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41 | Top 5 Hairstyles for Men 42 | Valentine’s Day Fashion

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14-17 | Jim Treliving

18-21 | The Sheepdogs

60 | Winter X Games Athletes 61 | SensChirp: Chabot, White Look Like Draft Day Steals Around Ottawa

22-24 | Classified

62-63 | Senators Soirée 64-65 | Ottawa 67s vs. Flint Firebirds

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JONATHAN PITRE

The Butterfly Child Jonathan Pitre was born in Russell, ON with a severe form of the rare skin disease, epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The slightest touch causes his skin to blister and tear, leaving him in constant pain. Though he is only 14-years old, it is clear that Jonathan is wise beyond his years, and will let nothing hold him back in spreading his wings. An inspiration to many, Jonathan has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about EB in hopes of helping others with the disease to come out of the shadows. Jonathan is an Ambassador for DEBRA Canada with which he has raised thousands in hopes of one day finding a cure. Together they have also started the Ambassador Wish Campaign to help others with EB experience their dreams.

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Jonathan talks about being open to the differences people have, and being kind to them, the way we dream more people would. FACES had the very fortunate opportunity to talk with Jonathan and hear his story, and learn about some of the things he has been able to experience. We expect big things from Jonathan in the future; you rock, don’t ever change. First off, tell us how you have been doing lately? Did you have a good Christmas? Yea I had a great Christmas! My grandmother came down from New Brunswick and it’s been a while since I have been able to see her so it was great to be able to see her again. I also had a great road trip to Boston. I’ve been doing well, though my body has been doing a bit rough recently, but I’m

we are proud and we can do something to change our fate, was amazing. It was just the most amazing feeling in the world. You have been an inspiration to so many people and to others fighting EB. Tell us a bit about what you hope to achieve with DEBRA Canada and what you have been doing so far with the Ambassador Wish Campaign. What I hope to achieve is really to be able to create as much awareness so people can know about EB all over the world. I want people to recognize the name epidermolysis bullosa, specifically doctors, because I can’t even count how many times I went to doctors who asked me if I had been burned. Having kids be able to recognize others with EB and not burns as well, instead of being unsure and being mean because of it, would be really nice. One day I also hope to be able to help find a cure – maybe not in my lifetime, but I’m sure we will be able to one day if we keep at it like we have been doing. My wish is to see the aurora borealis, the Northern Lights. I was supposed to go in September but I had surgery and haven’t been feeling the greatest so it is postponed for now, but it will happen eventually. We want all kids with EB to be able to apply and have their wishes come true.

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What does it mean to you to be able to shine light on this condition and be a voice for the cause? It’s my life…it’s everything to me. It’s just amazing to be able to see how many people are able to recognize that I have EB and realize I wasn’t burned or something.

“Always believe in your dreams, you are able to follow them.”

starting to be able to pick it up again. I just started school again (grade 10), going every second day and that’s going really well. When your story was first shared, what was the reaction you received?  The reaction was amazing, and I think my own reaction was more than that! We were not expecting anything like it, it was just huge. We received emails and people called us from all over, donations came in from everywhere, it was amazing, a riot. It was a miracle to us. The connection we had to EB people who finally came out of the shadows to meet with us, and to be able to show the world that this is not something to be ashamed of and that

It’s everything, it’s so hard to explain because of how big it is for me. To be able to create awareness and give hope to other people with EB, and to hopefully bring the government into this to help. In Canada there are only 3 clinics for EB and there is no treatment available in Canada, so it is really hard to get the help I need. My mom takes amazing care of me but there isn’t much we can do except for skin management and pain control. So being able to shine light on this condition is a first step forward toward a new age for us. We are kind of coming out of the closet and we are shining brightly. What was it like to be able to speak at WE Day Canada in front of 17,000 students? Were you nervous? It was amazing being able to speak at WE Day. I have

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“Believe in yourself and keep going, no matter what, no matter what people tell you.”

gone for the last 2 years now, and I find it is an amazing event that all kids should be able to go to. It is such an empowering day, and highly motivating, you can just feel the electric energy in the crowd, you just feed off it. Being able to speak there was really an honour. I don’t think I was nervous; I’ve never really been nervous for a presentation. I don’t know why; it feels like maybe I am missing that gene. I’ve been doing it since I was a little boy. I couldn’t talk properly when I was younger, so as soon as I was able to, my mom encouraged me so much to keep doing it. To be able to use my voice is great.

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It has been shared that it is your dream to see the Northern Lights; tell us a bit about why the lights resonate so much with you. Butterflies are so pretty and so free and can do anything they want. Many of us with EB pass away at a very young age. Just a while ago a friend of mine passed away. I hope that when we pass away we are able to go to a nice place to rest. I find the Northern Lights connect with the butterflies by how pretty they are. Just seeing the lights waving through the sky so pretty and gentle, it just seems peaceful there. I hope that by going there I can connect with those who have passed away and be able to tell them that all of their efforts weren’t in vain and

they did a good job and now the fight has come to us to keep it going.

had to improvise. But being there and seeing my friends on the Sens was great, I had a blast.

