Faces Magazine September October 2019

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VOLUME 58 SEPT/OCT 2019

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DWAYNE JOHNSON The Rock on Why his years in Canada forever changed him

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Questions With SENATORS

NIKITA ZAITSEV

PIERRE DORION SENS GM TALKS NEW SEASON

Canadian Superstars Talk Two New Releases

This Season in the City LIFESTYLE

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TEGAN & SARA

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F E AT U R E D Dwayne Johnson How Johnson’s time in Canada shaped him into the committed, never-say-die man fans around the globe know and love today.

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Pierre Dorion Dorion talks about the difficulties of the past and the bright future ahead. Young stars, a deep prospect pool and a commitment to retain talent in 2019-2020 and beyond.

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Tegan & Sara Calgary-born Tegan and Sara have a busy September planned with the release of their 9th studio album and their first book.

Tegan shares with us their journey as authors, how they’ve stayed focussed, and what fans can expect from their fall tour with an Ottawa showdate.

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IN THE COMMUNITY Ottawa in Focus

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A look through the lens of some of Ottawa’s most talented photographers.

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The 6th Annual National Capital Cup On August 16th, 144 golfers competed for the National Capital Cup in support of the Ottawa Senators Foundation.

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Background Photo: Gatineau Park, with its many hiking and sightseeing trails ready to explore.

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Lacey Evans WWE’s Sassy Southern Belle chats about being a mom, her time in the army, and Summerslam in Toronto.

Nikita Zaitsev Russian defenceman discusses his role in Ottawa, commitment to success and what he misses most about home in Moscow.

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Finding Fall From pumpkin patches to Halloween haunts, here’s where to find the best in fall festivals this month.

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IN SEASON

9 Things To Do This Month From season premieres to the Emmy Awards, here’s whats happening in entertainment.

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A collection of Canadian art from over 40 famous Canadian painters.

View the collection at: www.canadianlithographs.com

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Catch The Colours 4 of the best places to soak in the autumn scenery in and around Ottawa before the weather turns cold.

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Expert Panel

We’ve curated advice from Ottawa’s foremost professionals.

Daniella Sicoli-Zupo

Real Estate Lawyer at Mann Lawyers, LLP

Michael Prittie CFP, CIM FCSI, CIWM

4 Thanksgiving Conversation Starters Here’s how to emerge as the family socialite.

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Want to buy a condo, but not sure how it works?

In today's real estate market, buyers have a variety of different options. There has been a growing trend towards the purchase of condominiums. However, many buyers are not familiar with how condominiums work. Page73

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Panic does not.

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Contributors Alex Feeney Catheryn Risto Christina Sedgewick Jacob Lesage Lucy Dong Shannon Charbonneau Corey J. Stone Morris Miller Tayna Gautier Meaghan Vincent Max Polizi Ian Cameron Riley Pierce Steve Warne Kate Wright Todd Hamilton Stewart Clarke Liam Fox

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AARON PRITCHETT, KIRA ISABELLA AND DAVID JAMES SEPTEMBER 17TH, OVERFLOW BREWING COMPANY

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SEPTEMBER 6TH – 8TH, GATINEAU-OTTAWA EXECUTIVE AIRPORT

Be sure to check this event out for some spectacular aerial performances. This year the event will feature the Red Arrows—the famed British Royale Air Forces nine plane precision aerobatic team.

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DEAN BRODY AND DALLAS SMITH SEPTEMBER 22ND, CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE

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SEPTEMBER 12TH – 15TH, LANSDOWNE

Featuring Robert Plant, Our Lady Peace and The Strumbellas, this festival in the heart of Ottawa is one of fall’s most anticipated events.

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BEAU’S OKTOBERFEST

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SEPTEMBER 20TH – 21ST, VANKLEEK HILL SEPTEMBER 19TH – 22ND, RICHMOND In its 175th year, make this fair a day with the family filled with a parade, talent show, chuckwagons and live entertainment. This year’s entertainment features Rainwater Whiskey, Aaron Goodvin, and The Road Hammers—just to name a few.

FALL HORSE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 21ST, WESLEY CLOVER PARKS

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A wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with horses while learning about these beautiful animals through a variety of demonstrations. Activites include the RCMP Musical Ride.

Good food, good people, and most importantly, good beer. Head on down to Oktoberfest for live music, drinks and Bavarian-inspired food by some of the best restaurants in Ottawa.

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HAUNTING SEASON SEPTEMBER 21ST – OCTOBER 31ST, SAUNDERS FARM Great for the entire family, Saunders Farm transforms for the Halloween season. The Barn of Terror, haunted hay rides, parades and live performances are back to excite and spook!

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October RATTLE ME BONES ZOMBIE RUN

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OCTOBER 5TH, PROULX MAPLE AND BERRY FARM Looking to get into the Halloween Spirit? Start October off with more than just your average run amongst the leaves.

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OCTOBER 15TH – 16TH, CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE

WHISKEY OTTAWA FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 4TH – 5TH, CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM Whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye – oh my! An evening of master classes, great food, and of course, whiskey!

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OCTOBER 17TH – 20TH, MERRICKVILLE Jazz lovers can head over to Merrickville to experience up and coming artists from Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Montreal and Merrickville while you dance the night away.

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OCTOBER 4TH – 6TH, OTTAWA CITY HALL Calling all mac and cheese lovers! Head down to city hall for a chance to try some cheesy goodness from 15 vendors. Super hungry? Try your hand at an eating competition!

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THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY

WORLD OF DANCE

OCTOBER 8TH – 9TH, NAC

A live interpretation of NBC’s TV show, World of Dance, this tour features spectacular dance skills you won’t want to miss.

The first North American tour for this dance company, this performance has been called a “tour de force of dance, music and light…”.

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THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S SHOW OCTOBER 19TH – 20TH, EY CENTRE For the ‘ultimate girl’s day out’.

Head on down to the EY Centre for a day of shopping and food with your best ladies.

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SPORTS Canada Army Run September 22nd Canadian War Museum This popular race weekend is one of the largest running events in Canada, and attracts over 20,000 runners of all levels for a 5K, 10K and half-marathon. Proceeds from the Army Run benefit the Soldier On Fund and Support Our Troops Fund.

Between the Lights September 19th — Metropolitan Brasserie Enjoy a night of live entertainment, auction stations and delicious food on a beautiful patio in the heart of the city, all in support of the CHEO Foundation.

Ottawa REDBLACKS TD Place Catch a fall football game at one of the last regular season matchups: vs Argonauts – September 7th vs Lions – September 21st vs Eskimos – September 28th

Golden Gala October 5th — NAC Panda Game October 5th TD Place

The National Arts Centre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a showcase of dance, music, and performing arts. This glamorous soirée benefits the National Youth and Education Trust.

The annual OUA football game takes over TD Place for another year. The uOttawa Gee-Gees look to defend their title over the Carleton Ravens in one of the oldest football rivalries in Canadian University football.

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Sens Home Opener October 5th Hockey is back. Watch the Sens take on the Rangers for the first home game of the 19–20 NHL season.

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Fight for the Cure October 19th — Hilton Lac-Leamy A night of white-collar boxing in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Gourmet dinner, silent auction, and boxing matches make this event a favourite year after year.

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PIERRE DORION THE INTERVIEW

You are frustrated. Your beloved Senators have come off one of their worst seasons. The team is very different from what it was a season ago. You have seen the billboards and comments on social media and may have chirped the team. We get it.

But what you might not realize is that Pierre Dorion also gets it and shares your frustration.

The Sens GM does not want the team to fail. Why would he? It’s his job to ice a competitive hockey team. Pierre Dorion grew up in a hockey family and has known nothing else his whole life. He was a scout, director of player personnel and assistant general manager. Dorion loves the game and the team. And he isn’t afraid to meet face-to-face with frustrated fans to answer tough questions.

I met Pierre Dorion on Friday, August 2nd at the Royal Oak at Kent and Slater. He was there to chat with media about the new partnership between the Sens and the staple Ottawa pub. While waiting to speak with media representatives, Pierre engaged with patrons. He walked around to tables in the Royal Oak to introduce himself and chat hockey.

I don’t think most fans would fault Dorion had he stayed in the corner to avoid a frustrated and vocal fan base. But he took the time to shake hands, answer questions and snap pictures. I was somewhat relieved.

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I didn’t know how Dorion would react to questions about fan frustration. Would he deflect or even walk away? My concerns were baseless. Pierre was candid and came across as genuine.

Pierre Dorion knows it’s been very, very hard to be a Sens fan lately. He recognizes there have been challenges and that some things should have gone better. But they didn’t. All he is asking from Sens fans is a chance. His vision is to make the Sens an exciting, youthful and competitive team that stays for the long haul.

It will take time for this vision to become reality.

But Dorion believes the current pieces are taking shape. Energetic young players, a deep prospect pool and an attack-minded coach. If Dorion is right, it should make for exciting hockey in 2019-2020 and beyond.

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Before we talk about the vision for the 2019-2020 season and beyond, let’s talk about last season.

What are your takeaways? What worked and what needs some improvement both on- and off-ice?

I think what worked is that we were able to implement younger players in our lineup, and they had successes.

Looking forward, we still have to do that but surround the younger players with quality veterans. This will help mentor the younger players and show them how to win. Bringing in quality and character guys is going to be key to the future success of this organization.

Fans have been vocal on social media about their concerns. What do you want to tell fans to help them better understand your side?

First of all, our fans are the most important thing. I always say that when it comes to the organization, the players are the most important thing. But outside the organization, the fans are the most important thing.

If I could sit down with everyone who has concerns, I would love to do it. We decided to do a rebuild. Now the worst is behind us. This team is going to grow and develop together. We are building a championship team, but we have to follow the process. We are not going to take shortcuts. We are going to follow the plan.

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We need to make sure our young players are ready to contribute at the Ottawa Senators level. Some players will take 2 years to develop in Belleville, some may take half a year, and others 4 years – it depends on the player.

At the same time, we want to tell fans it’s not just going to be a bunch of young players. They need to develop properly, and most develop and pay their dues at the American Hockey League level. They make mistakes there that aren’t seen on TSN and Sportsnet every day. But we have to be proactive and intelligent with how we develop these young players. And we have a lot of grade A, blue-chip prospects that we will help develop at the NHL level.

You talk about the Sens having lots of prospects. The team has a history of success scouting and drafting great players, as well as recruiting highend prospects out of college. However, there seems to be a struggle retaining this talent especially with elite players. What challenges do you face in retaining top-level talent?

Our scouting staff is top notch. I think I was a pretty good chief scout, but I think Trent Mann is a better chief scout than I ever was. He has done a tremendous job drafting players.

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I also think we are able to get players out of the college level because when the team is closer to the bottom of the league, more youngers guys out of college see a better chance of playing with a team that doesn’t have as much success.

