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MAGAZINE DIRECTORY Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon

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5-9 | Chris Hadfield

20-21 | Brett Kissel 22-23 | Ryan Richter 24 | Angie Poirier

Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun

25 | Stu Schwartz Fashion & Beauty

26-37 | FACES Fashion

38-39 | 10 Timeless Designer Bags Worth the Investment

13-15 | Flux Pavilion

Entertainment

18-19 | Dean Brody

52 | How to Make the Perfect Pumpkin Pie 53 | How to Make the Perfect Pumpkin Seed Snacks 54 | Coziest Comfort Foods for Fall Around Ottawa

58-59 | CityFolk 2015 60-61 | REDBLACKS vs Roughriders 4 | October 2015

Operations Director Joshua Chartrand Communications Director Kelly Tranmer

10-12 | Bob McKenzie

16-17 | Rachel Skarsten

Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A division of 2384399 Ontario Ltd.)

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CHRIS HADFIELD

“THERE’S A DEPTH AND ENORMITY OF BLACKNESS THAT IS BEYOND PROFOUND. THE EARTH IS SO TEXTURED, COLOURFUL AND VAST AS IT GOES BY AT 8KM A SECOND.”

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CANADIAN ASTRONAUT TALKS SPACE, LIFE + MUSIC

CHRIS HADFIELD Engineer, fighter pilot, astronaut, globetrotter, ski racer and instructor, motivational speaker, internet sensation, musician and so much more. Did I mention he was the first Canadian to walk in space, and can be found on the back of the $5 bill in Canada? Chris Hadfield has seen the world on land and from space and has accomplished so many other exceptional achievements. Despite his incredible life of excellence and unique travels, Chris Hadfield is one of the most grounded people you will ever meet. He feels blessed for being afforded the opportunities he has certainly earned in life. His decision to choose a personal item to bring the space station Mir was to bring a guitar so everyone could enjoy music. Now, Hadfield is releasing an album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Space Sessions: Songs From a Tin Canâ&#x20AC;?, which is a unique album comprised of tracks he recorded on the International Space Station with instrumentals added by other artists here on Earth. All proceeds from the album go to benefiting music education in Canada. FACES had the chance to chat with Chris Hadfield about his life, incredible experience in space and the release of his new album.

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I was born in Sarnia and spent as many summers as I could in this area; although my parents moved to Milton and I grew up on a farm there. Of course, I’ve lived all around the world as a member of the military and space agency for 26 years. What was life like growing up in rural southern Ontario, and was music a big part of your upbringing? I think we don’t know how lucky we are growing up in Canada. We tend to take living here for granted and assume that the whole world is like the environment we grow up in here. Growing up in Canada enables you to pursue things that so many people cannot. With respect to music, I grew up in an environment where my mother was an excellent piano player and harmony singer. Whenever there was a birthday or traditional celebration we would gather around the piano and sing. To me, music is how you express, link and understand what you are doing. It’s absolutely magical that I had the opportunity to take

this passion for music with me and record off Earth. How old were you when you got your first guitar? Because I grew up on a farm we went to auction sales where you could get used equipment for cheap. My brother was about 11 and I was about 9 at the time and there was a brown guitar that the auctioneer’s assistant held up. My brother and I looked and each other and we bid on the guitar, which we won for $5.00; but I’m not sure that guitar was worth $5.00 (laughs). It was a pretty rough guitar, but it got us started. We were self-taught but with a mom like ours, music was always present. I went on to front bands for about 20 years – bar bands, Celtic bands, rock bands, etc. – I’ve always been in bands. So I think this album was almost inevitable in that I have written, performed and played music for most of my life. Trying to express what I am thinking and feeling through music is something that has always been important to me. Hopefully that process will give a new insight or perspective on the

half-year I spent off Earth. Aside from your mother, who are some of your music influences? Which artists are on your playlist? My dad had a reel-to-reel player and he loved “The Kingston Trio”. Those three voices, sort of traditional folk songs but with tight instrumentals, really influenced what I thought music should be about. I love Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Stan Rogers, The Guess Who, BTO, Blue Rodeo and Barenaked Ladies. I love the artistry, storytelling and memorable melodies and I still play and listen to a lot of those artists. Any good music should send a shiver up your back and not allow you to do anything else when it’s going on, and that’s the kind of music I still listen to now. On your first space flight you brought along a guitar with you. What prompted you to do that? My first space flight was to go help build the Russian space station, Mir. I heard there was an old, cheap acoustic guitar up there that was probably like the first guitar I bought. I had a friend who was going

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COVER STORY to be living on Mir who was a great guitar player, so I thought I would bring a gift that would be useful. I had a guitar made that could fold in half and got the company to cut it in half and use a piano hinge to affix it so it could fit in a space shuttle locker and still work. When I got up to Mir, we used the old guitar and the new guitar I brought and jammed together. One song that everyone knew was “Those Were the Days”, even if it wasn’t in their own language. It was a pretty delightful moment to play those guitars, sing and communicate in a way that was different, but understood by everyone. That guitar I brought stayed up there for 20,000 orbits and is now in Ottawa at the Museum of Space and Aviation. Can you describe what it’s like doing a space walk? I can only imagine that it’s indescribable, but could you try to describe the feeling of that amazing and unique situation? The underlying theme of a space walk is work, and in an extremely tight timeline under difficult and practiced choreography. That being said, it’s very technical. Your suit is

a one-person spaceship, so it’s not an easy thing to maneuver, and you are doing things where mistakes couldn’t happen. If you get it wrong you could hurt or kill someone or ruin something that has an extremely high dollar value. So with all that going on, you are alone in the universe and holding on to a spaceship with one hand in-between Earth and the universe. There’s a depth and enormity of blackness that is beyond profound. The Earth is so textured, colourful and vast as it goes by at 8km a second. It’s a busy, technically demanding place to work that is also a distracting, marvelously insightful place to be. I count myself to be enormously lucky to have been tasked and blessed with that responsibility. In your book “The Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth” you mention an interest in science fiction. Having experienced life off Earth first hand, have any films or television programs “got it right”? Even the worst of them get it somewhat right (laughs). Probably the most accurate was the “From the Earth to the Moon” series Tom Hanks did. He worked hard to get that right. The movie that came from

“THAT GUITAR I BROUGHT STAYED UP THERE FOR 20,000 ORBITS AND IS NOW IN OTTAWA AT THE MUSEUM OF SPACE AND AVIATION.” 8 | October 2015

Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 tried really hard to make it real. But there’s a big difference between science fantasy and science fiction. Science fantasy where nothing is trying to be real, like Star Wars, is just fun. But science fiction, like Gravity, where they are trying to portray real hardware, events and people can be really frustrating. I’m the worst guy in Canada to watch one of those movies with (laughs). 2001: A Space Odyssey was made in the 1960s so it was pure science fantasy because we hadn’t been to the moon and the space shuttle was a distant dream. Yet, somehow they got some things right. The story focuses on a multi-national orbital space station that was under construction. So it’s pretty amazing that in 1995 that had come true. Your album is a mix of tracks that you recorded on the International Space Station (ISS) with some instrumentation and vocals added

by artists here on Earth. What inspired you to take these recordings and form what ultimately became this unique album? I feel that part of the job of an astronaut is to share the experience. I’ve always spoken about my experiences at schools, done interviews and even film events in space to let people see and experience what we were doing. If you can have a young person recognize an opportunity or make a different decision in their life because of something you have done it is an enormous measure of success. All the photographs and music are my best attempt, using every means I can think of, to share the experience so people get a visceral understanding of what it’s like. I’ve always been a musician so there was nothing strange about doing that on a space station. It was hard to record and play and I had to figure out how to work the equipment, but eventually I ended up writing 15 or 16 songs – some with the help of my brother and son. We chose a dozen of them to form what has become the album, “Space Sessions: Songs from a Tin Can”. I’m just delighted with how it came out and looking forward to seeing how people respond. You mention the recording process, and how difficult it was

recording on the ISS. How did you do it? It’s difficult to record because space stations are noisy. You are living inside the machinery that keeps you alive, so there is always ambient noise. But one of the tunes on the album, “Space Lullaby”, has the ambient noise to give you a feeling of the place. I tried a bunch of things to record like video recorders and handheld recorders, but I ended up using an iPad with Garage Band and a free-floating mic, which gave me the highest quality recording. I would set up the equipment in my sleep pod, where it was the quietest, lay down some tracks and layer the vocals on top. It was something I would do late at night when everything else was done. All proceeds from the album are going to music education in Canada. What’s one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you? I used to be a provincially ranked downhill ski racer and instructor. Having been to Ottawa before, what do you like best about this city? I love the Rideau Canal. The canal system was built years ago for a different reason, but the personality it gives the city of Ottawa is amazing.