It is no secret that you have a huge passion and love for sports. Earlier this year you had the opportunity to attend the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. Tell us about that experience. It was an amazing time over there, it was very different from here, that’s for sure! The temperature and even just the people…they are weird over there (laughs). It was amazing to be able to see all the big stars at the Awards. To be able to get up on stage with my friends and the Senators was awesome. We didn’t know what was happening when we went up so we kind of

Speaking of the sports, you were named an honorary scout for the Ottawa Senators for a day and assumed a chair on the TSN hockey panel. What were those experiences like for you? It was really an amazing experience, I never felt anything like it. While were driving to the CTC, mom passed me her phone, and she showed me that I was going to be a scout for the day – so I found out on our way there! Seeing all the stars and my idols growing up, up close, how they do their routine, their warm-up,

their personalities. It was so nice to see that they really are the good guys you see on screen; it isn’t just for show like some players. If there is one thing I watch on TV it is TSN (and Sportsnet), so to be able to be on the panel was amazing, it was so much fun and the guys were awesome. Which sports icon were you most excited to meet, and which were you the most nervous to meet? If I had known that I would be meeting Price, Ovechkin and Benn I would have been nervous! Those 3 guys are some of the biggest guys in the league, so that was really cool. Carey Price

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“It ’s my life…it ’s everything to me.” and Jamie Benn are both Canadians too which brings them closer to home. I think I was most excited to meet Kyle Turris. I had heard a lot about him and I liked the way he played. He is calm- headed, hockey-smart, and a very great guy with a nice personality. When I met him I knew I liked him for a reason and those reasons were confirmed. Even now we still communicate with each other. Just yesterday I was answering an email he sent me. Are you still interested in becoming a scout or a sportscaster, or has something pulled you in another direction? It’s tough to tell – I would definitely still like to be in the sports business, but I have always kept my ideas and options open so if that doesn’t work, I’ll be able to switch to another career. Time will tell!

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Tell us a bit about “The Butterfly Child” episodes that you are releasing on YouTube and what we can look forward to while watching them. We have made 3 episodes so far, and are making another soon. It is a great show where you can get to know me more and learn all about me. We always talk about different things and we answer questions from people. It’s really great to hear people’s opinions and see how much people care. I find it’s a great way to relax and sit down and see how many people are here with me. If you could say one thing to kids suffering from any disease, or affliction, what would it be? To always follow your dreams, to always keep your imagination open. If there is a way, I’m sure you can find it. I’ve had to stick-handle

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around many different troubles and we had to think creatively. Even when I played hockey I taped gloves to the stick so I could play for a little bit. Always keep your options open. Always believe in your dreams, you are able to follow them. Believe in yourself and keep going, no matter what, no matter what people tell you. Is there anything else you wanted to share with us today? Maybe just to say that with EB sometimes, we don’t have many friends. So one message I would like to give is, always make sure to go and see a person and learn about them. Try to make friends before you actually judge them. Always keep your mind clear, and don’t always listen to what other people say. Accept the differences. Twitter: @pitrej02

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Jim Treliving A DRAGON WITH A HEART OF GOLD

When you hear the name Jim Treliving, some of the words that come to mind are “successful”, “entrepreneur”, “Canadian”, and of course, “dragon”. Treliving has been an incredibly successful businessman for over 40 years, and he isn’t slowing down. This former RCMP officer caught the entrepreneurial bug and ran with it to become the owner of the very successful franchises, Boston Pizza and Mr.Lube. Through Dragon’s Den, Treliving has invested in many new businesses and has helped young entrepreneurs live their dreams. Jim Treliving is a wealth of knowledge and smarts, packed inside a very generous and compassionate man. He knows first hand that if you have a dream, and you put everything you have into it, you can make it happen. FACES had the fortunate opportunity to speak with Treliving about his journey from a young RCMP officer to venture capitalist, and his time on the Dragon’s Den panel.

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What were some of your favourite things to do while growing up in Virden, Manitoba? We shoveled snow a lot. It was great growing up there. We played a lot of beach ball and hockey. It was a small town so everyone knew everyone. It was a lot of fun to be there because we have friends for life that we made there. I think small towns do that. Our town has changed quite a bit because the oil business hit there in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. You began your early career as an RCMP officer. What prompted you to work in that industry? I’d always wanted to join it. I saw them in my hometown and my parents and my grandparents had all been involved with it, and my uncles were in the Second World War. I just thought that was a great organization. It was at the time; I think it still is but there’s some changes they need to make. Other than that, I wanted to be a Mounty and I wanted to travel the country. Can you tell us about the story of how you became the Chairman and Owner of Boston Pizza Inc.?  Well I was stationed in Edmonton with the RCMP at that time and I met up with a Greek family that used to hang out at a place called Boston Pizza. I had never a pizza in my life, but I went there once with a friend of mine after an investigation we were doing and we had a late dinner one night. We met the family of Greeks, I thought they were Italians, and I started hanging out there after work. I was going to be transferred in the RCMP and I didn’t want to take it so I talked to Gus. The

next thing I knew; I was involved with the first pizza franchise. He had never done that before so I helped him put the franchise agreement together and I became their first franchisee. You and your partner, George Melville, continue to run Canada’s number one casual dining brand and have expanded Boston Pizza into 3 countries.What has the experience been like working with George and can you tell us about the chemistry between you two?  He was my accountant for 5 years at KPMG. He used to come to our pizza shop in which we had a nightclub down below called “Boston’s Bottom”. We had opened it up and it was the first night club in Okanagan. George used to come there with his wife and that’s where we met. Five years later, I invited him to come and work with me. The following year, he became a partner and he said he didn’t want a raise, so I said, “Oh great, we can do that too”. We did that and we’ve been partners for 45 years. When did you realize that you had a true entrepreneurial spirit, and what are some of the other industries you enjoy investing in? Well I think that my dad was a lot like that. He was a barber but he invested in stuff that was around. His nickname was the banker because he always had some cash. I saw how he did business, but I didn’t realize at the time that that was what I was going to do because I wasn’t thinking about that at all. I was used to hard work and when we opened the restaurant, it was all hard work. We just thought about how we would

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“If you put your heart and soul into accomplishing your dream, you can do it.”

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“I was taught that there is no such thing as ‘can’t’.”