As far as keeping elite level players, it can be a challenge. We always try to keep younger players and offer longterm contracts. But some players, elite-level players in the past, perhaps they didn’t want to be part of a rebuild. We have to be willing to understand that, while at the same time understanding the younger players we have are the rebuild. They will grow together, win together and hopefully win a championship together.

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Of course, we wanted to keep some of the players we ended up trading but, at the same time, we knew we had to be responsible to maintain room for the future stars we have right now.

How do you try and find a balance between sticking to an internal budget and building a team that fans want to watch?

When it comes to internal budget, right now we are in a phase where the team is rebuilding. Obviously, we aren’t going to spend as much as teams that are at the cap. But we have cap and budget flexibility to make moves. Let’s say a team phones us tomorrow and says, “Take on this contract and we’ll give you a first rounder”, we would do it in a heartbeat.

For us, it’s about making sure that some of the money we are saving now will go to the stars when it comes time to pay them. But there is no limit on what we can do right now.

The 2019-2020 is fast approaching and the Sens have made some on- and off-ice moves. Can fans expect more moves before the start of the season?

I think, for the most part, what we are looking at is the team we are going to ice on October 2nd against Toronto. But there is always a chance that more changes will come. For example, the Condon deal came really quickly. We felt we did it for the development of the younger goalies in Belleville, amongst other reasons.

You mentioned a plan and vision for the team. Some fans talk about a lack of transparency from the team and are therefore being critical.

And that’s understandable. When you have been a bottom of the league team for the last little while, fans will be critical.

We feel, as a group, that the worst is definitely behind us. Now we are progressing, growing and developing as a team.

You’re going to see our younger players take on a bigger role, but still follow the mentorship of older guys.

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What is your vision for 2019-2020 and beyond?

For us, we’re probably going to implement 4-5 new younger players into our lineup. At the same time, our fans need to know Tkachuk, White and Chabot are fairly young players. So, we’re going to see some newer guys come in. This year, the expectations are that we need to be better than we have been. We have to see the team compete, have more accountability and a higher energy level game-in-game-out.

One thing I am especially proud of is hiring D.J. Smith as coach, and he hasn’t even coached one game in the NHL. We knew, right from the first interview, that he was the right guy. He is going to bring a totally different approach. I think the fans are going to be excited about how we play, how we approach things, and how we have a never-die attitude, and they’ll be proud of the team. Because the worst is behind us, now we are going to be much better.

Congratulations on the new partnership with the Royal Oak. How did the partnership come together and what can fans expect from it at the CTC? I think the Ottawa Senators and Royal Oak are two staples of this city. We have all been to a Royal Oak. There are many locations across the city, and I don’t think there’s a better place to enjoy beer and some wings. But at the same time, having that experience in the building will be great for a pre-game meal or post-game celebration. Bringing that experience to the Canadian Tire Centre is something our fans will really appreciate.

What does an average day look like for a GM during the off-season?

Pretty much like every other working man’s day. I’m an early riser, so I’m often at the office around 7:00am. Most days you are returning calls, negotiating contracts, planning, etc. Our busiest time of the year, I would say, is right when the season is done until about mid-August when the arbitration cases are done.

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“I WOULD ASK THE FANS TO GIVE US A CHANCE. GIVE US A CHANCE TO SHOW THAT THE TOUGH DECISIONS WE MADE WILL HAVE GAINS. WE KNOW WE WILL BE A GOOD TEAM THAT THE FANS CAN GET BEHIND.” This season we hired a new coach and coaching staff, so that changes things. But right now, we are planning for the upcoming season. They are long days, and days when you work weekends, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. There are only 32 jobs like this and I’m very fortunate and thankful to have this job, especially in my hometown.

Tell us about Pierre Dorion the person. What are your hobbies? What do you like to do with your free time?

What would fans be surprised to learn about you?

The two things I enjoy most in life are my two kids. I bought my daughter a car a few months ago. That’s probably one of the best times I’ve had with her. She was so happy. I spend lots of time with my son, who is a big golfer. I’m a big golfer.

It’s one of my biggest passions and I wish I could play more.

My son recently beat me for the first time. Spending time with my kids is something I don’t get as much time to do during the season. But during the summer I try to spend as much time as possible.

I’ve had the same girlfriend for 4 years this December. She rejected me twice before – once in high school and in 1999 before I met my wife. But now we are together and I’m truly in love with Melanie. She makes me so happy. She has a son who is the same age as my son and a daughter who is 2 years younger than my daughter.

My favourite beer is Coors Light. My favourite non-beer drink is a Moscow mule. On the plane ride home, I’ll have one if we win, but not if we lose.

Every day I wake up I am thankful for this job. I don’t take it for granted. I think every loss hurts me more than people know. I know better things are ahead, but I have to bite the bullet whenever we lose.

I went to Garneau High School in Orleans and have pretty much the same core group of friends. Many of us went to University of Ottawa together too.

On a night off I’ll end up watching a hockey game, which annoys Melanie a bit.

What are you most looking forward to this season?

As a general manager, this is the year I am most excited for.

People may say you’d be excited about your first year. But I am excited to be working with D.J. Smith. He’s our number one choice for coach and we’re looking forward to working with him.

If you look at our roster last year on October 4th when we played our first game, we have made significant changes.

That team, for whatever reason, didn’t work. We feel that with all the changes we made, we will be a four-line team, a six-defenceman team with a strong make-up. People are going to be able to identify with this team. We feel our defence is deep and that some of the younger players are going to take big steps with big minutes. There will be mistakes, but we will grow and be better for it.

Let’s say there are fans who have given up. All their favourite players are gone, and they are fed up. What would you say to get them to trust you and the process and convince them to come to games?

In every rebuild there is a tough phase. I assure our fans that the worst is behind us. I can say this with the utmost confidence. We are going to start seeing the fruits and gains of the tough decisions we made in the past few years. But most importantly, these players are going to be here for the long haul. There are no plans to trade our young stars. If we can get contracts done, we are going to sign them all to longterm deals.

And we’re all going to grow together. I would ask the fans to grow with us at the same time as this rebuild, growth and development of this team is going on. We are going to be fun to watch.

Guy Boucher was a great coach and we give him a lot of credit, but he was very defensive. With D.J. Smith, he enjoys being on the puck, attacking and forechecking, which brings excitement. But at the same time, his defensive structure is way different than what we have seen in the past. I know our special teams will also be better.

So, I would ask the fans to give us a chance. Give us a chance to show that the tough decisions we made will have gains.

We know we will be a good team that the fans can get behind. Of course, we recognize and thank the fans who have stayed behind us these past 2 years. We know that has been very difficult and we appreciate the fans sticking with us.

I’m from Ottawa and I remember when the franchise came here—I was in high school. They were bad but developed into something good. We are trending and going in the right direction. Let’s not fool ourselves, there will be some tough nights, but as long as we have a healthy team, we will have something the fans can get behind. This is why it’s the most excited I have been as a general manager.

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Kick off haunting season when

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Have a backyard BBQ on

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September 5th

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100th season.

IT: Chapter Two comes to theatres on

September 6th.

Find a new patio with your girlfriends

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on September

15th in honour of National Women’s Friendship Day.

Take a tour on Ottawa’s original haunted hayride when Saunders

Farm Fright Fest begins on September 21st.

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Treat yourself by celebrating

National Ice Cream Cone Day + the last day of Summer on September 22nd.

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Enjoy one more round of laughs with the crew from

Modern Family when

the final season premieres on

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September 25th.

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Head to Carp for the

Best Little Fair in Canada beginning September 26th.

Tune in on September

14th to find out if GOT will take

home another Emmy during

the

Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Grab the tissues on

September 24th as This Is Us: Season 4 premieres.

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Smoothie of the Month

directions

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk 2 scoops of low-fat vanilla protein powder 1 frozen banana 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree Âź teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice Combine all ingredients in the above order into a large blender.

Turn blender on high for 2-3 minutes.

Add ½ cup of milk to ensure the smoothie is thin enough to drink.

Add an ice cube to cool the drink down.

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Turn blender off, pour and enjoy!

296 calories, 6g fat (1.5g saturated fat), 37g carbohydrates, 573mg sodium, 8g fibre, 18g sugar, 27g protein.

Finding Fall ABBEY HILL FARMS Located at Prince of Wales and Bankfield, this is your stop for fall produce! Squash, apples, and of course, PUMPKINS, as well as a variety of decorations to bring fall to your home.

OUIMET FARMS Celebrating its 100th year, Ouiment Farms in Vankleek Hill is a fun day for the entire family. Get lost in a massive corn maze, learn about farming, zipline down a hill, ride pedal karts, slide down giant tubes, take a wagon ride – and so much more.

PUMPKINFERNO Head to Upper Canada Village to experience the joy of Halloween.

A walk-through exhibit of 7,000 hand carved and lighted pumpkins is sure to bring joy to kids and parents alike.

MAPLE HILL URBAN FARM Situated in the picturesque greenbelt, this farm spans 167 acres.

Raising animals such as chickens, turkeys, goats and ducks the farm welcomes you to come and tour the farm where you can learn about milking and take a tractor ride.

HAUNTED WALKS For those of us who crave a bit of spooking, The Haunted Walk offers walks through the old Carleton County Jail, The Chateau Laurier, Mackenzie King Estate, Upper Canada Village and many other places filled with ghost stories sure to get your goosebumps rising.

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In Season Why do people hand out candy on Halloween?

To appease the spirits that travel on Halloween.

Well, that’s one of the origin stories. Another version suggests that people dressed up or impersonated spirits and were given gifts on their behalf. A 15th century British tradition recounts begging for soul cakes on Halloween. Again, this had to do with spirit appeasement, and also prayer for the dead.

Why? Why is it called ‘Halloween’?

Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?

We didn’t always carve pumpkins. That’s because pumpkins are native to North America, while Halloween originated in the United Kingdom.

Originally, different root vegetables were carved – like turnips. The results were super creepy.

Seriously, just Google ‘carved turnip’ to terrify yourself. Anyways, the point of carving pumpkins is to ward off spirits by scaring them.

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The name likely came from the 1700s and stems from ‘Saint’s Evening’. It’s a western European Christian tradition that has its roots in pagan Celtic and Gaelic celebrations. Halloween comes from the Scottish ‘All Hallows Eve’, which was shortened to Halloween. Hallows Eve is the day before All Hallows’ Day, often called All Saint’s Day.

Why is Halloween celebrated on October 31st?

The calendar origins of Halloween are linked to the Celtic/Gaelic festival of Samhain. This was an important celebration day marking the end of the harvest and beginning of winter. Similar celebrations occurred in Britain, Isle of Man and Brittany.

Why do we dress up on Halloween?

In the Middle Ages, some people would dress in costume and perform short sketches door-to-door in exchange for food and drink. Some people dressed up as spirits to protect themselves from spirits and to get gifts. Today, kids dress up for fun and to get candy from neighbours.

