Faces Magazine January/February 2020

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January/February 2020

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23 BROOKE HENDERSON Brooke Henderson talks about life off and on the course, plans for 2020 and beyond.

42 MAGNUS ARVEDSON We go back in time with The Machine, who looks back fondly on his time in Ottawa.

64 ERNESTINE BAYLESS New book tells all about how she survives a sports-obsessed relationship with husband Skip Bayless.

70 THE DECADE IN REVIEW As another decade winds down, we take a moment to look back at some of the most memorable moments in Ottawa sports over the past ten years.

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32 EVAN SOLOMON Evan talks replacing Don Martin on CTV’s Powerplay.

48 MARIAL SHAYOK Where the game took him: Ottawa’s first NBA player.

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Destinations Inside two unique winter getaways worthy of your weekend travel.

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Issue 60’s

Expert Panel We’ve curated advice from Ottawa’s foremost professionals over a wide range of topics.

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Who Needs a Cash Wedge?

When preparing for an income stream at the time of converting your Registered Retirement Savings Plan to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or taking a systematic income from a non-registered investment account, having a cash or income wedge is very important.

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What Is a Travel Consent?

And Do I Need One to Travel with My Child after Separation?

If you are separated or divorced, there are a number of things to consider when planning a vacation for you and your child(ren), many of which have to be addressed with the non-travelling parent well in advance of the travel date.

One of the most important items is a travel consent.

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January WHERE TO GO IN

OTTAWA WEDDING SHOW January 18th - 19th Glebe Community Centre

Find inspiration, meet wedding vendors and industry experts at Ottawa’s premiere wedding expo.

TASTE THE GLEBE

TD OTTAWA WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

January 16th Glebe Community Centre Check out more than 30 of the best Ottawa coffee shops, restaurants and eateries under one roof for a delectable tasting experience.

January 30th – February 1st Arts Court Ottawa

THE WIZARD OF OZ

January 23rd National Arts Centre The Royal Winnipeg Ballet stops in Ottawa for one evening to perform this timeless piece.

THE NEVERENDING STORY IN OTTAWA

January 29th - February 15th NAC

OTTAWA HOME & REMODELLING SHOW

Watch this classic story come to life in a family friendly performance at the NAC.

January 23rd - 26th EY Centre

From DYIs to FYIs, botany to backyards, tools and architecture, come and meet over 80 experts and exhibtors at this weekend-long event.

NATURE NOCTURNE: BRING THE FLAVOUR January 31st Museum of Nature

Discover the Museum of Nature after hours, with a vibrantly social mix of music, food, and exhibits.

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THE 2020 OTTAWA AWARDS

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SENS SKILLS COMPETITION

Ottawa’s largest awards event celebrating 10 years of highlighting Ottawa’s favourites.

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SENS VS CAPITALS January 31st CTC

RICHMOND ROAD RACES January 12th Richmond

Start the new year with a 5K or 10K at this fun, friendly and social running event.

2020 CANADIAN CULINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS January 31st - February 1st Shaw Centre

JIM CUDDY BAND January 31st Southham Hall

12 gold medal winning Canadian chefs battle it out with 3 competitions over 2 days to see who will be crowned the top chef!

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SENS VS LEAFS February 15th CTC

WINTERLUDE TRIATHLON February 1st Dow’s Lake Pavillion

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CANADIAN SKI MARATHON

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January 16th Glebe Community Centre Run, ski and skate on the canal in this winterlude tradition marked to celebrate the beginning of Winterlude 2020.

We Will Rock You: The Musical

by Queen and Ben Elton February 4th - 5th TD Place

This acclaimed West End production - based on a book by Ben Elton and the songs of Queen - offers a unique experience for Queen & Bohemian Rhapsody fans who can choose from two showdates.

North America’s longest and oldest Nordic ski tour: a two-day, 160 kilometer ski event that is divided into 5 sections each day, travelling the Lachute, Montebello, Mont Tremblant & Gatineau region.

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February WHERE TO GO IN

THE STRUMBELLAS February 1st National Arts Centre

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International Ice Carving Competition January 31st to February 2nd Sparks Street

OTTAWA ICE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL February 7th - 8th Dow’s Lake

February 8th Algonquin Commons Theatre

Experience three of Pink Floyds’ albums back-toback in their entirety!

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WINTERLUDE 2019 DESTINATIONS Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park (Gatineau) Popular super slides, beautiful snow sculptures and a host of thrilling activities await visitors in this huge winter playground.

ByWard Market

Admire the finesse of the artwork created during the 32nd Crystal Garden International Ice-Carving Competition on York Street and dance the night away at the SubZero Electro DJ Nights.

Rideau Canal Skateway

With its 7.8-kilometer course, it’s the perfect place to bite into a BeaverTail or sip a tasty hot chocolate and experience the thrill of the 3rd Ice Dragon Boat Festival.

Sparks Street

With its Lord Stanley’s Gift Monument, trendy shops and restaurants, it’s no wonder that Sparks Street is popular with residents and visitors alike. The open pedestrian mall hosts Capital Pride’s Winter Pride, and the international ice carving competition January 31st - February 2nd.

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Take a stroll in the Glebe and see why it has become the “snowman capital of the planet”. Discover Ontario and Quebec’s brewing heritage at the Winter Brewfest and savour delicacies at the Ottawa Farmers Winter Market, all in the enchanting setting of Lansdowne Park’s Aberdeen Pavilion.

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A Safari theme for the 2019 Senators SoirĂŠe Members of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club crossed the stage on November 23rd for an evening of Safari-themed fundraising for the Ottawa Senators Foundation.

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The gala hosted 550 attendees and raised $238,715 for the foundation’s Top Prospects Program, which supports youth in both physical and mental wellness and helps them to participate in sports and recreation in the community.

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Take us behind the scenes of your offseason and training. What does your routine look like?

Our offseason is pretty short, so I really try to get away from golf for a few days. But I quickly get right back into the swing of things. I have a combination of fitness, practice, and on-course work that I focus on.

While Smiths Falls is becoming known for its cannabis production, its most famous product is someone who has performed on a different kind of green.

Brooke Henderson is the greatest golfer in Canadian history, and is poised to become the top golfer in the world as she prepares for the 2020 season.

While her success on the course has earned her a spot in Canadian sports history, it is her character and work ethic that has taken her there. Kind, hard-working, disciplined; things that did not go unnoticed by the LPGA. She was awarded the 2019 Founders Award this year, for which she was voted by her peers.

Since we last spoke to Brooke in 2017, she has won 4 more titles to bring her total to 9 – the most of any Canadian golfer in history.

She was also named the Best Female Golfer in the world at the 2019 Espy Awards this past July, the largest sports awards show in the world.

We chatted with Brooke about life off and on the course, the role and importance of her family and her plans for 2020 and beyond.

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How do you feel you’ve been able to keep yourself grounded considering all your success? What role has your family played in this?

I am grateful to have my family with me on this journey. My dad is of course my coach, my sister is my caddy, and my mom is our biggest cheerleader.

We are always there for each other and share in each other’s successes.

Do you miss Canadian winters?

It would be easy to say “no”, but I love the snow! While I spend a lot of time traveling to different sunny locations, it is always nice to come home around the holidays to a bit of snow. It can be really beautiful!

This issue will be published in January 2020. How do you feel when you reflect on the past decade?

It’s hard to believe how much has happened in the past 10 years. I am very grateful. Fortunately, I have had my family by my side to keep me grounded and focused on my short-term goals. While it is great to look back and reflect, I have always been somebody who focuses on the task at hand and what is next.

You recently were awarded the 2019 Founders Award by your fellow LPGA Golfers. The Award is given out to someone “whose behaviour and deeds best exemplify the spirit, ideals and values of the LPGA”. How much does it mean to you to have your peers think so highly of you as a person?

I was truly honoured to receive the Founders Award, named after 13 remarkably driven and talented women that paved the way for all of us to now follow our dreams on the LPGA Tour. Their passion and perseverance is something I try to go forward with every day. Of course, given that the award was voted on by my peers, it made accepting the award even more special.

Speaking of Awards, you won Female Golfer of the Year at the 2019 Espy Awards. How important was that moment for you?

It was awesome to win this fan-voted award along with so many other talented athletes. I am always so appreciative of the fans that cheer me on!

Reflecting on your last season, what are you most proud of in your performance?

My highlight of the year would have to be breaking the Canadian Record and getting my 9th victory on Tour! To become the all-time winningest Canadian Golfer on both the LPGA and PGA Tour is amazing! It is an honour to be mentioned in the same category as some of the greats in our game— Sandra Post, Mike Weir, and George Knudson.

What areas of your game are you looking to improve on for your upcoming season?

This is one of the things I take a hard look at with my team in the offseason.

We will set some process oriented goals that we feel will lead to longterm success.

How do you unwind when you’re travelling? Any favourite Netflix shows or books?

Being on the road with my sister so much, we both have our own ways to unwind and fight jetlag. I love Netflix and watch a lot of movies and TV

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shows, and Brit tends to read a bit more.

Staying well rested and relaxed keeps us ready to compete at the highest levels.

How would you describe your dad as a coach and as someone you consider a best friend?

What is your favourite movie of all-time and why?

My Dad provides so much guidance and support on a daily basis on and off the course. It is important to him that while we are working hard we are also having fun and enjoying life!

I like the Jungle Book—the newer 2016 version. I love the animals. I could watch that movie over and over!

Everyone is a foodie for something—what is your favourite “cheat day” meal?

My go-to meals are pretty simple: Chipotle, Subway, or Chick-fil-A depending on where I am and what mood I am in!