The boating and beauty during the summer, and the winter skating and festivals are wonderful. To be able to commute to work on water is pretty cool for a capital city. The ISS is going to decommissioned in the 2020s, do you think a new space station should take it’s place or should the focus be shifted to sending humans beyond low Earth orbit? The space station serves a purpose as an enormous, orbiting research laboratory. Right now, Canada, Russia and the U.S. agreed to 2024 for decommission and they’ll probably extend to 2028 if the machine stays healthy long enough. But hopefully we can turnover low-Earth orbit to commercial ventures. This will allow space agencies to focus on more distant exploration. I hope we go from this space station to even further, like the moon and beyond. There’s no race or rush, it’s just natural human curiosity, technology and exploration that gives us a better understanding of the universe around us – just like on the surface. We’ll see how history unfolds, but I’m pleased with the part I’ve had a chance to play. @Cmdr_Hadfield Generator event on October 28th at Massey Hall www.generatorevent.com

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Bob McKenzie NHL’S INSIDER DISCUSSES 2015-2016 SEASON

Living in Canada, it’s safe to say that everyone has an opinion about hockey. We all “know” what management should be doing to build the perfect team and what our players should be doing on the ice. For most of us, we would be wrong to assume we are actually hockey experts. But Bob McKenzie is an absolute hockey gold mine. He’s been involved with the game as a personality for 35 years and has built up an impressive rolodex of contacts that make him a hockey authority. When Bob McKenzie talks hockey, we listen. FACES caught up with the most connected man in the business to learn about his thoughts on the upcoming season. When did hockey become such an important part of your life? Oh I don’t know, I just seemed to grow up that way when I was a kid. When I was 4 or 5 years old, I played organized hockey and road hockey. I grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, and I watched the NHL from a very young age. I constantly played minor hockey and road hockey with my friends. It always seemed like the natural thing to do. What is your favourite aspect about hockey? I’d probably say it’s the speed of the game and the passion. It’s a really fast, difficult game and it’s really exciting. If there’s one thing you could change about the NHL, what would it be and why? I think right now, at this moment in time, although these things are always subject to evolution, I think we need to make the game a little more wide open and higher-scoring. I don’t measure the game by how many goals are

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scored, whether it’s a 1-goal game or whatever, but I think coming out of the lockout in 2004, we definitely opened the game up. When Sidney Crosby started in the league, it was a new era of hockey after the lockout. I think we’ve taken some stuff back and I don’t think they call as many penalties as they should. The game has become a little too stifled and it’s too hard to score goals right now. Who is your favourite player to watch and why? My favourite hockey player of all time is a toss-up between Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky, that’s self-explanatory why. I mean, Bobby Orr changed the game and Wayne Gretzky dominated it like nobody else. Those are the two guys that jump out at me. In terms of active players, there are so many good players, such as Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Jonathan Toews and to see Connor McDavid doing what he’s doing at such a young age, it’s pretty impressive. The talent today has never been better.

Who would you say is the top captain in the NHL? I guess it’s hard to bet against Jonathon Toews. I mean, he’s won 3 Stanley Cups, and he’s been a big part of a couple of Canadian Gold Medals, so I think he’d be an easy choice to make. Tell us a little bit about your experience of covering the 2010 Vancouver Gold Medal Game? It was terrific! One of the highlights of my life and career; the hockey was as good as I’ve ever seen. When Sidney Crosby scored that golden goal, I had the best seats in the house. We were right on the right shoulder and were broadcasting the game. Our vantage point was in the first row of seats right over the zamboni entrance. We were literally 15 feet from the glass when Crosby scored and it was amazing. The fact that it was an Olympic game in Canada, just the whole experience was great. The games in 2002 in Salt Lake City were amazing too.

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What are your thoughts on Connor McDavid joining the Edmonton Oilers? Was there another team that you would’ve liked to see McDavid be put on? It doesn’t matter to me where he plays; it’s just luck of the draw in terms of the draft lottery. He’s a tremendous player and I think the NHL is lucky to have him. I think he’s got a chance to be really special and although you don’t want to put too much pressure on an 18-year old kid; he certainly has all of the tools to do everything Sidney Crosby has done and maybe more! What has been your favourite hockey event to cover? The Olympics are great, the Stanley Cup Finals are awesome, World Junior Championships are something I’ve been associated with for a long time now and the NHL Entry Draft is also something I particularly enjoy as well. I don’t know if I have one favourite but the Stanley Cup Final is really special. Every kid in Canada grows up dreaming of winning the Stanley Cup

and I think that the chase to get the cup is probably the best part of the game. Were there any off-season moves in the NHL this year that really surprised you? I’m really not even caught up on everything yet because I took the summer off. I’d say I was a little surprised with the direction that the Boston Bruins went with the trading of Dougie Hamilton and Milan Lucic. That initially caught me by surprise but I think that I started to get a better understanding of why they made those trades as time went along but at the moment it occurred, I would say that was a surprise. What’s it like running the number 1 choice of Twitter accounts for breaking news in the world of hockey? You just got to work away at it. It’s a job and you have to work on it as best as you can. Some days, you have good days and some days, not so good.

What is your favourite part of being Canada’s hockey insider? It’s a great job and every day is a little bit different. I love hockey and I love the people that I work with. Working at TSN is working with the best people in the world so for me, it’s just so fun to come to work every day. In your opinion, how would you say the game has changed over the past 20 years? I think for the most part, it’s gotten better. It’s bigger, faster, stronger; all those things. Having said that, as I mentioned earlier, we have to be careful that we don’t go back to the so-called

“THE GAME HAS BECOME A LITTLE TOO STIFLED AND IT’S TOO HARD TO SCORE GOALS RIGHT NOW.” 11 | October 2015

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“I’D PROBABLY SAY IT’S THE SPEED OF THE GAME AND THE PASSION. IT’S A REALLY FAST, DIFFICULT GAME AND IT’S REALLY EXCITING.” “dead-puck-era” when it became almost impossible to score goals and that the artistry, speed and skill of these guys is stifled. Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences of covering the NHL Draft over the past several years? It’s been terrific. Obviously, TSN lost the rights to the draft but I covered most of it for NBC this year which was gratifying. They said the draft is something I’ve always been associated with and I kind of started the draft preview with “The Hockey News” in the mid-1980’s and there wasn’t much of any draft coverage back then, but we made it a priority. I just like the draft so much because it’s not just the drafting of players but it’s also the time of the year

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where you’re likely to see big trades and big moves. What would you say is the strongest asset for the Ottawa Senators hockey team? I think they’re a very well-run organization. I think Bryan Murray is a really strong general manager and I think Dave Cameron has done a nice job coming in. I think the key player on the team is Erik Karlsson; he obviously is the strongest player for the Ottawa Senators. When he’s on his game, I think he’s as exciting of a player as there is in the entire National Hockey League. If the Senators are to make the playoffs again, what are some of the key things that they’ll need to do this season? Well I don’t think it was a fluke that they made the playoffs last year, but the manner in which they did it was. I don’t think they can count on getting in that deep of a hole again. I think they need to stay more competitive early on. What they went through, obviously luck had to play a little factor when you think about the role that Andrew Hammond played and for the Senators

to reel off the winning streak that they had in order to get themselves into playoffs. I think they need to be more consistent early on. If there was one underdog team that you think is going to do surprisingly well this year, who would it be and why? Honestly I haven’t really taken enough time to study that; that’s what I use training camp for. I’m still trying to get a handle on what all of the teams have gotten and what they’re going to look like. Any time I’ve made a prediction on a particular team, I’ll usually preserve it until the pre-season. Which team would you like to see win The Stanley Cup in the 2015-2016 year? It doesn’t matter to me. I have no favourite team and I really don’t care what team wins. To me, I think which ever two teams get to the finals certainly deserve to be there, so I don’t have any rooting interests really! @TSNBobMcKenzie

FLUX PAVILION

Photo by Tom Oldham

It’s difficult to describe someone in just one word. But if I had to describe Flux Pavilion in just one word it would be “purist”. He wants to make good music in his own way so fans can lose themselves and just appreciate the moment. This can only be done when you are a purist who truly appreciates and loves his craft. That’s why Flux Pavilion started his own record label – so he could produce the music he loved and release it on his own terms. He’s also a purist becomes he continues to try and find sounds that are unique so fans can enjoy a completely new experience each and every time. The result of this purist and ambitious journey has been continued growth, success and admiration from EDM fans. FACES spoke with Flux Pavilion to learn about his life, thoughts on music and his upcoming show in Ottawa.

