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March/April 2020
Sports
30 ANTHONY DUCLAIR The much-travelled Anthony Duclair feels like he may have found his groove in Ottawa.
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Takes us behind the scenes of a morning at CTV, reveals his bestkept advice, and what he thinks are the three biggest issues pressing our city today.
THE BIG RIG GETS HIS DUE
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Chris Phillips was a quiet force for the Senators for 17 seasons. Now, his #4 will hang in the rafters of the Canadian Tire Centre forever.
80 BUNNY BASKETBALL BlackJacks basketball tips-off this May – can it catch the attention of Ottawa hoop fans?
Entertainment
22 THE LUMINEERS Songwriter Wesley Schultz gets deep about the making of their third album, taking a look back, and their North American tour that stops in Ottawa on March 7th.
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DISNEY IN ICE: WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT
March 12th - March 15th Canadian Tire Centre Discover the magic of Disney with your family as they showcase four classic tales on ice.
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Start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities early with a 1 or 2 mile social running event.
OTTAWA GATINEAU INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW March 19th Shaw Centre
Check out more than 350 vehicles and 35 auto brands at the biggest automotive event in the city.
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SENS VS ISLANDERS March 5th @ CTC
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The Ottawa Awards By Faces Magazine Ottawa’s people’s choice awards culminated in a ceremony that hosted over 1400 of Ottawa’s businesses and professionals at the Brookstreet Hotel.
Nominees that attended the gala explored the multi-level event, networked with fellow nominees, and found photo-ops and more in the Otto’s BMW nominee lounge. The event was hosted by Mary Anne Ivison and Brian Henry, who called up over 295 winners to walk the red carpet and accept their awards on January 24th.
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In September 2019, The Lumineers released their third album, III, with it’s accompanying video series that follows the harrowing effects of addiciton throughout generations. Songwriter Wesley Schultz gets deep about the making of the album, taking a look back, and their North American tour that stops in Ottawa on March 7th.
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What made you decide to begin your third album, and to release it as a three-part video album? Well, I was moving and I stumbled upon some journals from 07’ or 08’ and I started reading them, because I was wondering what my thoughts were back then... if anything had changed, or if things seemed to stay the same. I found this whole idea I had of trying to make an LP into three EP’s, to divide up an album into parts and I really liked that idea. We really hadn’t been able to pull
The album and it’s three chapters look at the effects of
that off to that point. So it was a good reminder of an
addiction from start to end. Why was it important for
idea that I had kind of lost track of. It came in handy for
you to keep the messaging so focused?
this album, because there were these three characters that emerged out of writing, that we could base each
I don’t know if I felt like it was important, I just felt
chapter and each part around. It was kind of a happy
compelled. I felt stuck on it, so I just kept writing about
accident all together; the finding of it, and then that
it. Kind of wishing that I would find some closure and
we had to write songs that were kind of the DNA for an
then write something else on the next album but it kept
album to make it work.
coming up. It’s almost like an issue that you’re stuck on. For me it felt more honest or better to write about something that I had feelings about, than to write about
Every new album or creation is a risk, but this album
something that I maybe didn’t feel strongly about. But it
had some well-defined risks to it. First, the format.
was a new subject. It was what was coming out at the
You chose to release it as a video album, but you’ve
time. I thought, maybe there’s a reason for that, and
talked about how this wasn’t advised? What drove the
let’s just embrace that instead of writing something that
decision for you to do it anyway?
is more bland because you think that it sounds cool. That can prove to be just a really bad starting place for
I don’t think that people who are in the industry are
a song. Sometimes the most peculiar lines of songs
anymore savvy in some ways than an artist. I think that
are the things that you remember the most and that’s
nothing is working, and therefore everything is working.
usually because it is based on somebody’s experience;
If they knew there was a formula that they could just
something strange that has been experienced in real life.
plug you in to and make it work, they would try to do that. But if you look at our first album and its success, you realistically wouldn’t record an album that sounded like that if you wanted it to be as successful as it turned out to be. We just followed our heart. With the second album, labels were super concerned because of how
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long it had been between albums. They wanted to rush out an album and we didn’t want to do that. It’s not that you don’t trust them, sometimes they have good ideas just like anyone else, but I think that when you realize the artist employs labels instead of the labels employing the artist, you understand more of what is happening. I think that bringing the power back to the artist and the creative folks who make the album and trying to keep it protected is a really big thing. The label is certainly not your enemy, but it’s like hiring an advertising agency. You might know how to communicate what you’re trying to do better than them. Their job is to help you see that through. For us, we just try to be really independent, and have our own mind made up. That is probably a function of me not succeeding until I was about 30. We started to make up our own minds because no one was helping us.
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I think my favourite song to play live was probably When you released this album, did you realize or
Leader Of The Landslide. It just drags out this emotion.
understand just how many people would connect with
With some songs, you tap into your memory and some
your experiences with addiction? Were you surprised
songs the feelings are right under the surface and you
by the reception of the message you put forth?
don’t have to go too far to engage those. I feel lucky to do what I get to do and play these songs live because
We were really surprised. Before, our perspective was
people would think that was painful but, it’s actually a
different. Jay had grown up in a house where his brother
pretty cathartic experience to get out there and feel
overdosed and passed away tragically at age 19. Jay was
something each night. I think a lot of us go through parts
about 15 so he was touched by it at an early age. My wife
of our lives where we’re a little bit numb or distracted and
and I had been trying to take care of a family member of
life just feels kind of muted. I think that’s why people go
ours that has struggled with alcoholism over the last 10
to church, and I think that’s why people go to live shows. I
years. So in each of our own ways we’ve been touched by
think that’s why people end up feeling alive after they cry
addiction. I think we thought that it was a small club. But
at a funeral. It’s a strange phenomenon, but I think it’s
after releasing this album, we see now that it’s actually a
mostly that we’re just not feeling a whole lot for a lot of
really expansive, vast amount of people that have been
days. So I feel really lucky that when I perform Leader Of
touched by or know somebody who has been touched
The Landslide it brings me that emotion. I’ve had a lot of
by that world of addiction, or is supporting a loved one
people say that it must be hard. It is hard, but for people
or is trying to deal with that. I think in a strange way, it’s
who have to fake that, you know? Do it every night. Do
sort of hopeful... and in another way it’s devastating. But
those Broadway shows 100-200 times in a year and play
when we play songs at our shows, it’s not like half the
pretend.
audience is engaged and half are wishing we’d get on our other stuff. We kind of stumbled onto this universal
Is that one of the reasons why you said that you listen
thing. Maybe we realized it in the beginning. I think we
to sad music before your shows as kind of a pre-
thought we would alienate a lot of people, because we
show ritual? It helps you to feel alive and capture that
felt so isolated by going through it in our own ways, you
energy?
know? Yeah I used to do that, I used to do that alot, especially on the Cleopatra tour. I don’t find myself doing it Is there a song on the album that challenged you? One
anymore because I think this album did something
that you like to play live?
different to me playing it live. And I think that’s kind of what I touched on a second ago, I think that it’s not a
Yeah, I would say Jimmy Sparks was probably the
bad thing. It might sound like one, but it’s actually a good
hardest song in a lot of ways to record. It had tons more
thing to have those raw emotions under the surface and
verses and it’s already a long song, so you can imagine it
I guess confront them or be with them each night. I think
was like this epic, epically long song that started to kind
that that’s the part of addiction - the taboo nature of it
of lose potency. For a while there it wasn’t going to make
is that we all just kind of keep the secret and it bottles up
the album.
a lot of emotion. So to let some of that out. Like there’s a moment in Leader of the Landslide that says “f**k you for that, f**k all your pride and f**k all your prayers” ...we
don’t have a lot of swear words in our music generally. I see so many people in the crowd raising their middle
With every ticket purchase on the North American
finger and saying “f***” back, it’s this feeling people
Tour, you’re donating a portion to REVERB, a nonprofit
have, they love someone so much but there’s also a lot
organization that is taking action on climate change,
of pain and anger and hurt. I think that’s really vital to a
addiction, and homelessness. Why is this cause so
lot of kinds of music that I grew up listening to. Again,
special to you?
writing it, and not really having that type of writing I would say, there was a moment where I thought like,
I mean as a tour by nature you’re a traveling circus and
wow are people even going to understand this? You
you’re kind of wasteful. You have all these big busses
know, get this? But if I was going to look back I would
and take on these venues and you might drink bottled
say the good part was just trying to follow the compass
water... so we go to them to try and help us cut down
of what feels honest, you know? It may not appeal to
on our waste and try to be a more conscientious band
everyone but you’re never going to, and that’s kind of the
in that sense. I feel like a kid with a thermos sometimes,
worst place to be is trying to do that.
that’s my water bottle now. But it’s better than what I was doing before which was a heavy set of plastic. You know plastic bottles of water in my hand at all times. So
Looking back an entire decade ago to 2010, what is
I think just trying to take small steps felt good overall.
the first thought that comes into your mind about who
Trying to keep our carbon footprint low because we do
The Lumineers were then and who they are now?
love what we do but you kind of lose sight on how much energy and waste goes into it.
We had just named ourselves Lumineers at the end of 2009 and moved to Denver. So 2010 and that decade was like a new beginning. Jay and I had been writing
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received in
together for 5 years at that point, 5 or 6 years. I feel like
your career?
the last 10 years have been so densely packed with so many life events. My wife gave me a calendar as a gift
That’s a good question. Someone once told me that song
at the end of 2013 and it was all of the things that had
writing is like story telling. There’s a tension and release,
happened that year. All these milestones on a big poster
there’s a dissonance followed by an assonance. I feel like
calendar that she helped design and gave to me as a
when you see a good movie or you hear a good song or
birthday present. And I kind of got nauseous looking at
story, there’s always this moment when you don’t know
it. You feel like you’re a passenger on a speeding train
what’s going to happen and it creates that dissonance.
trying to just keep up. So now I feel more present, but the
And then there’s this resolution, there’s this harmony that
2010’s were a blur.
happens. I think the advice was you have to create a void and then fill it. You have to create tension and then fill it with harmony. And I think with my favourite music there’s such a beautiful mixture of the two; of tension and then beauty and then darkness. I used to spend my time just trying to do one or the other and I think that was a little misguided. I remember seeing this thing online, it was talking about a paragraph and the art of writing. They showed you two categories that were basically the same information, but how they divided up the sentences was so much more entertaining and beautiful in one way and then the other way was like an accountant was writing it. I just love that about what we could do as any sort of artist. It’s like trying to find that magic. There’s not a formula, but you’re sort of searching in the dark for that outcome that makes it all work.
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Petit Bill’s Bistro 1293 Wellington St W Offering satisfying comfort food, succulent steaks, fresh fish, and delectable homemade desserts, this bistro prides itself on fine French cuisine with a Newfoundland twist. Sourcing their food from a variety of local farms and sustainable fisheries, a nod to Newfoundland can be found in menu items like Petit Bill’s Famous Steam Whistle Beer-Battered Fish & Frites which includes fresh cod fillets, Steamwhistle beer batter, frites, coleslaw and remoulade and the Newfoundland Inspired Turkey Burger with ground turkey, savory salt beef, Partridgeberry mayo and shredded napa cabbage. Boasting an award-winning, Ontario-focused wine list, Petit Bill’s has a little Maritime charm imported into the heart of the capital. Open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30am
The Clarendon Tavern 11 George St
Located in a charming heritage stone building on George Street and Sussex Drive, is sure to become a staple in the Byward Market neighborhood with its relaxed environment and farm to table comfort food. Keeping everything on its one-page Gastropub menu under $25, Clarendon’s executive chef, Dave Godsoe (who also runs the haute-cuisine kitchen at Eighteen), makes some interesting and refined twists to the typical greasy pub fare. Smaller options include the Chorizo Scotch Egg and a Mac and Cheese made with St. Albert’s cheese curds and a smoked paprika crust.
like Ndjua and White Anchovy featuring romesco, cured egg yolk, asiago, buffalo mozzarella and green onion and Pineapple Express with chimichurri, chili compressed pineapple, peameal bacon and pickled onion. Larger plates include Cod with “thrice-cooked” chips, a Veggie Burger with chili cashew cheese and avocado and a Tuna Crudo that encapsulates Japanese flavours with its chili yuzo, avocado mousse and puffed rice. Lunch is served Monday to Friday 11:30am to 4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm to 5:00pm
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native Hawaiin cuisine, with sushi rice, avocado, tomato, cucumber, yuzu mayo, sweet soy and furikake. The Lobster and Shrimp Roll comes with garlic caper mayo and crispy potato sandwiched between a brioche top cut bun. Of the five mains to choose from at lunch, the most expensive is a 12oz bone-in ribeye, dry-aged in house for about 65 days, with classic flavours including a dusting of fried garlic, chives and salt plated with a dollop of chimichurri on the side. Lunch is served Monday to Friday 11:30am to 3pm
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1293 Wellington St W Gezellig offers its guests a rich and refined dining room in the trendy Westboro neighbourhood in a soaring yet intimate converted 1950’s bank building. The lunch menu choices are uniquely presented in the form of two plates for $25. If you want that paired with a 5oz glass of their featured wine it will cost you $33. Panko-crusted with a heavy hit of pickled ramp tartar, the Fish Cake packs an abundance of flavours and the Gnocchi are equally as savoury with Ste Nitouche cheese and marinated eggplant. On the sweet side, the “butterfinger” combines chocolate and peanut butter into a scrumptious affair and the dark chocolate and espresso semifreddo is adorned with espresso fudge, amaro macerated sea buckthorn, espresso crumble and caramelized white chocolate. Wine by the bottle and glass, cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic beverages are available. Gezellig is open for lunch from 11:30am to 2pm
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SPORTS
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GOOD Anthony Duclair finally hits his stride in Ottawa By Steve Warne Photography by Sean Sisk
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ttawa Senators’ winger Anthony Duclair looks right at home, smiling and leaning on his hockey stick; standing in the tunnel that leads to the Canadian Tire Centre ice surface. This is where Duclair, the Senators’ all-star, has been in the spotlight on so many occasions this season. Today, the light shines brightly again, quite literally, as he poses for our magazine cover. Duclair is fully unaware that fellow all-star Brady Tkachuk has stopped in his tracks, about to leave the building with Thomas Chabot and Chris Tierney.