When you come back home, what are some of the things you like to do? Any traditions or spots you have to visit?

Any time I get to go back home, my first priority is seeing my extended family and friends. It is always nice to see people that know you outside of the golfing world, and I find that really enjoyable.

I have a few golf courses that I like to stop by when I get a chance, and in the wintertime we may even go for some curling!

What’s currently on your playlist?

I have always been a fan of country music and spend a lot of time listening to that while traveling. While I like the newer country music, I also enjoy some of the classics, like Reba McEntire!

As January/February are vacation months, do you have a favourite memory of a family vacation?

My fondest memories usually go back to our family time at the cottage. It is peaceful and a great getaway for us.

We have made a lot of memories there, from apple picking to exploring the lake!

Looking ahead to the new decade and the next 10 years – what are your goals for the 2020s?

It is hard to believe that we will already be into the 2020s! While I certainly have some goals in mind, I prefer to keep those to myself and focus on the dayto-day process of getting better at all aspects of my game. I am really looking forward to the upcoming season with the LPGA Tour’s five majors, Lotte Championship where I attempt to three-peat, Meijer where I am defending Champion, CP Women’s Open, Olympics and CME Tour Championship.

Lastly, what is the best piece of advice you’ve received in your career?

Tee it high, and let it fly! @BrookeHenderson

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chocolate shops

From truffles to bonbons to fondue, Canada’s capital is home to some serious confection. And in a world where options for ordinary chocolate abound, going beyond department store chocolates is sure to make your sweetheart melt. We left no truffle unturned in finding the best and most unique chocolates and sweets in Ottawa, and here’s where to find them.

Stubbe Chocolates 1224 Wellington St W

Give your valentine treats from Ottawa’s Master Chocolatier from Stubbe Chocolates, a shop that has been making fine chocolates in Ottawa for over 100 years.

Their fine chocolate truffles, bars and cakes are for the traditional chocolate-lover. Located in Wellington West, their decadent Valentine’s Day gifts are a one-ofa-kind luxury.

La Maison Du Kouign-Amann 101 A Schneider Rd

This not-so-little gem of a bakery is guarenteed to give you variety in all things sweets. Here you will find fine chocolates, cakes, tartes, and their famous Kouign-Amann (pronounced queen a-mahn) - a flakey pastry with layers of butter and sugar that carmelizes when baked. The speciality of the house, these little treats have been crowned “the fattiest pastry in all of Europe” by the New York Times, and they have a taste to match. Other standout menu items include their triple chocolate cake or baby truffle cake.

Located in the west end, this modern and friendly bakery has something for everyone.

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Alicja Confections 829 Bank Street

You won’t find chocolate like this any-where else in the world. How do we know? Because Alicja Confections makes it their mission to create the funkiest of flavours, self-proclaimed ‘weird’ combinations that make perfectly unique presents.

Their signature product is the ‘Postcard Chocolate Bar’, ready-to-mail bars that are (you guessed it) the size of a postcard, perfect for that long-distance boo. For the non-traditional romantic, standout menu items include the Ramen Bowl Bar, featuring dried ramen, or Nicolas Bar - with potato chips mixed in. There’s even a Wasabi Bar. For the less daring, Strawberry Blonde, Champagne or Dark Chocolate bars might do the trick.

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This Canadian company has turned the idea of a chocolate shop on its head. Inside, you will find a huge selection of chocolates and coated treats, but their star product is their fondues; 12 unique flavours of chocolate, warm and ready to be coated onto anything—including their in-house ice-cream—or canned to take home for later. The store itself is an experience as you sample their array of fondue chocolates, ranging from Chocolate Hazlenut to Cookies & Cream, to 75% Cocoa. There are three locations in Ottawa.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate

55 Byward Market Square You will easily recognize this chocolatier, found right in the heart of the Byward Market.

Rocky Mountain is a Canadian company known for their chocolate covered candy apples, and their large variety of barks, truffles, and smaller chocolates. They also have a great selection of no sugar-added chocolates, ideal for diabetics and low-carb dieters.

Standout menu items include their ‘Famous Apples’; a chocolate dipped apple with everything from cookies and cream, apple pie, and almond coverings.

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Mint & Strawberry Moscow Mule

Take a break from winter with this refreshingly sweeter mule. To keep sugar content down, opt for an unsweetened ginger beer.

Ingredients 6 Strawberries, cut to ideal size 4-5 Fresh mint leaves 2 oz of Vodka

1 Lime, Juiced

4 oz of Ginger Beer, or to taste

Directions Muddle strawberries and mint in a glass.

Add ice and pour vodka and lime juice.

Add ginger beer to taste. Garnish with strawberry as desired and serve.

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POWER PLAY Evan Solomon has big shoes to fill in 2020 as he replaces Don Martin on Powerplay, CTV News Channel’s daily marquee political program.

It may be a new hat for him, but he continues to do what he does best; holding politician’s feet to the fire and helping Canadians get to the heart of the issues that matter most.

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You’re replacing Don Martin on CTV’s Powerplay.

What are you most looking forward to?

local show everyday and I do a lot of other radio and television stuff. So in a sense, it’s all a little more manageable because it’s still an 8-6 day.

It’s an honour to step into the big shoes of a great journalist and a friend like Don Martin who I’ve known for a long time. I’m really trying to carry on the tradition of Powerplay; just holding politician’s feet to the fire, not tolerating political spin, and making politics accessible to Canadians who want to get involved. Powerplay is kind of like the best dinner party you could have, when there’s a really good debate with great people at the table that have some skin in the game. You have primary sources about the political matters of the day with no punches pulled, no holes barred, and a good debate. So you can learn something, have fun and get engaged.

I’ve been working in TV and radio and print for so long, at the same time, and I think most journalists now realize that you kind of have to be a bit of a swiss army knife, right? You’ve got to do television, and radio ...right? And that’s just the new world of journalism.

And speaking of the new world, you are very active on twitter and social media. Do you think that social media and politics are a good match? Any possible downsides?

There is a downside to it, because social media can You know, I’ve been covering politics for a long take over and drive all sorts of stories through the time, and I think I have a specific political interview herd mentality. The facts can get bulldozed in the and questioning style. I really try to stampede of social media. I love social be fair, equally hard on everybody, media. I love that you can communiholding everybody’s feet to the fire cate quickly, that you can get a lot of “THERE’S A equally. I hope that people realize reaction, it’s a great news source. But that we have zero tolerance for DOWNSIDE TO IT, the downside is that it can blur the spin. We try to be candid, knowlfacts; it can make people only conBECAUSE SOCIAL cerned about top line stuff and miss edgeable, and we try to get at the information that matters to Canathe details. It can subject you to all MEDIA CAN dians. We try to be fair, balanced, sorts of fake news, so you really have TAKE OVER AND to be careful and fact check. firm and fun. And we have a great team to do that.

With three seperate shows on the go, what does your schedule look like?

DRIVE ALL SORTS As we enter a new decade, what are OF STORIES some of your goals for the 2020’s?

THROUGH THE HERD MENTALITY. Well, I have to make this stuff work!

(Laughs) I have a couple chainsaws THE FACTS CAN juggling in the air. I have the same GET BULLDOZED goals that I’ve always had. I love my job. And balancing Powerplay and IN THE STAMPEDE Question Period and Overview is going to be great because these are OF SOCIAL the three greatest jobs I could possibly have. I’m unbelievably grateful. And MEDIA.”

I’ll be hosting our national radio program called Overview everyday on all Bell Stations from 12 - 2, which is a current affairs program that has anything you want to talk radio. Politics, life, we get great interviews with all sorts of people.

We also do call-ins. Then from 5 - 6, I will go to Powerplay, and do the national political affairs program.

And I’ll do both those programs from Monday - Thursday. And then on Friday, I switch over and I work on CTV’s Question Period, our network political show which airs Sunday morning on the main network at 11 AM Eastern Time.

How do you manage your many hats?

In some ways it’s not that much different. Currently I do Question Period and I do a four-hour radio show, a two-hour national show and a two-hour

then I’m just balancing that with real life.

I’ve got kids! You know, I’m at the hockey rink literally five times a week. It’s like every single Canadian is trying to figure out how to balance their life. And for me, at this moment, it’s really great because I have the best problem I could possibly have right now. I really love my job and I really love my family, so I’m trying to find time for both. And if that’s my biggest problem right now, I do not need even the world’s tiniest violin.

Speaking of family time, what are some of your favourite places to go in Ottawa when you do have a day off?

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I’m a runner and I run all through the winter and the summer. So I’ve got a bunch of guys that go out early in the mornings for an 8 or 10 Km run and I love that. So if I can get out for a run, you know, five times a week it’s fantastic. And anytime I can play any kind of sport—I don’t care what kind of sport—I will. I play a lot of guitar, too. If my life was just family, journalism, sports and music, I’d be okay.

How do you and your family make the most of the winter weather in Ottawa?

You have to eat, though. Do you have any favourite restaurants or coffee spots in Ottawa?

We also like to ski, I like to skate ski, and I run. We’re outdoorsy. We snowshoe, we ski, we’re outside a lot.

I like coffee but I’m not a picky coffee guy.

Like I make coffee at home because I’m cheap. (Laughs) I’ll go out and drink Tim Hortons or the Ministry of Coffee. I like a good cup of coffee.

There’s tons of great restaurants in Ottawa.

I actually think the food scene in Ottawa is awesome right now. I have some go-tos.

Here’s the new go-to that my kids and my wife and I like: Farinella, it’s killer pizza.

Another one is Ola Cocina in Vanier. It’s just like little mexican tacos. I love that stuff. So good. For a nice dinner, you can’t go wrong with The Whalesbone. There are a lot of great places in Ottawa, the food scene is really great.

