FACES Magazine - September 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS features

6-9 | Michael Landsberg

MAGAZINE DIRECTORY Fashion & Beauty

24-27 | FACES Fashion

Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A division of 2384399 Ontario Ltd.) Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun

10-11 | Jeremiah Johnson

28-29 | 10 Fall’s Best Orange-Hued Looks 30 | Fall 2015’s Best Ankle Boots 31 | Fall Lip Colours: Plum and Berry 32 | Upgrade Your Fall Wardrobe With Just 1 Piece: Long Sleeveless Coat 33 | Concealers That Do It All 34 | Evolution of Men’s Hairstyles

12-13 | Jennifer Hedger

35 | Items Every Man Needs for the Fall 36-37 | 8 Canadian Menswear Brands You Should Know Entertainment

42 | Fall in the National Capital Region 43 | Facts on the Cow 46 | Choosing a Major 47 | Back-to-School Essentials

14-16 | Emily Batty

48-49 | Best and Worst School Movies 50-51 | Best and Worst Football Movies 52 | Fall Food and Drink Recipes HEALTH & FITNESS

53 | Anti-Aging Food and Drink 54 | Fall into Healthy Eating Habits

18-19 | Darren Dreger

Sports

56-57 | 2015-2016 NFL Preview 58 | Best and Worst NHL Mascots 59 | Senators Offseason Moves Around Ottawa

61-65 | National Capital Charity Classic 71 | Italia Week 2015 4 | September 2015

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Michael Landsberg The success of an athlete’s career is usually determined by numbers. The number of seasons played, points earned, goals scored and championships won all contribute to how an athlete’s success is viewed. Perhaps the same method of determining success should be used for sportscasters. If that were the case, Michael Landsberg’s career can only be viewed as exceptional.

Landsberg has over 30 years experience, 5,000 episodes of SportsDesk/ SportsCentre and 3,000 episodes of Off the Record (OTR) under his belt. Those are Wayne Gretzky-like numbers in that industry. Although these numbers are extraordinary, it’s his commitment to educating others about mental illness that makes Michael Landsberg truly exceptional.

He uses his platform to discuss his own struggles with mental illness to raise awareness and acceptance of something very few of us who don’t experience this kind of illness will ever understand. This is what makes Landsberg not just a success, but a gamechanger.

FACES spoke with Michael Landsberg about his extensive career, experiences and his involvement as a champion of mental health.

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What was life like growing up in Toronto?

First off, I came from an amazing home with amazing parents and an amazing brother. We were a really close family. I was given the ultimate blessing – to feel loved and supported by my family – and that was definitely the dominant thing in my life.

one-car width driveway, which couldn’t have been more than 15 metres long. Looking back, it’s crazy to think we used to have that many guys on such a small area, but that’s what we did. When I think back about being a kid a lot of my memories are focused on playing sports in the driveway.

We were a sports house; we all played everything, though nothing particularly well. We watched every sport and we talked about every sport. The Argos were a house favourite. My brother and I were brought up on the Argos more than the Leafs (but I’m still a Leafs fan) so when the Argo’s played, our house was stoked.

What was your initial reaction when you first got a job with TSN in 1984? Do you remember who the first person you told the good news to was?

I remember the entire experience because for me there’s a lot of background that goes into that first job. This was more than just a job for me – it was a calling and a life saving devotion. It’s not to say that I would be dead without it, but it gave me a direction and a purpose in life.

What were some of your favourite sports to watch as a kid?

Football and hockey for sure, but we also watched basketball. My brother and my dad were huge Celtics fans so I grew up hating the Celtics; just wanting them to be disappointed. Any sport that was on, we would watch. When I came into the sports talk industry, I was so excited that I would have the potential and opportunity to talk about everything I had watched and talked about my whole life.

Who was your favourite athlete to watch when you were a kid? What about now?

You know, it’s funny. Even being this massive Argos and Leafs fan, I never had favourite players. I did have them as favourite teams, but there was never a single player that I thought, “Oh man, I love that guy.” There were no posters of individuals in my room, just teams. I loved what some players brought to the team, though. If I had to choose one athlete, I would probably say Borje Salming but it’s a bit of a reach even saying that. I was never about the individual.

What sport did you enjoy playing the most as a kid? What about now?

We were a skiing and sailing family.