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J I M get to the next one. The more we opened the less physical work I had to do, but mentally, I had to start thinking about things. As we grew, the first things I invested in were some land, small things, a four-plex, etc. I worked in the oil business before so I got involved with some oil deals and I still am involved in land, I think it’s a great investment. As a successful entrepreneur and investor for over 40 years, what is the best piece of advice you could give to a young individual just starting out as an entrepreneur? I think the one thing you have to do right at the start is to live the dream you want. You can’t be told what to do. I think everyone has a dream when they’re growing up. Some people want to see Santa Clause, the next one is about something you really want to become or do. When I started out, I really wanted to be a Mounty. I don’t believe there’s any secret to it, people just have to live their own dream. Push as hard as you can and don’t give up when you reach trouble. I was taught that there is no such thing as “can’t”. You can do whatever you want to do. If you put your heart and soul into accomplishing your dream, you can do it. Tell us a little bit about the process you went through to become a Dragon on “Dragon’s Den”? George and I had done a program called “Switcheroo”, Diane Buckner was the host at that time, and a lady named Tracy was the producer of that show. Tracy is also the producer of Dragon’s Den. They approached me after the episode of “Switerchoo” and they offered me this job. I turned it down the first few times but my wife told me I’d be great and it would be great for my company since I was new in the east. With her convincing, I went down on a Sunday at CBC and we all sat on a panel and heard a couple of pitches. I thanked them but told them it didn’t work out, but they really liked it and told me they’d see me in Toronto the next week. Having been on Dragon’s Den for so many years, what are some of your favourite memories to date? What’s the atmosphere typically like behind the scenes? I think the greatest thing is that we’ve created some great friends and entrepreneurs across Canada. We even had the Chambers Commerce

T R E L I V I NG of Canada come up to us and thank us for the help we’ve done in the entrepreneur industry. I see people on the show, on the street; they’re all living their dream, which is great to see. The show started as a game show, it was fun and made for television. It’s the kids that are 12 or 14 years old that come up to me on the streets that truly amazes me. You couldn’t ask for anything more. We had a 14-year-old come on the show and he was a hedge fund trader. We put some money together so he could get a scholarship to go to NYU. He and his partner started up their own hedge fund and have asked me to invest; it’s amazing to see people grow. Do you have a favourite NHL team? My son is the general manager of the Calgary Flames, so they’re my favourite. I love hockey. I’m a chairman on the foundation and it’s amazing what you get to do and who you get to know. We’ve done a lot of fun things to get kids playing hockey. What would you say is one of the most difficult pitches you’ve had to decline on Dragon’s Den so far?  There’s been a number of them but I don’t find them as difficult anymore. Some people come unprepared. The most difficult one was “Holy Crap”, they did really well on their own but they declined our offers. Another one that standsout is “Velofix”, the company is based out of Vancouver and they come to your house to fix your bikes. What is the most important part of a business pitch to you? Knowing your business. I sort of sit back and read the people coming down the stairway; I like to see how they present themselves. I see them for the first time when viewers see them and we only know them by their first name. I need to find out if they’re here to teach me, to get on T.V, or if they know their numbers. I spend a lot of time asking questions because that’s what they have to do in the outside world. If they’re arrogant, I don’t need them. Are you currently looking to expand or invest in any new industries? I’ve invested in a big way with Mr. Lube, lot’s going on there. We just opened our 10th store in Mexico and our new office in Mexico City. I’m also involved with a company that has a rental

business. I’ve got all kinds of other businesses that we’re looking to get involved in. A lot of the businesses that we’re seeing are a derivative of Dragons Den. I get an average of 5-10 deals a week and my people read through each offer. With the limited amount of free time you have, what are some of the things you enjoy doing with that spare time? We travel, I love golf and have played around the world at some of the most prestigious courses. Augusta International is a beautiful course. The seniors Mitsubishi Tournament in Hawaii is great too! It’s all the ex-PGA guys that play in that, it’s a ton of fun. What is it about Dragon’s Den that you enjoy the most? We don’t close every deal. We do due diligence and sometimes they don’t need us, they just need a contact. We like to act as mentors and give them the best advice possible. Everyone on the panel has their own lives but we are all very good friends. I’ve been on 10 years and now I’m the longest guy serving. It’s been a great ride and some people have moved on so we have a couple new people, which is refreshing. Once a dragon, always a dragon. You’ve made trips to Ottawa in the past, what are some of your favourite things about the city? What places were you able to visit? I love the golf courses in Ottawa, I’ve played at a number of them. I always tell people from Canada to go to the Capital and check out the Parliament buildings, the canal, etc. The Rideau Canal is truly amazing. You can paddle boat during the summer on it and skate on it during the winter, that’s very rare. What is one thing that most people wouldn’t know about you? I think after Dragon’s Den, there isn’t anything people don’t know about me. I really like talking to people and being around people. I never thought of it as being about me. I’m very close to my kids and grandkids, most people might think of me as just a policeman or businessman. I love my kids though. @JTreliving

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THE SHEEPDOGS CANADIAN INDIE ROCKERS MOVING ON UP

ursting on the music scene to international attention and acclaim in 2011,The Sheepdogs are a feel good story for aspiring musicians.The band had formed in 2006, toured extensively and enjoyed some success as indie rockers. But the band members still had jobs; music was their passion, but not yet their profession. However, 2011 witnessed the band from Saskatoon transforming from indiescene rockers to a household name.That’s because The Sheepdogs rightfully earned a spot on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Yep, the first unsigned band to ever grace the cover of Rolling Stone was Canada’s own, The Sheepdogs. That phenomenal opportunity was just the start for Canada’s storied rockers. They re-released an album, toured like men possessed and watched as the accolades and awards deservedly rolled in. The Sheepdogs are a feel good story, but this band is the absolute real deal. Their sound is amazing, their live shows are exceptional and their members are just all around good guys. FACES had the great pleasure of catching up with The Sheepdogs bassist and founding member, Ryan Gullen, to learn about his life, the band’s continued success and his thoughts on Ottawa. Growing up, who are some artists that inspired you? I am a huge Bowie fan. He’s very much an inspiration. It’s really weird how you can be affected by the death of someone who you don’t really know, but someone you feel you know. He had such a big impact on so many different people. I think it’s because he crossed so many genres and styles and was able to maintain relevancy since the 1960s. It’s pretty wild when someone can do that honestly so it’s pretty incredible. Growing up in the era I did resulted in being able to access a lot of different music that slightly younger musicians might not have had the ability to access. The advent of the internet and Napster really meant that, even growing up in a place like Saskatoon, you could search for and discover music. Some of the big names I discovered were The Kinks and CCR, but genres like funk, soul and much more influenced me. It really opened my eyes to music from other generations that really spoke to me.