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Make dinner a light meal and stop eating after that. Keeping your digestive system up will keep you up, too.

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Being active and using your energy is proven to improve sleep.

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Wake Up At The Same Time, Every Morning Even on weekends, sticking to the same wakeup call every morning will help your body get into a sleep routine.

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No Screens For An Hour Before Bed Take a bath, read a book, or do some chores before bed. Staring at the harsh light of a computer, TV or phone screen will convince your brain that its not nighttime, and make it harder for you to fall asleep.

Keep It Cool In Your Room Keeping your room colder helps to signal to your body’s internal clock that it’s bedtime. .

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Holiday gatherings can be a time of laughter, love, and delicious food. For many, it can also be an encounter full of awkward questions and controversial opinions. (Thanks to your aunt who won’t stop asking if you’re ever getting married, or your cousins who will not give up on asking when you’ll be having a second child). And don’t even get started on anything to do with politics.

While we can’t guarantee that your Thanksgiving will be pictureperfect, here are four conversation starters to help you emerge as the family socialite.

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Ask the happiest couple in the room what they thought of each other after their first date.

Maybe this is your grandparents, and they’ve been in love for 50+ years so they know what it takes to make a relationship work. Maybe it’s your nephew who just brought his girlfriend to a family event for the first time.

Most couples enjoy reminiscing on their first date, and this will often lead to an interesting story.

Ask each person what they are grateful for.

Lots of families may already do this one, but if you don’t, it is a great way to feel the love. Thanksgiving is a time to remember all the things you are fortunate enough to have, and it can be nice to discuss these things with the people who are closest to you.

Find out the last book everyone read.

This can be such an engaging discussion that 1) may lead to you learn something new, or 2) help you to find your next book to indulge in.

Whether it’s politics, self-help, or fiction, it never hurts to hear what others have been reading about.

Name your dream job.

The classic “what do you want to be when you grow up?” is always fun to ask kids, but it still gets adults in the room talking too. It’s interesting to find out what your family or friends are truly passionate about, and you may discover traits about people you didn’t know before.

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Stephen King’s 1986 novel was reimagined and relaunched as the film It in 2017. The movie was a massive success that raked in over $700 million, which is incredible for the horror genre. It Chapter Two takes place 27 years after the events in the last film. The Losers Club is all grown up and returning to their hometown to fight Pennywise again. An interesting side note is that It Chapter Two was filmed in Toronto, Port Hope and Oshawa.

More of a thriller than a true horror movie, The Hunt is about rich people hunting humans for sport. It sounds like it has elements of The Purge but goes a step further by making it a social class struggle between the ultra-rich and the rest of us. Like most thrillers, there is a twist – one of the people being hunted knows the game and starts fighting back. The cast includes some familiar names like Hilary Swank, Betty Gilpin and Emma Roberts.

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Depraved is an indie horror film that reimagines Frankenstein in modern times. The cast isn’t ensemble like It Chapter Two , but indie horror films have produced some amazing films over the years like The Blair Witch Project .

Could this film be the next big horror film?

Zombieland: Double Tap October 18th Horror can be funny. If Frankenstein can be horror with romance, why not make zombies funny? Woody Harrelson and co are back in the second iteration of Zombieland . The smarmy crew of Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock are back to fight off zombies, other survivors and each other.

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October 18th For the old school horror movie buffs that appreciate a black and white film, The Lighthouse may be for you. Featuring William Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, this film follows two lighthouse keepers.

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TELL ME ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL: THE MEMOIR, YOUR FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK. WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO TAKE ON THIS ENDEAVOUR?

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hen we finished touring our last record, we really wanted to do something creative.

But we didn’t want to record right away, so we came up with the idea of doing a podcast.

We also had this idea of doing a book. So, we were like, “we should do both”, and the book thing kind of took off. We sold the proposal really fast, and then we were like, “holy sh*t, we have to write a book now”.

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LIKE YOU Calgary-born Tegan and Sara Quin have been sweeping audiences off their feet since they began their music careers 20 years ago. Although they might say that is an exaggeration, North America fell in love with them in early 2007 as they coasted to the top of the pop billboard charts. This September, the duo are set to release two major projects; their first book and their ninth studio album.

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We ended up losing sight of the podcast because we were too busy with the book. To be honest, I think what really excited us about the book was that people wanted us to write about the early parts of our career. I never really understood why that would be interesting to some people. But the idea behind writing about music either felt too industry-heavy or too behind the scenes and wouldn’t interest the average person. We felt as if it would rely too heavily on having to explain how to write music, which I find terribly boring.

So, we kind of just kept pushing back, and had this very fateful meeting with our management and our agent in New York. They kept talking about how “it’s the origin story of Tegan and Sara”, so we just replied, “well if it’s the origin story of Tegan and Sara then we have to write about high school”. That’s when we found out we could play music, when we figured out we were artists, and when we figured out we were gay.

That’s when we were at the most beginning part of our career. They said write about that, so we did.

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MUSIC THE AMOUNT OF PHOTOS, DIARIES AND MATERIAL YOU HAVE FROM YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS IS INCREDIBLE. DID THAT HELP TRYING TO WRITE THE BOOK?

During high school we were very excessive about documenting everything. We recorded every song we’d ever written, and we constantly filmed each other. We talk about this in the book, but we had a broadcasting and communications class where you’re supposed to be taping radio shows and making commercials on camera. Instead we made documentaries about being teenagers and recorded our own music. So that’s good for us, because we had over 25 hours of VHS footage, three different demo tapes with 40 songs, an obscene amounts of photos, notes and journals that our friends from all over the country were giving us. People who we graduated with were giving us so much stuff. So, I’m really proud of the fact that the book and the record lean heavily on actual, factual history. Some people are like “how did you come out with this incredible, visual world, yet let the dialogue seems so real”, and that’s because

we ended up listing a lot of that stuff from the actual journal. It is real because it’s in our voices.

YOUR 9TH STUDIO ALBUM, “HEY, I’M JUST LIKE YOU”, COMES OUT SEPTEMBER 27TH. WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS ALBUM?

Like most artists, we’re always trying to better the work we did before. Sara and I try not to tread on grounds we’ve already treaded before, which can be hard. Fans often want more of what they love.

We’ve trained our audience in a loving way to expect something different every time, and it’s not always what they assume we’re going to do. They always come to love what we put out. HIJLY is that; it’s different than anything we’ve ever done, but it has a lot of the things they love or have come to love.

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A lot of the elements that have gone over well have gone into this. We shared songs on this album, which is something we don’t tend to do. On HIJLY, with “I Know I’m Not the Only One”, and “Hello”, there’s a lot more criss-crossing and collaborating than usual.

There are some songs like “Keep Them Close Cause They’ll F*** You Too”, which is actually a song called “Valium”, and I wrote it,but Sara wanted to sing it. “I Don’t Owe You” is a song Sara wrote, but I wanted it. We’ve never done that before, so there’s a lot of fresh ground covered for us personally and creatively.

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with how specific and direct we were, and I don’t know if we could have written these songs now.

I feel so inspired singing these songs, because I couldn’t imagine writing a song with lyrics like “keep them close ‘cause they will f**k you too”. I couldn’t come up with a deeper way of saying that, I love just how bold we were. I just love it. It’s going to usher in a whole new era of Tegan and Sara. I think we just don’t care anymore. I’m not saying that in a bad way, like we still care. We’re just going to be us now.

ARE YOU GOING TO BRING THIS ENERGY TO This record is different because it’s sort of YOUR ALMOST SOLD-OUT TOUR? WHAT CAN WE the prequel to Tegan and Sara in a strange EXPECT? way; it has all the modern bells and whistles and expertise that we’ve acquired. I think we’ve “IT’S GOING TO USHER I’m very excited about the tour. mastered our craft in a way.

IN A WHOLE NEW ERA We’re already working on the You could hear this album and not be like, “oh these OF TEGAN AND SARA. shows for the new year as well.

I know our [team] intentionally are those songs they wrote I THINK WE JUST DON’T kept it to smaller dates within a as teenagers”. You could CARE ANYMORE. I’M 1-month run, and we specifically listen to this record and wanted it in theatres. It’s about be like, “oh, this is the new NOT SAYING THAT IN being candid, exposed, raw, Tegan and Sara record”.

A BAD WAY, LIKE WE honest, vulnerable, and we can What’s special about it is STILL CARE. WE’RE JUST only do that in smaller spaces. that it has this vulnerability, GOING TO BE US NOW.” For the first time since 2003 we’re boldness, rawness, and going to go out just [Sara] and I. melodramatises in a way.

It’s intense – it’s taking a lot of our That spirit, that equality, energy right now planning it. is something new – because when you’re younger, you really try to sound older.

On the first few records, we were trying to be deep, which is something that makes me feel self-conscious about them. They’re complicated sounding; we’re speaking in allegories, singing in metaphor, and not being specific. That’s a product of graduating high school and getting a record deal. Everybody says, “oh they just signed you because you’re teenagers, you’re cute, you’re gay, you’re a marketing team’s dream”. What I love about HIJLY is that these are songs where we just said it how it was. We weren’t hiding our drama; we were just speaking directly. We were shocked

WHAT’S YOUR TRICK TO STAYING CALM THROUGHOUT ALL OF THIS? WHO DO YOU LEAN ON TO MAKE SURE YOU GET IT ALL DONE?

Our management has been with us since 2002, which is non-existent in this industry really.

We surround ourselves with amazing people, especially those you wouldn’t exactly label as “industry people”. Everybody who has been working on the project knows it’s a project based around family, identity, vulnerability, being real, and there isn’t a lot of hot air: it’s all team effort.

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MUSIC IS STILL OUR BREAD AND BUTTER, AND IT’S STILL OUR MAIN INSPIRATION, BUT WE WANT TO DO MORE. WE WANT TO REACH MORE OF OUR COMMUNITY, DISTRIBUTE OUR WEALTH AND PRIVILEGE IN A WAY WHERE WE HELP MORE PEOPLE.

WE INTERVIEWED YOU BOTH TWO YEARS AGO. WHAT DO YOU THINK HAS CHANGED IN BOTH OF YOUR LIVES SINCE OUR LAST INTERVIEW?

YOU WILL BE IN OTTAWA ON OCTOBER 22ND, DO YOU HAVE ANY MEMORIES FROM OUR CITY?

We’ve been doing dual city living for a long time, and we were bouncing around a lot.

It was taking up time for us, so we decided to move to Vancouver full-time. Both of our partners are American, and we converted them over to Canadian citizens.

Every time we’ve been to Ottawa, it’s been for something weird. Like the first time we went was for a Parliament summer camp, and now we’ve been for the Governor General Awards. We’ve been there for Canada Day, which was surprising. Ottawa has this absurd long history with Tegan and Sara and it’s one of our favourite cities. We’ve had incredible experiences, great shows, the people there are wonderful, and the food scene is so strong - it’s just so beautiful. We make an effort to hit the art gallery every time we go! I mean, it’s just a kick-a** city.

