat. Spread one-quarter of cheese mixture on one half of each breast, cover with other half of breast, and secure with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining chicken.

dried thyme

½ tsp ( 2.5 mL)

4

1

In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, garlic, green onion, thyme, marjoram, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Set aside.

Sodium 470 mg Carbs 1 g Fibre 0 g

Protein 69 g

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In a small bowl, combine oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Brush over chicken breasts.

5

Grease grill.

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Grill chicken (close lid) for 8 minutes. Turn chicken over and grill for 8 minutes more or until meat is no longer pink in the middle and internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).

Serve with quinoa or pasta and spinach.

Giroux’s Give-’n’-Go Chicken

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min.

Cook: 16 to 20 min.

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To the newer generation, football in this city is an abstract idea. But to the ones who grew up with the Roughriders the lights, sounds, smells and atmosphere of TD Place feels like a return to normality, like an overdue homecoming.

The anticipation of this past season truly brought the city back together. There have been many story lines that have come together to make this a special season, the return of a debunked team to a city rich with football history, a star quarterback, brilliant coaches and the return of a hometown kid, Connor Williams, just to name a few.

Connor Williams is a rookie in the CFL. The RedBlacks drafted him in 2013 in the second round, 14th overall while he was a junior playing for the NCAA Div 1 Utah State Aggies. Born in British Columbia, he did a lot of travelling in his youth before him and his family settled down in the city of Ottawa where he started on the path to his football career.

4 months shy of his 18 birthday, he is believed to be the youngest Canadian to ever receive a full athletic scholarship for a Division 1 NCAA team. This is one accomplishment he has made on a list of many in his short 23 years of existence.

FACES had the opportunity to meet with Connor to learn about his family, Ottawa West upbrining and his football career.

I am still good friends and keep in touch with my cousin Ryan, Eryn, Jeremy, Godwin and a few of the boys.

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CONNOR WILLIAMS

You moved to Ottawa when you were 9 years old. What part of the city did you grow up in? Where did you go to school?

I grew up in Kanata in a community called Bridlewood. I went to St. James Elementary School and Holy Trinity High School.

When did you first start playing football? Was it a love/hate relationship at first?

I started playing when I was 9. I didn’t like doing much as a kid so when I first signed up I was hesitant. It was a family sport so I felt like I had to do it. The first time I picked up my equipment, we brought it home and I tried on my helmet and shoulder pads and I felt like a gladiator - that’s when everything changed. My mom actually caught me sleeping in my helmet that night.

Growing up, was there a player you looked up too or idolized and wanted to play like?

I looked up to my Uncle Shane, he played for the Ottawa Roughriders and he also coached me when I played for the Kanata Knights. When I moved to Ottawa from Saskatoon we lived a street over and I spent a lot of time with him and my cousin so I tried to model myself after him.

What are some of your favourite childhood football memories?

My favourite childhood memory I would have to say is just how the game of football would bring everyone together. I loved having my friends and family around supporting me from the sidelines during the games.

You were a 3 time captain and a 3 time defensive MVP for your high school football team. What is your fondest memory playing for your school team?

One of my fondest memories is the year that we won the city championship. I had a lot of my close friends on the team and I loved representing my school on the field doing something I am good at. I was proud to be leading the school’s new football program to a championship.

What is your favorite high school memory besides football?

Are you still close with anyone from those days?

In 2008, I went down to a city in the Dominican Republic with 20 other students and we lived with a family. It was the first time I got to experience life through other people’s shoes. Also, just seeing people in the hallways, hanging out and living a simple life.

What was it like playing for Coach Pallodino? You were the team’s MVP in your senior year and a 2-time captain for your team; it is evident that coaches see a great leadership quality in you. Is there anyone you can thank for that?

Max is a great guy, he does all kinds of things behind the scenes off the field. He helps kids involved in the Myers program and also does a lot for kids that can’t afford to be part of the program. He’s a great spirit, good to be around and it was a pleasure to play for him.

It was an honour to be a captain twice and I take pride in that.

Football is a sport that takes great leadership and I can thank my parents for helping me with that. They are strong people that worked for all that they have. My mom was alone a lot and the central figure that kept me on the straight and narrow. I learned a lot from my dad not being home very often. He taught me that sacrifice and doing what you have to do in order to provide and to do what is important, not to do what is easy.

You played for the Utah State Aggies, a Div. 1 NCAA football team. What was that experience like? What did you learn most from your experience at playing college football?

Playing college football was the best experience of my life. It was a time filled with fun and heartbreak, I learned the most, had the highest highs and the lowest lows and everything inbetween.

As a junior with the Aggies, you started all 13 games, you earned honorable mentions all-WAC honors that year, you led your team and was 5th in the conference in sacks and you finished ranking third on the team with 32 tackles, just to name a few of the accomplishments. Would you say that this was your best year with the team?

Statistically speaking, yes. But as far personal growth I’d say my sophomore and senior year were my best.