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At what age did you develop a passion for music, and did you always know you wanted to make a career of it? It’s always something that I did want to do, but this was the first band we had all been in and we didn’t go in with that mentality. We were all just friends who wanted to make music together and hang out. It slowly evolved into more over time with writing, recording, shows and lots of touring. To create music that speaks to people and do it in a way that’s honest really appealed to us. We worked for and were realistic about it, but we never quit our jobs and went after it until it made sense. We wanted to follow our passions, but we were realistic about it. Being at this point now is incredibly exciting and obviously something we wanted, but it’s been a long journey to reach this point. The band name was originally “The Breaks”, and then became “The Sheepdogs”. Why the name change and how did the name come about? Naming a band is one of the hardest things you will ever do. We spent so much trying to figure out what we were going to call the band and eventually settled on The Breaks. Then we found out there were a bunch of bands that had that name already. We changed it to The Sheepdogs, but I can’t say there is a good story. I wish there was, but maybe it’s because we have shaggy demeanours (laughs). But honestly, it came down to selecting something we liked that wasn’t already taken. Tell us a little bit about the process you guys go through when creating lyrics and music? It depends for every song. Ewan would be considered the primary songwriter. It usually comes from him bringing an idea to the band. We start jamming and sometimes we have a clear direction. Other times it’s created by trying different things out.

It’s not to say that the last record wasn’t honest, but by going to a cottage near Peterborough and living and

In 2011, the band won the Rolling Stone’s, “Choose The Cover” competition, beating out 15 other bands and landing the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Tell us what that experience was like for you. That was a pretty wild thing. It came out of nowhere. It wasn’t a contest we applied for or anything. We got a call from a guy asking if we were interested in getting us involved in the contest. The end result was such a whirlwind. We went from touring across the country and losing money to being in the spotlight. We were going to New York and playing songs for judges. It was very exciting, but very strange for some guys from Saskatchewan who just love playing rock music. But obviously incredibly great for us because it put us out there and gave us great exposure. It gave us the

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Future Nostalgia was released last October. Tell us a little bit about the album and what you feel makes it so special. When you spend a lot of time in a band, in the position we are in, you end up having outside involvement in what you do. We wanted to do something that was separated from all that to make an honest record. We recorded it in two-and-a-half weeks coming right off the road and immediately going back on the road. It was a really different way of recording than we were used to doing.

working together for three weeks allowed us to enjoy a unique experience. We recorded in a barn, made meals together and just focused on the music. It was special to be able to put so much focus on an incredibly organic record.

“ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHER PEOPLE IS SOMETHING WE SHOULD DO.”

With the last record (Future Nostalgia), we recorded it ourselves. We had ideas floating around and we got together to start putting structure to the songs about a week before we started recording. Once we get together, the songs really evolve into something after experimenting.

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In 2012, the band won Rock Album of the Year, and the single, “I Don’t Know”, won the award for Single of the Year. The next year the same album went Platinum in Canada. Did you feel that year was a turning point in your career more so than 2011? I think a lot of that stuff went handin-hand because of the launching point from 2011. It’s all really tied together. The cover was announced in August and

helped us gain momentum for 2012. It’s all really lumped together. You’re performing in Ottawa on March 11th at Bronson Centre. Do you ever get the chance to tour the city when you are here? Any favourite spots to visit? You know where we always end up? The Dominion. They sell big beers and have a back patio down in The Market. We always seem to end up there when we’re in Ottawa. The challenge with playing in cities is that you’re often on the road that night or the next day. We’ve been fortunate enough to play Ottawa many, many times at Bluesfest and Cityfolk. We’ve actually spent a fair amount of time in Ottawa and it’s a really cool city.

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The band has been involved with local music school programs, donating funds and instruments so that the kids can experience music in their lives. What does it mean to you to be able to bring music to kids? MusiCounts (www.musicounts. ca) a pretty cool charity. We were approached by them at the Juno Awards, gave us the breakdown and we try to be involved as much as we can. Ewan and I met at an inner school band event in grade 7. Regardless of whether or not you choose music as a career or for personal enjoyment, learning about and playing music is beneficial for everyone in the long run. Music might not be viewed to have as much relevance as math, but I think the skills and brain activity used when playing music are very beneficial. Anything we can do to help improve the lives of other people is something we should do. Your twitter page says you’re a motorcycle enthusiast.When did you start riding and what do you ride now? I’ve ridden motorcycles most of my adult life. It’s a really cool thing you can do when you’re in a band - rent a motorcycle and tour a city. Almost two years ago I started to build a 1950 panhead chopper. It’s an Easy Riderstyle bike with a long front end and custom. I’ve also got a couple other bikes like a 1978 CB750 and 1973 Triumph Bonneville. What’s one thing most people who be surprised to learn about the band? The fact that we are all pretty big sports fans. I’m a really big baseball fan, and have played hockey for years. Ewan is a huge NFL fan. We’re all big Riders fans too. I think a lot of people think it’s strange that rock and roll and sports might be connected. I moved to Toronto and it’s great being close to the action because I’m a big Jays fan. Follow Ryan @realryangullen Follow The Sheepdogs @ TheSheepdogs See them live on March 11th at Bronson Centre

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CLASSIFIED

EAST COAST HIP-HOP RECORDING ARTIST

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Growing up on the East Coast of Nova Scotia, Luke developed a passion for rap and hip-hop in his teens after hearing his first rap song. Never dreaming he would make a career out of it, Luke began writing songs and rapping as a hobby. A few years later, Classified was born, and he has achieved great success throughout his career. Speaking with Luke it is obvious that he has a love for his home town and his family. Deciding to stay in Nova Scotia instead of making a big move to Toronto or LA for his career has kept him grounded and happy. FACES had the opportunity to speak with Luke about his music and career and why he has followed this path. We are looking forward to his show at Algonquin College on March 11th, 2016.