The other big change is that we’ve begun to explore outside of music. That’s pretty obvious, we wrote a book. We’re delivering two graphic novels about our queer identity and being girls. That book will come out in 2021.

We’re working on making high school into a TV series, we’re also obviously very invested into our foundation. Over the last two years we’ve made more time for these projects. Music is still our bread and butter, and it’s still our main inspiration, but we want to do more. We want to reach more of our community, distribute our wealth and privilege in a way where we help more people. That’s the big shift – not just committing time to music, we have to carve out time to do these other things. We can’t just be musicians.

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FALL TRAVEL The weather is getting cooler but that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and enjoy those last few months before the snow arrives. Fall is a great season to travel—prices are lower, kids are back in school, and tourist destinations are less swamped. Here’s a few spots you need to check out this season when you want to treat yourself to a new adventure.

Mica Cabin, Tay Valley, ON Cabinscape’s most off-grid retreat is located on the Rideau Valley Conservation. If you want to disconnect, this is the place to be; the cabin overlooks a quiet lake surrounded by wilderness. Try a taste of the backcountry, just a little over 1 hour from Ottawa.

Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, NY The Adirondacks are a perfect road trip if you enjoy the outdoors. It’s 3 hours away from Ottawa, and offers lots of beautiful views as the leaves begin to change. Enjoy hiking, golfing, or just a low-key walk around the local markets and shops.

The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal, QC Fall can be such a romantic time of year when the air is crisp and pumpkin spice lattes are back. Treat your SO (or best friends) to a fancy getaway to beautiful Montreal. It’s so close, Ottawa locals often forget what a perfect spot it is for all things FrenchCanadian. Get the true luxurious experience at this top-rated hotel and spa, while exploring the intimate city.

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Nikita Zaitsev makes it obvious that he is serious.

He has a laser-like focus on the task at hand – new team, new season, and a new chance to win. It’s clear that he wants to work hard, help the team, and succeed in Ottawa. You get the feeling that his desire to win is matched only by his committed work ethic.

Something his father instilled in him at an early age.

But there’s a side to Zaitsev that I’m sure only his close friends and family know. Sure, he answers questions professionally. And of course, English is not his first language (though he speaks English very well). But I get the impression that once you get past the serious veneer, you get the real Zaitsev. A smiling, caring guy who loves his family and loves to win. He’s a regular guy who enjoys traveling and misses food from home. Most importantly, he comes across as a genuinely nice, hardworking person who wants to help the Sens any way he can. Under coach D.J. Smith, Zaitsev will have his chance this season.

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“My dad was my biggest critic. He would tell me every day where my game was weak and where I needed to improve. It was pretty hard on me, but it got me to where I am today.”

Which players did you look up to as a kid? Did you try to model your game after them?

I didn’t try to model after anyone, but I did watch many players in the NHL. One player I really liked was Darius Kasparaitis. It was fun to watch him. There were so many good players that I liked, and I tried to pick up some stuff from all of them.

Growing up, what team did you watch the most?

I watched a lot of the late ‘90s Red Wings.

Especially the Cup wins in ’97 and ’98. I like a lot of those guys. I watched those tapes 50 times a day. That was my dream – to win the Cup like them.

Are there players you grew up watching that you got to play with or against?

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Patrick Marleau is one of them. He was in the league forever, so it was fun to play with him.

I got to play against Jagr in the KHL, which was pretty exciting.

You began your professional career in the KHL with Sibir Novosibrisk, but eventually moved to CSKA Moscow.

What was it like playing for your hometown?

It was great, my parents were at every game, so they could watch me all the time. My parents’ friends came too, which was really good.

In 2016 you signed the with Toronto Maple Leafs. How would you describe the differences between the KHL and NHL? It’s faster. Everything is faster. You have to make different plays because the ice is

smaller. You have to break out different, shoot from everywhere, everything. It’s just a different game and you have to adjust.

What about travelling in the KHL? There are games across Russia, Europe and even China. How challenging is the distance?

Some flights are 9 hours. If you go to China and other parts, it can be tough. Of course, they are all charter flights. But sometimes the distance can be tough.

What do you find the biggest difference is between Canada and Russia?

Lots of stuff is different, but especially the food. I miss that a bit... all Russian food, like borscht and Russian dumplings. Everything my mom cooks is my favourite. (Laughs) I’ve tried cooking a couple times, but I can’t cook, I’m terrible. But my wife is a good cook.

You’ve worn the jersey for Russia for 10 years. How does it feel to represent your country?

It’s incredible. Such a great opportunity, especially when you can play in front of Russian fans. It’s great when they see you after having missed you for a whole year. It’s always a pleasure, and I’m always happy to play for the national team.

You joined the Senators during the off-season. You’ll be reunited with former teammates and coach DJ Smith.

How much easier is it to make a transition with familiar faces?

Yes, it makes it a little bit easier. But it’s not that easy coming into a new team. You don’t know all the guys, so it takes time for everyone to get used to each other. But my family is settling into the city. I like the city, it’s a quiet, clean city, which is good.

What are you most looking forward to this season?

Everything. I want to have a solid season and help the team any way I can. I want to help the team win games. I just want to play well. It’s that simple.

How do you spend your time during the off-season? Do you play video games, travel, go camping, etc.?

Travelling. I play soccer too. I play with my dad, which is the most important thing to do in the summer. My dad is in really good shape. I like to play, but I’m not a big fan or supporter of soccer teams. I just like to watch good soccer and play the game.

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

Lots of stuff, but really it was hard work. My dad was my biggest critic. He would tell me every day where my game was weak and where I needed to improve. It was pretty hard on me, but it got me to where I am today.

If you could give advice to your younger self, what would you say?

Knowing that I will make it to the NHL? I would tell myself to relax a bit. Don’t stress yourself too much and relax. I was always too nervous and working hard.

If you weren’t in the NHL, what would you like to do for work?

I would probably be a doctor or surgeon. You know, some serious work. Maybe even a lawyer or something that is interesting.

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We all spill in the cup holder. It’s also a major source of frustration.

Why? Because it’s a tricky pain to clean. Here’s how you can easily clean your cup holder. Grab an old sock, soak it in cleaner, slide over a cup, and twist it in the holder to clean it.

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Can’t find the source of that funky smell? Reach for baking soda!

Sprinkle it on the upholstery or carpet, let it sit for a few minutes and vacuum. This should kill the bacteria in your car and hopefully remove some odours.

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Dust can build up in the air vents, which are tricky to clean. Grab a can of compressed air and blast the dust out of them. You can even coat a cloth with some essential oils to rub on the air vents. This will act as a nice air fresher whenever the hot or cold air is turned on.

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If you have kids, then your car is already a disorganized mess. But fear not! There are simple ways to help organize your car. Try hanging either a shoe or remote organizer over the passenger seat. You can stuff it with tissue paper, wipes, toys, even snacks.

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We’ve all done it. You go through the drive thru and toss the change somewhere in the cupholder or center console. Hopefully it will be there next time. But maybe you’ll forget. Keep an empty gum container in the cupholder to act as your change holder. Next time you need it, it’s there.

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PREPARATION PAYS. PANIC DOES NOT. You can’t control stock or bond markets but you can control your actions. This is an important lesson for many investors who feel they must do something when market volatility increases and panic sets in. However, it’s what you did before that counts – not during a setback.

Trying to time markets or selling securities into a decline based on bad news and “hoping” to buy back at lower prices is not likely to build wealth. When owning a stock (think equity in a business), earnings trump “promises” and quality trumps “hope”.

If your comfort zone can withstand a 20% temporary decline then you can approximate a “peak to trough” decline by adjusting your asset allocation accordingly ...in this case, tilted more towards quality bonds/fixed income than stocks. Looking at the 2008-09 global financial crisis we know that the TSX and the S&P 500 indices fell about 50%. It does not get much worse than that when looking back over the decades and perhaps a little worse than the nasty 1982 recession.

Thus, if you had 30% of your investments in stocks you would have seen about a 15% decline in your account as the other 70% - if invested in quality fixed income - remained static. Earlier I referenced “temporary decline”. History proves that when you own quality businesses with proven track records of growing earnings, that are best in class within long-term growth industries and run by competent honest management - the decline is in fact temporary.

They are likely your drivers of wealth creation over time.

Look back on any relevant chart to witness the peak, trough and recovery. It may take anywhere from one year to several, but you do have recovery. This brings into play the value of diversification as I am writing about quality securities – as opposed to just one or a few securities. To reduce non-systematic risk (individual company

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risk), you should own approximately 12 or more companies, ideally spread across different sectors (i.e. financials, manufacturing,

you are comfortable with when the inevitable happens. Want higher

healthcare). Add to this your fixed income component, perhaps

potential longer-term returns? Increase your exposure to stocks and

Exchange Traded Funds, foreign equities and privates/alternatives

private income-oriented investments. Throw in tax concerns and cash

and I think you have a pretty bullet proof portfolio that will endure

flow management and it’s a process that takes time and research.

over time.

Hope is not a strategy nor is succumbing to headlines or market timing.

As you move through the months and years you need to account

Being prudently pro-active versus reactive is the lesson here.

for “market drift” which particularly over the last 10 years has been a factor for global equities. To re-weight exposure during this time, its prudent to rebalance your portfolio on a periodic basis to ensure your exposure to equities (and all significant asset classes) is kept within intended strategic limits. Equities compounding at 7% per year double approximately every ten years. Without

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rebalancing, elevated equity exposure could expose your portfolio to greater temporary declines during market corrections than

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NEWS PROCRASTINATION? YOUR PARENTS MIGHT BE TO BLAME A study has finally surfaced that you can use to defend your procrastination. A study published in the Journal of Psychological Science found that genes may make up to 46% of the tendency to procrastinate. They still do not know the specific genetic difference that causes an increase in procrastination, however, previous studies found a correlation to the size of the participants amygdala (neurons in your brain) with their aptitude to put things off.

THE MAN ON THE MOON IS OLDER THAN WE THOUGHT After studying three rare elements from the Apollo Lunar Rocks, a German group discovered that the moon was formed around 50 million years after the solar system. This date is 100 million years earlier than previously thought.

CAN’T SLEEP? TRY THERAPY Sick of counting sheep and popping melatonin? According to the National Sleep Foundation, those who suffer from chronic insomnia can benefit from cognitive behaviour therapy. Rather than taking sleeping pills that can lead to addiction, four to eight sessions of CBT showed patterns of participants gaining on average 9 to 30 more minutes of sleep.

MORE THAN JUST A WHITE LIE A professor at Washington University found that when someone lies, they are less capable of reading the other person’s emotions. Not telling the truth can have lasting effects on how you interact with others as it causes you to socially distance yourself from others, which cultivates a cycle of dishonest behaviour. With these unintended repercussions, it may be best to leave lying behind.