In your senior year however, you tore a tendon in your foot and didn’t play much of the first half of the season. What obstacles did you have to over come? Did you think you might lose your whole senior year season? What motivated you through rehabilitation to get back on the field?

The biggest obstacle I had to overcome was that I had all these pre-season accolades and I was suppose to be all conference, I was voted top pro prospect on my team, I had trained my hardest and I felt the most prepared I have ever been. Then I played my first game and was injured. I ended up missing half of the season. In the beginning I was down on myself, nothing like this had happened to me before, there was a lot of self-pity. Then I realized I could either do nothing or set my mind to coming back and making it a reality. I set a goal for myself to return at a certain time and I told the boys on the defensive line that my first game back I would have the first sack of the season. That was the goal I set and I accomplished it.

I thought that this was how my career would end but I chose that I wasn’t going to let that happen. There are no problems just situations in life and that’s how I looked at my injury and achieved my comeback. I remembered all the times I was younger and the sacrifices I made and the work I put into playing this sport and chose to not let this injury bring me down.

This is the first season of the Redblacks and your first season in the CFL, has there been anyone on the team that gave you some advice for you first CFL season?

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FEATURES younger guys and have made themselves available to answer questions about the game, life with the game, and much more. I thank them for giving me an idea as to what to expect in my CFL career.

What was it like playing at TD Place for the first time on July 18th in front of a sold out crowd? What has the support of the fans meant to you and the team this season?

It was a cool experience. Everything I had done for football had come full circle at that point. I realized I was able to represent my city on the biggest stage of my sport in my country and for that I am honoured and humbled to do.

The support from the fans has been tremendous; they’ve been extremely supportive and understanding. They have also been very patient, the season didn’t blossom how we thought but good things are coming.

I want to give a huge thanks to the fans for all that they have done for the RedBlacks this year.

What was it like stepping onto the field for the first time as a CFL player?

A realization that everything has led up to this and now I am a professional player, so I was excited, and ready to have fun, reap the benefits of the hard work, but I realized that I still have a lot of work to do to get to where I want in my mind.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals on game day? If so, can you share a little bit about your game day routine with us?

little things, practicing, helped me truly believe that this was going to happen.

What accomplishment are you proudest of to date in your football career?

All the trophies, accolades and titles that I have been fortunate enough to receive are nice and mean a lot but the biggest accomplishment I am proud of is being a good teammate to my fellow players and a contributing member of a team. There is nothing as special as a group of people getting together and accomplishing things together.

What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome getting to where you are today?

Self-doubt is something that everyone battles. When you are part of a team involved in something like football it really shows itself in every rep in the weight room, every second you have to run, every moment in practice or games, its in those moments that you have to try to persevere but they are the most rewarding.

You and your mom are really close. What role does she play when it comes to your success? Is there anyone else in your family that helped you along the way? If you had to thank them for anything what would it be?

I owe everything to my mom. If it weren’t for her I 100% would not be here. She’s pushed me, hugged me, kicked my butt when necessary, said good job when I need to hear it, she’s been my backbone for the most part and I wouldn’t be the man or the player today if it wasn’t for her.

“The fact that life is a bunch of situations and things only become good or bad once you attach meanings to them. It is your outlook that determines if they are good or bad. If I had learned that earlier in life I would have saved myself a lot of grief and things could have gone smoother.”

I try to remain as calm as possible, a lot of guys psych themselves up but I just remind myself that I am prepared, this is what I am made to do and love to do, so I listen to music, stay calm and say my prayers.

What was the biggest adjustment you had to make playing in the CFL? It is a 3 down game instead of 4, so there’s more passing and the 1-yard neutral zones threw me for a loop.

You wear number 99, is there a story behind the number?

In training camp they gave me number 70 but that’s a retired jersey number, then I got 58 but that’s predominately an offensive line number so then they asked me what number I wanted and 99 was available. My uncle Brian wore 99 in college so I thought I would honor him and wear that number.

At what point did you realize that you could potentially play football professionally?

There was never a specific moment that I thought I was good enough, deep down I always told myself I would play but I tried to never get to far in my thinking and just put one foot in front of the other. All the

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There are tons of people that have helped me along the way. My dad 100% has been there for me, same with my uncles Shane and Brian who both coached me, and my cousin Ryan and my good friend Dexter Ross to name a few.

If I had to thank all of them it would be for being there and helping me when I need it most.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I am extremely private and quiet so something most people don’t know about me is that I am a big time animal lover. My puppy, Tucker, is the best.

How did you get the nickname Conan the Barbarian?

I have the long hair and then the weight room is something I am proud of (winning the Iron Aggie award for being the strongest guy on the team)/ Whenever we would lift I would yell Conan quotes to keep the morale up. So that, my long hair, what I do in the weight room and how I am on the field is how the name just stuck.

What advice do you have for young people growing up with the dream to play professional football – what is one thing you know now that you wish you were told when you were younger?