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FLUX PAVILION English DJ + Producer Coming to the National’s Capital

What was life like growing up in England? I really liked it. There’s something about the energy in England. Even now, after travelling all around the world, I know that there’s something special about England. Where I grew up, if someone disagrees with you or doesn’t like you, they’ll tell you. That was always the way it went. It can be a bit harsh but it taught me a lot. It taught me to stick up for myself. Who were some of the artists that you looked up to in the music industry and how did they influence you? The man I always talk about is Frank Zappa. He was an influence for sure, not so much musically, but more in terms of attitude. He always did whatever he wanted. He would tell himself that he was going to do something and he would go out and do it. That was really inspiring to me and I thought if he can do it, then I can do it. Photo by Claire Curtis

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What was the very first instrument you played and how old were you? I think I was about 8 years old and I had a keyboard. I would always play around with the keyboard. When I was about 9 or 10, I got a guitar and a violin and I started getting into string instruments. That’s when I started to actually play, rather than just playing dumb sounds. Everyone had a keyboard when they were young because they were the fun thing to play. When did you start getting into electronic music? When I was about 13 or 14 I started getting into it, and I became a big fan of electronic music. I didn’t see any future for me in it, and I was still playing in bands at the time. But then I heard dubstep and I realized it was completely different. It’s like dance music and it was unlike anything else, which is what really drew me towards it.

What was your university experience like? That’s actually where I first heard dubstep. I walked into a party and heard dubstep for the first time. Everyone standing in that party and I are still friends now. We still hang out with each other, we’d write music, we’d have some drinks and some smokes. The experience was awesome. It was great to be able to apply my thinking to what I actually wanted to do; I’ll always recommend university education.

What can fans attending your shows expect from you? There’s a lot of energy going on. I like to make people lose touch with reality and get themselves into it, that’s what I’ve always tried to do for fans and for myself. What is it about dubstep and electronic music that you enjoy so much? It’s the idea that you can make a sound that nobody has ever made before because the possibilities are endless. I think that’s brilliant and awesome. Some people think electronic music isn’t real music because you’re not engaging with something physical but to me, it’s real. Tell us a little bit about the process you go through when creating new songs? It’s actually a new process we started recently. I no longer go into the studio, whereas before I would plan on going to the studio when creating new lyrics. Now, I just sort of live life until I get an idea and once I get an idea, I lock myself away and make it happen. It’s been really interesting. I’ve written twice as much music as I typically would in two years. I think about certain things, talk to people about them, stay open minded and lock myself into it. Who are some of your favourite artists you’ve had the opportunity to work with over the years? I really enjoyed working with Childish Gambino. I was a massive fan of his stuff when I first heard him. After we worked together, it was a really cool experience to get into. Then, I watched “Community” and realized he was on that show. He was this guy as well as an actor. I connected with him as a rapper, which was important because to me, the artist aspect of his life came first. I’m glad it happened that way otherwise I would’ve been star-struck.

What is one thing that people don’t know about you? I’m relatively open about things and I don’t like football (soccer). In England, it’s a really big thing and everyone has a favourite team but to me, I found that people were either into soccer or music. My friends and I all loved music. What are some of the challenges you face from being a music record producer, singer-songwriter, DJ and a label owner? Time is the biggest deal. Time exists but it all comes down to how to utilize your time. In order to work on a record, you need to be in the zone, but to put together a plan for how to release an album, you need to be in a completely different zone. I believe that those two things shouldn’t mix. When I’m in the studio, I shouldn’t be thinking about what the album is going to be like or how we’re going to release it, what the schedule will be like, etc. It’s about delegating your time to put different hats on, whether it’s a label hat or album hat. Even if people don’t have fresh new ideas, they have experience and that means a lot. @Fluxpavilion

Tell us a little bit about the creation of your record label, Circus Records? I put out a few records and Doctor P, who was working with Simon Swan, approached me. They said they’re into dubstep and they were thinking of creating a record label and wanted me to be involved. I was like “okay, cool”, because everything was new and cool. For me, I was always trying to get my music signed, that’s what people do; they write music and try to get it signed. With this record label, I realized I wouldn’t have

Which of your songs would you say is most significant to you and why? I think “I Can’t Stop” because it’s become bigger than I ever thought it would be while I was writing it.

production, etc. It has a handpicked lineup. I have this new technology for the show that I can’t talk about yet but it’s going to be amazing. It’s taken me 7 years and now I know enough people and how to do it so the album and the show are two things I’m really looking forward to.

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What has it been like for you working with your two childhood friends, Doctor P and Trolley Snatcha? It’s been awesome! It’s good to have someone that you know and trust inherently because however great it is to have people who will tell you “oh great job”, you need people who will tell you “man, that is brutal”. That voice is very important in the studio. You can get really inflated with certain songs and think that they are going to be awesome, so having someone you trust tell you that a certain sound is off or that something needs to be changed is important. I always like to have my critics close by.

to do that anymore because I had my own label. It allowed me to release whatever music I wanted to try. All the stuff that I thought was dope was the stuff I put out there. That was the best thing about having my own label.

What are your thoughts on your upcoming tour, “Tesla Tour”? It’s the biggest event in terms of size, shows,

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FEATURES Did growing up in Toronto influence your dream of becoming an actress? Uh, skip. Only kidding (laughs). Truthfully, I didn’t grow up thinking I wanted to be an actress. However, growing up in Toronto influenced me in ways that helped lead me to becoming an actress. I went to high school here and although I never took drama, I knew actors/actresses and had friends who went to school for acting and they loved it. This influenced me and I thought I’d give acting a try. Canada is such a great place to begin and grow a career because there’s such a great market for Canadian and American productions. Canada is also a smaller country where most people acting know each other, especially Toronto. It’s lovely to go into a room and see a director you’ve known for 10 years. When I was in Canada, I booked a lot of things in the U.S., so I decided to move to Los Angeles. But the last two things I’ve been in have been in Toronto, so Toronto and I are tied.

Canadian Actress + Star of “Fifty Shades of Grey” + TV Series “Reign” Growing up in Toronto, Rachel Skarsten didn’t have huge dreams of becoming an actress. However, being in a city surrounded by friends who enjoyed it, she gave it a try, leading to roles she has excelled in. Rachel’s success is only just beginning and I think it is safe to say we can expect fantastic things from her.

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FACES had the opportunity to chat with Rachel and discuss her career as an actress and how she has enjoyed working on hits such as “Fifty Shades of Grey” and the CW’s “Reign”. We can’t wait to see what is next for this beautiful, talented woman.