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HUMANS STILL READ EMOTIONS BEST Ever wonder how someone really feels? You still have a better guess at finding out than artificial intelligence.

Companies such as Microsoft and IBM have been investing great amounts into this $20 billion dollar industry of emotion detection. That being said, a group of scientists found that the relation between facial expression and emotion is indefinite.

A company’s best bet may still be to hire humans to read body language and tone to figure out how focus groups perceive their products.

WILL THE TICKLE MONSTER HELP YOU STAY YOUNG? Looks like there’s a new fix for slowing down aging. A small electrical current to the ear (completely painless) twice a week called transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation can lead to a better quality of life and sleep improvements. The University of Leeds found that this “tickle therapy” could also help prevent chronic heart diseases that we become more prone to as we age.

THE EARLY BIRD DOES GET THE WORM Ever wonder why it is that your friend works out the same amount as you but still seems to be more fit? Timing may be everything. Studies have shown that those who worked out before noon lost more weight than those who waited until after 3pm. Waking up those couple hours earlier may get you the results that you want.

TIGHTEN YOUR WAIST AND STRENGTHEN YOUR MEMORY Turns out blueberries may be the key to healthy aging. According to gerontological and clinical nutrition studies, we are finding more and more benefits from this yummy snack.

Incorporating more blueberries into your diet is proven to be able to decrease your risk for heart disease, improve your memory and reduce belly fat.

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Catch the Colours What better way to enjoy the beautiful colours of fall and crisp autumn afternoons than a walk amongst the trees?

Here are 4 of the best places to soak in the beautiful autumn scenery in and around Ottawa before the weather turns cold.

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Calabogie: Manitou Mountain Eagles Nest Lookout is a truly stunning sight. Located in the trails of Calabogie, you can access this lookout from a shorter trail if you aren’t in the mood for a long hike. At the end of the day you can head over to the brewery for a well-deserved refresher.

Dominion Arboretum The Arboretum is home to over 2,000 different varieties of shrubs and trees, making it a must see for stunning fall colours. You can catch the beautiful views by land or by water.

Rent a canoe or kayak from Dow’s Lake Pavilion for a peaceful afternoon while you take in the scenery.

Gatineau Park There is a reason this park makes most lists – the views are spectacular. With trails for hikers and bikers alike, there is something for everyone. The Pink Lake trail is a great trail for all levels of hikers and is a beautiful spot to sit and relax. Despite its name, this lake is actually a stunning shade of green.

Rock Dunder Nature Reserve About an hour and a half outside of Ottawa, this reserve has several trails to walk which include serene lake views, a gorgeous lookout, and a quaint cabin trail.

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Hosting the 2019 Canadian Country Music Association Awards with Billy Ray Cyrus, heading out on tour with Dean Brody and watching his latest single Drop continue to rise on Canadian country radio are just some of the things Dallas Smith has planned for this fall.

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Born in Langley, BC, Dallas Smith began his music career with the hard rock band Default. In 2012, Dallas released his first solo country album, Jumped Right In, earning Juno nominations for Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album of the Year. He was also the most played Canadian country act at the end of 2012.

Coming from a hard rock background, Dallas was nervous about entering the country music genre. It was Bryan Adams who told Dallas to take a leap of faith and do what he wanted; so he leapt. Dallas has since stolen our hearts and keeps us singing along with a variety of # 1 songs such as Wastin’ Gas, Cheap Seats, Side Effects, Rhinestone World, and most recently, Drop. He is now set to headline a national tour across Canada, stopping in Ottawa on September 22nd.

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How does it feel to have your new single, Drop, become #1 on CDN streaming?

It’s pretty great! When we released the EP, we didn’t know what song we were going to release as a single. A lot of people loved Timeless and a lot of people loved Drop but, what made me go towards Drop is that it’s a little bit of a riskier song... little more edge to it. That was kind of the deciding factor, so to see people receive the song so well is like being validated that we made the right choice. It’s probably the 19th single we’ve released to Canadian radio and to have it be the #1 streamed song right now is great.

Tell us about the EP, The Fall, which includes now two #1 hits and of course Drop, which is crushing country radio.

Who did you work with on this and why did you make the decision not to release a full studio album?

The name of the game is to keep your fan base engaged and most people are listening to music on streaming services. So, an album becomes really old compared to the constant new music that’s being fed to a listener. So that’s kind of why everyone is getting away from the album.

I like releasing just singles, and then once you get enough songs together, we release them as an EP like we did with this one.

The CCMAs are coming up on September 8th and you are co-hosting them with Billy Ray Cyrus. What are you most looking forward to that night?

I think the performance part of it is what I’m looking forward to the most. We’re

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going to kick off the show and I would assume that we’re going to be doing something big to kick it off.

This fall you and Dean Brody are teaming up for your, “Friends Don’t Let Friends Tour Alone” tour, coming to the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on September 22nd. What can fans expect from this tour?

Co-headlining with Dean is going to make this tour a whole new experience.

We’re not going up separately, we’re going to get up and play each other’s songs together. So that’s something that doesn’t happen very often between artists. We’re very excited for that.

Do you have any pre-show rituals?

Yes. We kick everyone out of the room about an hour before the show, and it’s just me and the guys. We have a nice moment joking around, catching up and reflecting, and then we go up and let loose. It’s a bit of a ritual for us.

Do your kids like to see you perform?

How do you like to spend time with your family when you get time off?

Any chance the kids can come and watch, I love it. Not just for myself, but I know they like to see what their dad does. At home I just kind of do regular family stuff. Lots of outdoors stuff with the kids and they’re busy with lacrosse, gymnastics and dance. It’s busier when I get home than it is on the road (laughs).

Looking back on your 20-year career, what’s the best piece of advice that you’ve received while working in the music industry?

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The one that’s most recent happened a couple of years ago. My wife used to work for Bryan Adams at his studio in Vancouver, and I was explaining to him before I released any country music what I was doing and my hesitations about what I had heard about country radio not accepting outsiders from different genres. He said “Look, just do what you want to do, take that leap of faith and it will work out.” I’m glad I listened to that and just went ahead and did it.

When you do stop in Ottawa, are there any special places you like to go? Any special memories?

You know, out west we just don’t have the history, the old buildings and architecture, and that’s why I love going to places like Ottawa and Montreal. I just love seeing the history behind the city really. I’ve got great friends in Ottawa and I always have a good time there. @dallassmith

“TO SEE PEOPLE RECEIVE THE SONG SO WELL IS LIKE BEING VALIDATED THAT WE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE.”

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Get Your Home Ready for Winter You probably aren’t thinking about winter just yet. But trust me, it’s coming. Be prepared for the inevitable days of 10′ of snow and –40 temperatures by getting your house ready now.

Here are some things you can do in this fall to prep your house for the fight against old man winter.

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A few leaves or debris in your gutters shouldn’t impact your house for winter, right? Wrong. If your gutters get clogged, they can’t drain. Too much snow and ice building up will eventually melt. If that water has nowhere to drain it could leak into your house.

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Check for Leaks Your windows and doors may be a source of lost heat. Check to make sure the perimeter of your windows don’t have cracks on the inside or outside. As for doors, make sure they close properly without air coming in. If air does come in, it’s a pretty easy fix by calling a professional.

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Check the Chimney Does your house have a proper chimney with a real fireplace? If yes, get it inspected and, if needed, cleaned before first frost. This will ensure your chimney is in tip-top shape for a crackling fire on those cold nights.

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Pad Exposed Pipes

If the water is still running or still in the pipes it could freeze and burst. Avoid this by shutting off the outdoor water valves, disconnecting the hose and draining the last bit of water.

If there are any exposed pipes you can pad them, so the heat stays in and they don’t get exposed to the elements. Pool noodles are good for larger pipes. Don’t forget to cover the top of your air conditioner as well. If the fan blades are exposed to ice, it could break them leaving you hot once summer rolls around.

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Fashion Guide As the days get shorter and the morning breeze grows a little cooler, it comes time to pull out those chunky knits and cozy cardigans. We’ve selected the best in styles for this fall so you can stay right on trend…

WOMEN SAFFRON ARITZIA WILFRED REIGN BLOUSE $110.00 Bless designers everywhere; our fall favourite is back. That nice, rich, golden yellow that pairs perfectly with pumpkins and changing leaves.

FLEECE PATAGONIA LOS GATOS FLEECE BOMBER JACKET $169.00 Step aside, puffer jackets. Now it’s all about this outdoorsy staple.

Fleece fabric is practical when it comes to actually staying warm this year.

CAPES + LONG HEMS NORDSTROM BERNARDO DOUBLE FACE WRAP COAT $306.68 This is something so versatile, you absolutely have to add it to your collection. Longline coats and capelets in multiple colours and fabrics dominated the runways this year from Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and the list goes on.

OVERSIZED KNITS

PURPLE

H&M OVERSIZED SWEATER $39.99

DR. MARTINS VEGAN 1460 CHROME $159.99

The holy grail of fall fashion. Don’t worry, this trend isn’t going anywhere. And key word is oversized, so you can stay comfy at all your important meetings and thanksgiving dinner parties.

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Of course you want to wear all black everything with the darker days ahead, but give your wardrobe a burst of life this year with the endless choices in purple hues.

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VANS STYLE 36 DECON SF LEILA WHITE CHECKERED SHOES $89.95

LONDON FOG OVERSIZED WOVEN SCARF $24.99 Both practical and fashionable, the long scarf is a winter musthave for menswear. There are endless options when it comes to adding that pop of colour or dressing-up an outfit.

A new addition to the runway is the simplicity of all one hue. Head to toe in beige, off-white, or gray exudes confidence and makes for a discrete statement.

BLACK SIMONS SOLID RIBBED SILK TIE $29.00 The classic office wear look returns season after season. You can’t go wrong with a black tailored suit or a skinny tie to give off that clean and put together look.

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URBAN OUTFITTERS BDG CORDUROY SHERPA TRUCKER JACKET $119.00 Jean jackets remain a staple, but corduroy is right up there this season. Find a structured jacket with shearling trim to top off all your casual outfits.

ILLUSTRATED KNITS H&M HOODED SHIRT WITH MOTIF $34.99 Graphic tees have always been a thing, but this year we’re seeing woolen pieces with embroidery and illustrations.

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ROCK STEADY As fate would have it, Johnson’s shattered pro football dreams was the decisive moment in his life which forced him to seek help from friends and family, take stock of his life, and transform himself - by pure will - into wrestling icon Dwayne The Rock Johnson before making his leap to Hollywood. By Peter Wallace

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hile his time in Canada may not have been the most successful, it shaped the young Johnson into the committed, never-say-die man fans around the globe know and love today. That summer as part of the Calgary Stampeders roster some 25 years ago “shook him in the best possible way.”