The fact that life is a bunch of situations and things only become good or bad once you attach meanings to them. It is your out look that determines if they are good or bad. If I had learned that earlier in life I would have saved myself a lot of grief and things could have gone smoother. People judge situations and say they are bad or that I sucked, so instead of putting labels on situations just evaluate and move forward. That way you don’t attach negative meanings to things and you don’t bring yourself down or get too inflated when situations go better than expected. You can maintain good judgment by looking at things as situations.

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When did you know you wanted to be involved in media?

I was just about to wrap up my final year in medical sciences. I was studying microimmunology, physiology, biochemistry… all that stuff.

My dream was to be a reconstructive surgeon, yet a part of me didn’t feel like I belonged in the program. I was also volunteering at the oncampus TV station at Western University. When I picked up a video camera, something changed.

Suddenly, I knew for certain I was in the wrong field. So while studying for finals, I was rushing to apply for journalism schools.

And then you got into the journalism program at Ryerson University?

Yes! I couldn’t believe it. It’s an amazing program, and at the time, it was difficult to get into. We put together our own shows, ran around Toronto with cameras, battery belts strapped across our chests like Rambo, and we were constantly being asked what news station we were from or what movie we were shooting (that was always fun), but most importantly, I loved it. And I finally felt like I was doing what I was always meant to do. In the last year of the program, my classmates and I shot a documentary about the struggle immigrants go through after their professional credentials from other countries are not accepted here. We poured our hearts into the project, and it won top documentary that year. It was nice to win an award, but the entire experience taught us that journalism in all its forms is about people and telling their stories. That’s what I love most about my job.

What attracts you to the industry?

It’s so creative! I love to draw, take photos, shoot video. I love meeting people and learning why they do what they do. Broadcasting brings my passions together.

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As someone who lends her time to so many charitable organizations, what causes are nearest and dearest to you?

This year, I have the privilege and honour of being the official spokesperson for The Snowflake Ball on February 14th, 2015. The evening raises funds for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research at CHEO and for Screen Colons Canada. My friend’s father died from colon cancer when we were teens. It was devastating to see a family lose someone so young. Screening and early detection are crucial, and that’s the message we want to get out. We also want people to realize that IBD affects more than 200,000 Canadians, and a greater number of children are being diagnosed. The theme for this year’s ball is Springtime in Paris – we’ve got a couture fashion show, gorgeous décor, amazing food and entertainment – be there or be square, people!

Olympic gold medalist Master Kyung-Hun Kim and Lois I also got involved with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Ottawa Chapter a few years back, not because I knew anyone who had MS, but because the group of people supporting the cause is so inspiring.

Individuals single handedly raise tens of thousands of dollars each year for research, and I see the same people every year at fundraising events.

That’s dedication.

You’re known as a fashionista – what attracts you to fashion?

That’s a wonderful compliment, thank you! I loooooove fashion! I love mixing and matching fast-fashion brands like Zara or H&M with more classic pieces, and lots and lots of accessories. It’s another way to get creative and it feels great to figure how to wear the same items in different ways. Problem solving at its best, ha ha.

What do you like best about Ottawa? What are some of your favourite spots in the city?

The food! Ottawa is brimming with incredible culinary talent. I love stopping by El Camino on Elgin for tacos and their Betel Leaf Prawns (killer) and delicious tequila cocktails, town restaurant for new Italian, Absinthe in Westboro for lunch, lobster poutine down the street at Petit Bill’s Bistro… there are so many places and new restaurants keep popping up. It’s like Christmas every time a new restaurant is announced.

What’s on your playlist?

Right now? Sam Smith, Salt-N-Pepa, Musiq Soulchild, Lauryn Hill. I like old school RnB.

You recently returned from South Korea where you did an in-depth TV series on the country, its people and culture called Ticket to Korea. Tell us what that experience was like for you?

It was amazing. I hadn’t been back to South Korea in 15 years. My parents are from there so the last time I went, I only visited relatives.

It’s completely different to go as a child and then to see the country as an adult. When you’re growing up as the child of immigrants, it can be difficult to understand where your parents are coming from, or their point of reference. I got to learn more about my family’s history and just how much the Korean War changed our lives. We were working and shooting nonstop for the series, but it’s so much more fun to go to Korea as an adult. There is so much to do, see and eat in Korea. We stayed mostly in Seoul, and that place never sleeps! I also learned that my Korean is worse than I thought.

What were some of your favourite highlights from your visit?

We got to explore Jeju Island -- it was about 28 degrees when we were there in October. Seriously. There are palm trees, beautiful beaches, and they even grow tangerines. We went to the DMZ, the border between North and South Korea, which was surreal. I also got a chance to interview one Korea’s hottest K-pop stars, singer Henry Lau, who just happens to be Canadian. And of course, the food was spectacular, but tune in to the show to see which squirmy local delicacies we tried.