RACHEL SKARSTEN

Describe the transition from acting as an interest to acting becoming a career. I had an entire career before I decided I want to act. Acting was something I practiced in the summer. Eventually, I booked a part on “Birds of Prey” on the old “CW” and now I’m on the new “CW”. I worked on that show in Los Angeles and lived there for a bit, but I missed my family and got homesick. When the show was canceled, I came back to Kingston and went to Queen’s University. After that, I travelled for a bit and didn’t know what I wanted to do. My mom told me to go back to Los Angeles for a bit so I did. Because I got a part easily the first time, I thought it would be just as easy the second time, but that definitely wasn’t the case. For two years I really struggled to get another job. But I realized that I really wanted to be an actress and I just kept working on it. I really learned a lot during that timeframe. What is your all-time favourite show? My favourite show is “The Walking Dead”. I love zombies and anyone who knows me knows how much I love that show! You play Queen Elizabeth in CW’s hit show “Reign”, which airs October 2015. Tell us a little bit about this role and experience. Truthfully, it has been another beautiful surprise that my second career has had for me. After I finished “Lost Girl”, I didn’t think that I would have another show like that because this is a tough business that sort of lends itself to you having to be a sort of narcissist to survive. Many people can be difficult to work with and even mean, but you have to lie and say they’re nice (laughs). What’s great about “Reign” is that the people are very warm and welcoming. Not

think at the end of the day, you make time for what’s important. For me, it’s my “ Ifamily and my job and I try to balance the two of those, as well as personal health. even 5 minutes after I found out I was playing Queen Elizabeth, I got a call from the network congratulating and welcoming me. The team is just like a family. We have movie nights and we hang out a lot. There is a blue line on the page under the last sentence. What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a professional actress? I faced the challenges that most actors face – not being tall enough, or the right size, etc. – I think it’s the same for pretty much any actor. It really comes down to having perseverance. But even when you do achieve a certain degree of success you have to follow it up with another success. Ultimately, you have to learn to be content with where you are and enjoy the moments and success you have. What was your initial reaction when you landed your very first role on a cereal commercial? I don’t think I really knew what I was getting myself into. I thought it was cool that I would make $1,000, which was a ton of money at the time. I kind of thought I’d be making it rain all over Toronto (laughs). I thought I’d go in for an audition and then they’d offer me a part. I didn’t realize how difficult it was until I went in for my second auction for a different part and didn’t get it. You are a talented actress, ballet dancer, piano player and cello player. How do you find the time to continue practicing each talent? I’m not the best piano player (laughs). The piano was a requirement in my household, and you had to do all your levels of swimming until you were a lifeguard. Luckily for me, I went to an art school and they paired me with a cello. I still have it and I love to play it. I tried transporting it but the lovely folks at Air Canada broke it. Acting is hard because it requires long days and you are always on call, even when you aren’t working. I can get called in at any time on any day to come and work, so I can’t make plans or go out on random nights. So it can be hard to fit in other things because acting sort of consumes your entire life. Some people are better at it than others. I think at the end of the day, you make time for what’s important. For me, it’s my family and my job and I try to balance the two of those, as well as personal health. What was it like being a part of the movie “Fifty Shades of Grey”? That was a crazy experience. I was in Vancouver filming something else and I got a call from the director. I was ready to read for the director, but she saw a tape of me and wanted

to offer me the part. It was the biggest production I’ve ever been a part of and then, when we finished, it was like a year and a bit until the movie came out. I started working and doing other things and when I was in the car, I heard the commercial come out for it on the radio and I realized “oh my God, this is me!” It was quite a humbling moment when the trailer was seen by so many millions of people after the first day. I just felt so grateful to be a part of something so big, and then that led to “Reign” and other opportunities.

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What has been your favourite experience so far within the film/entertainment industry? I have to say, although it’s corny, meeting Adam West who played the original Batman. I was obsessed with that show when I was little. I completely blacked out when I met him, I don’t remember anything I said. He gave me a kiss on the cheek and winked when he left so I know I didn’t do anything too embarrassing. I’m a regular Joe and I love getting to meet other actors, I think I get just as excited as anyone! @RachieSkarsten

FEATURES Nine-time CCMA award winning artist Dean Brody developed a passion for country music at a young age. From a childhood in small town Jaffray, B.C, Brody has become a sought after performer playing at memorable locations such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Canadian Country Music Awards. He has climbed his way up the country music charts winning his way into our homes and hearts with his smooth voice and emotional lyrics. Before he left on tour with Paul Brandt, Brody talked with FACES about his music, fans, and upcoming performance at the Canadian Tire Centre on October 19th. What was life like growing up in Jaffray, B.C.? It was awesome! Most of my time was spent outdoors playing in the woods and in the creek. We only had CBC so we didn’t really spend too much time watching television; except on Sunday night when we would watch Disney (laughs). At what age did you begin to develop a passion for country music? I think I was about 15 years old. We had a radio station that played everything from AC/ DC to Anne Murray, so I didn’t really know that the country genre existed. I listened to a lot of rock and was a big fan of Aerosmith, AC/ DC, Guns n’ Roses and all those bands. When I turned 15, I was introduced to Dwight Yoakam and I just thought he was a really cool hillbilly with a good mix of rock and roll as well. Who are some of your favourite country music artists? Dwight Yoakam - I love his stuff. I also like Randy Travis and Mark Chestnut. I love the sound and feel of rock, but the lyrics of country music are something I can relate to.

Dean Brody CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC STAR COMES TO OTTAWA

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What was the biggest difficulty that you’ve faced in your career? I think navigating a record deal. Having my producer, Matt Rovey, there with me since the beginning has been very nice. He’s been someone I’ve been able to walk with through this crazy world they call the music business. I think it’s great to have a friend who’s knowledgeable of the business and understands how it works. You can fall during the journey and chasing the dream, but having Matt for that journey has been a big thing for me. Do you have any pre-performance rituals you do before each show? The guys and I are pretty chill. About 30 minutes before going on stage we get a little rowdy and create some energy. There’s a lot of anticipation for us to go out there and perform for people who love our music. Sometimes we’ll just kind of yell at each other (laughs). It’s difficult to describe the ritual, but we just sort of shout at each other, sort of like before a football game.

What is your favourite thing about being a country music singer? I think the coolest thing is knowing that there’s a whole community out there that understands how you grew up and they value this lifestyle. When you do a show in a small town, there are a lot of people there that grew up the same way I did – being outdoors. It’s nice see that they also bring their kids and inspire them to live the outdoors way of life. What’s your songwriting and song-making process? I have a couple different instruments hanging out around the house like guitars, a banjo and ukulele. Usually I’ll just grab an instrument, sit in a chair, put my feet up and play. If I get a melody that I really like I’ll just record it on my iPhone and I’ll get back to it later. I find distance from a song helps me determine if it’s any good. I’m an editor at heart. I won’t just sit down and create a song, I’ll sit down and play a little and think about if it’s good or not. I’ll give it time and if it’s something worth building on, I’ll get back to it. I don’t write as many bad songs because I take time to edit them and I have a better understanding if they’re good or not. I still come up with terrible ideas but I’ll discard them before anything happens. How would you describe your style of country music? I think it’s a little edgy, although I think the whole genre is going that way right now. It’s definitely an exciting time to be in country music because there are so many tools we can use now too to change up our music. I love that the genre of country isn’t just five instruments anymore. I love taking risks in the studio to make something unique.

“I LOVE THE SOUND AND FEEL OF ROCK BUT THE LYRICS OF COUNTRY MUSIC WERE SOMETHING I COULD REALLY RELATE TO.” Which of your songs means the most to you and why? Probably “Another Man’s Gold”; I just love that song, and the guitar solo. That song is so heartfelt, it was an emotional one to get through in the studio because I got so choked up. Usually you just see the vocals for that song the day before so the emotion of the instrumentation hit me good. Having written it made it very hard to play as well because it was so emotional. What are your thoughts on heading on tour with Paul Brandt after the CCMA Awards? Excited? Nervous? Definitely excited! We’re working on the production element of the show right now. We did a little promotional tour earlier this summer. He’s a great guy, we only met each other recently but with this tour kicking off, we’ve gotten to know each other really well. He’s a great guy and a great singer. I think we’re both quite different artistically so I think it’s going to be a fun night for sure! What was your initial reaction after finding out your most recent single “Bring Down The House” went gold and was the best selling country single for two weeks straight? When we first recorded that song, Matt and I were just doing it for kicks. I actually was think-

ing of making it a bonus track. It was awesome though. It always felt good and everyone was always telling me that it was their favourite, but I felt like it was a bit of a risk putting that song out there. I think it was the fastest rising song of my career, it was right up there with “Canadian Girl”, and so it was definitely a relief it was accepted. What is one thing that most of your fans don’t know about you? They might know this but I’m a pretty quiet guy. I’m a really quiet person. Deep down, I love writing and performing but in my downtime, I like to spend a lot of time on the property, puttering around on the tractor. I love being outside and working with my hands. I’m definitely a pretty private person. You will be performing here in Ottawa on Monday, October 19th at The Canadian Tire Centre. What’s your take on fans in Ottawa? Ottawa fans are amazing! I’ve been at Boots and Hearts a couple of times and Ottawa has a really loyal fan base. They’re really passionate about who they are, I can’t wait to play in Ottawa. It’s one of the stops that I’m really looking forward to! @deanbrody