“Don’t ever forget where you came from,” he nods. “I was evicted at 14 years old and completely broke by 23. Every day I wake up as if that eviction notice is right around the corner waiting for me, which is why I always say, ‘the wolf is always scratchin’ at the door’. He’s scratchin’ cause he’s hungry and never satisfied. We embrace and respect our past, but we never let it define our future. Let’s stay hungry and chase that greatness.

“Having seen my dreams crumble when my pro football career was over, that was the lowest point in my life and I was devastated. Fortunately, I had some good friends who helped me regain my spirit and confidence and I swore to myself that I would never feel sorry for myself again. I decided that I was going to look at life in the most positive and optimistic way possible and try to help other people feel that they can accomplish their dreams, too.”

His Stampeders tenure was foremost in his mind again when, after a glittering career in the WWE where he revolutionised the franchise as eyebrow-cocking muscleman ‘The Rock’, Johnson tried his hand at Hollywood. Just like his early attempts at a life on the gridiron, he quickly found that life in the industry was far tougher than he first expected.

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“When I first got into the business, I didn’t have studios knocking on my door,” he accepts. “I couldn’t greenlight anything. So I made a vow and a pact to myself that I was going to understand the business from top to bottom.

I’m new to acting, therefore, who are the best coaches?

Who are the studio executives I should know so I can understand how the business works on the marketing and publicity side, on the production side? I really wanted to be a sponge and I didn’t give a [damn] if it was overwhelming. Bring it on. I got one shot at this.

“Rejection makes you more determined. I’ve never felt that the world owes me a favour or that I should expect things to come easily to me. I’ve always had the mindset where I’m going to have to scratch and claw to succeed.”

Now, Johnson can look back on a job well done, if his ascent to becoming one of Hollywood’s highest paid actors is anything to go by – not to mention his inclusion, this very April, on TIME Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2019, which shows that Johnson’s aura and influence reaches far beyond cinema.

“It was always my dream to be an actor,” he nods.

“Watching Rocky changed my life and that Stallone character became my role model. I got into wrestling because that was a family tradition and that it would be a good way of making a name for myself that one day could lead to Hollywood.

“I made it a point to learn everything about how the business works and do whatever it takes to succeed.

So I tried doing comedies like Be Cool and Get Smart because comedy came naturally to me and I knew I was good at it.”

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This December, Johnson will see that time shooting in Calgary pay off, by reprising his role as adventurer Dr. Smolder Bravestone in Jumanji: The Next Level, the sequel to 2017‘s billion-dollar grossing Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. Like many of Johnson’s recent roles, his latest project makes good use of the awe-inspiring physique which has long marked him out from the crowd.

“I really enjoy exercising - it’s part of my daily lifestyle,” he nods. “It’s not necessarily about being very muscular, I like having that structure to my day. When I get up in the morning, I have this need to get active whether it’s doing cardio or yoga or Pilates or jogging or meditating. I anchor my day around those activities, and it gives me this incredible feeling of energy. And the more balanced I am, the sexier I feel!”

He may be joking, but Johnson was of course once voted People’s Sexiest Man Alive – and his megawatt smile and indefatigably high spirits make him a worthy addition to the current roster of Canadian exports in Hollywood who are making waves with their popularity and down-to-earth nature. Having never indulged in the lavish lifestyle of a movie star or developed an ego to match the size of his biceps, Johnson refuses to travel with an entourage, and prefers to drive himself around when he’s on the road promoting his movies.

There is one concession to the perks of fame and fortune, however, that will surely do little to dampen the esteem fans hold Johnson in: he has his beloved custom-built Ford F150 pickup transported by plane wherever he goes.

“I love that truck and I hate having a chauffeur drive me around,” he laughs. “I have it shipped with me wherever I’m going. I’m too big for Ferraris and most sports cars and I love getting around in the F150 – it’s got these massive tires on it and it’s got a lot of power behind it. I wouldn’t want to drive anything else.”

Befitting of his tireless work ethic, Johnson is already looking ahead to his next cinematic project, and once again it’s a creative role that draws heavily on his Polynesian heritage.

Entitled The King, the project will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, and is planned historical drama about Hawaiian King Kamehameha – and who better to play the monarch but a Samoan High Chief?

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“I realized, playing in the NFL is the best thing that never happened because it got me here,’ he says, ‘You gotta have faith that the one thing you wanted to happen oftentimes is the best thing that never happened.”

“That’s the highest title you can have bestowed on you by the King,” Johnson smiles, having followed in the footsteps of his grandfather Peter Maivia in securing the cultural accolade. “It was a very big day for me when I was named High Chief, the most meaningful moment in my life second to the birth of my daughter. Fifty-thousand people were gathered for the ceremony which was very long and very spiritual. It was an amazing day and experience for me.”

It remains to be seen if he will ever get to reliving his Canadian time on the silver-screen, but there’s little doubt that had he not undergone that Stampeders experience, the world may never have seen the true depths of Johnson’s character.

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“No question, man, you need to stay hungry and ambitious,” he declares. “I’m as hungry today for success and accomplishing great things as I’ve ever been. Maybe more so because I’ve already had a lot of success and you want to keep that momentum and go beyond what you’ve already accomplished. You keep raising the bar.

“It’s just like exercising. There will be a lot of days where you don’t feel like going to the gym, lifting weights, or doing cardio or going jogging, but that’s exactly what you need to do. You need to have that discipline. The more effort you put into that the more energy you’re going to have the rest of the day!”

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Warm Pumpkin

Spiced Cocktail Fall’s favourite flavour in a warm cocktail inspired by October nights.

Amp up the goodness of a classic recipe with crispy bacon and tangy feta.

Ingredients •• 1.5 cups of milk

•• 1 cup of pumpkin purée •• 1 tsp of cinnamon •• 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice •• 1.5 ounces of whiskey or spiced/dark rum •• Whipped cream

Directions In a saucepan, whisk together the milk and pumpkin puree until heated through and you can see steam rising. Add in cinnamon and pumpkin spice and stir to blend.

Pour whiskey or rum into a glass and add pumpkin mixture over top (strained if you would like it extra smooth). Top with whipped cream and more cinnamon as desired.

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WANT TO BUY A CONDO, BUT NOT SURE HOW IT WORKS?

MARIJUANA AT WORK IN TODAY’S REAL ESTATE MARKET, buyers have a variety of different options: •

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Semi-detached homes;

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Town homes;

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New construction; and

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Resale homes and condominiums.

There has been a growing trend towards the purchase of condominiums. However, many buyers are not familiar with how condominiums work.

As with other properties, a condo owner is responsible for paying utilities and property taxes. However, a condo owner must also pay monthly condo fees, which are generally used to maintain and/or repair the property. From the monthly condo fees that are collected, a portion is placed in the operating fund, and a portion is placed in the reserve fund.

OPERATING FUND The operating fund is like a chequing account.

The funds are used on a regular basis to pay for recurring expenses such as landscaping, snow removal, utility costs for the common elements, regular maintenance and repair of the common elements, and taxes for the common elements.

COMMON ELEMENTS In today’s real estate market, buyers have a variety of different options: single detached homes, semi-detached homes, town homes, new construction, resale homes and condominiums. There has been a growing trend towards the purchase of condominiums. However, many buyers are not familiar with how condominiums work.

With the shared ownership comes a different division of responsibility for one’s property.

Traditionally, the condominium corporation is responsible for repairing and replacing the exterior and structural elements of each unit, as well as the common elements, and each unit owner is responsible for repairing the interior of his or her unit. However, in some cases, known as “freehold condominiums,” each unit owner is also responsible for the exterior of his or her unit.

With the shared ownership comes a different division of responsibility for one’s property.

Traditionally, the condominium corporation is responsible for repairing and replacing the exterior and structural elements of each unit, as well as the common elements, and each unit owner is responsible for repairing the interior of his or her unit. However, in some cases, known as “freehold condominiums,” each unit owner is also responsible for the exterior of his or her unit.

RESERVE FUND The reserve fund is like a savings account.

Funds are saved here for unexpected and nonroutine expenditures, which often take the form of major repairs to the property, such as window and door replacement, roofing, repaving and brickwork.

Pursuant to the Condominium Act, all condominiums are required to have a reserve fund study completed every three years to assess future expenses and repairs, and the condominium’s likely ability to pay for them.

estimating the cost of such replacements or repairs and predicting whether or not the reserve fund will be sufficient to cover these costs. The team also reports on whether increased reserve fund contributions or special assessment levies are required.

Condominiums also have a different division of responsibility when it comes to insurance coverage. Typically, the condominium corporation is responsible for insuring the common elements and the units. Each unit owner is responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for his or her personal belongings, any betterments or improvements made to the particular unit and public liability insurance.

Generally, insurance brokers are familiar with the insurance requirements for a condominium and are able to assist new owners in obtaining the correct coverage.

There are many other things to consider when purchasing a condominium unit, and the above items are only a brief, simple explanation of how a condominium generally operates. For a more detailed review or explanation regarding condominiums, a consultation with a lawyer is always recommended. Please feel free to contact Mann Lawyers LLP to discuss your needs.

RESERVE FUND STUDY The reserve fund study is conducted by a team of p ro f e s s i o n a l s , i n c l u d i n g architects and engineers, who examine the condition o f t h e e n t i r e p r o p e r t y, i n c l u d i n g t h e e x t e r i o r, foundation, roof, windows and doors. The team then prepares a report projecting what replacements or repairs will be required in the following thirty years,

Daniella Sicoli-Zupo practices Real Estate 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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Pumpkin Spice

Popcorn

The perfect addition to your favourite Halloween thrillers.

Ingredients •• Bag of popped popcorn •• 3 tbsp of butter •• 2 tbsp of brown sugar •• 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice •• 0.5 tsp of cinnamon

Directions Melt the butter in the microwave in a small bowl.

Add the sugar and spices and mix together. Drizzle over the popcorn, toss together and enjoy.

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KNOW THE SIGNS OF GLUTEN INTOLERANCE 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer in Canadian women, and it can be found in men, though rare.

Know the Signs -Skin irritation or dimpling -Nipple retraction -Swelling in all or part of the breast -Lump or knot in the breast -Redness, scaliness or thickening of the -Nipple discharge

Risk Factors -Age -Gender -Family History -Ancestry -Weight -Alcohol -Oral Contraceptives

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It is important to become familiar with your body and do self exams on yourself for any abnormalities.

How to Perform a Self-Check:

-Breast or nipple pain

nipple or breast skin

Screening

In the shower: Use the pads of your fingers to move around your breast in a circular pattern, starting from the outside and moving to the center. You are feeling for bumps, thickening and hard knots.

In front of a mirror: Look for an abnormalities (bumps, swelling, changes in contours, dimpling) Lying down: Put a pillow under a shoulder and that same arm behind your head. Using the opposite hand, use the pads of your fingers again in a circular motion being sure to feel around the entire breast and armpit.