The series airs on CTV Morning Live starting on November 3rd, so check it out! You can also visit the Ticket To Korea website for videos, my blogs and extra coverage: www.ottawa.ctvnews.ca/tickettokorea.

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Remembrance Day helps us remember the brave men and women who served and serve in Canada’s armed forces. Here are three individuals with an Ottawa connection who received Canada’s highest decoration of military valour, the Victoria Cross. While we couldn’t list all of the valiant Canadian men and women who served and serve in Canada’s armed forces, we would like to thank all them for their bravery, dedication and courage.

Filip Konowal Joined the 77th Battalion in Ottawa in July 1915. Konowal had the difficult responsibility of clearing out cellars, craters and machine-gun emplacements after battles. During World War I, Konowal rushed a machine-gun encampment, killed the crew, and brought back the gun. The following day he charged a second encampment, killed 3 crew and destroyed the gun with explosives. Konowal returned from the war and moved to Hull. He died in 1959 and is buried in Ottawa.

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Edward James Gibson Holland Born in Ottawa, Holland received the Victoria Cross during the Second Boer War when he was 22 years old. He received the VC for fending off the enemy from two 12-pounder guns and successfully getting away with one of the guns.

He received the award in Ottawa from the Duke of York and Cornwall who went on to become King George V.

Thain Wendell MacDowell Enlisted and commissioned in the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, MacDowell served during the First World War. At Vimy Ridge in 1917, MacDoweel and two runners had reached an advanced position where they destroyed a machine gun and chased the crew from another.

MacDowell spotted the enemy entering a tunnel and bluffed the Germans to think he was part of a larger force. This results in the surrender of two officers and 75 soldiers. Despite being wounded, MacDowell held the position for five days until his battalion relieved him.

PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE 2014 -

2015 OTTAWA SENATORS SEASON

FASHION & BEAUTY Dolce & Gabbana turned storytellers with their dark, unctuous take on traditional fairy tales for AW14. Think huge fur hoods, jade green embellished capes and enchanting Little Red Riding Hood thick ruby coats.

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60s mods

Every season has its signature decade these days and this time round it’s the 60s, as seen at Nicolas Ghesquiere’s first show for Louis Vuitton which featured structured A-line shifts, knee-high shiny leather boots and luxe polo necks.

Gucci’s more glamorous take saw brown leather A-lines paired with ruffled leather shirts, while Valentino gave us bright printed tunics.

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KEY WINTER 2014 FASHION

If you only buy one thing for the new season, it must be a statement coat. Our particular favourite is the blanket coat (what can be better than basically commuting in your duvet?) but other key looks were chunky faux-furs, full length patchwork designs, luxe puffas and anything shearling.

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The super-coat

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Designer normcore

Don’t groan. Yes, normcore’s gone high fashion. Also described as ‘perfectly boring’, the key to this trend is beautifully tailored louche trouser suits, soft wool jumpers, and a lot of classic grey, navy and black. This is about wearing the very best classic pieces you can afford, to make your life as simple and comfortable as possible. As seen at Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs and Margaret Howell.

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FASHION & BEAUTY

While pink has reigned supreme in recent seasons, blue fought back on the AW14 catwalks (though don’t ditch the pink coat yet – Christopher Kane ensured they’re still en vogue, phew).

From cobalts to teals and everything in between, we’ll all be feeling blue this autumn.

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Portrait of an artist

Burberry often creates trends all on its own these days. And it’s no different this season with Christopher Bailey celebrating the boho artists and writers of the 1920s, known as the Bloomsbury set. Beautiful, whimsical watercolour scarves were layered over dresses and worn with drawstring ankle boots and either a shearling jacket or one of those monogrammed blankets.

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One for the creative spirit inside all of us.

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KEY WINTER 2014 FASHION

For those of a darker disposition, just channel the uncompromisingly glamorous Marlene Dietrich and her very real brand of romanticism, by indulging your love for buttery soft black leather, flashes of red, and inky languid silks, as seen at Lanvin, Prada and Givenchy. Dangerously seductive.

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Fast-food fashion

Seemingly in direct contrast to the romanticism seen at Burberry, Karl Lagerfeld gave us hard-edged consumerism with his supermarket chic-themed show. The catwalk was transformed into the most stylish supermarket we’d ever seen and the FROW was encouraged to go wild in the aisles for the Chanel branded foodstuffs at the close.

The clothes, including very high end Pepto-Bismol crop tops, track pants and trainers, were fabulously trashy.

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Best Boots Winter is coming -- we’re sad too. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of shoe-therapy. November arrives and it’s back to reality: school, work, the gym, errands.

These boot trends are here to help you get back on your feet and be excited about it!

H&M $59.95

Sam Edelman $175

heeled bootie

Moto boot

These boots are your secret weapon. Add elegance to a more laid-back look, or slip them on with a dress or skirt. Try a 2-3 inch thick-heeled version so that the boot becomes a staple item, not a permanent resident of your closet.

So, you don’t drive a Harley?