What has been the most memorable performance you’ve done in your career so far? Grand Ole Opry a few years ago; it was really cool to be at such a legendary venue. A band called “Sons of the Pioneers” was performing and they were the first record I ever bought. It was cool because they were on stage that night too! I walked backstage through the hallways and just soaked in the whole experience. Do you get to come to Ottawa a lot? What are some of the things you like to do while here in the Nation’s Capital? We’re usually just passing through. I haven’t really had any time to spend there in the past. We usually just go from the hotel to the venue, like most of the cities we go to. For my last tour, we went to so many cities but never had time to spend around each city. Hopefully we’ll be able to come check out Parliament next time we’re in Ottawa! What was your initial reaction when you found out you were selected as one of the few people to perform at the 2015 CCMA Awards Show? I’m so grateful. It’s such a privilege to be able to perform on the big show. It’s kind of encouraging for us to be selected like that; it’s pretty cool.

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FEATURES What was your favourite part about growing up in Flat Lake, Alberta? It’s just such a great way of living life. I could do anything, as most farm kids could because I had so much wide-open space. I learned how to drive a 3-ton when I was 8 years old. It’s such a great way of life because you have the freedom to roll and do whatever you want. What types of music did you listen to as a kid and who were some of your favourite artists? I have to be honest; I listen to country music exclusively. I listened to traditional country music; my family had an incredible record collection. I listened to Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, etc. That stuff is the stuff I loved. When I got my first guitar, I wasn’t playing songs that were popular in the 1990’s; I was playing songs that were popular in the 1950’s.

Brett Kissel has always had a desire to perform country music after growing up listening to country greats such as Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins. Since he released his first album at only 12 years of age, Kissel has become a force to be reckoned with, even breaking Taylor Swift’s record of most plays on Canadian Country Radio in one week. With his sultry voice and catchy lyrics, it is clear that he will be a big name for a long time to come. FACES caught up with Kissel to discuss his rise to fame and career.

CANADA’S NEW COUNTRY MUSIC STAR Photo by Warner Music Canada

BRETT KISSEL

Did you attend University or some sort of post-secondary education? Did this decision influence your dream to become a country music star? I think my lack of post-secondary education contributed to it. I’m definitely one to agree with university or college. When I have kids, it will be interesting to see what I tell them to do. My parents ran a cattle-ranch. My mom had her master’s degree and my dad was a teacher, so the fact that I didn’t go to university was a real shocker. I wanted to learn by doing so the minute I was done high school, I moved to Edmonton the next day to pursue my dream of becoming a music star and to be closer to the city. It would allow me to just go out there and do it! I’ve always valued street smarts a little more than book smarts and I realized that university wouldn’t be able to teach me what I wanted to do. When did you first realize you had a real passion for country music? My passion for country music started very early in my life; it was something that was born and bred in my house. My brother loved it until he got too cool for it in high-school but I’ve always stayed true to it throughout my entire life. Playing since I was a kid and doing shows at a young age at rodeos and local events; those were the types of experiences that you couldn’t buy, it was all for the love of country music! Do you remember the first time you performed in front of a group of people? What was this experience like for you? I vividly remember my first performance. There was a local entertainer by the name of Danny Hooper. Danny Hooper is still one of our premium entertainers in Alberta and he did a classic road-show and came to my home town when I was 5 years old. I got called on stage because he saw me singing

along to every song. I got up there and got a taste of the spotlight and the stage. Looking back now, I owe it to that because from that point forward, I was an attention seeker and I craved the spotlight. Who are some of your biggest sources of inspiration in the country music world? I draw in many influences from the world that doesn’t include country. In particular, my biggest hero was Johnny Cash but I also loved Bob Goins. Over the last 5 years, I’ve really gotten in to George Strait and Garth Brooks. What they’re doing and why George is having such longevity and why Garth Brooks is widely recognized as the best entertainer, it’s amazing. If I’m lucky enough to follow in their footsteps and have even one-twentieth of the success they’ve had, I think I’ll be okay! Can you tell us a little bit about the process you go through when writing/creating your own songs? When it comes to writing music, it’s a pretty straightforward process. I love co-writing songs so I’ll get together with my songwriting friends, whether it’s in Nashville or on a song-writing retreat or on our bus, we’ll start with the title. It’s important for me to start with the title, as it lets us take the song into a different direction. For example, my song, “Started With A Song”, we created the title first and then created a roadmap of what the song was going to be about. If we don’t have a good title, we felt like we’d be dead in the water! Do you ever get nervous before stepping on stage or are you fully comfortable with being in the spotlight? Yeah I’ve been comfortable on stage; it’s definitely my happy place. If you think about the movie “Happy Gilmore” and when Happy is trying to make a pout when his coach tells him to go to his “happy place”, for me, that happy place is on stage. I just close my eyes and imagine myself on stage because that is without a doubt my happy place. I never get nervous. I love performing so much and can’t wait until the next show! Your hit “Started With A Song” blew up in the country music world and received the most plays on Canadian Country radio in one week, beating out a record previously held by Taylor Swift. What was it like for you to see this song become such a success? Were you surprised with the turnout or were you confident with this song? I had a very good feeling while it was in the studio that it was a special song. The question was how special and what kind of feedback we’d receive. I don’t want to sound overconfident, but I was shocked that we broke Taylor’s previous record. We did our first record deal and we accomplished this achievement, I’m so proud to be able to experience that.

“MY PASSION FOR COUNTRY MUSIC STARTED VERY EARLY IN MY LIFE; IT WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS BORN AND BRED IN MY HOUSE.” Who are some of your favourite artists that you’ve had the opportunity to work with over the years? The guy at the top of the list is Brad Paisley. I’ve performed with him on his Canada Tour and some places in the U.S. That was such a great opportunity because I’ve always looked up to him and his style of playing, entertaining and his style as a guitar player. To get to learn from him and play alongside him, it was amazing and I think I learned more while playing with him than I have in my entire career. I loved every minute of it. What is the biggest obstacle you’ve faced thus far throughout your career as a country music star? Anyone who operates at a high pace struggles with certain sacrifices. I’ve given all I have to my career and I’ve had to sacrifice family time, time with friends and sacrifice days off to make sure that I do my absolute best; that’s the most difficult part of it all. However, when I get on stage or hold this new record called “Pick Me Up”, which is available early September 2015, when I hold that in my head, it’s all worth it. In a few years maybe I’ll be more strategic with my time! Even though it’s difficult to sacrifice my time, it’s still worth it in the end. You’ve contributed so much to the Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital and more specifically, the new Child Life Zone. What has this experience been like for you and what motivates you to give back? I’m a regular person; just like everyone else. My career is special but it’s no different than what other people do. To just put that aside as a human being, I think it’s important for everyone to give back to their community, to charities and to help those less fortunate. The fact that I’m able to do it on a larger scale because I have a stage to stand on and to promote the well-being of charities and people, I think it’s very important as an artist. Because I have people listening to me on stage, people following me on Twitter, a million people watching my YouTube video, I think it’s important to use that opportunity to say something important, which is why I’m extremely proud to give back to the hospital. To be able to perform with Garth