It’s like every single Canadian is trying to figure out how to balance their life.

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My son lives on the outdoor rink across the street. The ODR. That’s what kids call it these days. We live on the ODR. He and his buddies are on it every night. My daughter is a competitive ringette player. And my wife’s a coach, and I assistant coach my son. So we’re at rinks way too much but we love it.

In Ottawa, you just have to make a choice.

Either you are going to hate the winter—and there are a lot of reasons to do that—or, you’re going to do what a lot of people in Ottawa do and decide to totally going to embrace the winter. They go skating on the canal, and go to the outdoor rinks and to gatineau park, and do tons of winter activities.

I have a lot of family in Toronto. And they come to visit in the winter. And we’ll do a cross country ski out to one of the cabins in Gatineau for a late night, where you cook your own dinner, and we bring out fondue. And people are like where are we?

They think we’re in Switzerland. But no, it’s Ottawa, and the cabins are incredible.

People cannot believe they are 15 minutes from the city.

Last Friday, I went to the Christmas market at Lansdowne and it looked like I was in Europe. You know, Ottawa is changing so fast. The concerts at Lansdowne, too. Ottawa is on fire right now.

Do you and your wife have any traditions for Valentine’s Day? We always go out for dinner. It’s my dad’s birthday on Valentine’s Day, so we usually do a family thing but my Dad’s in Toronto.

The kids always give us a card or something small. We do all that stuff. I actually don’t mind it. People always say it’s such a manufactured holiday and I’m like, are there too many moments where the world tells you, go out and tell the person you love that you love them? Are there really too many of those or would a few more kill us? I’m basically on side two.

When you look back on your career, what is the best piece of advice that you’ve ever recieved?

Three things, to be candid. Many many years ago, the guy who founded WIRED Magazine—I used to be the editor of a magazine called Shift that I started years ago—told me, make sure that whatever you do in life, you try something that’s so risky and ambitious, that even if you fail, you will fail upward. So even the experience of trying is so worthwhile, that even if it doesn’t work, you learn so much that it’s worth it. Because if you try something incremental, even if you succeed, it’s not worth much and if you fail it’s not worth much.

I was also told ‘don’t be afraid to be afraid’.

You’re going to be nervous in your life.

Everybody is. The people that say they’re not nervous are actually lying, they are nervous.

It’s not about getting over the fear, you live with it, and don’t let that stop you from trying new things.

Finally, I was told this by a really great journalist, never be afraid to ask a question. It’s not a sign of stupidity, it’s a sign of curiosity.

The same journalist told me that even when it’s tough to ask someone a question, you’re doing the favour because you’re telling the story. And if you’re really telling the story genuinely, you’re not intruding on people, you’re actually telling the story. So never be afraid to ask a question. You’re not sounding stupid and you’re not stealing anything.

You’re doing it in the service of telling a story and getting at something.

That means you’re listening and you’re asking more than you’re preaching which is really bad. As soon as you’re a know-it-all you’re toast in this business.

And that’s the difference between a journalist and a partisan. A partisan person knows the answer before they ask the question. So they already have the answer and it doesn’t matter what the question is because they are defending a position. A journalist doesn’t know the answer before they ask the question. And if you figure that out then you’re okay. @EvanLSolomon

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5 Common Mistakes To Avoid On Valentine’s Day

We’ve uncovered some of the most common pitfalls even the most well-intentioned of lovers fall into.

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Not Discussing A Budget Whether it’s too much or too little, not meeting financial expectations is a source of tension for couples on Valentine’s Day. If it’s appropriate, establishing a budget for gifts can help to avoid the unwanted surprises or feelings of misunderstandings.

Not Signing The Card Don’t make the mistake of letting the card speak for you. The card aisle is littered with great poems and notes that may express exactly how you feel, but those words need to be in your hand writing if you don’t want it to look and feel like a cop-out to your valentine. Even if you are buying the most expensive or most thoughtful gift a person can find, it loses a lot of context without a hand-written note. Don’t let the card speak for you ...sign your card.

Ordering a Gift Online February 14th sees an influx in cards, gifts and presents being sent in the mail, increasing the chances of a stall. Don’t put yourself at risk of your gift not arriving in time, and shop in-store.

Not Planning Ahead You want to make sure they’re happy, so you will take your partner anywhere they want to go on Valentine’s Day, right? Wrong. Not having anything planned, even with good intentions, comes across as uncaring and lazy. Have a plan, make a reservation. Make your partner feel like you thought about this ahead of time.

Not Making A Reso Speaking of thinking ahead, Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants, spas and destinations.

Don’t wait until the last minute to book your table, or you will be stuck without one.

Choosing The Wrong Flowers Red roses may be generic, and your partner most certainly isn’t... therefore you should think outside the box for your choice of flowers? Not this time.

Different colours of flowers carry different meanings (think funerals, graduations, weddings), and your partner may associate them with those occaisons. While you might think you are adding to the romance by choosing a different flower, you may be taking away from it instead.

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Catching up with former Ottawa Senator

Magnus Arvedson Catching up with former Ottawa Senator

The modern-day Ottawa Senators began to get their first real taste of NHL success in the late 1990s. A key member of that club for six seasons was forward Magnus Arvedson – affectionately known as “The Machine.” Arvedson, now 48, is fifteen years into a happy retirement, enjoying life as a hockey dad in Sweden. “Arvie” has very fond memories of his time in the NHL, and living in Canada’s capital.

What are you up to these days? ​ ther than being a cab service for my sons, O and an expert in doing dishes and vacuuming?

I’m the strength and conditioning coach for Färjestads BK Junior teams (J20 and J18) and also involved in the U16 elite team.

Your sons - Adam and Calle - both play hockey with Färjestads BK. How are you enjoying being a hockey dad and coach?

It’s great. I’m pretty relaxed. I’m never the dad who’s up in the stands shouting and screaming. I do give them advice and sometimes they actually ask me what I think! As their coach, it’s always been about the team; no playing favourites and I think that’s good. So I never gave my sons extra ice time or power play time. In fact, I maybe pay attention to the team too much. Sometimes, when I’m coaching in the gym, I get so focused on the whole group that sometimes I wake myself up and check if Adam (my oldest) is here.

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Let’s take a look back at your career. You were 25 years old when the Senators drafted you. What’s the story on how the Senators discovered you and why you were drafted at such a late age?

I was a late bloomer; late playing in the Swedish Elite League too. The year I was drafted, my team won the Swedish Elite League (11 points in 14 playoff games, +14) and I also played in the World Championship.

GM Pierre Gauthier was the one who drafted me and, if I’m not wrong, the team took several players who were past the usual NHL draft age.

I was 25 (when drafted in the 5th round, 1997); Daniel Alfredsson was 21 (when drafted in the 6th round, 1994): Andreas Dackell was 23 (drafted in the 6th round, 1996) and Sami Salo was 21 (drafted in the 9th round, 1996).

I would say it all worked out okay.

By that age, had you given up on being drafted in the NHL? I’ll be honest and say I never thought about the NHL when I was young or at the age when players usually get drafted. But, of course, I was following the league!

You played with the Ottawa Senators from 1997-2003? What would you say is your greatest memory from those years?

The guys; my teammates. It was such a down to earth organization. We were a small club that played great hockey. We progressed every year and got better and better and better! The Sens have had some great teams, some great runs, and not just in the years I was there.

The memories: Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final; being on the ice with Wayne Gretzky for his last game in Canada; Saku Koivu’s comeback game after his cancer; the great places we went with the team; the locker room, the staff around the team, the dinners with the boys and much more!

I also remember all the nice, great people I met in Ottawa. My wife and I always said that it would have been great if our kids could have grown up in Canada and learned that easy going Friendliness people have over there.

Let’s talk about that playoff game. Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final in 2003. What do you remember most about that series?

I think that we gave away two games too easily to the Devils in that series. In Game 7, I remember scoring early to give us a 1-0

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lead. I also remember that, later on, I passed up a great chance to score (passing the puck instead) and maybe that would have put us up 2-0 in that game. I still think about what a great chance we had created for ourselves. I think about the atmosphere, the fans, and the hype in the city around the club. That was something really special.

That was also your last game as an Ottawa Senator.

Did you want to re-sign with Ottawa?

I actually came back for playoffs that season, way too early. The club really wanted me to come back and, of course, I did too. My body was not ready. In the process of coming back too early, I damaged my groin and suffered with that for many seasons afterward.

My body gained over 20 pounds during the hospital stay, due to my injury and treatment.

Then I lost that 20 pounds, then dropped another 20 pounds on top of that, all in one week.

Oh yes, I talked to my agent to try do get a contract in Ottawa. But that didn’t happen. The Sens wanted to go another way. But it worked out well with the Canucks.

I still have problems with my stomach due to that injury.

In your time in Vancouver, you had a brief chance to play with the Sedin brothers in their early days.

What was that like?

I like Jacques and we got along well. Now that I’ve done some coaching, you understand the pressure coaches are under. Jacques focused a lot on defence and the details, but we also scored a lot of goals too. We had a lots of speed and talent, maybe more than we understood.

We should have believed more in ourselves.

They are great people and, as everybody knows, great players. In the last 4 games of my career I was playing on the same line as them. In three of those games, I was named first star and scored 2 goals in each game. In the last game with them I blew out my knee, tearing both the ACL and MCL. Keep in mind, the Canucks had one of the best lines in NHL at that time with Markus Näslund, Brendan Morrison and Todd Bertuzzi. After a while, the coach played us as the first line.