Don’t worry, you can still rock these boots! You’ll be surprised how “you” they really feel. Try a cut out style before winter arrives!

Hunter $90

Rain boot Is your closet packed full of neutrals to ensure that it all “goes with everything”? A rain boot is an opportunity to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe and a dreary day. Hunter colourful

Steve Madden $159.95

Tall boot A flat riding boot is a comfortable and chic. Pair it with one of this season’s sixtiesinspired dresses and a pair of tights. Not feeling connected to your equestrian side? Opt for one of the over-the-knee styles which were all over the runways this year.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FACES TIME CAPSULE O T TAW A S E N AT O R S 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6 S E A S O N Signed Dominik Hasek and traded Marian Hossa + Greg DeVries for Dany Heatley prior to the start of season.

Team 2005-2006 finished regular season with a record of 52-21-9, the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Dominik Hasek was injured while playing in the Olympics, he would never play for the Ottawa Senators again. Ray Emery became the teams starting goalie for the remainder of the season.

The Senators quickly disposed of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs, winning the series 4-1.

TEAM LEADERS

Senators were upset in the second round by the Buffalo Sabres, losing the Eastern Conference Semi-Final series 4-1. Jason Pominville scored the OT winner to eliminate the Senators in Game 5.

Goals Dany Heatley (50)

Eugene Melynk famously penned a letter to Sens fans following the loss, stating that the team would win a Cup in the near future – and once they won it, they would “hoard” it for years to come.

Points Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson (103)

The 2006 Off-Season was the year that Sens Management had the infamous decision to sign either Wade Redden or Zdeno Chara.

Assists: Jason Spezza (71)

Wins Dominik Hasek (25 Wins, 2.09 GAA) Coach Bryan Murray GM John Muckler

Plus/Minus Wade Redden (+35) PIM Chris Neil (205)

SPORTS

Stanley Cup Champions: Carolina Hurricanes

World Series Champions: St. Louis Cardinals

NBA Champions: Miami Heat

Super Bowl Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers

POLITICS news.ontario.ca

ebeijing.gov.cn

carp.ca

holyblossom.org

canadianawareness.org

theguardian.com

Jan.1 - Nov.13 Bob Chiarelli Mayor of Ottawa

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Nov.13thLarry O’Brien Mayor of Ottawa

Jan.1 - Jan.23 Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario

Paul Martin Prime Minister of Canada

Jan.23 Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada

Ottawa in 2006 2006 Year in Review

ACADEMY AWARDS

TOP GROSSING FILM

Pirates of the Caribbean: 1 Dead Man’s Chest

Best Picture: Crash

Best Director: Ang Lee Brokeback Mountain

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TOP TV SHOWS

1

Night at the Museum

2

Dancing with the Stars

CSI

Best Actor:

Phillip Seymour Hoffman Capote

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Casino Royale 4

5 Best Supporting Actress:

Best Supporting Actor:

Rachel Weisz

George Clooney Syriana

The Constant Gardener

Grey’s Anatomy

Best New Artist

5

House

X Men: The Last Stand

GRAMMY AWARDS Album of the Year

3

Cars

3

Best Actress: Reese Witherspoon Walk the Line

American Idol

SEXIEST MAN ALIVE

Best Female Pop Performance

Best Rap Performance

Best R+B Performance

usmagazine.com

allmusic.com

U2 John Legend How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

Kelly Clarkson Since You’ve Been Gone

Kanye West Gold Digger

Mariah Carey We Belong Together

TOP SONGS (BILLBOARD CHARTS) 1

Daniel Powter Bad Day

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Sean Paul Temperature

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Nelly Furtado Promiscuous

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James Blunt You’re Beautiful

George Clooney

SEXIEST WOMAN ALIVE 5

Shakira feat. Wyclef Hips Don’t Lie

nydailynews.com

Scarlett Johansson

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ENTERTAINMENT

FACES TIME CAPSULE MARRIAGES

Avril Lavigne and Deryck Wibley

Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

BREAKUPS

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline

Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

Ottawa in 2006 TOP SELLERS

Top Selling Cars Toyota Camry, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Explorer

Top Selling Items: Blu Ray players and Sony Playstation 3

TOP CHRISTMAS TOYS

TOP CANADIAN NEWS

theglobeandmail.com

Nintendo Wii

Stephen Harper becomes Prime Minister of Canada

Dora the Explorer Dolls

milnewsca.wordpress.com

Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan Mass evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon Top Selling Book “Cesar’s Way” by Cesar Milan

B.C. Ferry sinking Elmo TMX

Shooting at Montreal’s Dawson College

ENTERTAINMENT

s i t o ry of H e h T MOVEMBER An Internationally Recognized Charity Event Since its creation in 2003 by 2 Australians, Movember has gone from being a small event known in only one country to one of the most successful charity events in over 20 countries around the world.