Brooks and to be invited out to give back to his charity, it doesn’t hurt getting that opportunity. If you had to choose 2 of your most memorable shows, which shows would they be and why? Number one show is the Grand Old Opry. To get a chance to perform there was amazing. Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Carrie Underwood; anyone who is anyone has had an opportunity to perform there, so I was very excited to be able to do so also. My second favourite is performing on the Canadian Country Music Awards. I grew up as a kid watching those awards and to fast-forward 10 years to step out and play “Started With A Song” and “321”, that was incredible; I couldn’t keep the smile off my face. What are your thoughts on coming to perform here in the Nation’s Capital? I’ve always had great success playing in Ottawa. I absolutely love the city, love the country fans and it’s a true testament to how real the country fans are now that there’s 2 country radio stations servicing that market. The venue that we’re playing at is amazing. They’ve had some great acts and they treat their artists very well. I’m hoping people will read this article and gain some interest on the Brett Kissel show. I can’t wait for the tour bus to roll into town and play in front of one of the greatest Canadian cities! Nowadays, there are so many young and talented music artists trying to make it in the country music world. What piece of advice would you offer to all those trying to become a country music star? I appreciate the opportunity to give out advice to those trying to become a music star, even though I’m still collecting advice myself. My first suggestion for people is to never quit collecting advice from others; whether they’re young, old, been there before or just starting out; everyone has an opportunity to learn from others. The last piece of advice I would give is that hard work pays off. For me, the reality is, I’m not the best singer, songwriter, guitar player, but I’m proud that my roots taught me to work very hard. If you work hard, you can make it in any business, whether it’s country music, the oil industry, politics, sales; it doesn’t matter, just work hard and it’ll pay off. Follow Brett on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. To catch Brett Kissel on tour go to his website: www.brettkissel.com Brett Kissel’s latest album “Pick Me Up” was released in September. @BrettKissel

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Ryan Richter

Ottawa Fury’s Top Defender

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Having joined the Ottawa Fury FC full time in January 2015, Ryan Richter has proven to be a powerhouse defenseman. Richter is a team player who can be counted on to do whatever he can to help his team, on and off the field. Not only is he a great soccer player, he knows the importance of having sports available for young kids and having a team they can look up to and learn from.

What was your initial reaction when you were first found out you would be joining the Ottawa Fury in July 2014? I was happy! I was looking for something permanent at the time and I was kind of un-settled in Toronto in terms of my playing situation. I met a couple guys from the Ottawa team and discussed where they were planning on having the team going. It’s been such a great experience over the past year and a half playing with the Ottawa Fury.

FACES got to talk with Richter about his transition from Toronto FC to the Ottawa Fury and his experience with the team thus far. We send our support to Richter and his team as they continue to play hard and work their way to the championship!

What was the transition like for you switching from Toronto FC to Ottawa Fury FC? It wasn’t too difficult. I knew a couple of the guys on the team already and they made the transition a lot easier. It wasn’t too difficult because the team and the coaches made me feel a part of the group, so that definitely helped.

Have you been a soccer player your entire life? If so, what is it about soccer that you enjoy so much? At this point, I’m 26 years old and every part of my life revolves around soccer. There have been many opportunities I’ve been given because of soccer, whether it was free university, the ability to travel all over the world and even the ability to play such a great sport all my life. I have my family and then I have soccer. It’s everything in my life. Who is your number one all-time favourite soccer player to watch? My favourite player to watch is Lionel Messi because he’s simply the best! What is your favourite soccer event to watch? Champions League for me. It’s the best teams from all of Europe and they’re the best teams in the World.

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What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Ottawa Fury FC? Well right now, I would have to say my favourite part is that we’re winning. We’ve lost 1 game in our last 16. Really, the best part is the locker room. We have a great group of lads and it’s enjoyable coming to work every morning and knowing that everyone wants the same thing. It’s a great group of guys to work with every day. The connection between the guys is the best I’ve seen in my entire career. How would you describe the level of leadership that head coach Marc Dos Santos brings to the table? He’s fantastic. He’s a top level coach and he’s still young. He’s learning every day but he has so much to offer to players. I’m excited for him to see where he goes next year because he’s a fantastic coach and I know he’ll be coaching at a high level for a very long time. Being able to play for him has been great for me and great for my career as well.

Between playing in the right-back and the center-back position, do you have a preference? I think my role on the team is more on the right-back. We have two amazing center-back players on the team so I’ve been able to accept my role on the right side. The defense has been great and the small amount of goals we’ve given up is incredible too.

Why do you feel it’s so important for a community such as Ottawa to have a professional soccer club? If you look at what the Ottawa Fury FC offers, it’s something for kids all over the Ottawa area. We’ve been out to a couple different places in the Ottawa area in Kanata, Orleans, Rockland, and we see kids at a young age who have a team to look up to and to learn from.

What would you say is your strongest asset? I think most guys would say I’m a good competitor and I’m athletic. I’m someone who will do whatever to help the team win.

Do you have any pre-performance rituals? My wife cooks me the same meal the night before and for my pregame meal. It’s like a chicken-couscous and spinach meal. I always do little things but don’t really have any superstitions.

Which arena is your favourite one to play in? Which is your least favourite? I think that each market offers something different but for me, our home games are my favourite. Some people think 7,000 fans isn’t a whole lot but if you ask anyone who’s been to a game, they’ll tell you how loud it is. I’ve been to a couple Redblacks games and I don’t think they’re much louder for a full stadium than our games are with 7,000 fans. I think that sometimes the travel to Edmonton is quite a bit. A 2 hour time difference and a 5 hour flight, that’s probably my least favourite place to fly.

When you’re not playing or practicing, what sorts of things do you enjoy doing in the Nation’s Capital? This city has so much to offer. Every weekend we check out the scenery. It’s me and my wife here. We’ve gone into Gatineau a few times to the parks, we’ve gone to the beaches in Ottawa, etc. The thing I like most about Ottawa is that it has so many little things to do every week. It’s got a lot of different restaurants and it’s truly an amazing city. @SHAQALDINHO

You are one of only 3 players on the Fury FC to have played every minute of every game thus far in the team’s 2015 campaign. Tell us a little bit about this accomplishment and the forces that encourage you to continue giving it your all? It’s definitely nice to play every minute but there are 21 guys who deserve to play every minute as well. I’ve been lucky enough to be with the Fury this year and they believe in me and they know that I’ll come out and get the job done each time. It’s been a great fit this year and it’s been a great time.

“It’s definitely nice to play every minute but there are 21 guys who deserve to play every minute as well.”

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CTV Morning Live Weekend Host + Majic 100 Morning Host

Bad Habits in the Studio?

I eat eggs for breakfast every morning and they stink up the whole tiny studio we work in.

Top pet peeves?

When Stu is late.Â Clothes on the floor. Empty cereal boxes left in the cupboard.

Favourite artist? Taylor Swift.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it like working with Stu?

Stu calls me his work wife. I call him my work toddler. I am constantly keeping him out of trouble, trying to get him to try new foods and basically, just keeping him alive.

How did you and Stu meet?

I used to hire him to do voice-over work for me when I was a commercial producer for The New RO.

Favourite spot in Ottawa?

It's a little outside of town, but one of my favourite places to go is Constance Bay Beach. I've been playing on the beach there since I was a little girl and now I take my own kids. Great place to spend the day. @AngiePoirier

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Ottawa’s MAJIC100 Morning Show Co-Host Bad habits in the studio?

I have none. Angie is always on her phone.

Top pet peeves?

People that don't deliver on a promise. When you say something will be done, stand by that. I also hate raisins, mushrooms and fruit on salad.

Favourite artist? Michael Bublé.

What’s it like having a “work wife”?

Having a work wife is fun. We talk constantly throughout the day and most of our show is a reflection of what the MAJIC audience is into. It's cool to bounce stuff off Angie and to ask for advice. Especially when I'm in the doghouse at home.

How did you & Angie meet? We met on the set of Titanic.

Favourite spot in Ottawa?

You know when you’re coming down Colonel By just after Pretoria Bridge and you’re headed downtown? As soon as you take the bend and see the length of the canal and the Parliament buildings in the distance? Looks beautiful at dawn and picture perfect in the summer and winter. @StuntmanStu

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ENTERTAINMENT

Best BEST

Halloween (1978) A faceless expression on the killer’s face, eerie music that stays with you long after the credits roll and the queen of scream, Jamie Lee Curtis. What more could you want?

The Exorcist (1973)

Poltergeist (1982)

A horror movie nominated for 10 Academy Awards and still scaring people over 40 years later? Ok… I guess I’ll watch it.