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Catching a well-liked teammate in mid-pose, smiling for the camera, and looking like a big deal; these are the moments that hockey players live for. “Hey, Duke!” chirps Tkachuk. “Whatcha doin’, buddy? Duuuuuke!” Tierney wants in on this too. “Duuuuuke,” Tierney bellows. “What’s goin’ on? What are you up to, Duke?” The exchange is playful and brief. “They’re chirping me because I’d do the same thing if I caught them doing a photo shoot,” says Duclair, looking happy and comfortable - perhaps a hockey player who’s maybe found a place to hang his hat for a while. It’s definitely a welcome change for a player who’d been with five teams in his first five NHL seasons.
At last year’s trade deadline, Duclair was acquired from Columbus (along with two 2nd round draft picks) for winger Ryan Dzingel. Duclair had just been loudly and publicly criticized by Blue Jackets’ coach John Tortorella. That scolding, combined with the number of times he’d now been traded, led some analysts to suggest Duclair might not be in the league for much longer. That was a terribly poor assessment. With J.G. Pageau’s departure (traded to the New York Islanders at the deadline), Duclair now ranks as the Ottawa Senators’ leading goal scorer this season and, as mentioned, represented the club at the 2020 NHL All-Star game. Duclair sat down with Faces Magazine to discuss life as an Ottawa Senator, on and off the ice.
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What was it like to play in your first NHL All-Star Game and what memories do you take away from it?
In a 9 game stretch back in December, you scored 11 goals. What’s it like to be “in the zone” like that?
As a kid, you’re watching that event every year and to be part of that for the first time is just a dream come true, to be honest. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I’d actually be a part of it. It was a great experience for my mom; she had an awesome time and she knew a couple of the parents there too so it was nice for her to interact with a couple of players and their parents. Also, just being part of the fastest skater competition was pretty cool. To be placed in that top tier with some of the fastest guys in the league was truly a huge honour.
When you get on those streaks, you’re obviously really confident. The puck just finds you. You’re playing well. Your linemates are playing well because of it. During that stretch in December, I felt like every time I got the puck I was just so confident in making the next play and doing whatever it took to help the team win. Not only myself, but I think the team was playing really well, so that allowed me to do my thing, play a little looser, and when the team’s doing well, everybody’s having fun.
Individually, your season has had its highs and lows. How would you describe your season? It’s been up and down like you said but, all in all, I think it’s been pretty cool; pretty fun. As a team, at the beginning of the season - probably the first 10 games - we weren’t playing the way we should be. Then we sort of took a turn where we took teams by surprise. We beat a lot of good teams; Tampa, Boston, teams like that, where they wouldn’t really expect us to beat them. But I think we were playing really hard. DJ brought in a game plan and we followed it to a T. So we were having success. Team success comes with personal success and I was lucky enough to go to the all-star game. Then there was the slump. Every good player in this league goes through that. But I stayed positive, compared to the past where I’d go through slumps and just get really down on myself and I’d just make things worse. This year I was getting chances, the puck was just not going in. I just stayed positive and good things will come off of that.
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You’re a restricted free agent on July 1st. What can you tell us about your contract discussions with the Senators? Zero talks right now. We’re probably going to be waiting for the summer for that. I’m happy it’s going to go that way. I know I never talked about contracts in the past during the season. It’s always been summer. During the season, l just want to focus on playing well and doing whatever it takes to help the team win. Do you feel like there’s a good chance you’ve found a home here in Ottawa? Yeah, I think so. I think since last year coming in, it was a good fit for me. I told my agent that I wanted to come back. I really thought that I can grow here as a player and a person and I think I made the right decision just to come back on a one-year deal. The way things have been going this year, I definitely want to be back under D.J. (Smith) and to be part of the core of this team.
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What has head coach D.J. Smith been like to play for? He’s been awesome to me. I came here and it was a clean slate. He’s sort of his own coach, sort of a players’ coach. He’s in the locker room every day joking around with the guys and just really tight with everyone; very lively behind the bench. Personally, he’s helped me a lot; taking me aside, one-on-one to watch video and stuff like that; just supporting me and doing everything to help me be successful. A lot of the success I’ve had this year, the credit goes to him for sure. When Tortorella criticized you publicly last year, did you brush those comments aside or did you use them as inspiration? I brushed them aside. I know what type of player I am. I know what kind of person I am as well. I’ve always been a team-first guy. I’ve been a guy teammates can come to talk to and, you know, I’m not going to change for anybody. It was obviously a little struggle there in Columbus but, at the same time, I had a great time there. It was a great locker room and organization. Just to come here to Ottawa, it was good for me and it’s been a great fit. So I’m just happy to be here and happy to be part of the future. Besides you, who would you say is most responsible for helping you get to the NHL? Both my parents (Wendell and Dominique). They sacrificed so much for me and my little brother back home. They’d drive me to the rinks and I remember we’d have practices on Saturday mornings at like 4 or 5 a.m. My dad would bring me and there was just no questions asked. Sometimes I’d be on the ice, different practices like three, four times a day because I just loved it. I love skating and my dad saw that and really pushed me to be the best I can be. They did everything for me to
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have the right equipment and stuff like that. As a child, you don’t really see that but, as you grow older, you understand more what they’ve been through and you really appreciate what they’ve done for me. I wouldn’t be here without them. When did you realize you maybe had what it takes to play in the NHL? I think I always knew as a kid. That was the only thing that was on my mind. You know, you get that question from your teacher like, “What do you want to do when you’re older?” Then you write it down on a piece of paper. It’s sort of a cliche story but it actually happened. I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t play hockey. Honestly, like around Pee Wee or Bantam, just going to Montreal Canadiens games at the Bell Center; every time I walked in that rink, my eyes lit up. That was what I wanted to do and I wanted to work as hard as I could to reach this point. I knew it was going to be tough, but my dad really saw that in me and wanted to help me as much as he could to reach that dream. What other memories do you have of going to NHL games as a kid in Montreal? Just watching guys like Saku Koivu, Alexei Kovalev, Sheldon Souray with the big slap shot, Jose Theodore making huge saves. I didn’t go to games often because the tickets were so expensive but anytime we had a chance to go, we’d go. If you have an off day or some down time, what kinds of things do you do for fun in Ottawa? I’m really low key. I don’t do much to be honest. It doesn’t matter if it’s Ottawa or the other places I’ve played. I like my naps. Love my naps. I get to nap every day. Occasionally, I’ll go shopping but I do most of my shopping online, to be
honest. I love movies and TV shows. I’ll do that on the plane all the time. Guys like to play cards as well. What are you binging on TV right now? (Laughs) I watch maybe 100 shows at a time. I’ll watch an episode of Suits, a little Walking Dead, Billions, Narcos, you name it. Are you really still hanging in there with The Walking Dead? I’m in the last season. I’m grinding through it. What is it, season 10 now? And we still don’t know how (the zombie takeover) all started? So it’s like, ‘Oh, man.’ Tell us about your playlist and maybe one song that pumps you up for the big game? I’m going to have to look at my playlist here (starts scrolling). I’m a big hip-hop, rap kind of guy. A big Drake and Future fan. Does your teammate Drake Batherson like that you’re a Drake fan? (Laughs) I call him Drizzy (the musician’s nickname) and he loves it. Drake and Future have a new song I like that’s called “Life is Good.”
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I know what type of player I am. I know what kind of person I am as well. I’ve always been a teamfirst guy. I’ve been a guy teammates can come to talk to and, you know, I’m not going to change for anybody.
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HEALTH Headaches Getting regular headaches could be an indication that you are sitting too much. A Cervicogenic Headache is a headache that is the result of tension and pressure in the cervical spine. The upper back and neck area has many pain-sensitive regions that can become tense and produce what feels like a headache when strained. Unlike migraines, Cervicogenic Headaches come with a stiff neck, pain around the eyes and a throbbing head. If you find yourself getting these regularly, they could be a direct result of sitting and slouching.
Fatigue A 2014 study found that breaking up workplace sitting time with intermittent standing bouts reduced levels of fatigue and slightly boosted productivity. How can exertion compared to desk work actually help you to feel more awake? It all comes down to what we call your mental marathon. The brain’s job is to respond to stimuli, and working on your computer requires a lot of brain power with very little stimuli. When we are active, walking or moving, the brain is still working, but requires less of that brain power that we would need if we were say, writing out our business plan. That’s why it’s important to give your brain a break from it’s mental marathon, just like if you were running a real one. And similar to physical exertion, that break will help you to refocus and come back feeling more rested and ready.
5 Signs That You Sit Too Much In the century of sitting, researchers are beginning to link a sedentary lifestyle to increased risks of heart disease, illness, and even death. These inactivity studies, while new, are showing that the amount of time you spend sitting in your daily life will have a direct link on how and when your health deteriorates. Sound scary? We agree. Here are 5 more subtle signs that you sit too much, something that new research suggests we pay more attention to.
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Back Pain Chronic back pain is experienced by many who spend more than half of their day seated. Compared to standing, sitting puts much more stress on your muscles and spine discs. When you sit too long, you usually end up slouching, which only intensifies the pressure to spinal ligaments and discs. Don’t ignore back pain; experts say that you should take a break from sitting every 30 to 60 minutes or when you feel back pain. Take a lap around the office, grab a glass of water, and stretch.
Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins that can occur anywhere on the body. But, the primary location for them to appear is the legs. Chair-sitting not only puts a substantial stress on your spine discs, it can also cause strain in the veins in your legs. If you find varicose veins on your legs, you should talk to your doctor.
Depression A sedentary lifestyle also takes an emotional toll. Middle-aged women who sat more than 7 hours a day had a 47 per cent higher risk for depressive symptoms than women who sat less than 4 hours a day in an Australian study involving 8,950 women. This speaks to the importance of an active lifestyle in helping to promote mental wellness, too. While sitting is an inevitability in most of our work lives, one can help to lower their risk of related diseases if they can balance their time in the chair with proper exercise, breaks and nutrition.
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5 Foods That Help With Anxiety Eating foods rich in serotonin-producing nutrients can have a noticable and positive effect on your anxiety, while avoiding foods that bog down your digestive system or leave you dehydrated can have the opposite effect.
Almonds High in magnesium, almonds can effectively help treat anxiety-related symptoms. Just 1 ounce of almonds contains 75mg of magnesium, that’s already accounting for 19% of your daily intake recommendation. Almonds also contain significant amounts of vitamin B and D, as well as vitamin E which has been linked to ameliorating mood disorders. A delicious way to consume the benefits of almonds is to try almond milk and add turmeric powder for a golden tumeric latte. Salmon Promoting brain health, salmon is a great source for omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids help to reduce inflammation in the brain, lessening the chance of anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids may help manage dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that are responsible for calming and relaxing abilities, allowing you to better handle stress and other triggers for anxiety.
Blueberries Another antioxidant rich food, blueberries are an easy and delicious way to fight anxiety. Blueberries also have high amounts of vitamin C, something our body craves when we’re stressed out. Use blueberries in place of sugary snacks as an easy way to help to reduce anxiety throughout the day. Kale Kale is rich in a number of important nutrients including vitamin B, vitamin C, iron, magnesiums, zinc, and vitamins A and E. Kale is helpful in reducing anxiety by providing high antioxidants - research shows that lower amounts of antioxidants in the body is linked to higher anxiety. If you’re not a kale eater, swap it out for another leafy green like arugula or spinach (which has similar nutrients) or hide it in juices, smoothies, or omelettes to reap its benefits.
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Greek Yogurt Last but certainly not least, never neglect your probiotics! Greek yogurt is a great source to get your daily dose of probiotics and protein. It is packed with minerals that relieve stress, ultimately reducing anxiety. Make sure to get plain greek yogurt in order to cut sugar consumptions from artificial flavouring. If you’re not a fan of plain greek yogurt, add it in dip recipes or mix it in with berries and cereal for your morning breakfast.