Movember was created to bring back the ‘Mo’ for men, as it was running (or already ran) out of style. No funds were raised during the first year and there were only 30 participants. 10 years later, in 2013, Movember had already become an internationally recognized charity event that had raised over $574 million since 2003 in charitable funds. With the support of 4,027,688 participants, The Movember Foundation had funded over 770 men’s health projects and it has also accepted the Social Force of the Year Award from GQ magazine.

During the month of November (a.k.a Movember), people all over the world have been creating teams with their friends to grow out their moustache for the entire month without shaving it. Each individual is responsible for growing out the ‘nicest’ moustache that they possibly can and uploading up-to-date pictures of their moustaches often. Whether or not people are participating by growing out their moustache, they still have the option to browse through pictures posted by the teams and look at all of the different moustaches people have grown. The better the moustache, the more likely people are to donate.

Amazing how such a silly idea from 2 Australian friends has become a true global movement that changes the face of men’s health - all because of the power of the moustache. Safe to say, with a great moustache, comes great responsibility.

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ENTERTAINMENT

POPULAR

MOUSTACHES found on FACES! THE CHEVRON

This is a thick and wide moustache. It is worn through one’s entire upper lip and ends at the corners of the mouth. This moustache was worn by Tom Selleck as well as Late Freddie Mercury.

THE DALI

A narrow moustache with longer than usual points bent/curved upward in a steep direction, named after Salvador Dali, an artist.

ENGLISH

This moustache is divided at the middle of the upper lip, with long whiskers pulled to either side of the centre and they also have the areas beyond the corners of the mouth clean-shaven.

FU MANCHU

HANDLEBAR

WALRUS

One of the most recognizable names for moustaches, the Fu Manchu moustache begins on the upper lip and has extremely long whiskers that extend down each side of the mouth, all the way down to the jaw! This moustache requires a lot of work!

This moustache is characterized by the fact that it is a thick and bushy. It must be worn long enough to curl the ends upward. People often use styling wax to be able to successfully style the Handlebar.

The Walrus is a bushy, droopy and large moustache that hangs down over the lips and are very often covering the entire mouth. Ottawa’s famous Paul Maclean has grown out an impressive walrus moustache!

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE TOURIST: HOTELS/RESTAURANTS /NIGHTLIFE

WRITTEN BY JOHN DOE

FEATURING:NEW YORK CITY PT.III STAY: GANSEVOORT MEATPACKING NYC Right in the centre of the Meatpacking District is the Gansevoort hotel. Hosting a full 360째 panoramic view of New York City and sunsets over the Hudson River, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is

heated outdoor rooftop pool with underwater lights, Plunge Roof

18TH 9TH AVE

EAT:

BAOHAUS From acclaimed street chef Eddie Huang, is BauHaus. A hipster twist on Taiwanese food, Chef Huang was able to take the traditional bao which is virtually a Taiwanese taco, and make it mainstream. The leaving of his comfortable job as a lawyer and setting up shop in a 400 square feet restaurant has paid off as he has had books and tv shows based on his upbringing as a Chinese kid working in a family owned steakouse.

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BAR BAGATELLE NYC chain of Bagatelle restaurant bars. A trendy restaurant turning scene you do not want to miss. With themes every week, the Superman or a full team of gladiators to bring out your bottle

1 LITTLE WEST 12TH ST

NIGHTCLUB AVENUE

Known as the hottest nightspot in NYC for the past couple of years is Avenue. Owned by the TAO Group, this venue is located between the Meatpacking District and Chelsea. A two storied venue, it is open Monday through Saturday. The club has hosted many private parties for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Kim Kar

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MUST SEE

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING The tallest building in the world from 1931 to 1970 boasting 103 stories, it considered as one of the seven wonders of the world by the American Society of Engineering. With a wrap able to take in a full 360째 view of the city from above.

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ENTERTAINMENT

THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TECH

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GLOW -- Netherlands highway guided by glowin-the-dark for increased safety

UNI -- allows the hearing impaired to communicate

BATTERY -- new li-ion charges battery to 70% in two minutes

WASP -- 3D printers produce low-cost houses made from mud

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FITGUARD -- mouthguard with sensors that reports

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impact in sports for safety

get wet in the rain

SIGHTCOMPASS -- uses Bluetooth beacons to

ROOFTOP RUNNING TRACK -- Chinese elementary school builds a track on its rooftop

inform visually impaired of their surroundings

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WHY IS REMEMBRANCE DAY ON NOVEMBER 11TH? Sometimes called Armistice Day or Poppy Day, Remembrance Day falls on November 11th every year. The solemn day is observed in commonwealth countries to remember members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. The tradition began at the end of World War I, which formally ended with an armistice signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

WHY DO WE GET BAGS UNDER OUR EYES? Having bags under your eyes is scientifically known as periorbital hyperchromia. There are many reasons why people get bags under their eyes. (genetics, fluid retention, etc.) but the most common reason is aging.

Our eyes have a protective cushioning of fat that, over time, drops down.