Talk to Your Doctor 40-49 years of age: Talk to your doctor about your risk level and the possibility of starting mammograms.

50-74 years of age: mammogram every 2 years 75 +: Speak with your doctor to determine if a mammogram is right for you.

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5 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE POSTURE Face it, your posture sucks. You’re constantly hunched over a computer, head slumped down towards your phone, and sleeping on too many or too few pillows. For those of us who are hoping to enjoy our golden years, here are 5 simple ways you can improve your posture.

Practice Mindfulness Yep. It’s just that simple. Be mindful of how you sit, stand and sleep. Allow your mind to focus on what is happening during those moments.

Reflect and adjust as needed to help correct your posture. Whether you are slouching at a desk, cranking your neck, or sleeping poorly, mindfulness can help.

Exercise You don’t need to be deadlifting 900lbs or squatting 750lbs. But there are some stretches you can do to help improve posture. Try the child’s pose, high plank, chest opener, and downward-facing dog to help improve different aspects of posture.

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Brace Yourself Shoulder braces and compression-brace shirts are a great, physical reminder to improve your posture.

They won’t do the trick on their own, but they do provide a helpful reminder to focus on your posture.

Ditch the Heels Sorry ladies, but pumps and stilettos are bad for your spine. Wearing them forces the base of your spine forward. Why does this matter? It overarches your back and puts more pressure on your knees.

Treat Yourself Get massages. Yes. You read that correctly.

Massages help relax muscles, reduce tension and improve blood flow. All of these things help improve your posture by making you more relaxed.

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Lacey Evans started wrestling in 2014 and is already headlining pay-per-views. With an incredibly inspiring story, Evans overcame a troubled upbringing and joined the United States Marine Corps at 19-years-old. She served as a military police officer for 5 years, before discovering the world of professional wrestling.

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She’s best known for her unwavering discipline and intimidating presence in the ring. We had the chance to chat with the “Sassy Southern Belle” when she was in Toronto in August for WWE SummerSlam. Lacey shared all about her time serving her country, her successful career, and how being a mother and wife is always her number one priority.

What led you to join the military at 19, and what was that experience like for you?

I grew up with a rough upbringing. A lot of drug addiction and depression and just lifestyle choices that I did not want to have any part of as an adult. I realized that the only way I was going to be able to break the cycle and make something of myself was to challenge myself and put myself in a situation where I am forced to be surrounded by a different lifestyle and motivators and hard working focused individuals. I found myself being around the greatest, finest fighting force in the world, with some of the toughest, meanest, hardest-working people I have ever met. I am so blessed to have that instilled in me to this day.

Did your services with the Marines help prepare you to enter the world of pro-wrestling?

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I would say that it absolutely prepared me for this lifestyle, especially considering the fact that I was not raised watching professional wrestling. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Between getting contacted

by WWE and them offering me a tryout, to quickly being signed with the company, I was completely oblivious to what I was about to endure. But the US Marine Corps teaches you discipline, drive, initiative and grit. It teached you to push through, adapt and overcome any situation no matter how stressful. Being a sports entertainer you have to be confident, and hard working. There is long nights and days, lots of fights, and you have to be ready physically, mentally and emotionally. The Marine Corps really set me up for that.

How did you find out you were being called up to the main WWE roster and who was the first person you wanted to talk to when you found out?

When I found out, I was just finished assisting in a three day try out for NXT. That was something that I started assisting with just shortly after I got signed to help push the recruits and really see what they’re capable of and what their limits are. This is something I took pride in, at every tryout that WWE would have, I would be there to push them to their limits.

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I found myself being around the greatest, finest fighting force in the world, with some of the toughest, meanest, hardest-working people I have ever met. I am so blessed to have that instilled in me to this day.

” The last day I was brought into the office, it was right before Christmas vacation. Matt Bloom and Sara Amato are the coaches for NXT and they told me the news. I asked to speak with my husband and daughter immediately. They are my biggest fans and main supporters. That’s who I wanted to see and tell as soon as possible. They were actually in the parking lot waiting to pick me up for holidays, so they brought them in and I got to break the news to my family.

What does your daughter, Summer, think about WWE? What is life like on tour with your family?

She does not like when her mama loses.

She loves WWE, and she thinks she has the coolest mom in the world. She’ll tell anyone who will listen. You can hear about what I do no matter where we are - WalMart, a restaurant, you’re gonna hear about it and know who I am. She loves being on the road with me. This year we’re going to homeschool her, and take her studies on the road like we’ve done in kindergarten.

I juggle a little bit more than the average sports-entertainer, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m a mother and that title comes first. As long as my baby is healthy and happy, and learning what she needs to learn, then she travels the world with me. She sees what I do, and she loves it.

She’s excited to start the school year with me on the road again. I’m a mother and a wife and that’s important to me.

How would you say your WWE character and you as a person are different, and how are you similar?

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cook and clean everything I’ve caught.

I put food on the table for my family. So you wouldn’t see the lady of WWE getting down and dirty with the four wheelers and catching food out of the river. That’s where it’s different. Obviously I was a US Marine, I can bake a pie just as good as I can fire a weapon. I’ll kick my high heels off and throw on a pair of boots in a minute.

However, I’m also very similar because I am a lady. I do love and embody what it means to be a lady, as a mother and a wife, in beauty and feminism. I am proud to be a woman. From high heels to lipstick, I am a classy, confident, sassy southern belle. I was born in Georgia. I run my mouth just as much as I run my vehicles, so the similarities are definitely there. I love dressing up and feeling beautiful, as I believe all women should.

What advice do you have for young women that may wish to follow in your footsteps, to either serve their country or join the world of pro-wrestling?

Don’t give up. Make sure that no matter what happens in your life, good or bad, that you make a plan. A lot of people when they’re going through hard times, they fail to plan. One minute your bills are paid and you’re doing ok, and the next minute it all catches up to you. No matter how good or bad your life is going, as long as you wake up and wash your face and write down a plan and work towards that plan, no matter how big or small. Don’t look at the bigger picture. Everyone is so quick to want it all right away. You have to work towards what it is that you want in life. Make sure your happiness is at the forefront of that,

because what good is life if you’re not happy. When you’re laying in bed at night and thinking about what you have and don’t have, make sure your happiness is there.

Put time into yourself and what you want out of life. Always make a plan, failure to plan is the biggest thing that sneaks up on people.

Summerslam in Toronto is one of the largest fan celebrations, giving people the unique experience of meeting their favourite WWE Superstars.

What’s the best part about meeting fans for you?

My favourite thing about meeting the fans is be able to get up close and personal.

The coolest thing about Summerslam is that we have one of the biggest fan events of the summer. The fans get to come by, meet and take photos and autographs with the biggest stars of WWE. We get to talk face to face with these fans that support us, and without fans, what are we?

Let’s face it. The fact that I get to be in front of them and hear how excited they get to watch what we do, that makes everything worth it. Our sore backs, our injuries, our stressed out life, and everything we’re dealing with. We get to see why we do it, and it’s for the fans. It’s a personal thing that doesn’t come up often so I’m excited.

You guys are the reason that we do what we do. It reminds us why we put our bodies on the line, and travel the world, and late nights with barely any sleep.

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Justin Howell and Nate Behar are accustomed to playing football in Ottawa. Each had phenomenal four-year University careers as teammates with the Carleton Ravens and are now teammates again with the Ottawa Redblacks.

Justin Howell and Nate Behar are accustomed to playing football in Ottawa. Each had phenomenal four-year University careers as teammates with the Carleton Ravens and are now teammates again with the Ottawa Redblacks.

Howell (a safety) and Behar (receiver) are in the second and third years of their respective CFL careers. Howell was drafted by Ottawa last season, while Behar spent two seasons in Edmonton before inking a deal with the Redblacks this offseason.

The Redblacks are now at the midway point of the 2019 CFL season and both Behar and Howell have started games thus far for the team. The pair weighed in this week on their Carleton days, what inspires them going forward and much more.

What is it like having so many former Ravens on the team together this year?

JH: It’s been special, reconnecting with former teammates. Definitely fun having some guys on the team who I’ve played with, and shared so many memories with. Also helps even up the crosstown rivalry in the room, last year it was 4v1 now it’s 4v4.

NB: It’s an amazing feeling having a handful of Ravens on a professional team because it’s a testament for us that what we created at Carleton was special. Also never hurts to have more guys to chirp the GeeGees in the locker room

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What made you choose Carleton University and the City of Ottawa for your university football career?

Q&A with former Carleton Ravens and JH: I was veryAsceptical of Ottawa, and Carleton at first.

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Justin Howell and Nate Behar are accustomed to playing football in Ottawa. Each had phenomenal four-year University careers as teammates with the Carleton Ravens and are now teammates again with the Ottawa Redblacks.

Howell (a safety) and Behar (receiver) are in the second and third years of their respective CFL careers. Howell was drafted by Ottawa last season, while Behar spent two seasons in Edmonton before inking a deal with the Redblacks this offseason.

The Redblacks are now at the midway point of the 2019 CFL season and both Behar and Howell have started games thus far for the team. The pair weighed in this week on their Carleton days, what inspires them going forward and much more.

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What is it like having so many former Ravens on the team together this year?

JH: It’s been special, reconnecting with former teammates. Definitely fun having some guys on the team who I’ve played with, and shared so many memories with. Also helps even up the crosstown rivalry in the room, last year it was 4v1 now it’s 4v4.

NB: It’s an amazing feeling having a handful of Ravens on a professional team because it’s a testament for us that what we created at Carleton was special. Also never hurts to have more guys to chirp the GeeGees in the locker room What made you choose Carleton University and the City of Ottawa for your university football career?

JH: I was very skeptical of Ottawa, and Carleton at first. To be honest my first choice was Western and I was pretty set on going there. However, as soon as I stepped foot on campus and saw the city of Ottawa I immediately felt at home. I knew this was where I wanted to spend the next 4-5 years, and luckily enough it’s now year 6 and counting.

NB: My visit with Carleton in 2012 was my first time stepping foot in Ottawa and I fell in love right away. It blew me away as a city, how beautiful it was and I haven’t looked back.

To Nate, who signed with the Redblacks in free agency. What brought you back to Ottawa this offseason?

NB: The chance to play for this organization in the city I want to make home for many years to come.

How would you describe your game?

JH: Physical, hard working NB: I play football with my head more than anything else. I’ve always enjoyed the X’s and O’s and I like to bring that with me as a receiver at every level.

Tell me about your hometown and what it was like to learn the game of football where you are from?

JH: Bradford was just an introduction to the game.

It wasn’t very popular in my town. Most people played hockey and soccer. I ended up playing in high school after one of the coaches dragged me out to the practice field to try it out. I didn’t take it serious at first – it was just something I did for fun. I played soccer competitively and that was my main focus at the time. It wasn’t until my senior year that I decided to pursue football. The more I played the more I loved the game, and I realized I had the potential to go on and play at the University level.