What were some of the best things about growing up in Eastern Canada? Family. I was born and raised on there so my whole family is there. The ocean, donairs and meat egg rolls are pretty crucial as well (laughs). Have you always listened to rap and hip hop? If so, who are some of the artists who have inspired you? No, not always; I think I heard my first rap song when I was 13 or 14. When I was 15 or 16 I really started getting into it and listened to older records that came out before I was listening, and I really got into the whole culture of it. I was mostly inspired by 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hip-hop from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Red Man, and MOP.

When did you decide to pursue a career as a rap and hip-hop artist, and was it a difficult decision for you? I didn’t really just decide to make it a career, I did it as a hobby. It was never something that I just decided to do to make money, it was a hobby and I liked performing and I wanted to keep doing it. When I got older and had a job, I had to balance the two. When I got laid off from a job in my early 20’s I had a year to get myself together and figure out what I was going to do. I just started working hard on my music and it went from there and I never went back to a job. When and where was your first performance at? Can you tell us a little bit about the experience? My first performance was at a school dance in grade 10. We weren’t supposed to rap; but the DJs had a microphone there and I remember an old hip-hop song came on, and right at the end of the song we got to rap over it for a minute. How did you land on the name “Classified”? Ah it’s no good story, I was just trying to think of something cool (laughs). Why have you stayed in Halifax throughout your career as a rapper instead of moving to another city where the rap and hip-hop scene is larger? I wasn’t trying to make a bunch of money off this, it was just something I wanted to keep doing, so it wasn’t like I had to move to Toronto or L.A to get this career going fast. And honestly, nowadays I don’t event think it matters where you live because as an artist you travel a lot anyways. It’s more about where you want to be at and I wanted to be with my family and friends on the East Coast. What are some of your favourite things to do while in Ottawa? There is a restaurant we always like to go to that has old school milkshakes (laughs). Usually when we are touring we don’t get a chance to do much, we usually get in the morning of, do sound check and perform.

Hopefully I’ll get to check out more when I am there next. Whose idea was it to create “Oh, Canada” and what was it like to see so much support and positive feedback about the song? That was my idea, I’ll take credit for that one (laughs). It was honestly just great timing too, we got really lucky with the Olympics on in Canada right when that song was coming out. Everybody really liked it and was really supportive so it was really cool. You know, we really do live in one of the best places so it’s good to be proud of where we are from, and at the same time be able to laugh at ourselves and not take ourselves too seriously (laughs). Tell us a little bit about the process you typically go through when creating lyrics for new songs? It’s always different for me. Sometimes your just out getting groceries and you think of something and write down one line, or sometimes you’ll hear a beat and you’ll kind of just start writing about whatever and hopefully it turns into something. Sometimes you just have a good idea and think, tomorrow I'm going to get up and put on this beat and start writing a song. Ideas just come from life, and doing normal stuff and thinking, oh, that would be a cool song to write about, rather than sitting in the studio thinking what I could write about. It’s good to have a normal life to be able to draw from that. What would you say is your favourite part about touring? Doing shows! That’s pretty much it, there really isn’t anything else good about it (laughs). I don’t like flying, I don’t like long drives; its all about the shows and going to see people that appreciate the music. That hour, hour and a half on stage is pretty much the great thing about it, and the meal afterwards is always good (laughs). During the day you are on the tour bus going from one place to another, everyone is tired and moody, but at least it’s with good people so that makes it a lot better.

“WE REALLY DO LIVE IN ONE OF THE BEST PLACES SO IT’S GOOD TO BE PROUD OF WHERE WE ARE FROM.” 23 | February 2016

“IT’S ABOUT HOW YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE AND THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU AND THE THINGS THAT YOU DO.”

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If you had to choose one of your most memorable shows to date, which would it be and why? That’s funny you asked, and I’m, not even saying this because you guys are from Ottawa, but Bluesfest was great. I played there about 4 years ago, but that was always the best show for our whole crew for the longest time. We haven’t played Bluesfest sine then so we are hoping to play it this year. What is one thing that most people wouldn’t know about you? I don’t know, it depends how much of my music you listen to (laughs) because I try to say everything I possibly could. Not that its even interesting to people but just things that I find

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weird or that I feel I pretty much put in my music. I don’t know, I mean, I play hockey, I’m on a hockey team. Every Tuesday night myself, my brothers, my dad and a bunch of guys like to play. What is it about the East Coast that makes living there so special? It is what you make it. Some people might not like living here, some people love it, it’s about how you live your life and the people around you and the things that you do. The stuff that makes it good for me is my family, my friends, playing hockey on Tuesday night, going to the studio often, and just being close with everything I am familiar with and grew up with.

If you could perform with any other artist, living or dead, who would it be and why? The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Which of your songs is most significant to you and why? Can you tell us about the story behind that song? I have a song on my new album called “Tried to Understand”. That song is about a lot of different things, but the main thing at the end is about this kid that I met in the hospital who was dying. It’s a personal song about his outlook on life and how he saw stuff and how a lot of people, myself included, complain about the smallest things. I find it to be a pretty eyeopening song. Twitter: @classified

EVAN SOLOMON HOST OF NEWSTALK 580 CFRA

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Evan Solomon is someone we can count on to deliver us the most up-to-date political news. Covering the 2015 election he made sure our city was informed so we could make educated decisions that would affect our future as individuals, and as a city. Talking with Soloman it is obvious that he cares deeply for Ottawa, and wants to see it thrive.