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LIFE Not checking the location of the hotel you booked. Always make sure you plan out where you want to spend most of your time when you are planning on travelling to a different city or country. Hotels that are farther away from a city’s hotspots will be cheaper, but may commit you to expensive taxi fares twice a day. Check out reviews that specifically discuss the hotel’s proximity and look at maps before you book your hotel. Having to spend too much money and sit in traffic to go anywhere will seriously put a damper on your trip.
Ignoring Reviews Before committing to a tour, travel package, or hotel, you should always make sure to do your research. When you’re in a different country, the last thing you want to do is stay in a hotel that doesn’t live up to your standards or book a tour that isn’t reliable. The best way to avoid disappointment is to spend a bit of extra time and read those reviews. Consider the source - it is common for companies to find ways to acquire positive reviews that aren’t exactly accurate, so make sure to pay attention to the negative as well as the positive.
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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Travel March is a popular month for Canadians to travel. Here are five of the most common pitfalls even the most travel-savvy may fall into.
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Airports Wasting time waiting in line for the most popular attractions. For most high-traffic tourist spots, speed passes and advanced bookings are available to those who book early online. So, when booking your airfare and hotel, make sure to check out what options are available at your points of interest and book those too; you could end up saving boatloads of time.
The cheapest option isn’t always the best option. How many times have you seen a great deal for a flight and thought it’s too good to be true? The difference in price for most flights is the amount of layovers and the time of day. Is it really worth saving $100 if you’ll be committing to two days in various airports and three different flights? That’s up to you. If you are thinking strictly of costs, consider that more time in airports may also mean more airport purchases - which are priced at a premium.
Sometimes you can get lucky and find cheaper flights in other cities near you. For international flights, you can save hundreds of dollars just by booking from another airport, which may even offer a better travel schedule that fits your needs. Before booking out of Ottawa (which may give you a connecting flight to these airports anway) check out what is flying directly from Montreal, Toronto and Ogdensburg, where you may find flights at a significantly lower cost.
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RRSP OR TFSA OR BOTH? Many Canadians do not understand the differences between Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). Depending on your personal income and income tax rate, one may be a better choice for retirement savings if savings capacity is limited. Let’s explore why; An RRSP deposit provides a tax deduction…and deferral of tax on any income or growth so long as it remains in the RRSP. In essence, an RRSP is a “deferred liability” because in retirement, all withdrawals are taxable when your anticipated income is expected to be lower. A deposit to a TFSA provides no such tax deduction, however it remains tax free when withdrawn. Thus, an RRSP provides a deduction today and repayment later when withdrawn while a TFSA deposit gives both tax free growth and tax-free withdrawals. How does this affect planning and choice? If your taxable income is above $47,000, your marginal tax rate in Ontario is about 30% on each additional dollar earned. Above $94,000 it is 43%. Depositing $5,000 to an RRSP would save you $1,500 in tax in the first example and $2,130 in the second example. The best-case scenario is that you would use your refund to pay down debt or invest it further into a TFSA. Assuming just the RRSP savings from age 25 through to age 65 you would amass ~$825,000 of RRSP capital assuming a 6% compounded return. However, what if your income is lower? Assuming an income of $38,000 your marginal tax is about 20% and the tax savings from an RRSP deposit is reduced to $1,000. That’s still good, however, at age 65 without a company pension plan, your RRSP capital will generate just over $41,000 annually at an initial withdrawal rate of 5%. This will rise with age. Added to CPP and OAS income, you may well find that your retirement income is higher than your
pre-retirement income and thus you are paying tax at a higher rate upon withdrawal than you saved while working. In addition, for those who might otherwise qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), RRSP income can disqualify you, creating additional hardship. In this example, saving within a TFSA would have been a better option. A competent advisor will be able to run projections and demonstrate which program is best suited to your current situation. In addition, if you begin saving within a TFSA, you can always transfer money later into an RRSP should your income increase and tax deductions be more beneficial. Regardless, both plans offer a world of investment opportunity. Too many Canadians are under the impression that a TFSA is only available in the form of a regular bank account or high interest savings account. This could not be further from the truth! A TFSA (and RRSP/RRIF for that matter) can be invested in bonds, stocks, private debt and equity, real estate etc., where the potential returns are much, much more rewarding. Personal objectives, investment time horizon and risk tolerance help determine the asset allocation once it is determined which plan is best for a given situation. For a detailed illustration on the differences, please visit our website www.captialwealthpartners.ca Michael Prittie, CFP, CIM FCSI, CIWM is a Portfolio Manager and Branch Manager with Mandeville Private Client Inc/Capital Wealth Partners in Ottawa. Mandeville Private Client Inc. is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (“IIROC”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (”CIPF”). Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses may be associated with investments. Products are not guaranteed; their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Please read the offering documents before investing.
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LESLIE ROBERTS Takes us behind the scenes of a morning at CTV, reveals his best-kept advice, and what he thinks are the three biggest issues pressing our city today.
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You came from a family of journalists, so media has always been ‘in your blood’, but how did you know that journalism was what you really wanted to do? I joke that I came out of the womb asking questions. Raised in a family of journalists and writers I was surrounded 24-7 by critical minds asking important questions, keeping each other alert and aware of the big picture. I didn’t play sports or video games. Watching news and listening to talk radio was how we were raised. Who was your biggest role model growing up? My Dad. He was both a broadcaster and a journalist. He always loved his job and whenever I was around his studio I saw his passion and I guess the positivity rubbed off. Think about it, we are paid to get to talk to interesting people and share important information that affects the community every day. That’s what I learned from my Dad. I never take it for granted.
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aimed at giving viewers everything they need to start their day. That’s a lot of airtime. Most newscasts are an hour long. I’m lucky to be part of a great team, many of whom have worked together for close to a decade, thats why the show works so well. It’s a well oiled machine of real pros! What does your morning routine look like? Alarm at 3:15, breakfast at home with a coffee. 4:30 arrival. A coffee. Make up, another coffee before our morning meeting where we discuss the news line-up, guests and anything that might be developing. Record promos to run on social media and throughout the day on CTV. Final check of scripts before going live at 6 o’clock sharp and not stop until the show is over at 10. Three days a week I hit the gym for an hour right after, before our daily meeting at 11:15 to preview the next day’s show. Four hours of live TV is challenging which is why most nights we are in bed by 7:30.
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You were in front of the camera as early as 18, and have since held positions in Montreal, Toronto, New York and LA. Do you have a favourite city or one job that really sticks out to you? I like to challenge myself. I started in radio news, moved into TV News, hosted a travel show, talk radio and now a 4 hour morning show. New York and LA were intense learning curves in big American cities. 15 years in Toronto was great, but working in Montreal until recently and now Ottawa, both cities offer a perfect work-life balance. You’re currently a morning show host on CTV Morning Live. What is your favourite thing about working with the team at CTV Ottawa?
What is one thing that most people don’t know about you? I’m a fitness fanatic. I was bullied as a kid because I was overweight. When I discovered the gym in my 20’s it changed my life. I rarely skip a workout even if I’m exhausted. It’s an addiction that actually works in my favour. In October of 2019, you publicly came out as gay. What drove this decision for you? I was ready. It was 30 years in the making. And I have had nothing but positive feedback from colleagues and the viewers. I’m very grateful for that.
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You’ve said that 1989 (exactly two decades previous) is when you came out to your friends, family and coworkers. What was the reception like then, and now?
When you look back on your soon to be 40year career in media, what is the best piece of advice you can give to anyone aspiring to follow in your footsteps?
When I first came out, I was told it would kill my career. I had no support from management until I arrived at Bell Media. The fact that there is an inclusivity and diversity committee that I have joined is huge. I wanted to be authentic and not hide who I was anymore.
Work hard. Don’t let rejection get to you, doors will open with perseverance. And have fun. It is one of the best careers out there!
What is your best advice for anyone struggling with a similar decision, or to those who have family or children struggling to come out?
LRT and how to make it reliable. They’re on the right track -pun intended- and I look forward to the day when we no longer have to report long delays and R-1 or S-1 bus service.
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In your opinion, what are 3 of the biggest issues pressing Ottawans today?
Rising house prices. I lived and reported on Toronto’s market explosion that priced many out of the market. A correction is one thing, but a housing bubble could end badly. City Hall. We hit a million people this year. Bigger the city, bigger the problems that must be dealt with properly. Sometimes there’s the impression city council operates like a small city would. What are your favourite things about living in
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Ottawa? Any favourite places to eat or visit on your days off? The great outdoors with so many options so close to the city. The convenience of getting to work versus the commute I dealt with in LA or Toronto. A walk along the canal, movie and dinner at Landsdowne. To be honest I like everything I’ve experienced since being back. I am still taste-testing all the food options in the ByWard Market. The cafe inside Bottega is a favourite spot of mine. I love the Westboro, Hintonburg areas for sense of community. I know it best because I went to Nepean High School. I look forward to exploring more of Ottawa’s great neighbourhoods. Lastly, if you could give your younger self any advice today, what would it be? Relax, try to make smart decisions, and stay strong-the tough times are temporary. Enjoy every aspect of your journey. @MrLeslieRoberts
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With Ottawa now in his rearview mirror, we remember four great J.G Pageau moments. By Steve Warne line brawl near the end of the game - one that many fans call the best Sens’ game they’ve ever been to.
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n the midst of their rebuild, the Ottawa Senators bid farewell to yet another fan-favourite this in February at the NHL trade deadline. J.G. Pageau was dealt to the New York Islanders for their 2020 first-round draft pick (if the pick ends up being a top 3 overall, it becomes a 2021 first-round pick), a 2020 2nd rounder, and a conditional 3rd rounder. Some fans reacted poorly to the deal, even though most experts agree that the Senators were very well compensated. Emotional breakups are always tough and, in the moment, there’s little solace in knowing that someone better may be coming your way four or five years down the road. Today, Faces Magazine looks back at four great J.G. Pageau moments with the Ottawa Senators.
Four for 44 Game 2 of the 2017 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Pageau became the first player in Senators’ history to score four goals in a playoff game, including the winner in overtime, as the Sens beat the New York
Rangers 6-5. Ottawa clawed back from three 2 goal deficits in the game to win 6-5, with Pageau’s OT winner completing a natural hat trick. Pageau worried needlessly that afternoon that he had eaten too much in his pre-game meal, pounding back “two chicken parm.”
Playoff Hat Trick vs Montreal In May of 2013, the Sens made room for Pageau on their first-round playoff roster as they prepared to face Montreal, the #2 seed in the Conference that season. Pageau had played just 9 regular-season NHL games that season and would play only 28 more the following season. But, in that series, Pageau was magic against Montreal, a team he would generally torment for the next six seasons. On May 5th, Pageau scored three times in Game 3 in a 6-1 Ottawa victory. Pageau became just the second player in Senators history to score a hat trick in the playoffs (Daniel Alfredsson did it in 1998). The rookie Pageau faced the media that night with the game puck and a happy, bloody smile, courtesy of an errant high stick that night from P.K. Subban. Adding insult to injury, Ottawa also dominated a huge
That same playoff game against Montreal also marked the birth of The Pageau Song. Montreal Canadiens’ fans have always enjoyed twisting the knife on beaten opponents. For years, they would break out with the chorus of the 1969 pop song by Steam called, “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.” They also added to their songbook an old soccer song called, “Ole Ole Ole Ole!” As the Sens were waxing the Habs that night in May, Ottawa fans gave Montreal a heavy dose of their own medicine. They celebrated a convincing win and their conquering young hero, while also mocking Montreal’s snide musical tradition. In unison, Sens fans screamed out Pageau’s name to the tune of “Ole,” a song we’d hear several more times in the years that followed.
Seven Shorties in 2015-16 This one is a general nod to Pageau’s defensive prowess. He’s been the club’s most consistent defensive forward, always in the right place, and a penalty killing beast throughout his time in Ottawa. In the 2015-16 season, Pageau broke out with 19 goals and 43 points. 7 of those goals came shorthanded. With another 3 shorthanded goals this season, he immediately takes the Islander lead in that department. Pageau didn’t take long to show the Isles exactly what he’s about. In his debut this week, he scored a goal, went 71% in the faceoff circle and stood up for a fallen teammate, picking a fight with Rangers’ defenceman Jacob Trouba, who’s twice his size. Classic Pageau. Already a great teammate; a total gamer who won’t be voted off the Island anytime soon.
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We can tell if you don’t floss regularly, even if you just flossed before coming. A dentist will know your daily oral hygiene habits no matter how thoroughly you cleaned up before your appointment. It’s important to be honest with your dentist, too. Remember, they’ve seen it all, and only want the best for your health.
We aren’t trying to sell you floss sticks...flossing is just super important for your oral health. If it like your dentist is always pushing for you to floss more, it’s not because they get a cut of sales. It’s because flossing is the most effective way to fight cavities and tooth decay, and to remove plaque and tartar buildup that result in poor oral health. And that means more than just bad breath; studies have linked poor oral health to more serious conditions like heart disease. So, when your dentist is telling you to floss more, it’s for a good reason.