We had a great team that season and could have really gone a long way if we didn’t lose Burtuzzi (suspended in the Steve Moore incident) for the playoffs (and maybe me, a little bit, because of my injury). The team was setup with two good, offensive lines and two hard working checking lines, so we missed some key parts of that set up in the playoffs.

In January 2000, you got checked into an open bench door by a member of the Flyers. You not only missed the rest of the regular season but had to undergo emergency intestinal surgery. That must have been a difficult thing to get over, both mentally and physically?

What was it like play for Jacques Martin?

My two favourite things that Jacques would say a lot: “Pay attention to details,” and “Bottom line.”

Looking back, early on, maybe he could have let us loose a little bit more on offence. The last year I played, we did make some changes and the D got more involved in the offence. That helped us a lot. It made our team better and harder to play against. Our defencemen started going on the offence more and that made us hard to play against.

How did you get the nickname “The Machine” and who gave you that nickname?

Jacques gave me s*** at a team meeting and said that I should hit more. Then he said that, “You’re a F***ing Machine!” That’s where my nickname came from.

Your old teammate, Jason York says you ate a lot of bananas during games. If that’s true, what’s the story with that?

My junior coach told us a story about what a boost he got when he was running in a race

and was totally exhausted. He said he ate some bananas and felt like a new man after that.

After hearing that (laughing), I began eating bananas.

You represented your country in the 2002 Olympics. What was that experience like?

Unfortunately, I don’t remember so much about this special event as I should, which is too bad. Sweden had maybe one of the best games ever against Canada (5-2 victory in the first round) and then maybe one of the worst against Belarus (a 4-3 elimination loss in the quarterfinals). We played so well in the beginning of the tournament that many people thought of us as favourites and then it became a nightmare. Now you just don’t want to think about that tournament.

Which Ottawa Senators teammates were you closest to during your time here?

They’re a great bunch of guys, all of them. Me, my wife, and our oldest son, Adam were in Ottawa 2 years ago (for the alumni outdoor game) and it felt that we’d all been together only a month ago, but it’s actually been 15 years! It’s too bad we could not win something together; we were close.

Do you still keep in touch with any of your old teammates?

Ricard Persson and his family; Alfie sometimes through mail; Andreas Johansson I meet sometimes, same with Dackell. I talk to The LumberJack from Lloydminster - Wade Redden through mail sometimes, and Yorkie Mr. Bean.

Do you still follow the Senators today or watch any of their games?

I’m glad that they’re doing better lately with the young team. I actually played with Erik Brännströms father here in Färjestad BK, Karlstad.

I hope they can do something great with that team, and that people there enjoy and support them.

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4 Dog-Friendly Destinations For Winter Wandering

Heart’s Desire, Barrhaven

Beryl Gaffney Park

Barrhaven’s Heart’s Desire Park offers an urban hike that is easy to access and easy to walk. The area also links to lots of spots to explore along the Rideau and the smaller Jock River. The park has an off-leash area for dogs, too.

A great spot to walk your dog along the water and through trails, Manotick’s Beryl Gaffney Park is near the intersection of Prince of Wales Drive and Rideau Valley Drive. The trails offer multiple views and access points to the Rideau River, and it’s a great and quiet spot to spend an afternoon with your dog.

Deevy Pines Park

Carlington Park

A great spot if you’re looking for some well-maintained trails to walk your dog in the west end, Deevy Pines Park offers a quick-toget-to walk in the woods.

A popular spot for toboganning in the winter, you and your dog can break away to find some great views of the city, or meet other dogs in the off-leash area. Smaller trails offer forest views.

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Where the Game Took Him: Ottawa’s First NBA Player

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Marial Shayok played for Canada Basketball when he was 15. He says it was the first team he realized the types of places the game of basketball could take him. Since then, it certainly has taken him places.

Last June he became the first Ottawa-born player ever to be taken in the NBA Draft.

The 24-year-old Shayok was selected in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He is currently splitting time between the 76ers and their development team (the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League), while still being in touch with his Ottawa basketball roots. That includes the neighborhood ball players he grew up watching and playing against in south side Ottawa.

“I definitely fell in love with basketball in Ottawa.

The place I grew up in was a basketball community and pretty much everyone I surrounded myself with played basketball. My siblings and my Dad played basketball. My friends I grew up with all into high school [played basketball]. It was a big basketball-driven type of environment,” said Shayok.

“Guys from my neighborhood in the south side of Ottawa where I really just watched their game and really they have seen me grow into the basketball player I am today. I’m still pretty close to everybody back home and it’s just great to have them on my side.”

He also comes from a family that has been intertwined with the sport of basketball. Marial’s father (Makur Shayok), sister (Yar Shayok), and brother (Shayok Shayok) all played college hoops before him. Shayok Shayok is now his younger brother’s manager, which has been a huge asset for Marial who says between the trust he has in him and his

brother’s understanding of the game, he feels like he can talk to him about anything.

He has come along away from south side Ottawa.

Shayok played fours years of Division 1 college basketball. He originally committed to the University of Virginia, but transferred after three years to Iowa State University. There, Shayok blossomed into a star. He shot nearly 40% from three-point range and led the Cyclones to the Big 12 Conference Championship title with an upset victory over the mighty Kansas Jayhawks.

Based on his incredible year with Iowa State and the promise he showed for continued development, Philadelphia took a shot on the talented shooting guard. Draft day was a milestone moment for Shayok as well as the city of Ottawa. The nation’s capital finally had one of its own join the NBA ranks.

“It means a lot. Obviously, being someone the younger generation can look to. Let them know it’s definitely possible to do so. Obviously I’m just getting started so I am going to continue to break boundaries and really be that face of the basketball community,” said Shayok.

“It was exciting just knowing my hard work had paid off and obviously what it meant to my family and my loved ones. It was definitely exciting but once it happened I kind of really embraced it and then moved on to the next to see how I could get better and make things happen for myself ” Making things happen for himself this season could mean playing a supporting role on a team that is considered by many to be NBA Championship contenders.

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The 76ers are built on height, power, and rebounding ability. They drafted Shayok to (hopefully) add much-needed shooting on the outside to balance the inside strength of their talented big men. Shayok has already delivered some promising results early on. With the Delaware Blue Coats, Shayok totaled 76 points over his first two games as a professional ball player and was named the G League player of the week.

He spent training camp and the preseason with the 76ers and was called up to join the team in November on the strength of his impressive G League start. Philadelphia is loaded with stars like Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Al Horford who can offer many lessons on and off the court for a rookie like Shayok.

“Man it’s great. The amount of great [veteran players] I have, I am able to learn from them every single day whenever I am up there [in Philadelphia]. They kind of put me under their wing and instill confidence in me everyday.

When I’m doing well they are happy for me and they let me know,” said Shayok.

Philadelphia has lofty aspirations this year and depending on how the 2019-20 season plays out, they may call on Shayok to step in for them in meaningful games this spring. Though that is far from his focus right now. Shayok is concentrated on improving his offensive efficiency, which he says has been a challenge especially as he is learning the professional game and facing new defensive sets and strategy on a game-to-game basis.

On draft day 2019, Shayok was one of six Canadian-born players selected, the most in Canadian history and the most by a non-U.S. country ever in a single NBA draft.

Canadian basketball is more prominent now that it has ever been. With Canadian-born players on rosters across the NBA, Canada finally seems to have the talent to qualify for its first Olympics Games since 2000, when a young Steve Nash led the way. If healthy and invited to join the roster, Shayok says he wants to be part of helping Canada qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

“Definitely would want to play for Team Canada if it all works out for the situation I am in. To play for my country would be a dream come true.” Said Shayok.

From Ottawa to Iowa to Philadelphia, everything has happened so quickly the last couple years that Shayok says it has been hard for him to take a moment to appreciate it.

The city he grew up in certainly can though.

There were no footsteps for Shayok to follow in when he was finding his way to where he is now. There was no one from Ottawa who had NBA dreams and made them come true. He can be a shining example that he himself didn’t have growing up. In many ways, he already is.

First, Shayok learned himself where the game of basketball could take him. Now he is going to show a generation of kids growing up across Ottawa that same lesson.

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Dip in white chocolate and place on parchment lined baking sheet.

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Place strawberries and chocolate into croissant, making a sandwhich.

Place on baking sheet and bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until chocolate is melted.

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WHAT IS A TRAVEL CONSENT? AND DO I NEED ONE TO TRAVEL WITH MY CHILD AFTER SEPARATION? Planning a trip is an exciting activity for a family. It does, however, include a number of logistics and can become more complex than just booking a flight and hotel. This is even more so the case for a family after separation.

If you are separated or divorced, there are a number of things to consider when planning a vacation for you and your child(ren), many of which have to be addressed with the nontravelling parent well in advance of the travel date. One of the most important items is a travel consent.

TRAVEL CONSENT A parent travelling abroad with their child should get the written consent of the nontravelling parent prior to travel.

While a travel consent letter is not legally required, it is possible that you will be asked for proof that you can travel with your child and that you are doing so with the other parent’s permission. This can be requested of you upon leaving or re-entering the country, by both your home country and foreign nations.

SUBSTITUTIONS/ALTERATIONS If you are separated, there are two main ways to get travel consent: A court order or separation agreement which says that no travel consent is required by either parent when travelling abroad with the child.

Getting a travel consent letter from the nontravelling parent for each trip. This is the more common approach.

Such a letter needs to include detailed information about the travel including dates, flights, times, and basic contact information.

The letter must be signed by the nontravelling parent. The Government of Canada has a travel consent letter online that they provide as a template. Such a letter does not have to be notarized, but it can give it more backing and weight in the eyes of a border guard.