What attracts you most to the news broadcasting industry? I love breaking news, holding political leaders accountable, and getting answers to questions that matter to people which affect their lives. I also love being able to tell the personal stories and hear people who have a strong view about the place they live. We want those strong views and we need to have them reflected on our airwaves. News is about a community; we all have something at stake. Creating programs that sounds like our community—local or national-- is something I’ve always loved doing. Given your background with politics, what do you aim to bring to the daily afternoon show NewsTalk 580 CFRA? We hope to continue the great and passionate news tradition at CFRA and focus on covering City Hall more closely. Three billion dollars’ flows through City Hall each year and we need to make sure that our citizens’ money is being spent wisely. Ottawa is changing quickly and we plan to be on the ground to get the details of the issues that affect our listeners. What differentiates the daily afternoon show on NewsTalk 580 CFRA from other news-talk radio stations? Our program will be on location at City Hall every Wednesday for “City Wednesdays”, a day to really dig into all the issues people care about. This day allows us to meet people, talk to people and share stories. We also plan to break news on the afternoon program, to give our passionate listeners everything they need to know about their city, right now! Other than politics, what are some of your other hobbies and interests? Outside of spending time with my family, I am a huge sports and music lover. I coach hockey

FACES spoke with Solomon about his newest position at CBC, in which he hosts Newstalk 580 CFRA. Looking forward to hearing what he has to say. with one of my kids, and our family does any sport we can, from skiing to basketball to running. I am a dedicated runner and have run four marathons, three in Ottawa! I play guitar a lot, but my passion far exceeds my talent, so let’s just say it was never a serious career choice. But I love it, to my kid’s horror. Other than that spending time with my kids is, like most parents, my real full time job! Tell us a little bit about your experience with Sirius XM Canada and what it was like to host the political talk show “Everything is Political”? “Everything is Political” is Canada’s only daily national political radio program and it has been a great experience founding it. It has already broken a number of key stories and made a big difference in the coverage of politics in the country. It was the only national radio broadcaster of two of the Federal Election debates. Right now I am the Executive Producer of the program while David Akin from SunMedia is the host. Why do you feel there is a good fit for you on CFRA 580? What are your thoughts on becoming part of the program? I am very excited to join the legendary CFRA family and be part of the great team. There is no station that has such a dedicated, passionate audience who care about the city. Cities are now where the all the action is, because they have so much economic, social and cultural clout to change lives. Mayors play a huge role on the political landscape. So having a voice in my community is very important. CFRA reflects the city, and people want answers about how their city works and what is happening right now. That is a tradition we hope to keep delivering and build on every day.

What are some of your favourite parts of the city? Any favourite restaurants or tourist attractions that stand out for you? Ottawa is a great outdoor city, where almost everything is close by. My favourite part of the city is the Ottawa River, because it defines who we are and it is the Nation’s capital river. I run regularly run alongside the river—if snow permits-- and have worked closely with the Ottawa Riverkeeper. Getting to the river means running through our great parks. I also love to run through the city, which means the canal, the market and the parks. The city is always so welcoming. And there is nothing like running over a bridge to Gatineau! There are so many great restaurants, my two favourites are Whalesbone and Ola Cocina, a great Mexican place. But the truth is, I’m still a sucker for Parliament Hill. What is one of the most enjoyable aspects of your job? What is one of the most challenging aspects? I love the steep learning curve. Every day is a new issue and a new story, and I love the connection to people. The most challenging part of the job is to make a difference and break a news story that makes a change in the city. For me, CFRA gives me a chance to really get to know the inner workings of the city. If you could sit down with any current politician or political leader in the world, who would it be and why? In the world? Big options, but I would likely sit down with Russian President Putin. He is unpredictable, dangerous and powerful. All that makes for a great interview. Twitter: @EvanLSolomon

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TODD WHITE

OTTAWA SENATORS’ VETERAN

Who are some of the hockey players you’ve looked up to throughout your life? Steve Yzerman and Mario Lemieux were the guys I liked at a young age. I remember getting Yzermans autograph at Kevin Haime’s driving range a long time ago.

organization and show what I could do. At the time I was the leading scorer in the IHL and knew that I was going to be a free agent that summer, so I wanted to try and continue to prove that I deserved a chance in the NHL the next year.

Former professional hockey player, Todd White, has seen it all. Playing for 6 different NHL teams over 13 seasons, he has a lot of wisdom and will always hold the sport close to his heart. Making his start in our hometown of Kanata, he worked his way up to play with the big boys and did his teams proud.

What was your initial reaction when you found out you got signed to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1997? My lifelong dream was one step closer. I knew it would still be a tough road ahead but at least I was starting my journey to the NHL. I think that being passed over in NHL drafts and not being the biggest guy, I knew my challenge was only beginning.

FACES had the opportunity to catch up with veteran Senator, Todd White, to chat about his hockey career, how the game has changed over the last 15 years, and his thoughts on our current Ottawa Senators.