Pain is not the best (or only) indicator that you need to see us. Many oral health problems and tooth issues don’t present themselves with pain first. Don’t wait until you feel sensitivity to come see the dentist. By booking appointments regularly (like you do with your doctor) you can avoid prolonging any possible problems that will not come with symptoms that you’ll notice.
5 Things Your Dentist Wants You To Know Underneath their cool composure, dentists are silent warriors, fighting for your oral health at every turn. Here are 5 things they wish they could tell you while you’re sitting comfy in the dentist’s chair.
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We do more than look after your teeth. Dentists aren’t just making sure you’re teeth are clean and cavity-free, their actual mission is to make sure your entire oral health is on track. This includes monitoring your tongue, your bite and jaw structure, watching for signs of oral cancer, gum disease, bruxism and more.
If it was harmful, we wouldn’t put it in your mouth. Dentists use a lot of different products (fluoride, rinses, coatings) and tools in your mouth, and they understand that it can be scary, foreign and come with a weird taste. But nothing goes in your mouth that isn’t sanitized or harmful to you. It’s their job to keep up-to-date on scientific consensus and product standards. So when you complain about the fluoride products they use, consider that they most certainly have done their homework, and only have your best interest in mind.
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The Big Rig Gets His Due The Senators’ 60th game of the season came on a chilly Tuesday night in February. Ottawa is out of playoff contention, as expected. They won that night 7-4 over a Buffalo Sabres team that was faring better but was also comfortably out of a playoff spot. The game came and went and was largely inconsequential – save for the night’s pre-game festivities when Chris Phillips’ number four was officially retired by the Senators, never to be worn again. It was a rather non-descript night, which was pretty fitting for a rather non-descript (yet special) Senator. By Liam Fox >>> FACES MAGAZINE | 51
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The #4 banner was raised to the rafters as Phillips, his former teammates, and family looked on, as well as more than 12,000 of his ‘extended family’ – members of Sens Army in attendance at the Canadian Tire Centre to celebrate the man and his career. The ‘Big Rig’ became the second modern-day Ottawa Senator to have his number retired, alongside Daniel Alfredsson. You can’t tell the story of the Ottawa Senators without Phillips. The reliable defenceman and former number one overall pick played 17 seasons in O-town, suiting up for the most games by any player in Senators’ history in the process. He wasn’t a star. He wasn’t an Alfredsson or a Spezza or a Redden or a Chara. He was the quintessential ‘stay-at-home’ defenceman who knew his role, played it well, and played it well for a very long time. Phillips was a professional player without ego in a hockey market that appreciates that sort of thing. He rewarded the fans’ admiration with hard work on and off the ice, which included using his platform to make a significant impact in the Ottawa community. Phillips even played fourth-line forward when called upon in his rookie season before taking a full-time role on the blue line, which speaks to his unselfish commitment to put team above all else. “I was not the guy typically scoring big goals, but believe me I would have loved to give a Ottawa a few more one-arm salutes,” said Phillips during the ceremony,
referencing his famous but not often seen goal celebration. “But it was feeling great about blocking a shot, stopping a two-onone or helping to kill a penalty that gave me a great sense of pride.”
level of relevancy that was unmatched by any other Canadian team during his time in the league. Phillips remained in Ottawa with his family following his retirement.
Phillips prided himself on taking care of business in his own end. Sure he had his critics who liked to highlight his lack of offensive production – he never scored double-digit goals or 20 points in a single season – but Phillips was seemingly always in the right position and sometimes that even benefited him offensively (see: his overtime goal in game six of the 2003 Eastern Conference Finals).
He represented his hometown of Fort McMurray as well as Ottawa on the international stage too. Phillips was chosen to play for Team Canada at two World Junior Hockey Championships, winning two gold medals, and three IIHF World Championships, where he contributed to two silvers.
A Senator through and through, he was committed to the franchise in a way few others have been and was a leader on an off the ice for a team that was always in the hunt. Phillips made the playoffs in each of his first seven seasons as a Senator and 13 times overall. No, those Senators never won a Stanley Cup, but Phillips helped get them to the 2007 Cup Final and reach a sustained
Phillips was often overlooked across the NHL but he was crucially important to the Senators and appreciated by the city of Ottawa for his contributions over the course of nearly 20 years. Not only did Phillips understand better than most what it meant to be an Ottawa Senator, he did his part in establishing a standard that any future Sen would do well to follow.
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JIM WA Words of wisdom, words on the LRT and what’s ahead in 14 questions. Photography by Sean Sisk
You mentioned in a December interview that your non-official new years resolution was to improve your work-life balance. How has that been going? Actually fairly good. You know, I’m trying to not do as many events on Friday nights so I can have one night off before the weekend work starts. The weekends are like my second job as a mayor, because I’ve got all these community carnivals and festivals and charity fundraisers that I want to go to. So I’ve been pretty good at trying to take some Friday nights off, and the occasional Sunday if I don’t have too many things... or I at least try to compact it into a half day. I’m really bad at having a work-life balance, so I didn’t even make it a new year’s resolution. I always break them. But I thought that if I was going to make a new year’s resolution, it would be about trying to spend more time with family and friends as opposed to always going to work events.
Looking back on the past decade, 9 years of which you’ve spent as Mayor, what is one word that could sum up the City of Ottawa over that time? Progress would be the best word. We’ve seen a lot of progress on files that really were stuck in the mud for a long time. Revitalizing Lansdowne for instance. It was debated for 20 years, and we finally got shovels to the ground. The LRT - notwithstanding the early challenges of the reliability of the service - it’s going to be and will continue to be a great service that will serve people in all parts of the city once it is fully built out in the next few years. The Ottawa Art Gallery was another project that
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was on the books for decades, and we’ve got it open and it’s smashing all records in terms of attendance. And the Innovations Center at Bayview Yards which is our hub for economic development is bursting at the seams. We just approved a two-story expansion to the building where people will use this space for incubation. Some may dream about implementing the next Shopify in the building. So I think we’ve seen a lot of progress on a lot of files, new recreation centers in the East end, the West end, and the South end. We’ve really opened up City Hall, it’s become much more of a people place here in terms of the museums and the galleries and community activities taking place here. It’s become a real hub of the community.
What’s an accomplishment that you’re most proud of? It’s hard to say. Some of the things I’ve just mentioned, like the Ottawa Art Gallery, is a project I worked on from start to finish. We were able to get partners from a hotel and a condominium, and the arts community to all to come together. It was featured in The New York Times. It’s open 7 days a week. It’s free of charge. We have one of the greatest collections of The Groups of Seven paintings in the world located there. So it’s not a big project, but it’s an important project for the revitalization of that part of the downtown core.
The LRT delays have been making a lot of headlines lately and many commuters are frustrated. What would you say to someone who is either affected by these delays or just frustrated with the challenges it has faced?
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Well obviously we apologize for the frustration that it has caused. The vast majority of people who have taken the LRT have had a positive experience, but there’s a core of people who have had one or more or many negative experiences with the trains that are overcrowded or not coming on time. We’ve put a lot of pressure on our staff and on the company that built the trains to perform and we’re holding back 10’s of millions of dollars in payments until we’re satisfied that they have their act together and we can have reliable service. The thing is, we’re never going to promise people a hundred percent service a hundred percent of the time. For instance today, there’s a massive shutdown of a part of the TCC in Toronto. Two weeks ago there was a big shutdown in the Montreal metro system. These large systems have so many moving parts, there’s bound to be some failures from time to time, but we have to do much better than we’ve done in the first couple of months and we’re starting to see an uptake in terms of everyone. Fewer complaints, better reliability.
Earlier this year you came out to the public. Do you still see the effects of this important decision? I’ve been really overwhelmed with positive comments. I’d say about 95% of the feedback I received on emails and phone calls and tweets and so on has been very very positive. And there’s 5% that are the angry and you know, post and say the homophobic comments that you would expect. But I have been really touched by people, especially families who have told me they have shared my story with their son or daughter who is experiencing challenges with their own sexuality. I have had a number of young people come up to me and thank me for being a role model and letting people know that it’s okay to be gay.
In your experience, what is one of the most important characteristics that a politician (or anyone) needs to succeed as a leader? I think empathy and understanding of how other people in the organization or in the city or in the community are dealing with issues. I think sometimes we have to be more thoughtful about what we’re doing and the consequences that our actions have. We make a lot of decisions every week in the council meeting and sometimes we’re not as sympathetic in terms of the impact that decision might have on an individual. You try your best to be balanced and do what is in the best interest of the city, but you should also understand that every action has a reaction and you’ve got to be conscious of the fact that sometimes you will make a decision that will affect someone negatively, whether it’s financially or socially or so on. While you still agree with the principal of your decision, you should also not gloat about the win or be too boastful.
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When things aren’t going right, or you are faced with challenges, How do you handle it? What are some things that, in your experience, are important to remember during tough times. Reach out to family and friends and seek their advice. I’ve got a really great staff that I work with. We’re close-knit and we work well together and we’re almost like a second family to one another. So I trust their judgement and their perspective on issues and don’t keep it all wrapped up inside because it’s very frustrating if you don’t have anyone to share your frustrations or your hopes or your aspirations with.
This issue will be out in March/April - what are some important areas of focus for you this spring? We want to continue to stabilize and improve the LRT system. With the warmer weather that’s going to be a more positive experience than what people have had with the deep freeze we’ve experienced this winter. A lot of exciting things happening in the city; we have a new professional soccer team that will start in April/ May of this year. The Atlético Ottawa which is great for Lansdowne. We’re going to see a lot of revitalization on roads; Elgin Street will continue to be upgraded and landscaped. And Montreal Road and Rideau Street will start to go through a rehabilitation and revitalization. Those are some of the things that people will notice physically that are taking place. And then of course we welcome close to 100 festivals starting with the tulip festival. This year is particularly special because it’s the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian troops in World War II. As you may know the Dutch Royal Family, when Germany invaded the Netherlands, moved here for safety and lived here in Ottawa. And the King and Queen’s daughter was born here, Margriet, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. So she’s actually coming back during the tulip festival to commemorate the liberating of her country and the fact that she was born at the Civic Hospital. We are naming a park near the Civic Hospital after her, so that will be pretty exciting to have. We call her our Canadian Princess because she was born right here in Ottawa.
You mentioned that the city will be focusing on climate change in 2020, what are some of the plans you’d like to implement?
LRT is our single biggest weapon against climate change and the fight against greenhouse gases because it takes a lot of people out of their cars and it’s an electric system. We have a plan this term to plant another million trees which will be a great offset to some of the challenges of greenhouse gases. We continue to convert all of our street lights to LED lights which are lower energy burning. We have an energy evolution policy where all our new buildings have to be at least gold LEED certified. In fact, our new library that will start construction next year - which is a beautiful building - is going to be a net zero building, so the highest standard of energy efficiency in the entire city.
What are some of your favourite places to be in Ottawa on your downtime? If I have the chance I like to go to a movie. I don’t get to see too many movies, so to be able to go out and have dinner and watch a movie is great. I don’t eat at home often because I’m out at different banquets and events, so I’m not a very good cook. Even when I have downtime I’d rather go to a restaurant then try to cook something at home. Just eating out with some friends or going to see a movie. I’d like to try and read more often. I’ve read a lot of city reports and I’d like to read more leisure books. I have a whole stack on my nightstand that I try to go through over the course of a couple weeks.
Favourite places to eat? Nothing too fancy, I like the Keg Manor on Richmond, it looks like you’re walking back in time. I like Lonestar, I love their fajitas. For a fancier meal, Riviera on Sparks Street is great. I love the Newport Restaurant for pizza. But nothing too fancy, I try to spread my business around so I’m not always at the same restaurants because there are so many great ones. Across the street, Beckta is pretty amazing. I like places to go to have pizza or a cheeseburger or something like that, my tastes are pretty basic.
We know you spend a lot of time working, but do you have any pets at home? I don’t know, if I did I’d probably be in trouble with the humane society because I’m never there. I had pets growing up as a kid. We had a dog and then overtime 3 cats but at different times. I’d love to have a dog, but I’m just not at home enough and it would be unfair to the dog.
Lastly, what is the best piece of advice that you’ve ever received? Probably to be patient. I think politicians by their very nature tend to be impatient. They want to change everything overnight and I think sometimes you’ve got to be patient. You have to respect other people’s opinions. And I think I’ve become much more patient over the years. I think when I first started in politics, I wanted to change the world, and then I realized that things are not black and white. They’re often complex. There are repercussions to things. I’ve become wiser than when I was mayor the first time. I was the youngest mayor in Ottawa’s history. I think I was 36 at the time, and I think I’m probably a better mayor now because of the interim that I went off and became the head of the Canadian Tourism Commission and then cabinet minister in three different portfolios and then came back as mayor. And I’ve become broader in my vision as to what a mayor can do and should do and must do to constantly improve the quality of life and the security and safety of the residents of the city. It’s a special responsibility, because we’re not just a regular municipality, we’re the capital of the country, which is pretty special.