You never see the evil villain, but its creepiness is a constant. It has an added scare factor since real life deaths occurred during the making of the film.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)

This innovative indie flick pulled in the audience by making them feel like they were part of the fear. It’s old hat now, but when this was released it was very creepy.

Freddy is scary enough to begin with, but now he is coming off the screen and out of dreams to enter the real world. It’s darker and creepier than any other Nightmare film.

BEST AND WORST It really doesn’t get more ridiculous than this movie. Yes, the original Jaws is a masterpiece. But the idea that the shark and its offspring are aware of and capable of enacting revenge on a family is absurd.

Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

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This movie is so bad that it spawned a documentary called “Best Worst Movie” that has garnered a cult fan base.

Troll 2 (1990)

This film was everything the first version wasn’t. Just bad, bad, bad.

The Heretic How do you follow up a horror masterpiece that garners double-digit Oscar nods? Massacre it by making a cringe-inducing sequel.

Blair Witch 2: Book The Exorcist II: of Shadows The Heretic (2000) (1977)

The Friday the 13th franchise is a lot of fun and certainly can be scary. But Jason Vorhees cruising in space to kill more teens doesn’t work.

Jason X (2001)

The Shining (1980) Psychological films can be just as scary as an evil villain. Written by horror royalty, Stephen King, The Shining shows just how scary the mind can be.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

(1974) The film starts by saying the story is real; it wasn’t. But by adding that line to the start of the film it convinced audiences that the horror they were watching had happened – genius.

It (1980) Stephen King cracks the list twice. Oh, what’s that? You aren’t scared of clowns? Then watch this horror film and get back to me.

The Ring (2002) Even though most people don’t and weren’t using VHS when this movie was released, it was still creepy to think that the movie you were watching could kill you.

Jaws (1975) I’m going to level with you; I was so terrified of water after watching this movie that I refused to enter my grandmother’s pool for at least a year. Did I mention I just watched this a week ago?

T SCARY MOVIES The first one wasn’t terrible but like most sequels, this franchise got progressively worse with more versions.

Starting to notice a pattern of bad sequels? The story was weak and the effects were even weaker.

Wahlberg… say it a’int so?! The plot is just awful and utterly unbelievable it’s a wonder anyone approved the script.

Remember when vampires were terrifying creatures of the night? Apparently they have “evolved” into glowing, emo wusses.

Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)

The Fly 2 (1989)

The Happening (2008)

Twilight (2008)

WORST

A film that thought the killer rabbit from Monty Python could yield an entire film that would be scary. #fail

Night of the Lepus (1972)

ENTERTAINMENT

Ottawa Jail Hostel 75 Nicholas St. Grant House 150 Elgin St.

Bytown Museum 1 Canal Ln Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill 5525 Dickinson St., Manotick

HAUNTED OTTAWA Canadian Museum of Nature 240 McLeod St. Chateau Laurier 1 Rideau St.

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ENTERTAINMENT

GUIDE TO

PUMPKIN CARVING 8 Place a small tea light in the base of the now-carved pumpkin and cover with the crown you cut earlier. Note that the light may burn the base of the crown so you may need to trim it for safety purposes. Always keep a watchful eye on a lighted pumpkin/jack-o-lantern.

1 Choose a design you would like to carve. This should be done before you select a pumpkin. If your design requires more height than width you should choose your pumpkin accordingly. When it comes to pumpkin carving designs, size does matter.

2 Select a pumpkin that fits in with your design. The size is only the beginning as shape and colour can help make your design pop.

3 Don’t carve the pumpkin too early. Gutted and carved pumpkins can go bad fairly quickly. It’s best to carve your pumpkin either the night before or a few days before you want to display it. Once carved, keep it in a cold area so it can be properly preserved.

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So you bought a pumpkin and you have no idea what to do next? It’s really not as simple or as difficult as you might think. But there are some important things to consider and steps to follow to help make sure your pumpkin carving goes smoothly.

4 Draw your design on the pumpkin. Yes. Step 4 and we still haven’t started cutting the pumpkin.

7 Follow your design with a smaller knife so you can be accurate.

6 Use your hands or a spoon to remove the seeds and guts. You can use the seeds as a snack, if you like.

5 Use a serrated knife and cut the top portion or “crown” off the pumpkin.

Dumb and Dumber

Sailor Moon

Power Ranger

The Big Lebowski

90s-Inspired

Halloween Costumes Braveheart

Spice Girls

Saved By the Bell

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ENTERTAINMENT

Scary Halloween Events AROUND OTTAWA HAUNTED WALK SPARKS STREET

FURY OF THE FALLEN FUNHAVEN

FRIGHT FEST SAUNDERS FARM

INCIDENT AT THE BUNKER: A ZOMBIE ADVENTURE DIEFENBUNKER, CARP

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Faces Five Fun Facts on the

Blue Jay

A blue jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feathers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually blue. The reason why it appears to be blue is because of the unique inner-structure of the feathers. The feathers distort the reflection of light off of the bird and this makes it look blue.

Male and female blue jays are almost identical in terms of appearance; the only difference is that males are typically a little bit bigger than females.

Blue jays are very loud and aggressive birds. They cry to warn other birds about nearby predators.

Blue jays mostly stick to eating fruits, nuts, grains and insects. But sometimes they will feed on the eggs and newborns of other birds.

5 Blue jays have an average lifespan of 7 years and can weigh anywhere between 70 to 100 grams.

ENTERTAINMENT

The jack-olantern is (alleged) to be named after a man named Jack who tricked the devil and was denied entrance into both heaven and hell.

The tradition of carving pumpkins didn’t begin until 1837. The first carvings were actually made on turnips!

Halloween Facts “Samhainophobia” is the fear of Halloween.

Keene, New Hampshire, holds the world record for the most lit jack-olanterns on display with 30, 581!

TOP 5 SHAZAMS

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Halloween is the second largest grossing holiday following Christmas. It is estimated that Americans spend around $2 billion per year on Halloween candy alone! Hope they have good dental coverage!

Hoping to encounter a witch this Halloween? Legend has it that if you wear your clothes inside out and walk backwards on Halloween night you just might…

New York City is the host of the largest Halloween parade in the world.

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It started as a marriage feast for the mentally questionable Bavarian king, Ludwig I and his lover, Maria Thresia of Saxnoia in 1810. The feast took place at Theresienwiese where celebrations continue to this day.

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT

The official Munich Oktoberfest starts in September. Usually beginning around September 15th and continuing into early October, the festival takes advantage of warmer weather to attract larger crowds.

Beer options are limited. Only beer produced in Munich can be served at the official Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest

The biggest Oktoberfest celebration outside Munich is in Canada. Kitchener-Waterloo boasts an average of 750,000 – 1,000,000 visitors on an annual basis.

Prost! Oktoberfest is that special time of year where we gather to celebrate all things beer, pretzel and leather pants. But most people know very little about this traditional German celebration. Show your friends you’re no dummkopf by learning some facts about the world-famous Bavarian volksfest.

You need the mayor’s permission to start drinking. Munich’s Oktoberfest only kicks off once the mayor allows it.

Paris Hilton is permanently banned from Oktoberfest. She showed in 2006 to promote a brand of wine, and locals were not having it.

The largest tent at the festival can house over 10,000 patrons. Most aren’t locals.

ENTERTAINMENT With an increase in the number and severity of vehicle accidents it was inevitable that there would be new laws implemented for Ontario drivers. Here is a list of some of the new laws that are in full effect as of September 1, 2015.

Move Over Most people know that you are required to slow down, move over and let emergency vehicles pass. That rule has expanded to include tow trucks. If you see a tow truck in your rear-view-mirror be sure to slow down, move over and let them pass. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $490 plus victim surcharge fees and court costs.

Distracted Driving The warnings have been ample and the consequences have now become stricter. If you are distracted when driving (texting, looking at your phone or not fully concentrating on driving) you may receive a fine of $490 and 3 demerit points.

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Share the Road Drivers are now required to leave a minimum of 1 metre of space between themselves and cyclists. Drivers who do not abide could face a fine ranging from $300 - $1,000 and 3 demerit points. Whenever you are exiting your car, check to make sure there are no cyclists approaching or you may face high fines for “dooring” a cyclist.