When you were traded from Chicago to Philadelphia, were you excited or more nervous for the change in your career? I knew that with the coach in Chicago at the time that I wouldn’t be given the opportunity. I was excited to be able to impress another

At the very start of 2000, you were signed  as a free agent by your hometown team, the Ottawa Senators. Tell us a little bit about this transition and the emotions that ran through your head when you first found out you were going to be a part of the Ottawa Senators. At first I was hoping to catch on with Minnesota or Columbus, as they were expansion teams coming in that year and I knew they would be great opportunities. When I heard that Ottawa might be interested, I told my agent that I would love to sign with Ottawa. It took until February to get called up that year but it was worth the wait. It turned out to be my first chance at earning full time work in the NHL, and I knew it was almost my last chance too. I

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Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI was afraid I might have been transitioning from a prospect to a good minor league player who couldn’t make the transition to the NHL. Which players on the Ottawa Senators did you become closest with during your years spent with the team? We had a great group of guys during those years. I spent a lot of time with Patrick Lalime, Shaun Van Allen and Chris Phillips. When Mike Sillinger and Alexei Yashin departed the Senators, an opportunity opened for you. During the same season, you earned 50 points and secured a spot for yourself on the team. How much of a relief was that season for you? I felt like if I couldn’t succeed that year, my NHL dream would be over. I knew I might have a tremendous opportunity and I wanted to take advantage of it. I remember I started at left wing on the 4th line to start the first game of the year as they decided to try Magnus

Arvedsson at centre to start the year. Part way through the game I was moved to Centre and up the lineup and was able to score. For most of the next 3 years, I played Centre with Daniel Alfredsson. What is something that most people wouldn’t know about you? I double majored in finance and accounting. I was able to play in the very last NHL game at Maple Leaf Gardens and I also enjoy fishing and hope to catch a big Muskie on the Ottawa River someday. Which Ottawa Senators rookie are you most impressed with over the past year? Mark Stone is a very smart hockey player. Mike Hoffman has all the skills, especially the speed and shot of elite players. The biggest thing for him will be to play well enough when he doesn’t have the puck so that Dave Cameron trusts him to play a ton this year. He’s off to a great start.

How would you say the playing strategy for the Ottawa Senators has changed over the past 15 years? The game is more high-paced. There’s been less obstruction since the lockout. I would have loved to see how the Senators of the early 2000’s could have done with the new rules that started in 2005. The biggest thing these Senators have is Erik Karlsson. If the Senators are to make another playoff run this season, what sorts of adjustments do you think they will need to make? I think they have the talent to do it. I picked them to finish second in the Atlantic division. The one thing that can hurt them is if they think it will just happen. A lot of hard work and attention to details were big factors in their success last year. Twitter: @ToddWhite28

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Common among those with wavy hair, this length gives you lots of options to play with.

The most business-like hairstyle on our top 5, this short business casual look is great for a board meeting with the executives, or a night out on the town.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FACES TIME CAPSULE: 2012 TOP GROSSING MOVIES

The Dark Knight Rises

The Hunger Games

Skyfall

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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Fun Best New Artist

“Somebody That I Used To Know” “We Are Young” Gotye ft. Kimbra Fun. ft. Janelle Monae

“Call Me Maybe” Carly Rae Jepsen

“Payphone” Maroon 5 ft. Wiz Khalifa

HITS

GRAMMY AWARDS

The Avengers

“Lights” Ellie Goulding

“We Are Young” Fun. ft. Janelle Monae Album of the Year

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“Babel” Mumford and Sons Song of the Year

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Nik Wallenda walked across Niagara Falls on a wire, and made it.

Felix Baumgartner skydives to Earth from a helium balloon in the stratosphere – and set many records while doing so!

The rising price of oil made gas prices soar.

Stephen Harper Prime Minister

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Girls

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Chicago Fire

STANLEY CUP

WORLD SERIES

SUPER BOWL

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Los Angeles Kings defeat New Jersey Devils

San Francisco Giants defeat Detroit Tigers

New York Giants defeat New England Patriots

Miami Heat defeat Oklahoma City Thunder

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President Obama supports gay marriage. Maryland, Maine and Washington became the first states to legalize gay marriage.

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2012 Summer Olympics open in London, England. Michael Phelps wins his 19th gold medal.

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After 19 years of negotiations, Russia joins the World Trade Organization.

Hurricane Sandy causes over $40 billion USD in damages.

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Sam Langford

Willie O’Ree

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John Ware

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Senator Anne Cools

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$122 LE NORDIK SPA THERMAL EXPERIENCE This gift might be over $100, but that’s because you are treating yourself too! Her cost is $61.00, so her gift still fits under budget.

LET’S FACE IT FELLAS, YOU AREN’T CREATIVE. IF YOU WERE, YOU WOULDN’T BE SCRAMBLING AT THE LAST MINUTE TO BUY A GIFT. DON’T WORRY! YOU’RE FRIENDS AT FACES HAVE GOT YOU COVERED. HERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO SHOW THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE YOU ARE A THOUGHTFUL, CONSIDERATE AND CARING GUY.

$55-$100 PANDORA BRACELET WITH CHARM Why is this gift perfect? Because you’ll never have to think about gifts for special occasions ever again. Just head to the store, get a charm and you’re done.

Valentine’s Day $15-$50 GODIVA CHOCOLATES What girl doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries and truffles? And what guy doesn’t want to steal a few?

GIFTS FOR HER U N D E R $ 1 0 0 $25.99 CHARMED AROMA CANDLE Girls love candles. Despite the existence of electricity, most women have enough candles to keep their place illuminated for 100 years if the power went out. Why not add to her collection with something that smells good?

$80-$100 MASSAGE Again, why not treat yourself and enjoy a couple’s massage?

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$99 HOCKEY TICKETS Cheer on the Ottawa Senators or 67s… just not the Leafs

$80 MOVIE NIGHT OUT

VALENTINE’S DAY IS USUALLY ALL ABOUT HER. WHY CAN’T THIS LOVE DAY BE ABOUT HIM? HERE ARE 5 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE HAPPY WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK.

Head to the pub for a pint and nachos before checking out his favourite flick on the big screen.

Valentine’s Day

GIFTS FOR HIM PRICELESS FRAMED PICTURE Some guys are sentimental and would love to show off their special someone at work with a great picture.

$40 Pizza, beer, Netflix, chill.

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The custom of sending flowers, cards and chocolates originated in the UK.

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85% of gifts purchased on Valentine’s Day are by women.