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LIFE Four Uncommon
Sleep Habits From Around The World
The average person will spend 26 years of their life sleeping and over 7 years trying to sleep (or counting sheep, as they say). But not all of that time is spent the same. Here are some of the different ways that people sleep around the world.
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Scandinavia It is thought that fresh air helps to keep children healthy and helps them sleep better, and so many babies and toddlers will be taken outside to nap, even in the winter! It isn’t uncommon to see babies napping outside of a store while the parents are inside.
Japan The Japanese practice inemuri, which is known as “sleeping while present”. This is dozing, or power naps, throughout the day, and often in public. This is said to help them to better multi-task and work harder.
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Multiple studies have shown that over 80% of your need to sleep is genetic, meaning you can’t actually train yourself to run on less sleep. - The CHARGE Consortium Genome-Wide Association Study., 2015
Worry dolls are commonly slept with in this country. It is believed they will help ease your worries and stresses if you sleep with one under your pillow.
United Kingdom Brit’s like to sleep baring all. While this doesn’t sound particularly strange, it is interesting to note that in the UK approximately 1/3rd of people like to sleep in the nude!
DONATING TO CHARITY AS PART OF YOUR
ESTATE PLAN and all of the organization's resources must be devoted to these activities. If you want to know whether a particular charity is in fact a registered charity, use the federal government charity search engine .
For example, if you own shares of a publicly listed corporation on a designated stock exchange like the TSX, from a tax planning perspective, you are far better off donating the shares directly to the charity rather than selling the shares and donating the cash. This is because the capital gains inclusion rate is zero percent where the shares are donated directly and not when the shares are liquidated with the cash proceeds donated to charity.
WHAT CAN I GIVE?
THE WRAP UP
Gifts can take a variety of forms including:
This provides a brief introduction to charitable giving through an estate plan. If you are interested in learning more, there is an abundance of information online. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to any of the lawyers practicing with our Wills and Estates team. The main takeaway I hope to convey is that there are creative methods available that are worth exploring. Just as the reasons for donating to charity are many, so too are your options for giving.
BY MARK FORTIER-BRYNAERT At a fundamental level, donating to charity feels good. It allows you to support causes important to you and can have a lasting impact on the lives of many people. Another benefit is that there are generous tax incentives available to those who donate to charity. If you are considering a charitable donation as part of your estate plan, keep reading for some helpful information on what you might want to consider when making this decision.
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Gifts in Kind (securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, art, wine, etc.)
The institution that you chose to donate to is completely up to you. However, to claim a tax credit based on the eligible amount of donation you plan to make, the gift needs to be made to a qualified donee. Qualified donees are:
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Registered housing corporations resident in Canada set up only to provide low-cost housing for the aged
As you can see, there is a wide range of gifts that can be considered charitable gifts for tax planning purposes. As well, different types of gifts of the same value can result in different tax treatment. It is also important to note that there are certain donations that are not considered gifts for tax purposes like time and services or property of little value.
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Since we are focusing on charitable donations, this concept needs to be explained in greater detail. A registered charity is a charitable organization that has been registered under the Income Tax Act. The purposes of the organization must be charitable, the organization must define the scope of the activities engaged in by the organization,
When considering a gift to a charity that is not merely cash, it is important to contact the charity directly to see whether they can accept such a gift. For example, if you planned on gifting real property to a registered charity, they may not be equipped to accept such a gift or may have a policy that they only accept certain forms of gifts.
HOW CAN I GIVE? In the context of an estate plan, the two main ways of donating to a charitable organization are by providing for a gift in your will called a "charitable bequest" or by listing a charity as a beneficiary to a policy or plan (like an insurance policy or an RRSP) outside of your will. Again, the method in which you donate can have tax implications.
M a r k F o r t i e r- B r y n a e r t p r a c t i c e s business and wills and estates law 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.
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5 Foods To Never Buy Frozen Frozen foods are a staple in many households; a great time-saver when you need a quick and easy meal or when you just don’t feel like cooking. While some foods are absolutely fine frozen (even better preserved while frozen), here are some to avoid in the frozen food aisle. Pasta
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Ahh pasta…the ultimate comfort food. Throwing together your own homemade dish is great, but be wary of those found in the frozen food aisle. They are often loaded with sodium and fats that aren’t great for your body.
Frozen (and fresh) processed meats have been found to have carcinogens in them and the WHO has suggested that we all eat less of them. We know a hot dog is a summer favourite at the family BBQ – but moderation is key.
Eggos, toaster strudels… those sweet breakfast treats are tempting for a quick fix to get you going in the morning but they are often filled with a ton of added sugar, high fructose corn syrups and other not so great ingredients. Keep the sweets to Sunday brunch, when you have time to make them fresh.
Chicken Some chicken breasts are pumped with water and additives before they are frozen to remain “plump” and more appealing. Check the ingredients before you buy for those that contain a “% of chicken” and “water” in the list. 62 | FACES MAGAZINE
Frozen hotdogs and hamburgers have an annual sales value of over 542 million dollars in Canada alone. Statista 2020
Burgers A burger patty should be simple. Ground beef, salt, pepper. Maybe some bread crumbs or onions. Many frozen burgers contain high levels of salt and preservatives you don’t need. It’s better to buy your patties fresh.
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Using Plastic Bags This habit is so mainstream, we need not mention it...if it weren’t for it’s scheduled 2021 departure. Up to 15 billion plastic bags are used every year in Canada, all of which end up in landfills. The federal government has proposed a ban on these single-use plastics (bags making up the majority here) to be in effect as early as 2021, following trend from California and a host of other countries including China, Romania, and over 16 more. So, if you haven’t started practising to remember your reusable bag, now is the time.
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Your Four Most Wasteful Habits While waste-watching is so common that it can no longer be deemed a fad, our daily lives are still stockpiled with wasteful habits at-the-ready. Here are five habits that, while they seem small in measure, actually add up to being some of our most wasteful. 64 | FACES MAGAZINE
Single-serve coffee pods are costly to both your wallet and the Earth. Whether it’s a K-Cup, T-Disc, or Nespresso Pod, it’s made out of plastic. While some of these pods are recyclable (and companies like Nespresso make it all too easy to do this), the problem remains that many pods don’t get recycled. That’s a lot of waste for one cup of coffee. And if you average a household at 2 cups per day, that’s 730 pods being left in the landfill per house. Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany, has had single-serve coffee pods banned from government buildings since 2016 to reduce waste. The good news? Committing to your coffee pod-provider’s recycling program or opting for refill-able pods can help you reduce waste without sacrificing the quality of your cup.
Coffee Sleeves A quick-stop solution to the hot coffee cup, coffee sleeves are given at almost every large cafe franchise in Ontario. And while that extra bit of cardboard won’t seem to hurt anyone (you’re already committed with the single-use cup, right?) The truth is, the coffee sleeve trend contributes to over 2.8 billion pounds of waste in our landfills annually across North America. That’s a lot. So, here’s the trick; make sure you’re using a reusable coffee mug for your daily caffeine conquests, and if that’s not possible….opt out of the sleeve.
Disposable Pens A great example of a small change that could have a big effect, 1.6 billion disposable pens find their way to landfills every year across North America. (Maybe that’s why we can’t find them). Re-usable pen options abound (and look great, too). Plus, they are much less likely to be stolen off your desk, and most certainly won’t contribute to your annual waste contribution.
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Step up and throw out the food in the breakroom fridge that has been there for months.
Ask more questions. Make it your mission to ask more questions about how their work is going. It will show that you listen to them, and do care about their schedule and tasks. Go beyond the typical “how did the event go last night?” to “did you face any challenges?” or even ask “what have you learned for next time?”.
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Admit Your Mistakes. Taking ownership for our mistakes helps us to stay authentic to our coworkers. When you work as a team, you need to be able to feel comfortable giving feedback to others, and your coworkers want to feel comfortable speaking openly to you about your mistakes.
This small but mighty act will earn you some serious brownie points from your coworkers. It only takes about an hour after work, and will make everyone’s day better.
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Going somewhere? Show you thought of them. Coming back from vacay? Bring some souvenirs for the crew. It shows that you thought of them during your vacation; a time when work should be the last thing on your mind.
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Cut down on chatting time. Office chats are essential to building relationships, but keep them to a minimum, especially around others. Many people find it rude to tell someone they need to work, and will suffer through a conversation anyway. But constant chatter, while it may show a likeability, actually says to others (and those having to listen) that you don’t respect their work time, and can build quiet resentment.
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BUSINESS Entrepreneur of the Year: Nana Al Favourite Business Owner: Robin St. Martin Start Up of the Year: Overflow Brewing Company Favourite CEO: Alex Munter
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT Favourite Municipal Politician: Jim Watson Favourite Relations Specialist: Ravi Verma Favourite Policy Analyst: Nancy Laflamme Favourite Data Analyst: Bryan Stafford
Favourite Executive Assistant: Sue Morin Favourite Marketing Manager: Ryan Miller Favourite Employment Agency: Excel HR Favourite Customer Service: Copal El Affie Favourite Receptionist: Ashley McCarthy
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Favourite Insurance Company:
Jonathan Pitre Award:
Gifford Carr Insurance
Tina Boileau
Favourite Manager:
Max Keeping Humanitarian Award:
Samantha Albert
Carol Anne Meehan Volunteer of the Year: Dr. Mohd Jamal Alsharif Favourite Volunteer Organization: Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue Favourite Not-For-Profit Organization: Freedom Dog Rescue
Favourite Salesperson: Ryan Zullo Favourite Marketing Company/Agency: TRUdotDESIGN Favourite Real Estate Agency/Brokerage: BTeam Ottawa Favourite Real Estate Agent:
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Sylvain Bourgon
Favourite Lawyer:
Favourite HR Professional:
Stephanie Simard
Jill Sullivan
Favourite Paralegal:
Favourite Commercial Cleaning Company:
Jamie Labonte
Jaiko Cleaning Services
Favourite Legal Assistant:
Favourite Coworking Space:
Amber Deen
Collab Space
Favourite Law Firm:
Favourite Office Manager:
Parker Wallace Family Law
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Favourite Moving Company:
Ruckify
Checker Movers
Favourite Consulting Firm:
Favourite Flooring Company:
Gibson Product Design
Euro Tile & Stone
Favourite Project Manager:
Favourite Tile & Stone Company:
Samantha Scott
Euro Tile & Stone
Favourite Consultant:
Favourite HVAC Company:
Sergey Poltev
Rick Menard Heating and Cooling
Favourite Printing Company: Gilmore Printing Services Favourite Compliance Company: Assent Compliance Favourite Public Relations Professional: Melina Kokkinos Favourite Security Company: Iron Horse Security and Investigations Favourite Security Guard: Patrick Godard
Favourite Landscaping Company: Yards Unlimited Landscaping Inc. Favourite Kitchen & Bath Store: Brodie & Brown Design & Renovate Favourite Architect: Erin Duncan Favourite Deck & Fence Company: Deluxe Fencing & Decks Favourite Roofing Company: Century Roofing & Siding
Favourite Professional Recruiter: Ashley Thompson
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Favourite IT Company:
Music Group/Artist of the Year:
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Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine
Favourite Logistics Manager:
Favourite Author:
Mark Williams
Michel Weatheall
HOUSING AND RESIDENCES Favourite Interior Design Company: Westyle Interior Design Favourite Home Builder: IronTree Builders Inc. Favourite Property Management Company: Sentinel Management Favourite Furniture Store: Structube Favourite Residential Cleaning Service: Top Dog Cleaning Co. Favourite Windows/Doors Company: Verdun Windows & Doors
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Favourite Dancer: Isabel Kelly Favourite Music/Drama Coach: Sarah McClurg Favourite Hip Hop Artist: Cody Coyote Favourite Music Store: Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Favourite Dance Instructor: Carolyn Hebert Favourite Dance School: Denise Smith Dance Studio Favourite Choreographer: Alyssa Charlebois
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Royale Equestrian Centre
Favourite Tattoo Parlour:
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Mary-Jean Plath
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Sarah McClurg Music School
Dovercourt Recreation Centre
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Sebastian (Ibbotson) Henningson
Favourite Theatre Group: The Mississippi Mudds Book of the Year: Solace by Genevieve Georget Album of the Year: Thorns by TheSoulfulPoet Song of the Year: Lately – Brenden MacGowan
FINANCE Favourite Accountant: Sadiq Alwani Favourite Mortgage Broker: Sue Hameed Favourite Accounting Firm: HomeTown Accounting & Tax Inc Favourite Financial Advisor:
SPORTS
Jay Lees
Athlete of the Year:
Favourite Wealth Management Firm:
Brooke Henderson
Pulse Wealth Management
Redblack of the Year:
Favourite Mortgage Broker:
Brad Sinopoli
The Mortgage Advisors
Ottawa Senator of the Year: Anthony Duclair Favourite Angler: Jamie Pistilli Favourite Golf Course: Camelot Golf and Country Club Favourite Driving Range: Kevin Haime Golf Centre Favourite Referee: Peter Coleman Favourite Golf Pro & Instructor: Terry Cowan Favourite Hockey Coach: Tony Ricciuti Favourite Assistant Coach:
Favourite Financial Analyst: Nana Al
EDUCATION Favourite Teacher: Kevin Adair Favourite Principal: Tania Gonsalves Favourite Vice Principal: Carl Dobbin Favourite Educational Assistant: Jennifer Gareau Favourite Early Childhood Educator: Amy Morris Favourite Driving School: D.T.S.M Driving Schools
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Favourite University Professor:
Favourite Yoga Instructor:
Luis Abanto
Jas Bhandal
Favourite Special Education Teacher:
Favourite Life Coach:
Megan Skentelbery
Taryn Watts Favourite Optician/Optometrist:
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dr. Litwiller
Favourite Dental Clinic:
Favourite MediSpa:
Braces Haven
TosoniMD
Favourite Dentist:
Favourite Family Doctor:
Dr. Charles Cohen
Dr. Kay-Anne Haykal
Favourite Dental Assistant:
Favourite Dermatologist:
Sindy Lecompte
Jennifer Beecker
Favourite Dental Hygienist:
Favourite Family/General Practitioner:
Jane Maria
Michelle Barone
Favourite Chiropractor:
Favourite Hearing Specialist:
Samuel Cooper
Sophie Cushing
Favourite Nutritionist:
Favourite Marriage & Family Therapist:
Sara Awija
Ruth Dulmage
Favourite Registered Nurse:
Favourite Midwife:
Kathleen O’Neil
Marie-Eve Lord
Favourite Physiotherapist:
Favourite Occupational Therapist:
Johanne Gordon
Matilda Amos
Favourite Physiotherapist Clinic:
Favourite Foot Specialist:
Elysian Wellness Centre
Lisa Garland
Favourite Pharmacy:
Favourite Surgeon:
CentreTown Pharmacy
Dr. Andrew Tice
Favourite Massage Therapist:
Favourite Naturopathic Doctor:
Morgan Asquini
Laura Smith
Favourite Natural Wellness Company: Tea-rapeutic
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LEISURE & TOURISM
Favourite Personal Trainer:
Favourite Corporate Retreat:
Kristina Price
Jask Salon & Day Spa
Favourite Crossfit Instructor:
Favourite Hotel:
Peter Hanna
Brookstreet Hotel
Favourite Fitness Centre:
Favourite Leisure Sales:
K2XFIT
Club Piscine
Favourite Yoga Studio:
Favourite Golf Course:
Inner Soul Yoga & Cycle
The Marshes
Favourite Travel Agency:
Favourite Pet Boarding & Sitting:
Erin Novodvorsky
Dog Dayz Care & Training Inc.