This process seemingly thins the skin and exposes tiny blood vessels underneath, which makes eye bags look darker.

WHY IS BLOOD RED? Blood is always red. Contrary to popular belief, blood is not blue in the body. Each hemoglobin protein is made up of subunits called hemes, which are what give blood its red color. More specifically, the hemes can bind iron molecules, and these iron molecules bind oxygen. The blood cells are red because of the interaction between iron and oxygen.

WHY ARE THERE 60 MINUTES IN AN HOUR AND NOT 100?

This all dates back to the Ancient Babylonians who liked to count in base 60. Ratios of 6, 12, 60, and 360 were seen by them as being ‘round’ numbers in the same way that we use base 10 and see 5, 10, 100 as useful numbers to divide things up into. The Babylonians divided the day and night each into 12 hours. The hour was split into 60 minutes and a minute into 60 seconds. All these numbers have survived for 4000 years, despite the fact that we have changed our numbering system to base 10.

WHY ARE HONEY BEES DISAPPEARING? Honey bees are disappearing so quickly that some experts believe the rapid loss can’t guarantee their survival. This is important because North Americans rely on bees to pollenate 1/3 of our food supply.

Without these bees we could lose these crops. The main reasons for the disappearance are Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), pesticides and climate change.

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Morrissey “November Spawned a Monster”

Avett Brothers 9 The “November Blue” Bunyan 8 Vashti “Rose Hip November”

7 Folk Implosion “Fall into November” 6 The National “Mr. November”

5 Waits 4 Tom “November”

Sandy Denny “Late November”

3 Wyclef Jean “Gone till November” 2 J.Church “November”

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

FACES OF CHANGE St. Paul High School teachers Michael Podgorski

Wanda Hammond

All Saints High School teachers Danielle Baillie

Mark Podgorskii

Ottawa Catholic high schools St. Paul and All Saints offer a unique kind of field trip. Each year in February, both schools travel separately down to the Dominican Republic with senior students for a week of truly experiential education. They live with local families, learn first-hand about a third world economy, visit poor slums and sugar cane plantations, and spend time with the development projects they have created with their local Dominican partners.

FACES met up with the teachers who design and run the trips.

The Podgorski brothers told us more about it...

Can you share a memorable moment from your time in the Dominican Republic?

Mark: When you say “Dominican Republic” a lot of people think beautiful warm beaches and resorts. Sure. But there is another side to life there, one that many tourists never see.

Imagine for a moment walking up a hillside surrounded by the slums of Santo Domingo.

Families are living there in extreme poverty.

Most of the children are on the streets because they are not entitled to education or medical care. So in the middle of all of this, you built and staffed a little school. As you walk in, you see the smiles, cheers, and sheer joy of all the young students. They love being in school.

Education means opportunity and they are so grateful. It is a very humbling experience. It moves you to tears.

Why travel with students to the D.R.?

Michael: Some of the most powerful and

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memorable educational experiences take place outside the classroom. Our students and school staff travel down to the D.R. and live with Dominican families. Young people get to experience the human realities of living on isolated sugar cane plantations or inner city slums. It can be a real culture shock. But they are also so moved by the happiness and togetherness they see there. It can be just as real a culture shock to return and see Ottawa with new eyes.

It is a transformative experience. ‘Pasos de Esperanza Dominican Republic’ is the Dominicanrun program that facilitates our week in the DR. They help the students see the world in a new light through the eyes of the poor. We are grateful for their help to make this experience happen.

Are you doing anything different? What’s so unique with your trips?

Michael: We travel for our week-long experi-

ence, like some other Canadian schools. The focal point of our visit is bonding with the children and teachers of our two education projects. All Saints has built the Todos Los Santos (All Saints) Early Childhood Education Centre and St. Paul runs its Pequeña Esquela San Pablo (Little St. Paul School). We are making a difference.

Who does the All Saints serve with their project?

Mark: We visited a sugar cane cutting plantation community or “batey” as it is known. There were many young children wandering around with little to do. So we set up an early childhood education centre and staffed it with two teachers. We now have about forty poor children aged two to five in learning and playing in a secure, well equipped environment. They will now be ready to start their critically important primary education.

The All Saints and St. Paul High School Dominican Experience Wine and Cheese Auction runs from 6.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday, November 14 at St. Paul Catholic High School, 2675 Draper Avenue.

Their auctioneer again this year the always engaging Kent Browne, owner of Royal Lepage Team Realty, and Gale Real Estate.

Any business interested in partnering is encouraged to call Wanda Hammond at St. Paul, tel: 613 820 9705.

What does the “Little Saint Paul School” do?

Michael: Our yellow, concrete, one-room schoolhouse has for six years been bringing free primary education for children in Simon Bolivar, one of the poorest slums in Dominican’s capital Santo Domingo. Some of the 24 children don’t have official documentation; others have lived on the streets or in broken homes. They all enter excited to learn how to read and work with numbers. In a few years, they will have finished grade three opening the door to a public elementary school outside the slum.