OTHER TRAVEL CONSENTS It is possible that your travel destination has its own requirements for a travel consent which will also require the non-travelling parent’s consent. For example, some countries request a sworn affidavit, the child’s birth certificate, and consent letter, all to be provided and signed by the non-travelling parent. Others will require translations of documents which also need to be signed by the non-travelling parent.

It is important to check the Entry/Exit requirements for each country under the Government of Canada’s travel advisories. result, you will still be responsible to pay that portion of the land transfer tax that is above $4,000. If you are buying a home with your spouse or common-law spouse, and only one of you is a first-time home buyer, ask your lawyer about your ability to qualify for the exemption.

or order generally saying you can travel with the child does not often cut it because that type of provision does not specifically address consent.

Even if a parent does have a document like a blanket travel consent (a document saying consent is never needed because one signed letter permits all future travel), or has a document dispensing the consent requirement, it is still suggested that the parent bring their court order or agreement with them as a precaution.

Each family’s situation can have many layers and unique details. It is recommended that parents speak with a lawyer about the legal issues that may apply to them and specifically, to international travel with their child.

WHAT IF I HAVE SOLE CUSTODY OR DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY? Even if you have sole custody of your child, a travel consent document is still something you should ask the other parent to sign.

Unless your separation agreement or court order specifically says you do not need the other parent’s consent to travel abroad, you should have a consent letter. An agreement

Olivia Koneval practices Family 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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Snowboarding We couldn’t think of a cooler winter activity to take up this month, so we wanted to know... just how easy would it be to learn to snowboard?

We asked Ottawa Snowhawks Instructor Cooper Lawrence to give us the inside scoop on teaching the sport to adult beginners.

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nowboarding is one of those sports that looks easy, but after a day on the bunny hill, most people would disagree.

Like most athletes, professional snowboarders usually start when they’re young.

But does that mean that learning to snowboard is a lost opportunity in adulthood?

“Anyone can learn anything with enough time and practise,” says Cooper. “As a child, we learn differently than adults. Yes, it’s easier to get started as a child. There is less hesitation, a bit more experiential learning, and you’re less critical of yourself.

“But to get from having never snowboarded before, to the point where you can safely navigate the mountain - which is always the goal - I’ve had people learn within the season how to do that to the point where they were comfortable and weren’t in any danger on their own.”

A season for Cooper’s classes with the Ottawa Snowhawks, who offer weekend adult programs, is about eight weeks. So to get to a point of looking like you know what you’re doing out there? Two months, he says.

“And that’s with half day lessons (four hours) and another half day of practise. So that’s more lesson time then most mountains would give to beginner lessons. Ussually it’s only one or two hours.

It’s undoubtedly a fun pastime, but what about the physical benefits? Cooper says that while most of the movements snowboarders do are hips down, beginners will find themselves with a killer ab workout.

“A lot of new snowboarders find that what gets them at the end of the day is the abs, because you’re constantly falling and getting back up.”

But is it cheaper than hitting the gym? Probably not, but it’s similar in cost to other major sports.

“Gear is often a big chunk of the expense.

Especially if you aren’t already into outdoor winter activites. You need good gloves, jackets, etc. But all you need specifically is new boots and a snowboard.

“The weekend program is about $8-900 for the season. 8 full day sessions, half with instructor, half practise. Lift tickets, bus. You don’t have to drive to the mountain, and it’s a fun time.”

“The coming back for more lessons is really the key part. A lot of people may think oh, I’ve got it, I can stand up on a snowboard and slide around but, there’s more to it than that.”

Safety Tips?

Typical injuries for beginners?

If you can Ski, can you Snowboard?

Crash pants. Stay hydrated, have a good breakfast, and respect your body’s limits. Recognize when you’re getting tired, recognize when you’re starting to fall more often. Don’t be afraid to take a break. And sunscreen definitely, because it’s sunny and overcast.

The major risk is wrists, if you haven’t learned how to fall properly.You can get around that by wearing wrist guards, which is highly recommended for beginners.

Snowboarding has a steeper learning curve, but yes you can. And vice versa.

Partially because of the similar body mechanics, motions and balance, but mostly because you are already familiar with the mountain, navigating in traffic, types of snow, and what patchy areas to avoid. That’s actually what causes a lot of stress for beginners on the mountain, just being in the environment.

The other big one is tailbone. If you’re not falling forward, you’re falling backwards. Which means landing on your butt and bruising your tailbone, which is not fun. Not a great experience.

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Your New Year, New You Checklist

The key to reaching your 2020 goals is a solid foundation for feeling your best. Here’s how.

Work Smarter The SmartDesk and ErgoStool from Autonomus are the next gen of office furniture; the standing revoltion. The ErgoStool introduces Dynamic sitting, which keeps you moving throughout the day, your back straight and your core engaged.

Hydrate Eightcups is a smart bottle that optimizes your water intake and flashes when it’s time for you to hydrate. The bottle connects to your phone via an app, which conviently shows you a report on your hydration throughout the day.

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We all know that our computers strain our eyes, but we also can feel an effect on our energy levels, eyes and head from the blue light of our screens. Blue light glasses like these frames from Quay actually block the blue light and help reduce eye strain for better focus, less headaches and overall better eyesight both long and short-term.

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Travel

Ice Palace Hotel De Glace, Quebec’s infamous ice hotel, returns for another year. The hotel isn’t your average igloo; it has over 40 rooms for guests, including themed suites, a bar, and a host of outdoor activites. The hotel is open from January to March, and only a 5 hour trip from Ottawa.

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1 MORE THAN A HOTEL, Hotel De Glace offers day tours with food & drink packages to give day guests the Nordik experience. Guests can enjoy the outdoor saunas and pools, grab a drink at the ice bar and tour the stunning architecture without staying overnight.

LOOKING FOR A BIT OF LUXURY? The 42 rooms in Hotel de Glace offer both basic and premium suites, some complete with fireplaces and each with themes carved into the walls and ice decor. Their largest suite includes a private sauna.

3 NOT JUST A HOLIDAY DESTINATION, the retreat showcases a chapel of majestic proportions, that hosts multiple weddings throughout its season.

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WHO NEEDS A

CASH WEDGE? When preparing for an income stream at the time of converting your Registered Retirement Savings Plan to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or taking a systematic income from a non-registered investment account, having a cash or income wedge is very important. What is a cash wedge? Well it is not related to the game of golf however it can definitely improve the sustainability of your income stream. This is because, when looking at any sustainable income stream from an investment portfolio, the sequence of returns is very important.

cash equivalents for immediate cash flow needs, and follow that with perhaps some private income funds, commercial mortgage pools, preferred shares etc to create a relative safe wedge of capital that can be drawn upon in tough times. By separating the typical balanced fund in to its components, and enhancing the income strategy to bring about better yields, you can avoid selling equities during tough economic times when prices have fallen and rely on the income wedge which is generally unaffected – thus preserving your capital.

If you analyse two balanced investment funds and both have a 7% average rate of return over a 20-year time frame, this is just fine in the accumulation stage (while saving) even if the sequence of returns differs. However, in the income stage, when you are redeeming shares and the early years are punctuated with losses (circa 2008-09) or any other examples that come to mind, then you are exposed. This is because each income payment requires a sell and when markets fall you need to sell a greater number of units or shares to raise the cash required for your desired lifestyle or the minimum required RRIF withdrawal. If the economy sours and markets fall in the early years of your withdrawal program, then you will need to sell a great number of shares than if the market was rising during this time.

Depleting your share balance at a faster rate is not a good strategy for sustainability and the end result is not the same when compared to period of time when the early years are punctuated with good returns.

A well constructed portfolio can bring about lower costs, better diversification and yields from fixed income than the typical balanced mutual fund – especially when it comes to systematic withdrawals in retirement. The income wedge helps protects against systematic equity value erosion during market pullbacks. Utilizing public and private income investments ensures liquidity while the equity portion of the account can still provide the long-term potential growth needed to sustain overall income and offset inflation in retirement.

Enter the Cash/Income Wedge! While history has proven equites create wealth over time, offset inflation and lower tax liabilities in a non-registered account, I suggest you set aside at least five years of income needs in a carefully constructed wedge of short-term

For more information on how the sequence of returns can adversely affect your income needs or any other questions on investment management of financial planning, please give us a call. A second opinion is always without cost or obligation.

Michael Prittie, CFP, CIM FCSI, CIWM is a Portfolio Manager and Branch Manager with Mandeville Private Client Inc/Capital Wealth Architects in Ottawa.

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Patinage En Foret Looking for a twist on skating?

Only 45 minutes from Ottawa, you can skate through the forest next to Gatineau Park on a 3km ice path. The trees will provide some shelter from the wind so you can enjoy the calm snowy forest in a new way.

Escape Eskimo

Where in Winter

Ever wondered what it’s like to go dog sledding? Head on over to Outaouais to Escapade EsKimo. Here you can enjoy dog sledding, snow shoeing, sliding. You can even warm up in a private hot tub or relax near the fireplace to warm up after a day in the snow.

The best winter attractions in Ottawa and beyond.

Rideau Canal Skateway

Parc Omega Winter is a great time to visit the park because this is when many of our Canadian wildlife is most active! See them in a whole new light as they play in the fresh snow.

Fort Henry’s Lumina Borealis is a walk-through experinee

A must-do in Ottawa, lace up your skates and join in on the fun on the world’s largest skating rink. Along the 7.8km skate you can stop at one of several snack huts and treat yourself to a beavertail and hot chocolate to refuel.

Winterlude From ice sculpture competitions, skating, cross country ski races to an ice dragon boat festival, there is something for the entire family to enjoy at Winterlude.