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What is something that you have experienced in your first couple of years in the CFL that you did not foresee when you first came into the league?

What’s your favourite tattoo you have gotten and is there one you regret?

JH: Probably the camaraderie and dynamic of a CFL locker room. It’s such a diverse group of people who all come together for one common goal. It’s special, everyone’s got a story, everyone’s got knowledge and experience in one thing or the other. You learn a lot. It’s one of the things I appreciate most about the game.

NB: You never want to regret a tattoo, and I certainly don’t, but there were a few made more spontaneously than others. My favourite is my Jimi Hendrix tattoo of him playing at Woodstock on my right leg. Greatest musician of alltime.

NB: It’s difficult to grasp how long and grueling a CFL season is before you endure one. You play 8 games in university in Canada and in the CFL there are 21 regular season weeks when you take into account byes.

If you could go back and tell your younger self something when you first went to Carleton, what would you say?

JH: I’d probably say keep working hard and enjoy the moment, all your work will pay off one day.

What gives you motivation when you are having one of those days?

JH: My family. My mother especially, she’s the strongest person I know. She sacrificed so much for myself and my siblings growing up. She worked multiple jobs at a time trying to provide as a single parent. A lot of times the only time I’d get to spend with her was when she was bringing me to practice because she was so busy with work. She’s definitely my inspiration, and a source of motivation on my tougher days.

NB: The fact that I’m doing something I know my younger self would be proud of, and that my older self would be angry at if I ever messed up. As well as the very real feeling I carry with me that I haven’t hit my potential yet and I have to get there for my own sanity, it keeps me locked in when the dog days of the season hit.

“NEVER BE SATISFIED. I ALWAYS WORKED HARD, BUT THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE.”

NB: Never be satisfied. I always worked hard, but there’s always room for more.

What’s your go-to pregame ritual?

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JH: I love all my tattoos. My favourite would definitely be the lion and koi fish on my forearm I recently got for my family. Shout out to Nate McDonald at Barnstormer Studio!

JH: I usually try to read a bit first or watch some Netflix—helps ease my mind. Then I’ll get into my game day playlist when I start my pre game warm-up routine.

Each game is different though, it really depends how I’m feeling. I just try to listen to my body and address its needs.

You are now halfway through the 2019 CFL season, what does a successful second half to the season look like for you?

NB: Nothing too crazy! Just a good meal – something fresh and light. Then a quick meditation before my movement prep and stretching begins.

NB: Making the plays that come my way and helping this team get to the playoffs.

JH: Continuing to improve as a player and doing anything I can to help my team win football games.

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STAY HYDRATED The weather may not make you thirsty, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need water.

Don’t forget to drink just as much water as you would do on a hot summer day.

LAY OFF THE LAYERS You should begin your run feeling a little cold. This helps to give your body time to warm up as you run.

USE SUNSCREEN Even though summer has ended, the sun can still be strong.

MAKE TIME Because our schedules seem to get busier during the fall, making time for your run will help you keep your fitness goals on track.

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Use All Of The Pumpkin Here’s how to make your pumpkin go the extra mile.

The Skin Roast for pumpkin chips Pumpkin skins make a great healthy snack. Skin the pumpkin and cut peels to an ideal size. Toss with a small amount of olive oil and sea salt. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees, or until an ideal brownness. Season again.

Serve with your favorite dip.

The Seeds Roast with your favourite seasoning Way Down

The Stem Dry out for decoration The stem is the only part of your pumpkin not edible, but it can still be put to use, decoratively. Carefully cut the stem off of the pumpkin. Be sure to remove every last bit of pumpkin skin off of the bottom. Cut off the bottom to make a straight edge, or gently sand using a fine sandpaper. Store the stems at room temperature in a dry place for 7-10 weeks. Afterwards, they can be painted, or used as stems on wax pumpkins, knit pumpkins, velvet pumpkins or pumpkin pin-cushions.

They can also be used in Autumn wreaths and displays.

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This is an easy favourite. Scoop out the insides of the pumpkin with a metal spoon. Rinse the insides in a colander to separate the pulp and the seeds.

(Save the pulp!) Bring seeds to a boil in salt water (as much salt as preferred).

Let simmer for 10-15 minutes before straining. Toss seeds in butter or sprinkle them lightly with oil, and lay flat on a baking tray. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees (or until brown). Turn the seeds every ten minutes. When browned, season them with your favorite seasonings, salt or pepper and let cool. Then Enjoy!

Seeds should be stored in an airtight container. They will last about 3 months, or a year in the fridge.

The Pulp Pumpkin spread You’ve carved your pumpkin, roasted your seeds, and now you’re left with the stringy goo. Although it may not be as flavourful as the flesh, it can still be used for this tasty treat from www.allrecipes.com.

Puree the pumpkin guts and mix with ¾ cup apple juice, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, ½ teaspoon of ground cloves, 1 ½ cups sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Slowly bring this to a boil in a saucepan, then let simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes, or until the mix has thickened.

Let cool, and enjoy.

The Flesh Puree for pie This is a pumpkin’s true destiny. Cut the gutted pumpkin in half. Place face-down on a prepared baking sheet with aluminum foil and a light layer of oil or butter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 ¼ hours, or until tender. Puree the pumpkin pulp. This puree can be used to make pumpkin pie, muffins, or a variety of other pumpkin desserts.

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10 Questions With Local Artist

Anaïs Anais Cardot is one of Ottawa’s talented local artists who is working hard to have her music heard - music that she writes, sings and produces mostly on her own.

Her music spans genres and sounds, as she plays ukele, guitar, and piano, and draws inspiration from the likes of Bob Marley to John Mayer. We caught up with her to talk about the release of her new EP. ow did you get into music? I’ve actually been making music since I was a kid. I was always singing with my father and my sisters at night, so I guess that’s where everything started. I used to make covers only, but I took it seriously 3 years ago, when I started to write my own songs.

How has music helped you to overcome adversity in your life? Music helped me say things that I wasn’t able to say. I can be a really introverted person sometimes so I tend to keep everything for me because I always feel like what I’m saying is not good or smart enough; thanks to music, I can free my mind. For example, if I’m hurt I’d never let someone know, but in my songs I can say it. I used to get bullied when I was 15 and music was my outlet. It made me understand that I was way better than what people used to call me, and that even if I’m different it doesn’t mean that I’m worthless.

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Tell us about your latest single. My latest single is “Fly With Me”. I actually wrote it in 20 minutes, it’s about leaving a place and explaining to someone I care about the reasons, and asking this person to come with me somewhere else.

What advice do you have for anyone trying to get into the music industry? I’m still trying to get into the music industry, but I’d say that you should always do what you want, don’t let anybody tell you that you have to change something or that your music won’t be appreciated. Always surround yourself with good and honest people that understand you and your music, and that will bring you something good. It’s true that sometimes you’ll get discouraged, but it is what it is, just stay confident, trust the process, always work hard, keep creating, accept critics even if their bad and painful because that’s what makes you improve. Also, don’t do it for the money – just do it cause you love it.

Who are some of your main influences in music?

I grew up listening to Bob Marley, Jacques Brel, Etta James, Louis Armstrong, Sam Smith, Tori Kelly, Jeremy Passion and Ella Fitzgerald. But now, Rex Orange County, Sabrina Claudio, Daniel Caesar, João Gilberto, Jakob Ogawa, Omar Apollo and John Mayer are my main influences.

Describe your musical style. I wouldn’t say that I

have a musical style, cause I feel like saying this tends to limit my music; it limits what I do. But it’s mostly a mix of everything: from jazz, to indie, to R&B, and more.

You play a lot of musical instruments. Do you play a role in the production of your music? I play three instruments: ukulele, guitar and piano. I actually only know basic stuff, but I keep working in order to know more. I’m always composing my own songs, so I’m the one finding the melodies, and the lyrics. Sometimes, my beatmaker friends make some music for me, and I really appreciate that. But in my EP, I’ve created some songs, and then my amazing friends help with the production (like adding drums, playing guitar or mixing, etc).

You have an EP out called Woolgathering – what’s it about? So, my EP is about daydreaming (I actually researched for a better way to say it and I found Woolgathering). I’m always dreaming, creating things in my head, and thinking a lot, so when I was done writing my songs, I noticed that it was literally what I’m always thinking (or dreaming of). My EP is really a journey in my mind, in my dreams.

What’s your proudest achievement as an artist?

I’m really proud of three things: the first was to make this EP, because people were always saying that they don’t know me, so now I guess they do. The second was to make an animation for one of my songs, like a cartoon, I’ve always wanted to do that. And the last one was to be able to sing with my father; I mean, it was just an idea inside of my head, but I’m proud that I was able to find his voice and put it together with mine, to make this song as if he was still here!

What’s next for Anaïs? Any new single or project you’re focusing on? Just work! I’m still working on some stuff, writing songs, and improving my guitar skills. I hope I will release another EP soon. That’s pretty much it!

Instagram: @anais.cardot Twitter: @anais_cardot Soundcloud: ana-cardot

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Netflix’s New Releases

September

Dirty Dancing

Scarface

Walking Dead, Season 9

Family Guy, Season 17

Time to get crazy like Patrick Swayze, ladies!

This ‘80s gem is all about dance, love and passion.

Say hello to my little friend! Watch a coked out Al Pacino deliver a tourde-force performance as Cubano gangster Tony Montana.

If you’ve followed along this far you won’t want to miss season 9. Zombies, characters likely getting offed and Frank spinning every downward. Enjoy!

It’s hard to believe this show is still running. But since The Simpsons is on season 812, why not Family Guy reaching 17?

Dolemite is My Name

The King

Peaky Blinders, Season 3

Big Mouth, Season 3

Eddie Murphy plays Rudy Ray Moore of ‘70s fame.

Moore did stand up and acted in blaxploitation films as the title character Dolemite.

A period piece based on a Shakespeare play; The King is Netflix’s shot at an Oscar. It features a young king inheriting the crown and a war with France.

Thomas Shelby and his gypsy gang are back in this British period piece. Drama, intrigue and violence are on the docket for October.

This cartoon explores the awkward challenges of teenage years. It’s a funny adult company that features some great voice talent like Nick Kroll, John Mulaney and Maya Rudolph.

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Over the last 6 years, the National Capital Charity Classic presented by Mattamy Homes has quickly become one of Ottawa’s most anticipated annual golf tournaments.

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL CHARITY On August 16th, 144 golfers competed to win the National Capital Cup. Athletes such as Cody Ceci, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Mark Stone, Marc Methot, Kyle Turris, Zack Smith, Wendel Clark, Clarke MacArthur, Chris Wideman, Erica Gryba, Alan Quine, Patrick Weircoich, and Kira Isabella have all participated in this annual event.

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August 16th at Stonebridge Golf Club

Proceeds from the tournament went to support the local youth and recreation through the Ottawa Senators Foundation.

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