Who came up with the idea for the two schools?

Michael: Students. Upon our return to Canada we reflected on the impact of experiencing the developing world. We asked the students where they felt help was needed most in the country and they were unanimous in saying “education”.

After that, we as teachers helped to make that education possible for these amazing kids. Everyone is so thankful. It happened as genuine solidarity between the communities of Ottawa and the Dominican Republic.

Who built both projects?

Mark: Dominican labourers from the local communities did all the work. While we funded the project, we wanted local workers to earn an income by building it themselves. Our schools are free of graffiti and vandalism. Everyone in the community respects the schools. That’s ownership.

What do you feel your projects say about you as educators?

Michael: Young people can make a change if you empower them to make a difference in the world. There are so many innovative ways to connect authentic learning to the world around us. We as teachers just need to have the courage to go beyond words and put it into action.

Life and faith are great teachers.

How are your projects funded?

Mark: We are committed to our schools and our Dominican communities for the long haul.

We are funded entirely through a yearly live and silent auction that we host this year on Friday, November 14. All of the proceeds from our wine and cheese evening event pay for the full teacher salaries of Little Saint Paul and Todos los Santos Early Childhood Education Centre. We depend on the generosity of Ottawa businesses and our school communities to give us the financial means to sustain these projects, and for that we are truly grateful.

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Renovating? Construction Liens and Holdbacks may Impact your Project By: Eric Lay Renovating? Construction Liens and Holdbacks may Impact your Project.

For many people, a home renovation contract will be the most complex agreement they ever sign.

The good news is that, generally speaking, if a homeowner maintains the holdback, liability to subcontractors will be capped by any amounts not yet paid to the contractor for the subcontractor’s services plus the amount of the holdback.

Advice on whether to hire an architect, protecting from liability for injuries, selecting a contractor, and structuring the renovation contract could fill this entire issue. On this page, though, the focus will be on the unique legislation governing building contracts in Ontario, and the surprising ways it can apply to home renovations.

The bad news is that if a homeowner does not maintain a holdback, that homeowner risks paying twice for the same services or materials: once when the invoice is paid in full and a second time when the homeowner has to pay an unpaid subcontractor the 10% that should have been held back. In the case of a large contract, this could be costly.

Up front it should be said that the Construction Lien Act is a technical and difficult statute. What follows is an orientation to some the issues that homeowners should be aware of; for specific advice about a particular renovation or contract, a professional familiar with the Act should be consulted.

For this reason, the holdback should not be used as a bargaining chip with the contractor or as a fund from which to fix deficiencies.

It is there strictly for the benefit of subcontractors and paying it out prematurely, or to the wrong party, can be an expensive mistake.

Does the Construction Lien Act apply to me?

If you are planning to hire somebody to renovate your home, the answer is almost certainly yes. Lien rights attach to services and materials supplied by a contractor or subcontractor to an “improvement.” Improvement is very broadly defined and will capture most aspects of a home reno.

Conclusion For a small reno or a reno where there are no subcontractors, the risks arising under the Act may not always merit an investment in professional fees. However, as projects increase in scale and complexity homeowners should consider hiring a professional with experience drafting and administering contracts under the Act.

What is a construction lien?

A construction lien is a statutory remedy created to secure payment to contractors and subcontractors on construction projects.

It arises immediately upon the supply of services or materials. If a contractor or subcontractor goes unpaid, it can take steps under the Act to reserve and perfect that lien.

Eric Lay practices in construction and commercial litigation at Mann Lawyers LLP, 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.

Once preserved and perfected, the lien becomes an interest in the owner’s property. A lien can be “vacated” (removed from title) by putting up alternate security (cash or a bond), but unless vacated a valid lien claim will prevent the owner from selling or mortgaging a home without paying it out first.

What is a holdback?

A typical construction project works like a pyramid, with an owner at the top paying a contractor, which in turn pays subcontractors, which in turn pay suppliers or other subcontractors. Each party in the pyramid typically has a contract only with the parties above and below it.

The Act protects subcontractors by imposing an obligation on every “payer” under the Act to hold back an amount equal to 10% of the price of services and materials as they are supplied. Under the Act, homeowners should hold 10% back from payment on contractor invoices, until authorized to release this amount. It is complicated, but generally speaking this will be 45 days after the construction is substantially complete provided no liens are registered.

The purpose of this holdback is to create a fund for unpaid subcontractors. The Act gives subcontractors – who otherwise could not claim against the owner – a claim against the holdback funds, and the right to enforce the claim via lien.

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ROGERS’ HOCKEY NIGHT IN OTTAWA

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SIZZLE WITH SID FASHION GALA

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NOVEMBER Nov 8th - 9th Ottawa Pet Expo EY Centre

Nov 9th Ottawa Senators vs. Maple Toronto Leafs Canadian Tire Centre

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Sarah McLachlan National Arts Centre

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Canadian Tire Centre

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National Arts Centre