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ries. That’s why I wrote the book; because there are so many women—I mean there are guys too, but the majority are women who are in this boat—that just don’t know how to deal with it. If you’re not really into watching the games then how do you deal with a guy who is? You have to learn how to deal with it. In the book I explain it like this; in any relationship—it’s not just for sports— you have to compromise. It’s a two way street. You know?

ENTERTAINMENT

What are some of the important compromises that Skip has made for you? What’s your relationship like outside of sports?

He compromises on Friday nights. That’s when we try to do a date night, because the rest of the week is all about sports.

Yesterday I was very happy because the Dallas Cowboys were playing the Patriots, and he loves the Cowboys and he loves the Patriots. But I felt like it was a win-win because whoever won, he still liked them.

So he really wanted the Cowboys to win and they lost, the Patriots won but, it wasn’t that hard to live in the house yesterday.

(Laughs) So, other than that, it’s pretty tough when his team loses, you don’t want to be in the house.

What we try to do - and he’s really good about it - is every friday night we do a date night. We both love the show Jeporardy and we tape it all week long and then on Friday night we watch all five episodes.

We get our favourite food, which is usually pizza, or Chinese food. We just finished watching the series Jack Ryan.

Ernestine Bayless On How To Share Your Husband With Sports Ernestine and her husband Skip Bayless—a sports commentator most recently known for his podcast Skip and Shannon Undisputed—have been together for over 15 years.

The relationship hasn’t been easy; while Skip has made an

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entire career out of his obsession with sports, this has proven to be a challenge for his relationship. After years of learning to live with and understand her sports-obsessed man, Ernestine shares all in her new book, with commentary from notable celebrities and sports fans she and Skip have befriended along the way.

Who did you write this book for? Just how big of a problem are sports obsessions in relationships today?

It’s probably a big dilemma in most relationships where one loves sports and one doesn’t. A lot of people that I speak to for this book say when they meet me, “oh my god, my husband does the same thing!” So everyone’s got their war sto-

He’ll tell me “oh listen, there’s an important game on I have to watch from 5-7 but after that we can watch whatever.” So he’s always trying to compromise. And the longer I’ve been with him I’ve learned—this is in the book—to ask ahead. So I say to him ‘hey, what do you have next weekend?

Because I wanted to see if you wanted to do something with friends of ours.’ It’s better to plan ahead then to just be dumbstruck at the last minute when he’s like “I have to watch games all day today” and I’m really mad.

We go to concerts, we go to movies almost every Friday or Saturday we go to a movie, and we just kind of work it around any games he has to watch.

ENTERTAINMENT insane as the guy I live with. So I called Billy and he was like ‘yea, sure,’ and then he started rattling off all of his nuttiness. He’s got a lot of [sports] craziness that his poor wife has to put up with.

So we have Billy Bob, we have Michael Rapaport who is a fun actor, he comes on Skip’s show sometimes because he’s obsessed with sports. And then Shannon, who is Skip’s partner on the show and then Stephen A Smith who used to be Skip’s partner on the ESPN show, who is still a good friend of both of ours. He’s got a lot of jinxs.

In the book, you talk about how you’ve ‘learned’ to watch games?

Before I met Skip I had never been to a football game or a baseball game.

I had been to one game in my life. In the book I joke, but it’s real; I played clarinet in highschool and that’s the closest I ever got to a football field, was in a marching band. With Skip, I started getting into it because I would pick out the cute guys. Then I ended up watching the games because I felt like if I had to invest four to five hours sometimes in watching a game, I had to have some reason. So I’d get into their life; I’d google who they are and who they’re married to. During the game I’d drive Skip up the wall with questions like, ‘oh what about Tony?

Where does he live?’ He’s like ‘I just have to watch this play’. But I find that after a while it is interesting.

It’s like a soap opera ...so much drama going on! And like Skip wrote in the book, it is a real life soap opera. There is always drama going on between the quarterback and the coach.

It’s intriguing to see how these guys [sports fans] think. It’s almost like a gladiator mentality. Their pride is on the line! When they say ‘my team won’, they speak like they are actually on the team.

So for the unknowing woman, how do you indentify a sports-obsessed guy?

They own a lot of sports articles, from t-shirts to hats to socks to pens, I could go on. So when you see that a guy has more than just a mug, you know that he is actually a big fan.

The book has some interesting contributors who are also friends of you and Skip.

Yea, we’re friends with and he works with Billy Bob Thornton, he is a big sports guy and he actually met Skip because he came on Skip’s show on ESPN. He said he was a fan of the show and he wanted to come on. He had nothing to promote. He and Skip became friends and in turn I became friends with him, so when I was doing this book I thought wow, it’d be fun to get a celebrity chapter or just people that are notable, and see if they’re as

Kevin Dillon, he’s another one. His girlfriend is from the West Coast and he’s from the East Coast. They’ll watch together, and it’s nice because she’ll root for his team and then he’ll root for her team. So, you get to know somebody and then you have respect for their interests, you have something that you can sit together and watch.

Vince Gill has the same thing with Amy Grant. She doesn’t really like anything, but once she sits down with him—and he likes the Nashville Predators—and when she watches a game she’ll just start ‘whooping it up’ as they call it. So she gets into it and she doesn’t really know what it’s about but knows ‘okay, this team needs to win’ so…

This is your first book. Did you like the writing process? Will there be more books in the future?

Yea, it’s kind of exciting because after all these years of having this information about guys and sports in my head, with my friends at my office giving me all of their horror stories, I figured ‘there’s got to be something to this’.

Someone has to write a book. Not about teaching women about sports because, I don’t care about sports, they don’t matter to me. This is a fun book where I just tell people about how I’ve survived this relationship with this guy who is over the top sports crazy and if I can survive it, then anybody can. Maybe there will be a part two because now

people are giving me all of their little crazy stories!

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FOOD & DRINK

Sweet Dreams

CAN NACHOS ACTUALLY CAUSE NIGHTMARES? THE SHORT ANSWER IS YES. IN WAKING REALITY, THE FOOD WE EAT BEFORE BED CAN HAVE AN EFFECT ON NOT JUST OUR DREAMS, BUT OUR ENTIRE QUALITY OF SLEEP.

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SPICY FOODS

Milk contains tryptophan, an essential amino acid that helps to produce serotonin.

Serotonin is a precursor to melatonin, which is the hormone that helps regulate sleep. So drinking milk and eating other tryptophan-rich foods will improve the quality of your sleep.

Whatever you eat before bed will begin digesting during the night.

Spicy food before bed can give you heartburn, and disrupt your sleep as you tax your digestive system.

As for your dreams? The British Cheese Board found a link between eating dairy before bed and a better ability to recall your dreams the next morning in a 2005 study.

CEREAL & BREAD Carbs can help you fall asleep, not only because they boost serotonin and tryptophan in the brain, but because they create a blood sugar spike that can make you sleepy afterwards.

Clean carbs can give your body glucose, helping to regulate your blood sugar levels while you sleep. It’s why cereal and milk make such a good bedtime snack.

And if your digestive system is working overtime, your dreams will be affected, according to Dr. Charles Bae, M.D., a sleep medicine doctor at Sleep Disorders Center at the Cleveland Clinic in an an NBC news interview.

BANANAS Bananas are a good carb to help make you sleepy. They also contain magnesium and potassium, which act as natural muscle-relaxants, making you comfy and ready for bed.

PISTACHIOS

While evidence between foods and their effect on your dreams is lacking, low blood sugar can definitely trigger changes in brain chemistry during the night, which may cause weird dreams.

A light snack of pistachios can help you sleep well because of their magnesium and B6 content. Pistachios are also a good form of protien, and can help ward off hunger at night, which is another common reason for restlessness.

CHERRIES

ALMONDS

Cherries contain melatonin, which we know can help regulate our sleep and improve the quality and depth of it.

But eating too many can also produce vivid dreams and even nightmares in people who are sensitive to melatonin.

Speaking of nuts, almonds are rich in trytophan and magnesium, a great combo for getting you to bed fast and helping you stay asleep. A small handful of almonds is all you need in your bedtime routine to see some improvements.

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Food&Drink

Chicken Mug Pies

Easy to make with no specialty dishware required, chicken mug pies are a deliciously simple winter favourite.

Ingredients •

1 tube/pack butter biscuits of your choice

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1 1/2 pounds chicken breast pieces (diced)

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3 tbsp butter

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2 celery sticks (chopped)

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1 medium yellow onion (chopped)

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1 large carrot (peeled and diced)

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1 cup potatoes (chopped or shredded)

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1 pint cream

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1 quart chicken stock

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1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, a healthy grating

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2 tsp poultry seasoning

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3 tbsp all-purpose flour

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Salt and pepper

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Add a dash of paprika for extra flavouring

Directions 1. Preheat oven according to package instructions and arrange biscuits on cooking sheet or pan. You may end up with extra biscuits which you can use for breakfast or snacks. Bake according to package instructions.

2. In a medium pot cook chicken in butter for 2 minutes over medium-high heat.

Add veggies and season with salt and pepper and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes, add flour and cook for another minute. Add potatoes, then whisk in the cream and chicken stock. Bring soup to a boil and then turn down to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add more seasoning as desired. Add peas and stir until heated through.

3. Serve the soups in your biggest mugs with a biscuit on top!

Original Recipe Via Rachael Ray

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Decade The

In Review

As another decade winds down, Faces takes a moment to look back at some of the most memorable moments in Ottawa sports over the past ten years.