VALENTINE’S DAY

Roses were the favourite flower of Venus, the Goddess of Love.

The average male spends around $131 on Valentine’s Day.

FACTS

In the U.S alone, approximately 190 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent every year.

Richard Cadbury produced the first box of Valentine’s chocolates in the 1800s.

Over 35 million boxes of Valentine’s chocolates are bought each year.

Around 8 billion candy hearts are produced each year.

73% of flowers purchased on Valentine’s Day are by men.

V-Day The global movement to end violence against women and girls. Celebrated in February, V-Day is celebrated in Ottawa through events that increase awareness about violence against women and girls, shedding light on those acts that may not be seen as violent.

The Vagina Monologues The Vagina Monologues is a popular performance that talks about everything from the body, love, feminine experiences, rape, mutilation, etc. This performance draws people of all ages and genders to break down walls women have about coming forward when experiencing violence. It is important that men and women know what violence is, no matter how small the act, and that it is okay to come forward. This year, catch The Vagina Monologues in Ottawa on February 20th and 21st at the Bronson Centre.

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Almonds help control blood sugar levels.

In India, almonds are considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;brain foodâ&#x20AC;? for all of the children.

In order to make 1 pint of almond oil, you would need 1,000lbs of almonds.

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Osprey are often referred to as “sea hawks”, “fish eagles” or “fish hawks”.

99% of an Osprey’s diet is fish, which makes sense given their popular nicknames.

An Osprey will typically live between 7-10 years. The oldest Osprey’s have lived up to almost 25 years.

The Osprey was the main source of inspiration for the naming of the NFL team the “Seattle Seahawks”.

Osprey are incredible hunters. Their hunting success rate varies from 50%-80%, poor fish.

Typically, Osprey will grow up to 5-10oz in weight and 14 inches in length.

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Apple recently became the most valuable brand in the world, even passing Google.

In 2013, an original Apple computer sold for almost $387,000.

Apple generates more revenue than some countries generate GDP, such as Ecuador, Libya, Iraq and many others.

6 FUN FACTS ABOUT APPLE

There are nearly 600,000 hacking attempts made to Facebook accounts every day.

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In 2005, there were about 115 Apple stores around the world. By 2014, this number increased to 437 stores.

The retina display on Apple iPads is actually manufactured by Samsung. Who would have thought?

Smoking near an Apple computer actually voids the warranty.

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In the United States, the average Facebook user spends 40 minutes on the site every day. 2

Facebook actually tracks which sites you visit, even the sites you visit after signing out.

On average, people with smartphones will check Facebook 14 times every day.

The reason why Facebook is blue is because Mark Zuckerberg is redgreen colorblind, meaning the color he 8 can see best is blue.

Steve Chen worked at Facebook for only a few weeks before quitting. He then went on to do his own start up. It’s called YouTube. 9

The first actual “face” on Facebook was Al Pacino. 3

Originally, the “Like” button on Facebook was supposed to be called the “Awesome” button.

Mark Zuckerberg is un-blockable on Facebook. 6

Originally, Mark Zuckerberg didn’t want to have photo sharing on Facebook but Sean Parker convinced him too. Good thing, considering Facebook has become the most popular photo-sharing website. 10

ENTERTAINMENT

1 Free Pancake Breakfast

Confederation Park: Ice Sculpture Contest 2 Jacques-Cartier Park: Snow Playground with activities inspired by Canadian winter 3 SNOWMANIA in the Glebe

Friday and Saturday DJ nights

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Ice Skating Shows

Every year the people of Ottawa gather on the Rideau Canal to enjoy the Capital glittering in snow with kilometers of skating, and to celebrate our northern climate. Winterlude brings fun and magic for people of all ages through ice sculpture contests, beavertails and the largest snow playground in North America. Here are some activities the city can look forward to this year:

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7 And of course skating along the canal taking with breaks for hot chocolate and beavertails!

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Winterlude

January 29th-February 15th

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The Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway

South Yungas Road, Bolivia

The Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Dangerous Roads

The Himalayan Road, India

Halsema Highway, Philippines

The Shyari Road, India

Canadians think we have it bad in the winter. Although we have to drive through dangerous snow and freezing rain, our roads have got nothing on these top 5 most dangerous roads in the world.

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5 Ways TO GET A

Better Night’s Sleep 1 Plan to be in bed at the same time every day. Having a schedule and sticking to it helps your body sleep.

Try to eliminate napping, or reduce it to 15 or 20 minutes daily.

Don’t sleep right after eating.

Cut down on caffeine, especially closer to night time.

Make a bedtime ritual that is relaxing for you and your body.

The same goes for alcohol and other liquids. Consuming liquids too late at night may have you going to the bathroom often during the night.

It’s easier to fall asleep if you have rituals that you do right before bed each day, as long as they are relaxing. This could be reading a book or listening to music, for example.

Too many naps can keep you up at night.

If you eat later than expected, try to keep busy before crawling up in bed. The drowsiness will likely make you wake up late during the night and will ruin your sleep.

Volunteer at a food bank. There are plenty here in Ottawa to help out at.

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Give your bus driver a full bottle of water. He or she will appreciate it more than you think.

Send flowers to someone you know. Whether it’s family or friends, flowers always put a smile on people’s faces.

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SHAUN WHITE

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11 medals with success in slopestyle and superpipe. Hall is the most decorated Winter X Games Skier, with 7 golds and four silvers.

3 BARRETT CHRISTY

10 medals, stunning to look at and she medaled in every X games she took part in.

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16 medals, 2 Olympic gold medals and the recipient of 10 ESPYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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10 medals with a 2011 marked that marked the first five-peat in snowcross history.

5 JON OLSSON

10 medals, accomplished blogger, car-enthusiast, product designer and of course skier, Jon Olsson has compiled quite the resume throughout his career.

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L A E T S Y A D T F A R D E IK L K CHABOT, WHITE LOO

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