New Driving Laws

Pedestrians Protection Drivers cannot proceed at school crossings or pedestrian crosswalks until the pedestrian has crossed the road completely. The penalty is a fine ranging from $150 - $500 for those who fail to comply with this new rule.

DUI Driving under the influence now refers to someone who is under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs. If caught, violators caught could face an automatic license suspension between 3-90 days, a weeklong vehicle impoundment and a fine. Don’t drive if you’re under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; period.

2015 Term Additions to the

Oxford English Dictionary

Every year, the Oxford English Dictionary adds new words and terms to its already long list that comprises the English language. Language is always evolving and additions that are notable crack the Oxford English Dictionary. Here is a selection of 5 words that have been added to the authoritative compendium of English words and terms this year. Future generations will certainly be thankful that these words have been added to enhance our lexicon.

Twerk

Lookalike

/twəːk/

/ˈlʊkəlʌɪk/

Dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance.

A person or thing that closely resembles another, especially someone who looks very similar to a famous person.

E-Cig & E-Cigarette A cigarette-shaped device containing a nicotinebased liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to simulate the experience of smoking tobacco.

Photobomb

Sexting

/ˈfəʊtəʊbɒm/

/ˈsekstɪŋ/

Spoil a photograph of (a person or thing) by unexpectedly appearing in the camera’s field of view as the picture is taken, typically as a prank or practical joke.

Send (someone) sexually explicit photographs or messages via mobile phone.

ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make the Perfect

Pumpkin Pie

Directions

1 & ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon of salt ½ cup shortening 3.5 tablespoons of cold water

Filling Ingredients

2. 3.

2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin 1 can (12 fluid oz) evaporated milk

2 eggs (beaten) ¾ cup of packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon of ground ginger ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon of salt

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5. 6.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C)

Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1½ inches larger than the upside down 8-9 inch pan

12. Mix very well

Roll the dough around the rolling pin lightly

Cut shortening into flour and add cold water (1 tablespoon at a time)

Transfer it right-side up onto the pie pan

14. Bake for 40 minutes or insert the knife 1inch from the edge and if it comes out clean, the pie is ready

Mix dough and repeat until the dough is moist enough to stay together

10. Unroll the dough and ease it into the bottom of the pie pan

Use hands to shape dough into a ball

11. Beat the pumpkin with evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl using an electric mixer or immersion blender

Mix together the flour and salt to prepare pie crust

Put the ball on a lightly floured board and roll dough to about 1/8 inch in thickness

13. Pour it into the prepared crust

15. Let sit 5-10 minutes to cool down 16. Add preferred amount of whipped cream to top 17. Enjoy!

Reference: by Randy Scott, allrecipes.com Photo by minimalistbaker.com

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CHICKEN POT PIE MACARONI AND CHEESE This savory dish will fill the room with a delightful aroma sure to warm bellies as the nights get colder.

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Try adding some red onion and bacon and different types of cheeses to make things fresh and exciting. This comfort favourite is sure to perk up your mood as summer fades to a close.

r o f Foods CHILI AND CORN BREAD Spicy or mild and filled with all things good. Serve with warm homemade cornbread and you have a winner on your hands and in your mouth.

POT ROAST

SOUP

Melt in your mouth beef and soft, fluffy potatoes slathered in gravyâ&#x20AC;Ś This go-to is a classic for a reason.

Chicken noodle, baked potato, minestrone, sweet potato and squash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the options are endless. Whatever soup suits your fancy, it is a great food to curl up with in front of the TV or on the deck with a big cozy sweater.

Professional Corporations May Soon Be Available to Realtors By: Lacey Miller

Certain professionals (including but not limited to lawyers, doctors, dentists, and physiotherapists) are entitled to operate their business through a corporation called a professional corporation. These corporations are heavily regulated in terms of their ownership and management structure. However, individuals often choose to use these business vehicles for a number of reasons, including the possibility of taking advantage of opportunities such as the small business deduction or income splitting with a spouse or adult children. The availability of these opportunities depends on the type of professional corporation, how it is set up, and various other legal and tax rules and regulations. We may soon see growth in the list of persons to whom professional corporations are available. Earlier this year the Ontario government introduced Bill 69, Tax Fairness for Realtors Act, 2015, to allow real estate professionals to incorporate. If ultimately passed, Bill 69 will amend both the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (the “REBA”) and the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “OBCA”) by allowing salespersons and brokers to incorporate “personal real estate corporations” in accordance with the requirements set by REBA and the Real Estate Council of Ontario. When Bill 69 becomes law, REBA will be amended as follows: •

The definitions of “broker” and “salesperson” will be broadened to include personal real estate corporations where the owner of the equity (common) shares must meet qualifications as a registered broker under REBA and the corporation must be employed by a brokerage to trade in real estate.

•

Limits will be placed on the structure and operation of “personal real estate corporations”. All equity (common) shares must be held by individual persons who are qualified to be registered as brokers. No shares can be held by corporations. All non-equity (preference) shares must be held either by the individual who holds the common shares or by individuals in their immediate family. The corporation’s name must include “personal real estate corporation” or its French equivalent. The corporation can only carry on the profession of trading real estate.

These corporations must also meet all other qualifications required of “professional corporations” as set forth in the OBCA which include the requirement that all officers and directors must be shareholders in the corporation. The articles of incorporation must specifically set out the restrictions on what business the corporation can provide – e.g., solely trading in real estate. We are following Bill 69 as it works its way through the legislature and when it becomes law, we are ready to assist realtors in navigating the law and ensuring they meet all of the legislated requirements for incorporation. Should you require more information about the Bill or professional corporations generally, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Lacey Miller is an associate lawyer at Mann Lawyers LLP, a full service law firm in Ottawa’s Hintonburg area. Lacey provides clients with a wide range of legal services including incorporation, management and governance issues, business acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, contract review, and general business law. DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information and should not be construed as legal advice or establish a solicitorclient relationship by way of the information contained herein. You should seek legal advice before acting on any of the information provided herein.

Mann Lawyers LLP 613.722.1500. www.mannlawyers.com 56 | October 2015

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NAPOLI’S CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 2015

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AROUND OTTAWA

CITYFOLK 2015 The summer concert season in the Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital concluded with CityFolk, held at Lansdowne Park. The five-day music festival boasted a very diverse line-up, including several bands and artists who had never performed in Ottawa before. Organizers estimate that more than 50,000 people attended ticketed performances during CityFolk, while thousands more took in free concerts and activities at the Aberdeen Pavilion and along Bank Street as part of Marvest; an offshoot of the main festival which focused on locally-produced music, food and drink. Highlights of CityFolk included performances by headline acts such as Van Morrison, Of Monsters and Men, and Wilco, as well as standout sets by Passenger, The Avett Brothers, and Elle King. Canadian talent was also on full display, with the likes of The Sheepdogs, Walk off the Earth, and Wintersleep, each taking turns firing up the crowd. Other than a brief rain shower on the Saturday night of CityFolk, the weather throughout the festival could not have been better. The newly developed Lansdowne site, complete with bustling restaurants and patios, also lent itself very well to the occasion. All in all, CityFolk marked a fitting end to a very memorable summer in Ottawa, which kicked-off last June with the FIFA Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Cup at the very same venue.

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CITYFOLK 2015

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AROUND OTTAWA

REDBLACKS VS ROUGHRIDERS

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REDBLACKS VS ROUGHRIDERS

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OCTOBER

October 2nd - 4th Oktoberfest Ottawa Clarke Fields Park

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SUN

MON

TUE

WED

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October 1st Kelly Clarkson ft. Nick Jonas Canadian Tire Centre

10 SAT 11 SUN October 11th Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens Canadian Tire Centre

October 4th

12 MON 13 TUE

Ottawa Fury FC vs FC Edmonton TD Place

14 WED 15 THU 16 FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 MON October 24th - 25th

National Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Show EY Centre

20 TUE 21 WED 22 THU

October 12th Thanksgiving

23 FRI 24 SAT 25 SUN 26 MON 27 TUE 28 WED October 30th - November 1st

October 31st

29 THU

Ottawa Wine and Food Festival Shaw Centre

30 FRI

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31 SAT

Halloween