By Steve Warne

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Ottawa Senators The Senators closed the decade in the first steps of a rebuild. They had just finished dead last, selling off several of their star free agents for top draft picks and prospects. 2010-2019 saw them go through six head coaches, missing the playoffs in five of the ten years, and winning only three playoff series. Between losing and cost-cutting, the relationship between Ottawa’s fan base and ownership grew strained, leading to the NHL’s lowest attendance numbers to start 2019-20.

In 2013, Daniel Alfredsson - the greatest player in franchise history - played his final NHL season...with the Detroit Red Wings! Alfredsson left in free agency, unable to get a deal done with the Sens. The relationship between Alfie and the Sens ran hot and cold during this time.

The Senators’ unlikely sprint to the 2017 Eastern Conference Final stands as the highlight, falling just one goal short of the Stanley Cup Final. In 2015, Ottawa also cheered on “The Hamburglar Run.” An unheralded, undrafted goalie named Andrew Hammond (nickname: The Hamburglar) came up from the minors and couldn’t lose.

Hammond posted a ridiculous record of 20–1–2, helping the Senators clinch a Stanley Cup playoff berth.

July 2013: Alfredsson signs with Detroit December 2014: Alfredsson returns and officially

retires as an Ottawa Senator September 2015: Alfredsson is named Senior Advisor

of Hockey Operations December 2016: Alfredsson’s number is retired July 2017: Alfredsson leaves the club for unknown

reasons May 2018: Alfredsson quoted as saying, “We hope we

get a new owner.”

The decade’s other notable retirements included defenceman Chris Phillips, who played 1179 games with the club, one game more than Alfredsson. Tough guy Chris Neil also retired and, like Phillips, played over 1000 games, all with Ottawa.

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In Memoriam: We lost a number of former Ottawa Senators over the past decade. Ray Emery, who backstopped Ottawa to its first and only Stanley Cup Final appearance, died in a drowning accident in 2018. Pavol Demitra and Karel Rachunek were both killed in the 2011 KHL plane crash. Marek Svatos, only an Ottawa Senator for a brief time, died in 2016 of combined drug intoxication.

Former Senators’ GM Bryan Murray, the first member of the club’s ring of honour, was also among those who passed away. The club’s former coach and GM died of colon cancer in 2017.

He coached 1239 NHL games in 5 cities and led the Sens to the 2007 Stanley Cup final. EJ McGuire and Mark Reeds, who both spent time as Sens’ assistant coaches, left us in 2011 and 2015, respectively.

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SPORTS The Sens have had no shortage of big trades over the past ten years. Here are the biggest from each calendar year: 2010: Sens trade their first-round

pick for D David Rundblad 2011: Sens acquire G Craig Anderson from Colorado for G Brian Elliot.

2012: Sens acquire D Marc Methot from Columbus for F Nick Foligno.

2013: Sens acquire F Bobby Ryan from Anaheim for F Jakub Silfverberg, F Stefan Noesen and a 1st round pick.

2014: Sens trade Jason Spezza to Dallas for Nick Paul, Alex Chiasson, Alex Guptill.

2015: Sens trade Robin Lehner and David Legwand to Buffalo for a 1st round pick (Colin White).

2016: Sens trade Mika Zibanejad and a 2nd round pick to the New York Rangers for Derrick Brassard and a 7th rounder.

2017: Sens acquire Matt Duchene for Kyle Turris, first-rounder Shane Bowers, goalie Andrew Hammond, Ottawa’s 2019 1st round pick (4th overall); a three-way deal with Colorado and Nashville.

2018: Sens trade Erik Karlsson to San Jose for Chris Tierney, Rudolfs Balcers, Dylan DeMelo, Josh Norris and two conditional draft picks.

Sharks also receive Francis Perron.

2019: Sens trade F Mark Stone to Las Vegas for D Erik Brannstrom, F Oskar Lindberg and a 2nd round pick

The Senators had six head coaches during the decade.

Cory Clouston 2009–2011 Paul MacLean 2011–2014 (2013 NHL coach of the year) Dave Cameron 2014–2016 Guy Boucher 2016–2019 Marc Crawford 2019 D. J. Smith 2019

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The CFL Returns to Ottawa After losing 2 CFL franchises in nine years (the Rough Riders and Renegades), the CFL returned to Ottawa in 2014. The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group opted to call the new franchise the REDBLACKS. After a dismal expansion season, the Redblacks made it to the Grey Cup game in just their second year.

Third time was the charm as the Redblacks won the 2016 Grey Cup Championship, defeating Calgary in overtime, ending a 40-year Grey Cup drought for the city of Ottawa.

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The team would return for a third Grey Cup appearance in 2018, but Calgary would get their revenge in that game. The Redblacks were being hailed as a model franchise, their new facility an amazing place to watch a game. But 2019 was a disaster. Quarterback Trevor Harris and other key free agents signed elsewhere and were not well replaced. Their offensive coordinator, Jaime Elizondo, left for the XFL, almost on the eve of training camp. The club finished 3-15, dead last in the CFL. Rick Campbell, the only head coach they’d ever known, left at the end of the season to sign with the BC Lions.

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Brooke Henderson Smiths Falls golfer Brooke Henderson was 12 years old when the decade opened. Now, as it comes to a close, Henderson is arguably the greatest golfer in Canadian history. She’s certainly the most accomplished, with the most ever pro tour wins (9) by a Canadian. Henderson was named the Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2015, 2017 and 2018.

She won her first major in 2016 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, becoming the event’s youngest winner.

She’s already re-written the Canadian record books and she’s just getting started.

Rachel Homan Ottawa skip Rachel Homan ends the decade with no signs of slowing down. Homan and her team of Emma Miskew, Joanne Courtney, and Lisa Weagle won the 2019 Canada Cup on December 1st, earning the first spot in the 2021 Roar of the Rings Olympic Trials, an event they won in Ottawa in 2017. Homan’s rink has also won three Scotties Tournament of Hearts titles (2013, 2014, 2017), one World Championship (2017) and the 2015 Canada Cup title.

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Gabriela Dabrowski The Ottawa tennis player has become one of the world’s top mixed double players. Dabrowski won the 2017 French Open with her playing partner, Rohan Bopanna. In doing so, she became the first Canadian woman to win a senior Grand Slam title. The following year, she won the Australian Open title with her new partner, Mate Pavić.

Ottawa 67’s and Brian Kilrea The 67’s closed the decade with their finest season by far. The 2018-19 team finished with a franchise-best 50 wins and 106 points. Even more incredibly, they swept their opponents in each of the first three series. But, in the OHL final, they ran into an equally excellent Guelph team, bowing out in six games.

The club had three head coaches in this era - Chris Byrne, Jeff Brown and Andre Tourigny (present).

Back in the summer of 2011, Brian Kilrea resigned as Ottawa 67’s general manager, a role he had held since 1995. Killer got one more chance behind the bench for one game on October 17, 2014, to celebrate his 80th birthday. The 67’s had started the season 0-4. Kilrea helped snap that skid and won career game number 1,194.

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Erica Wiebe Stittsville wrestler Erica Wiebe did Canada proud with a gold medal victory at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She won the women’s 75 kg freestyle, becoming just the third ever Canadian Olympic wrestling champion.

Carleton Ravens Men’s’ Basketball The Ravens have enjoyed an almost Harlem Globetrotter-like dominance over Canadian men’s university basketball. The club has won 14 of the last 17 national championships, including 8 in this decade (2011-2017, 2019).

Return of Carleton University Football After a 14 year absence, 2013 marked the return of football at Carleton University. Not even an opening 71-4 loss to Western could dampen the enthusiasm. Their “Hail Mary” win over Ottawa in the 2014 Panda Game in a brand new TD Place was a signature moment for the program’s resurrection.

Rise and Fall of Ottawa Fury FC Pro soccer returned to Ottawa in 2014 as the Fury FC played their first game in the North American Soccer League.

2015 was their best season, going all the way to the Soccer Bowl Final, losing 3-2 to the New York Cosmos. The club later moved to the USL, competing there from 2017-19 before suspending operations.

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Dustin Cook Ottawa’s Dustin Cook shocked the skiing world in February 2015 when he won super-G silver at the world championships in Colorado. Just over a month later, Cook added his first World Cup victory, also in the super-G. Cook has been competing on the World Cup circuit since the fall of 2010 and made his world championship debut in 2013.

He finished ninth in his Olympic debut at PyeongChang 2018.

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Ottawa Co-Hosts the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Ottawa hosted 9 matches in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, including the quarterfinal victory of the eventual champion USA 1-0 over China. Canada - led by Christine Sinclair - would lose out in the quarterfinals to England.

Landsdowne Park Revitalized In 2010, with Lansdowne Park in dire need of a facelift, Ottawa City council passed a plan to redevelop the park by a vote of 15-9. By 2012, after interference from local groups who opposed the plans, work began to partially rebuild the park, including the football and hockey stadiums. Lansdowne was renamed TD Place and the project was completed just in time for the return of the CFL in Ottawa in 2014.

Ottawa Champions Live Up to Their Nickname Ottawa Champions won the 2016 Can-Am Baseball League title with a 3-1 win over the Rockland Boulders. It was their first league title in just their second season. The decade would end with the Champions discussing entry into a new league, with a new stadium lease and a possible sale to the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group. Their stadium was also briefly home to the Ottawa Fat Cats who waddled out of the Ottawa sports scene in 2012.

Michael Woods Ottawa cyclist Michael “Rusty” Woods was the 2018 World Championship bronze medalist. The 2016 Olympian was once a professional runner, and is the only person to have run the 4-minute mile and completed the Tour de France.

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IN THE CITY

Ottawa’s Best

Let’s Talk Lunch Lunch. Spots Giovannis 362 Preston St.