Favourite Marina/Yacht Club:
Favourite Pet Trainer/Walker:
Britannia Yacht Club
Lisa Dunand
Favourite Guide/Tour:
Favourite Dog-Friendly Destination:
La Vida Local Food & Wine Tours
Bruce Pit
Favourite Spa:
Favourite Vet Assistant Technician:
Le Nordki Spa Nature I Chelsea
Melissa Kerr
Favourite Museum: Canadian Museum of Nature Favourite Tourist Attraction: Winterlude Favourite Bowling Alley: Merivale Bowling Alley
TRANSPORTATION & AUTOMOTIVE Favourite Mechanic/Auto Repair: Erwin’s Automotion Favourite Car Dealership: Tony Graham Toyota Favourite Luxury Car Dealership: Otto’s BMW Favourite Limousine Company: Elite Limousine Favourite Uber Driver: Linda Ortiz Favourite Car Detailing:
SOCIAL SERVICES Favourite Social Services Worker: Andrea Stadhard Favourite Child Care Centre: Stepping UP Daycare Inc. Favourite Mental Health Worker: Mahsan Maz Favourite Public Health Worker: Vera Etches
WEDDINGS Favourite Wedding Venue: StoneCropAcres Winery & Vineyard Favourite Wedding Planner: Kiley Jamieson Favourite Wedding Florist: The Planted Arrow Favourite Wedding Makeup Artist: Fatima Abeduljalil
Pearl Auto Car
TRADES & SKILLS PETS Favourite Veterinarian: Dr. Katie Jones Favourite Veterinary Hospital: Nepean Animal Hospital Favourite Pet Store: Critter Jungle Favourite Pet Grooming Salon:
Favourite Electrician: Hyperion Electrical Industries Inc. Favourite General Contractor: Randy Devine Favourite Plumber: Stephen Davis Favourite Paving & Interlock Company: Peartree Property Services Inc.
Purrdy Paws Pet Grooming Spa
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Favourite Welder:
Favourite Tanning Salon:
Ritchie’s Welding
iTAN Advanced Tanning Studios
Favourite HVAC Technician:
Favourite Cosmetic Clinic:
Andrew Anderson
SKINS Derma Care
Favourite Carpenter:
Favourite Nail Salon:
RJM Construction
Breathtaking Nail Spa
Favourite Construction Company:
Favourite Cosmetic Surgeon:
Tomlinson Group
Dr. Howard Silverman
FASHION & BEAUTY
SHOPPING
Favourite Hair Salon:
Favourite Jeweller:
The Loft Urban Salon
Magpie Jewellry
Favourite Hairstylist & Colourist:
Favourite Hardware/Appliance Store:
Ewa Tarkowski
Preston Hardware Store
Favourite Barber:
Favourite Florist:
Nathalie Jones
Rebel Petal Flowers Ottawa
Favourite Hair Extensions:
Favourite Grocery Store:
Glam Fairy Hair Extensions
Farmboy Train Yards
Favourite Esthetician:
Favourite Mall/Shopping Plaza:
Lucie Rosano
Bayshore Shopping Centre
Favourite Fashion Designer:
Favourite Specialty Store:
Arfie Lalani
La Bottega
Favourite Clothing Store:
Favourite Children’s & Baby Store:
BBX Collection
Mrs. Tiggy Winkles
Favourite Model:
Favourite Book Store:
Florence Cajuste
Black Squirrel Books & Espresso Bar
Favourite Eyebrow/Eyelash Technician:
Favourite Outdoors Supply Store:
Lashes by Brae
Cabela’s
Favourite Clothing Brand:
Favourite Sports & Fitness Store:
BBX Collection
Kundstadt Sports
Favourite Fashion Stylist:
Favourite Store Manager:
Mary Ciancibello
Ryan Willis
Favourite Barber Shop:
Favourite Farmers Market:
Blades & Bourbon
CARP Farmer’s Market
Favourite Makeup Artist:
Favourite Retail Salesperson:
Fatima Abeduljalil
Zach Lafleur
Favourite Tailor & Alterations:
Favourite Ottawa Based E-Commerce Business:
TAV Creations
Farm2Fork
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FOOD & DINING
Favourite Italian Restaurant:
Favourite Chef:
Cabotto’s
Ian Carswell
Favourite Late Night Food:
Favourite Happy Hour:
Elgin Street Diner
JOEY Lansdowne
Favourite Caribbean Food:
Favourite Date Spot:
Island Flava
Black Dog Bistro
Favourite Greek Restaurant:
Favourite Indian Restaurant:
EVOO Greek Kitchen
Coconut Lagoon
Favourite Fine Dining:
Favourite Server:
Giovanni’s Ristorante
Nick Trudel
Favourite Business Lunch Location:
Favourite Restaurant:
Tosca Ristorante
Black Tartan Kitchen
Favourite Japanese/Sushi:
Favourite Local Brewery:
168 Sushi Japanese Buffet
Beau’s Brewery
Favourite Pho:
Favourite Dessert Spot:
Pho Ba Ga 2
Stella Luna Gelato Café
Favourite Burger:
Favourite Bakery:
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro
Art-Is-In Bakery
Favourite Host/Hostess:
Favourite Doughnut Shop:
Alyssa Andre
Suzy Q Doughnuts
Favourite Country Bar:
Favourite Local Winery:
Crazy Horse
Jabulani Vineyard and Winery
Favourite Bartender:
Favourite After Work Drinks:
Ronnie Doherty
JOEY Lansdowne
Favourite Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant:
Favourite Sports Bar:
Pure Kitchen Elgin
The Lieutenant’s Pump
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Favourite Pub:
MMMChef
The Cheshire Cat
Favourite Breakfast/Brunch Spot:
Favourite Patio:
Alice’s Village Café
Tavern on the Hill
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Favourite Coffee Shop:
Stella Luna Gelato Café
Alice’s Village Café
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Favourite Pizza:
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Colonnade Pizza
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Favourite Chinese Restaurant:
Golden Fries
Golden Palace Restaurant
Favourite Catering Company: La Bottega
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Riviera
Kenny B
Favourite Blogger:
Favourite Restaurant Manager:
Favourite Black Tie Event:
Embracing Ottawa
Michael Caruso
Ottawa Mental Health Gala
Visual Arts Artist of the Year:
Favourite Craft Beer Festival:
The Happy Ever Crafter
Orlean’s Craft Beer Festival
Favourite Graphic Designer:
Favourite Gluten Free Menu: Pure Kitchen Favourite Wings: Wild Wing Ottawa South Favourite New Restaurant: Ridge Rock Brewing Company Favourite Seafood: The Whalesbone Favourite Taco/Burrito: El Camino
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Favourite Organizer/Promoter: Harmony Concerts Favourite Event Planner: Samantha Moonsammy Favourite Event Planning Company: Avant-Garde Designs Favourite Corporate Event/Conference Venue: Sala San Marco Conference & Events Favourite Audio/Visual Entertainment Company: Adrenaline Entertainment Favourite Comedian: Jesse Reynolds Favourite Game Night Venue: The Loft Board Game Lounge Favourite Promotional Model: Mary Elin Moore Favourite Nightclub: The Lookout Bar
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Favourite Food Event/Festival: PoutineFest Ottawa Favourite Corporate Team Building Activity: Escape Manor
Razan Bleik Favourite Graphic Design Agency: Excentric Agency Favourite Influencer: Joey Kidney
MEDIA Favourite Journalist: Mark Day Favourite Sports Broadcaster/Reporter: Terry Marcotte Favourite Radio Station:
Favourite SEO Agency: Excentric Agency Favourite Web Developer: Krystal Archibald Favourite Social Media Coordinator: Leslie O’Sullivan
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Jesse and Jenna’s Messy Podcast
Favourite Photographer:
Favourite Radio Personality: Jenni (Hot 89.9) Favourite TV/Media Personality: Dylan Black Favourite Emcee: Stuntman Stu Favourite Videographer: Ryan Pizzacalla Favourite Publisher/Publishing House: Broken Keys Publishing Favourite Actor/Actress: Julie Mainville Favourite Talent Model/Agency: The Meus
Craig Roberts Favourite Instagram Photography Account: @pedrodecimus Favourite Event Photographer: Mystikopoulos Photography Favourite Headshot Photographer: SD Debrosse Favourite Fashion Photographer: Angela Holmyard Favourite Wedding Photographer: Chelsea Mason Photography
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Meet Dr. Caroline Tosoni,
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the Woman at the Epicenter of Ottawa’s Favourite Medical Aesthetic Clinic
f you did not pay attention, you could easily walk by and miss this gem of a clinic. Don’t let the small front window fool you. Located at street level in the Byward Market, amongst Ottawa’s restaurant scene, is located one of the busiest and most prestigious Cosmetic Clinics not only in Ottawa but in Canada: TosoniMD. It has been quite a year already for Dr. Caroline Tosoni, owner and medical director of TosoniMD. Her Cosmetic Clinic won the Faces Award as Ottawa’s Favourite Medical Aesthetic Clinic for the third consecutive year, maintained her status as Top 1% Cosmetic Injector in Canada for over 12 years, won the Consumer’s Choice Award and she received the Triple Diamond Designation also for the 3rd year in a row by Allergan, a status achieved only by a handful of cosmetic physicians during their entire career. To the point, Dr. Tosoni provides more Botox treatments, more Juvederm filler treatments, Belkyra and Coolsculpting
Body Contouring treatments combined than 99% of all other clinics in Canada. When asked how she attributes the success of her cosmetic practice, this is what Dr. Caroline Tosoni had to say: ‘’I don’t have a magic formula. I think that the success of my business is directly related to my passion and unwavering commitment to what I do. I am dedicated to constantly improving my skills and have done so for over 20 years. I have also been fortunate to learn from the very best injectors in the world. I am meticulously attentive to detail and am committed to providing my patients with the absolute best and most natural results. Put simply, I am 100% focussed on what I do every day. And I love to educate my patients and raise awareness about this industry as a whole. I believe wholeheartedly that this is becoming more and more important as the face of this industry is changing… and not always for the best unfortunately. People need to be informed and educated.’’
Refined. Youthful. Natural. 110A Clarence St., Ottawa, Ontario (Byward Market) www.tosonimd | @TosoniMD
‘’Winning the Faces Award for the third year in a row is an amazing feeling. It is an award based on the popular vote and in a booming industry where more and more service providers continue to surface. I consider it an honour that people continue to choose to vote for my clinic above all others. Thank you to all of the voters and to every single one of my patients who trust me and my skills and allow me to practice what I absolutely love every day.’’ Dr. Tosoni has the reputation of having an acute artistic eye and always seeks to achieve refined, youthful and natural results for her clients. She is a trusted source of information and has been a regular guest on local television and interviewed by various journalists and bloggers over the years for her opinion, knowledge and insight into Cosmetic Medicine. You can follow her on her Instagram account @TosoniMD, where you will find multiple examples of her work and also many of her educational posts and videos.
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BUNNY BASKETBALL How The Ottawa BlackJacks Plan to Make Pro Basketball Last in Ottawa By Liam Fox “This isn’t about the Ottawa BlackJacks in 2020, this is about the Ottawa BlackJacks for many decades to come. Building a franchise that is sustainable,” said Michael Cvitkovic. Cvitkovic is the interim president for the Ottawa BlackJacks, the new basketball franchise embarking on its inaugural season this summer. It will be Cvitkovic’s focus to weave the BlackJacks into the Ottawa sports landscape in a meaningful way that lasts. He has a strategy to accomplish it: a strong on-court product, an emphasis on entertainment outside of the game, and a connection with the Ottawa community and its basketball roots. The Ottawa-Gatineau region has an interesting relationship with basketball. The sport’s founder, Dr. James Naismith, was born in the nearby town of Almonte. The University of Ottawa and Carleton University boast two of the strongest basketball programs in the country. Carleton in particular has redefined success in the sport with their dominance throughout the first two decades of the 21st century.
Despite that, there has only been a fleeting professional basketball presence and seldom a buzz surrounding the sport outside of the annual Capital Hoops Classic and the U Sports Final 8 Championship tournaments. The Ottawa SkyHawks were the most recent example of a failed pro basketball experiment in the National Capital Region. The team lasted only two years playing at Canadian Tire Centre before folding due its struggles to consistently fill seats. Now the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is taking the next swing at establishing a pro team in Ottawa. The CEBL officially launched in 2017 and played its inaugural season a year ago. It is a distinctly Canadian product. There are Canadians in league and team management, a rule guiding each team’s roster to consist of at least 70% Canadian players, and an official partnership between the league and Canada Basketball. They recently signed a three-year deal with the CBC as well to broadcast CEBL games. The birth of the Ottawa BlackJacks represents
The BlackJacks want to be trailblazers. It’s more than a basketball league; it’s a culture combining art, fashion, music & entertainment.
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the league’s seventh franchise and its first foray into expansion. The organization already has a set vision for what it wants its identity to be. “The BlackJacks want to be trailblazers. It’s more than a basketball league; it’s a culture combining art, fashion, music & entertainment. We will highlight local talents and underdog artists who deserve to be under the spotlight. We want to engage with our fans and build a relationship with each of them,” said Marika Guérin, Manager of Communications and Events. The BlackJacks certainly have a lot going for them heading into season one. They are league-owned which means a clear vision for success and organizational decision-making inline with the CEBL’s. They have the benefit of TD Place’s facilities and offer-
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ings because of a relationship built with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), which includes the highest-capacity home arena in the league. Most importantly though, they have Dave Smart. That Dave Smart. Ottawa’s bishop of basketball will serve as the BlackJacks’ general manager. Smart spent nearly 20 successful seasons up Colonel By Drive building the most dominant university athletics program Canada has ever seen. He won 13 titles with the Carleton Ravens and stepped down as head coach after last March’s championship run to take on an advisory role with the team. He finished his Carleton coaching career with an overall winning percentage of .925.
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Smart spent nearly 20 successful seasons up Colonel By Drive building the most dominant university athletics program Canada has ever seen. He won 13 titles with the Carleton Ravens and stepped down as head coach after last March’s championship run to take on an advisory role with the team. He finished his Carleton coaching career with an overall winning percentage of .925. Following the decision to hand the keys to the franchise to Smart was the hiring of the franchise’s first head coach. The choice was Osvaldo Jeanty, a 36-year-old former player who was born in Haiti but grew up in Ottawa East. It was Smart’s decision alone to hire Jeanty. It is a relationship that the new coach describes as “a perfect marriage”. Jeanty played for Smart at Carleton and won a national championship in each of his five seasons as a university athlete before joining Smart’s staff as an assistant coach. “It’s been great. I’ve always loved our community and Ottawa has given so much to me. I think the team will 82 | FACES MAGAZINE
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be a great product, great entertainment. Hopefully we will be able to get local kids. I’m just honoured and fortunate that I was able to start something here in Ottawa,” said Jeanty. With leadership in place, the next step for the BlackJacks will be to establish the rest of the coaching staff and to sign players. When asked what his philosophy will be for leading the team and what principles in players he values when making roster decisions, Jeanty had a firm answer. “My coaching philosophy is about guys working their butt off and working hard to gain the love of the fans. You know I played overseas for quite a while and for me it was always about working hard and fans respect that,” said Jeanty. The Ottawa franchise will have their pick of top Canadian basketball talent from outside the NBA. That means Canadians currently playing in European pro leagues such as EuroLeague, the Basketball Bundesliga (Germany), and Liga ACB (Spain) whose seasons end in the spring. Jeanty says when he played in
Europe he would have loved to have the chance to come home to Canada and play throughout the summer between seasons. Jeanty’s basketball philosophy worked for him when he played overseas in German and Romanian pro basketball leagues. It built the foundation for a Carleton dynasty that is still going strong. Him and Smart will now try to establish that foundation at the professional level with the BlackJacks. Cvitkovic recognizes that with Smart and Jeanty onboard, expectations will be high for early on-court performance among observers that are used to seeing their high level of success in Ottawa. “This is a basketball-intense community. There is a tremendous amount of basketball that is being played at the grass roots level in addition to
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the university and college level. It is a basketball town. They will expect success especially with Dave Smart’s name on it and Osvaldo Jeanty’s name on it,” said Cvitkovic. Beyond winning early on, Cvitkovic will try to achieve two other factors he has identified as key to securing fan engagement: entertainment and community involvement. “The entertainment is just as important as the basketball,” said Cvitkovic. That mentality that has been a cornerstone of the CEBL since the beginning. What that means exactly is still up in the air but Cvitkovic and Guérin have put a lot of thought into the overall experience of attending an Ottawa BlackJacks game. It starts with an affordable ticket to help attract students and families, a live DJ playing music throughout the game, halftime entertainment, and an overall experience that will be short to suit the modern attention span – about two hours from tipoff to the final buzzer. “We are building a list that can’t be revealed yet, but I can tell you one thing: it will be very exciting,” said Guérin. “We want to make sure you don’t want to leave your seat during halftime. From the underdog local artist, to the up and coming singer, to the best magician in town, we are looking for the most unique and entertaining talent.”
The primary goal will be to become CEBL champions, but Cvitkovic says they also want to be champions in the community. He points to the success of fellow Ottawa franchises like the Redblacks and the 67’s in forming a bond with Ottawans. Cvitkovic is a basketball lifer who has experience in management positions with the Toronto Raptors, Ontario Basketball, and most recently as a senior consultant to help launch the CEBL. He has a keen sense of the impact sports can have on a community and the role a local sports franchise can play. Cvitkovic spent six years working for the Raptors in the days of superstar talents Vince Carter and Chris Bosh but it was the community focus of the team that left an impact on him of how to be a successful sports franchise in Canada. BlackJacks players will be accessible to fans and committed to being leaders in the Ottawa community. “My first calls as the president of the Ottawa BlackJacks wasn’t to sponsors,
it wasn’t to even Dave Smart. My first call was to the local basketball clubs because I understand the extreme commitment to growing the sport of basketball in the Ottawa and Gatineau region.” The team has a developed a series of Key Performance Indicators on the basketball, business, and community sides to measure the success of their first season. That includes selling just less than 3,000 tickets per home game. TD Place Arena seats roughly 9,500 at full capacity. The Ottawa BlackJacks will begin their inaugural season on May 7th in Niagara and host the first-ever home again a week later on May 14th at TD Place against the Hamilton Honey Badgers. The team’s namesake is what the franchise describes as “the most elusive jackrabbit on the planet.” What has been previously elusive is sustainable professional basketball in Ottawa. The BlackJacks will need to capture the attention and passion of a sports-hungry market to hop their way to success this summer.
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This Year’s Most Anticipated Films
A new decade is upon us and that means a whole new shmorgishborg of big screen entertainment. This year is bringing us longawaited sequels, a new phase beginning in the still growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, new horrors and even a couple of original ideas. Ryan Reynolds is returning to the action genre under the direction of Taika Waititi, Universal Studios is making another go at their Dark Universe and Disney is taking their live action remakes in a new direction. Will they be good? We know that they’ll be interesting. Here’s what’s coming on the big screen.
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A QUIET PLACE PART II
MULAN
BLACK WIDOW
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Get ready for the theatres to be so quiet again that you can hear others munching on their popcorn five rows down. John Krasinski, trying to move away from his persona from The Office, directed, co-wrote and starred in a surprise horror experience. The sequel will pick right where the previous film left off, the Abbott family escaping their home and trying to survive out in the open world. While all the original actors are returning to their original roles, Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy joined the cast as a lone survivor who befriends the family; obviously taking a lot of inspiration from his 28 Days Later role. Will the family survive another bout in the alien apocalypse? Just remember to stay quiet.
The reactions to Disney’s latest craze of remaking their animated classics into liveaction films have certainly been less than enthusiastic. Movies like Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast and the more recent Lion King may have brought in high box office but failed to connect with audience’s nostalgia. However, it would seem as though the studio has noticed this criticism as well and have decided attempt Mulan at a different angle. This time round, Disney seems to be going for a gritty, epic war drama, which might be a welcomed change of pace. With veteran actors Donnie Yen and Jet Li in the supporting cast, this is definitely a movie that audiences are cautiously anticipated for.
After a truly tear-jerking finale to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s third phase, Black Widow is set to kick phase four. Little is known about the plot except it will take place between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War and she will be joined by her “family.” Rising star Florence Pugh (Midsommar, Little Women) will be joining Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff’s sister Yelena Belova, as well as Rachel Weisz and Stranger Things star David Harbour. It’s also rumoured that Robert Downey Jr. and Jeremy Renner are slated to make an appearance but nothing’s in stone yet.
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There have been many different incarnations of Hanna-Barbera’s arguably most famous creation, but this is a full feature animated adaptation detailing how Shaggy, Scooby Doo and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang met during their childhoods. Another interesting path this movie is exploring is the rest of the Hannah-Barbera universe. Ken Jeong will provide the voice for Dynomutt: Dog Wonder, Tracy Morgan will portray Captain Caveman, Jason Isaacs as Dick Dastardly and Mark Whalberg as the Blue Falcon. With the already all-star cast of Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried, Gina Rodriguez, Will Forte and legendary voice actor Frank Welker providing the voice for Scoob himself, this is bound to be fun ride for the kids.
When the trailer dropped for Disney/Pixar’s latest animated feature, when Jamie Fox began that inspiring monologue about being remembered for doing what you love, people were immediately hyped… for the first half. Halfway through the trailer, after the main character falls through an exposed sewer hole, audiences were a little disappointed to see familiar territory when the main character turned into an Inside Out-esque caricature. Despite this, the message of following your dreams will most definitely connect with a lot of audiences, young and old.
Taika Waititi’s latest motion picture asks the question, what if a video game NPC gained freewill. Ryan Reynolds plays Guy, a nondescript bank teller in an open world video game; think if GTA Online was in real life. After becoming tired of his routine life, he decides to finally fight back and become his own protagonist. With Reynolds and Waititi teaming up for a film, we can only expect some ironic, selfreferential humor and overthe-top action.
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GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE
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The year of 2016 was a dark time for the Ghostbusters franchise. When the new all-female Ghostbusters were announced, there was no winning this fight. If you didn’t see it, you were sexist and if you did see it, you were helping in the destruction of Ghostbusters. This kind of backlash inevitably helped in the film’s downfall, which forced Sony Pictures to attempt a different direction. Bringing on director Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman who directed the original movies, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is set to continue the story from the classic ’80s films. Starring Finn Wolfhard and Paul Rudd, there is still no word if Sigourney Weaver and the original Ghostbusters will make an appearance, but we can still have our fingers crossed.
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HALLOWEEN KILLS October 16
Can anything stop pure evil incarnate? Well, as it turns out, fire is merely inconvenience to Michael Myers because he’s coming back. Despite getting less than enthusiastic responses from fans and critic, 2018’s Halloween reboot was successful enough to earn a sequel. This will be the second film in a new trilogy pitting Laurie Strode and her daughter against the classic movie slasher. Will they prevail and survive another Halloween season and, more importantly, will this film actually have some good atmosphere? Guess only time will tell.
You’re two favourite slackers, Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted “Theodore” Logan, are returning to the big screen and, well, they got old. Finding their middle-aged lives a bit of a drag, they are craving for adventure much like their adolescent years. So, when a mysterious stranger from the future warns them an impending danger that could destroy, not only life on Earth, but life in the entire galaxy. What’s the solution? Create a most radical song that can save the universe. Can they do it? With the help of friends, musicians and family, including their teenaged daughters Billie and Thea, they may be able to pull off another tubular time-travelling adventure.