Right in the heart of Little Italy, Giovannis is known for its fine dining at dinner, but it’s also open Monday - Friday for lunch.

Their lunch menu features traditional Italian soups and fresh salads, mixed with the best daily cuts of meat and seafood, and of course, fresh pastas.

All served on white table cloths, it’s the perfect spot for a business lunch or afternoon meeting over drinks.

Tosca 144 O’Connor St.

If you’re closer to centretown, Tosca is the best spot to enjoy fresh Italian cuisine in an upscale and relaxed atmosphere. With a carefully selected wine list and a daily lunch menu, their menu offers traditional Italian cuisine and contemporary favourites, including over 6 different gourmet pizza options.

Fratelli 275 Richmond Road and 499 Terry Fox Dr.

F

ive fresh italian retaurants to spice up your lunch hour, no matter where you are in town.

Cabotto’s 5816 Hazeldean Rd.

If you’re closer to Stittsville, Hazeldean Road’s heritage home-turned restaurant is the best place to find Italian cuisine and fine dining. Cabotto’s is open Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 2:30 for lunch, with new lunch specials that include Risotto, Gnocchi, PEI Mussels and more.

Their newly renovated interior keeps the appeal of it’s 19th century backdrop, with a modern touch.

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If you’re in Westboro or Kanata, Fratelli is a contemporary Italian fine dining spot that is a go-to for fresh pastas and pizzas. Their two locations blend a fine dining experience with a fresh and upbeat atmosphere that is perfect for lunch-time.

ENTERTAINMENT

I realized acting was something I wanted to do and I started changing my mind about how acting could fit into my life long term.

Tell us about your role in Immortals. What was it like working in such a large film?

It was like a wonderland. I felt like a kid. I still do when I’m on set, but that set was literally a land of its own. It was my first project, so at the time I thought they were all like that.

I quickly found out that’s not the case.

Tell us about your Character Dr. June Curtis.

June is an awkward, caring and driven Trauma Surgeon at a Hospital based in Toronto called York Memorial. She is the type of person who can unintentionally rub you the wrong way and if you don’t get the chance to really know her, you can seriously misjudge who you are dealing with.

Ayisha Issa Montreal-born Ayisha Issa is an award-winning actress, who got her first role on the big screen in 2011’s Immortals, using her martial arts background. Since then, both acting (including 2019 roles in X-Men and Polar) and Jiu-jitsu have been a huge part of her life. We chatted about her career, her sport of choice, and what’s next.

You grew up in Montreal. What are your favourite memories of the city?

When I was a kid, I used to dig tunnels in the snow from the front door across the lawn to the pile of snow on the curb left by the snowplow.

I was especially trying to build an igloo. (Laughs)

When did you realize you wanted to be an actor?

After I had done a few gigs and work started getting harder to come by,

You have a brown belt in Jiu-jitsu, why did you get into the sport?

I was looking to stay in shape and knew that traditional workouts wouldn’t cut it for me. Growing up I had an eating disorder and when I started training, it changed my perception of how my body functions and my relationship with it. Starting Brazilian JiuJitsu was a pivotal moment in my life and I mean that in many different ways. I don’t think I would have become an actor if it wasn’t for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu either.

Tell us about 4 Points BJJ. 4Points BJJ is my Academy based in Toronto. I founded it with my boyfriend David Thompson who is a black belt. My main function within 4 Points BJJ has been focused on youth programming, coaching and development, business development and marketing. So until Transplant, I was building the foundation of it: the websites and social media, managing the members, and teaching youth classes. Now I’m learning to delegate instead.

We also now have an actor studio branch where we do workshops for actors and performers working in film and television.

What’s your best advice for aspiring Canadian actors looking to make it on the big screen?

Get a job or start a business doing something else you love that also pays your bills. It will give you the freedom to enjoy the process of building a career without desperation. It also forces you to live a fuller life which gives you more to draw from when acting.

What’s next for you?

Who knows?! Right now we are patiently waiting for Season 1 of Transplant to air.

I will be returning to training in the meantime. I’m travelling to Brazil soon to train for 3 weeks. In the meanwhile, my goal is to continue to learn how to be a better business owner, hopefully get a couple of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions out of the way and take the time to enjoy the results of the work I’ve put in this far.

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MUSIC What was the inspiration behind your latest single, ‘Luv Urself’?

I created Luv Urself to commend the everyday woman who does not cut corners to get where she wants. I feel nowadays we pay too much attention to status and exploitation, so I wanted to make a song as a reminder of that.

Take us behind the scenes of the video. Where was it shot, who did you work with, what was the inspiration?

The video was shot in Montreal and I work with my team, City Fidelia, and it was directed by Peezee. We came up with a sports theme and Peezee worked his magic with everything else.

You were recently at Cranium Festival. Tell us about the experience.

Why are these festivals so important for the Ottawa Hip Hop scene?

Yes, I was there just to show support to our local scene. The experience was inspiring, just to see people work so hard in all aspects to do something special for the city. I feel these festivals are important for the Hip Hop scene because dedication and hard work needs the right exposure. I believe Cranium is in the right direction for our growing culture.

OFF SEASON

Recently, Luv Yourself reached 65,000 streams. How does it feel to reach that number?

Gutta King Chris Ottawa-based artist Gutta King Chris, formerly known as Gutta Kid, Gkai, takes us behind the scenes of his music, and his new single ‘Luv Urself’, which has reached 65,000 streams across the world.

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Tell us about yourself. Where did you grow up, and when did you realize that you wanted to get into music?

I grew up in the west end of Ottawa.

I realized at the age of 14 that I wanted to get into music.

I feel blessed, determined and humbled to even have one person listen. 65,000 is surreal. This is all due to people taking a chance and listening.

You have an extensive fan base in the US and UK. Tell us about your fans, and how you connect with them?

Through social media, streaming platforms and traveling. Also responding to as many fans as I can.

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Where do you get your inspiration from?

I get my inspiration from everyday life situations: relationships, family, friends and other talented artists. Naturally, being alive is the best inspiration for me.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve received in your career?

If you want something in life, make sure your words, actions and thoughts don’t contradict.

Comment on the hip hop/music scene in Ottawa Can’t wait to see what’s in store for us in the next couple of years.

How do you stay focused, and stay motivated?

I’m not sure, I think I’m just programmed that way. I want my city to have someone they can be proud of, like the other greats who came from this city.

As we enter a new decade, what are some goals you have for the 2020’s?

What’s next for you?

For 2020, I want to continue dropping great content until there is a demand for an EP or LP. Next for me is to get the follow-up single ready to release and doing more shows.

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LIFE

On a smaller scale, you may notice that aisles are their own twisted pathways of products. The middle of the aisle is usually stocked with popular items, making you walk in (and walk past) the stuff you don’t need.

Price Links When stores advertise a big price drop on a product, they are very aware of the types of products people are likely to buy along with it. In many cases, the prices of those products (called complementary products) go up. For example, if a store advertises 60% off of their winter jackets, they may raise the price of their winter boots, hats, or mitts, because the chances of people buying those goes up, too.

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o a retailer, there is a huge difference between a shopper and a buyer. While it may not seem like it, stores (both online and physical) are engaged in a constant battle to get you to buy.

But before they can even begin to win that battle, they need something else - your attention.

For decades, stores have used an arsenal of psychological tricks to grab your attention and persuade you to buy.

While the flashy signs and price cuts may be easy to figure out, here are 5 not-so-obvious hacks you encounter almost every day.

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Keep A Level Head Next time you’re shopping, take a look at what’s at eye level. This shelf can actually cost more money for companies to reserve for their products, because there is an actual link between sales and placement at eye level.

Look This Way Where you direct your attention in a store matters a lot to retailers.

That’s why stores are usually laced with signs, pointing you to the latest deal or newest product. But consider this; retail consultants advise many stores to save their display cases for products with the highest profit margins. That may seem obvious, but it’s not.

We tend to think that stores want us to know about their sales or their most popular products. But many times, they actually want your attention to be focused on products with the highest margins.

Think seasonal products, produce, greeting cards and chocolates, or bottled water. All of these products are usually found at the front of the store, on display, or found at

the beginning of aisles (displays called endcaps), and these are the products that stores want you to pay attention to, and to pay for.

Don’t Walk Away So if the storefront is full of those products, where are the ones you need? Most likely, in the back or middle of the store. This is by design, because it guarantees that you’ll have to walk by products you don’t need to get to the ones you do, increasing your chance of buying them.

Grocery stores are guilty of this sin. Butter and milk are always buried at the back, while produce, cosmetics, boxed meals, and treats take the top spots.

Next, go to the kids aisle - you’ll notice that big brands will have stocked their products on the lower shelves instead.

The New Normal Isn’t it magical on Black Friday when companies are able to lower their prices to a third of what they were and still make money? We sometimes assume that regular price means reasonable price, but in reality, certain products are priced higher than normal, and companies are okay with that. Think about buying a TV, a product you only shop for once every few years. If there are regularly sales, why would you ever buy at full price?

Companies will markup new products and not expect to sell many at that price. That way, when they do drop the price, people will buy (thinking they’ve got a deal) when in reality, their markup is still there.

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The Ottawa Mission’s Blue Door Gala The Ottawa Mission’s Blue Door Gala on November 14th featured a graduation ceremony of the Food Service Training program students, who as part of their exam prepared a four course meal for 570 guests. Now in its third year, the gala has doubled last year’s proceeds to raise $238K The Ottawa Mission’s Food Service Training Program started 15 years ago by Chef Ric Watson.

It teaches men and women the skills and theory to work in a commercial kitchen and has a 95% success rate. www.ottawamission.com

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