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After nearly four decades of finally finding true love and taking over the title of King of Zamunda, the Eddie Murphy comedy classic is getting a sequel. Not only is Murphy returning to his signature role but so are Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Shari Headley and the legendary James Earl Jones. This time round, King Akeem discovers that he has a long-lost son located in the United States. Seeing how he may be the only heir to the throne, Akeem spearheads another mission to the promised land to find his son and hopefully keep the lineage going. FACES MAGAZINE | 87
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COYOTE Cody Coyote’s story is much more than music. The artist of Matachewan First Nation descent grew up in Ottawa. It was here that he faced a troubled childhood where he was displaced from his people, and fell into a life of crime, drugs and alcohol, while also experiencing racism first hand. His journey back to his roots, his family and his understanding of life came with many challenges, all of which have moulded him into the artist he is today; one who recognizes his Indigeneity as his strength, and his music as a gift that can help him connect to thousands of youth facing similar situations that he did. Voted Ottawa’s Favourite Hip-Hop Artist in 2020, a year that also marks his 7th year of sobriety, Cody has made it his mission to be a voice for the indigineous journey, through his music and his motivational speaking. “The more I learn and reclaim my language and culture, the more I share, because knowledge is not ours to keep but pass on. I hope to inspire others to do the same and to also be proud of being Indigenous.” After spending the month of January in the traditional homelands of the Métis Nation, which is referred to as Treaty 6 territory or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Cody returned to unceded unsurrendered Algonquin Territory on February 8. He will be playing in Ottawa on March 5th for Indspire’s 2020 Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering. We caught up with him to discuss his greatest challenges, his journey as an artist, his new album, and his Ottawa show date. What was it like growing up in Ottawa? What are some of your greatest memories here? Growing up in Ottawa had its ups and downs. I ended up there because my father was a part of the 60’s scoop. I was displaced at an early age and it took 25 years for me to connect with blood relatives from Matachewan First Nation because of it. It was a challenging journey for me. Photo: Ilaria Zuzak
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Throughout these years I faced racism for being Indigenous and was bullied in high school for it. I found myself using drugs and alcohol, being involved in gang life, and committing crimes. I hit rock bottom because of it. Thankfully, I’m 7 years sober today. I exited gang life and have dedicated my life to creating positive change in the world today. Despite the challenges that I faced growing up in Ottawa, some of my greatest memories were hanging with my childhood friends and family in my old neighbourhood, Pineview, performing at Westfest as well as the National Arts Centre’s Fourth Stage and doing various activities with my family throughout the city. When did you know that you wanted to make a career out of music? Who were some of your greatest influences growing up? From the moment that one of my old high school teachers introduced me to a recording 90 | FACES MAGAZINE
studio at our school, I knew from there on in I wanted to create music and do something with it. On a personal level, my father was a huge influence for me because he would often write poetry. A lot of folks in my family would agree that I inherited my writing skills from him for that reason. Another person who was very influential to me was an artist by the name of Gary “Litefoot” Davis who allowed me to understand that there was a place for Indigenous people in Hip-Hop as well as film after seeing him play a lead role in “The Indian in the Cupboard”. Tell us about a defining moment in your early career that helped to shape you into the artist you are now. I think a defining moment for me in my early career would be when I first had certain folks doubt me, my craft and my voice. Also when I further endured prejudices towards Indigenous people.
Since then, I’ve made a promise to myself that I would never back down, would never give up and would never be silenced, especially when it came to my Indigeneity and speaking my truths. You share a lot about your journey to sobriety. What was this journey like for you, and what advice do you have for anyone who may face similar challenges? Navigating my way into sobriety while dealing with things like intergenerational trauma, loss of cultural identity and language, anger, low self-esteem and feeling alone was difficult and far from simplistic to change. I think the main advice I would give to anyone who may be facing similar challenges is to be gentle with yourself and take it one moment at a time. Be okay with making a new circle of friends. To each their own, but for me, having a sober circle has been a great help and support system.
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Identify some self-care practices for yourself and focus on them every day because this is a decision for yourself and nobody else and you are the only one who is going to be able to change it. You are of descent with ancestry from Matachewan First Nation. How has your heritage played a role in your music and your identity as an artist? Finding my roots has played a very important part in who I am today and understanding that I come from a line of hereditary Chiefs that are from a nation that has been here longer than Canada’s existence, makes me understand that it’s in my DNA to be a leader. The more I learn and reclaim my language and culture, the more I share, because knowledge is not ours to keep but pass on. I hope to inspire others to do the same and to also be proud of being Indigenous. In a country where Indigenous folks are often regarded as the lowest class and media continues to strongly influence audiences to focus on the bad versus the good, I feel a responsibility to correct that by displaying how strong and great we are. This has also played a vital part in my music, because growing up in Ottawa, I heard zero Indigenous artists on any top 40 radio stations and my hope is to one day switch that with my music. You released your album MA’IINGANAG last summer. What’s the story behind the title, and what is your favourite track on the album? I chose the title “Ma’iinganag” because it means “Wolves” in Anishinaabemowin and I wanted to honour the good and bad wolf teaching that I received from my
father earlier on in my life. The good wolf within us holds positive traits and the bad wolf within us holds negative traits but in our lives we are the only ones who can choose which wolf we are going to feed. My favourite song off of the album is “Manidoo Dewe’igan” which means “Spirit Drum” because it speaks about reclamation and resurgence.
“I made a promise to myself that I would never back down, would never give up and would never be silenced, especially when it came to my Indigeneity and speaking my truths.” Your top streamed song on Spotify is Northern Lights, what does this song mean to you? How did it feel to reach so many streams? “Northern Lights” was one of my favourite projects to work on, because after hearing a story of how many believe the northern lights to be our ancestors dancing in the sky, we wanted to inspire listeners to shine like their ancestors did. This song will always make me think of tha, as well as the great memories made while filming the music video for it through the Yukon Territory, Canada and Alaska. As for the streams on Spotify, I think it’s wonderful that folks are digging it that much and it truly makes me grateful to have that kind of support from my fan base. You will be performing in Ottawa on March 5th. What does it mean to you to perform in the city you were raised in? Are there any cities you look forward to performing in this upcoming year? I’m super excited about what’s to come for my performance on March 5th in Ottawa because it’ll be for Indspire’s 2020 Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment
Gathering and with that, being able to celebrate Indigenous excellence in the city I was raised in as well as rock alongside folks from all over Turtle Island is truly something I am looking forward to. I’m also pretty excited to go to San Diego, California at the end of February as well as Thunder Bay in March. What can your fans expect from you in 2020? Without giving away too much, they can expect to see various music videos as well as new music that I’ve been working on and lastly, I plan to do a lot of touring so if I’m in their city or community they should come say “Aanii”! Outside of music, you also find time to be a motivational speaker. How did you get into this and why is it so important to you? When it comes to motivational speaking, I took my first shot at doing this at my old high school to try to help out youth who were being bullied or facing racism in the same place that I did. I also worked in the foster care system and I remember thinking about the struggles that a lot of the youth I worked with had been enduring. Initially I thought of how they were feeling the direct effects of the system that my father had been through and the effects that I had felt intergenerationally because of it. This led me to brainstorming about what I could do to help youth on a bigger spectrum, now I’ve been motivational speaking for the past 7 years. Throughout my travels and years of experience in doing this kind of work, I have come to learn that a lot of our young people feel like they’re not being heard when their facing challenges in their lives, and I believe that with the proper support or proper role models to look up to we can see positive change happen.
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Here’s Why You Like Some Soda Waters And Not Others. If you’re a fan of a nice cold and sharp fizz, you’re not alone. There are a few key components that go into that perfect mouthful of bubbles. First, colder temperatures help to keep bubbles in the water. So the colder it is, the more tiny bubbles you have (try drinking warm soda water and you’ll see what we mean). Second, mineral content helps to keep carbon dioxide in the water. San Pellegrino from Italy has over 10 naturally occurring minerals in its water source. Originally, San Pelligrino was only carbonated to help preserve these minerals, but it was such a hit that the company started only selling it this way. If the water wasn’t carbonated, it would have a very different taste, but the fizz masks it, and the minerals in turn help to deliver superior fizz. Then you need pressure. Large factory machines can deliver the kind of powerful pressure that is needed for your favourite fizz, but smaller personal carbonation machines will have a harder time getting the bubbles small enough. That’s why your soda stream at home may seem flatter than that cold San Pellegrino.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Sparkling Water Fizzy water, club soda, sparkling water…whatever you call it, sparkling water is a hit for many people looking for a little extra umph to their daily hydration, or a sugarless alternative to their favourite sodas. From its long history to its rumoured health benefits, and the slight differences between bottles and brands, here are some things you might not know about sparkling water.
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Soda Water And Sparkling Water... What’s The Difference? Not much. Both are essentially carbonated water. Different brands will have some added minerals, and sometimes you’ll see salt added into your carbonated water, all of which is just added for taste.
Sparkling Water Is Not New. Soda water, once called seltzer (and still is, though not as common) actually originated in the town of Selters, Germany. Natural springs produced the fizzy water there, and it wasn’t long before the water was being sold worldwide with claims of health and healing. The water, labeled as Selters Water, was bought around the world by those who could afford it, one of the reasons why sparkling water is considered a symbol of affluence today.
Lots of people speculate that carbonated water has some adverse effects, but no research links fizz to serious ailments. The only adverse reaction some experience is gas and bloating, especially for those with sensitive digestive tracts or IBS.
Here’s When Sparkling Water Is Better Than Regular Water. Going the other way, some fans of the fizz speculate that sparkling water is actually healthier. While no significant research has backed that up, carbonation does help to increase acid levels in water and kill bacteria. So, drinking sparkling water is actually a better choice when travelling abroad to countries where water contamination is a concern.
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Kaleidoscope of Hope for Youth Mental Health One of Ottawa’s most energetic annual galas in support of youth mental health, the 2020 edition of Kaleidoscope of Hope was held on February 7th, at the Infinity Convention Centre. Guests gathered for a cocktail hour before entering a medieval-themed ballroom full of exciting food stations and themed decor. The night saw various speeches and presentes from youth mental health advocates. Funds from the event will go directly to the Youth Services Bureau, United Way Ottawa and Say No For Nick.
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Are Raw Eggs a Salmonella Risk? Raw eggs have shown to have the exact same nutritional benefits as cooked eggs. For the most part, consuming raw eggs is safe but there is still a risk of coming in contact with salmonella. In an article published in Forbes, it was shown that approximately one in 20,000 eggs are contaminated with salmonella. So, while the odds are low, the risk is still there.
A Guide to: Buying Eggs Did you know that there over a dozen different types of eggs!? Isn’t that insane? Eggs have earned a reputation as one the best foods to start your days off with. With high amounts of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. The egg yolk alone are a great source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. However, the question still remains, “How do you buy the perfect eggs?” Here are a few things you should know. By Kory Glover
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Where are the Best Places in Ottawa to Purchase Eggs? Local farmer’s markets and supermarkets are more than adequate places to purchase eggs including Foodland, Farm Boy, Independent, Food Basics and plenty others. There are a few known eggs farms in the area as well including Burnbrae Farms, Nolan’s Farm Fresh Eggs and The Egg Garden.
What’s the Difference Between Free-Range and Free-Run? Free run eggs are produced from hens that can only roam the barn floor. Freerange eggs are a type of egg that is produced from hens that have some outdoor access to pasture when the weather permits it. Despite popular belief, there is no difference between the two types of eggs in nutrient content and shell eggs.
What’s the Difference Between Large and X-Large Eggs? This question is mostly based on what you are planning using the eggs for. For most recipes including scrambled, fried, poached and others, really any size will get the job done. However, when it comes to baking, size is very important. Large eggs are more frequently used in baking recipes and using a different size will affect balance and consistency.
Can You Freeze Eggs? You are able to freeze eggs if you want to save them for a few extra weeks. You would have to make sure that the eggs are clean and fresh and then break them out of their shells to freeze them. You are able to separate and freeze any part of the egg separately by simply removing them from the shell, separating them and storing them in a freezer container. It is also advised to not freeze hardboiled eggs because, when frozen, they become tough and watery, losing their flavour and texture. When you are ready to use your frozen eggs, it’s heavily advised to use egg whites and yolk as soon as they are thawed to get the best texture.
What’s the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs? A common misconception is that brown eggs and white eggs contain different nutritional value. However, in actuality, the colour of the eggshell and yolk have absolutely nothing to do with the egg’s nutritional value, quality and/or taste. It’s simply based on the colour of the hen’s feathers. If the feathers and ear lobes are white, they will lay white eggs and if the feathers and ear lobes are red, they will lay brown eggs..
How Long Can You Store Eggs For? Eggs should be refrigerated 4.4°C (40°F) or less and be stored in their original carton on an inside shelf. Raw whole eggs (in shell) can have a shelf life of four to five weeks beyond the pack date or approximately three weeks after purchase. Raw whole eggs (slightly beaten) can last up to 2 days. Raw egg whites can last up to four days and raw egg yolks for up to two days. Hardboiled eggs will last for up to one FACES week. MAGAZINE | 97
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