I grew up sailing, and I raced small boats every day of the summer for 10 years. I played virtually everything else but, like I said, nothing particularly well. It didn’t matter where we played; we played ball hockey and touch football all the time. Touch football was probably the thing I did best. We used to play 4-on-4 ball hockey on my parents

You see, I came from a family with a traditional career background. My dad was an orthodontist and my brother ended up being a kidney doctor, and I could not have done any of those things.

Medical schools didn’t want me and I didn’t want them.

I’m a guy that went from high school to the University of Toronto because all of my buddies were there doing that. They all had game plans and were there either to become an accountant, a lawyer, etc. I absolutely 100% wandered; I was so lost. At the end of first year, my dad said to me, “if you want to go to dental school, maybe I can help you”, and then he looked at my marks and said, “I don’t think I can help you that much.”

In third year at UoT, a light switch turned on in my head. I was parking my mom’s car in front of Hart House so I could get to class for an exam. I suddenly thought to myself, “Why the heck am I going to go take this test? I’m just going to fail.” At that moment, I decided to apply to Ryerson for radio and television and

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commit myself to completing the course. That was a life-changing moment for me.

Fast-forward a few years and I went to Ryerson, working in radio and, 5 years later, I auditioned for TSN. The program director, Michael Lansbury, had directed Blue Jays baseball for years. I sent him a demo tape and he asked me why I should be given a chance with so little experience. I told him, “Give me an audition and if I suck, never talk to me again. But don’t assume that because I haven’t done it, I can’t do it.”I was granted an audition and about 4 days later I got a call from Michael Lansbury. He offered me a job, but could only match my radio salary plus $5,000. I was making $19,000 but told him I was making $25,000 so I could start at TSN making $30,000. I called my wife, parents and in-laws and we gathered to celebrate that night. Since then, my parents have watched every episode – nearly 3,000 – of Off the Record.

What were some of your favourite memories from working on TSN’s SportsDesk?

The freedom to do stuff 100% my way. There was no format when we first started. I would just get on the air and develop this style of adlibbing highlights. I would tell the people giving me highlights to not give me a detailed script because I only wanted the key points. I would watch the screen and just talk about the play in my own way. Some people thought it was really good and some people

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thought it was really crappy, which is kind of what OTR is like now.

It’s not for everyone but I love the freedom of it and the opportunity to do something that wasn’t really being done.

When TSN first started, sports casts were so straight and by the book – generally done by older men with deep voices. I never wanted to do it that way so I got to experiment and develop my own style and to be the guy that you liked or disliked. To me, that’s the ultimate freedom.

If you could interview any athlete in the world, who would you choose and why?

My favourite interviews are the ones that you can take the gloves off; where you can push a guy and he can push back and you can challenge him. The ultimate interview for me is someone who can’t bruise easily and who is smarter than me because that allows me to try my hardest. If I’m interviewing someone who’s not that sharp, I can’t try my best because it will look like I’m bullying the person. A guy like Dana White is the dream. I love interviewing him. It’s so seldom that you get that in hockey because everyone is so protective. You can’t ask a hockey player the obvious thing. You can’t sit down with Phil Kessel when he’s struggling terribly and the team’s falling apart. It’s tough enough to get to him in the first place, but you couldn’t ask him what the fans want to ask. That’s what it’s really about – being a representative for the fan and TV

viewers tasked with asking the right questions.

Take the CM Punk interview. I’m not the wrestling fan or necessarily the UFC fan, but the representative for the TV viewers. I thought, “Well, he’s coming from wrestling and he wants to be a fighter; has he ever been punched in the face before?” I asked him that question and he got pissed, but I don’t apologize for that. Sometimes I do apologize if I think I was being offside. But there’s times where I know I just asked a question that the person didn’t want to hear, but that the viewers want me to ask.

During the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, you had the opportunity to be the Whistler host for Olympic Daytime on CTV. How amazing was it for you to be part of such an incredible event?

I can’t even describe how amazing it was for me. It was definitely the greatest professional experience of my life.

Without a doubt, there’s nothing I’ve done that’s more rewarding or more enjoyable, professionally, than that. When I wrapped it up, I knew right away that I would never get to do anything that’s this fun professionally again. It goes back to management and them believing in me and giving me the confidence. The guys look at me at being sort of a quirky, not-for-everyone type of guy and typically, on network TV, you see people that are genuinely liked by everyone and don’t annoy people, which I clearly do.

“Although I can’t cure anyone’s depression, I do try to help them see themselves in a different way.”

Internalizing these problems will only lead to a tortured existence. Although I can’t cure anyone’s depression, I do try to help them see themselves in a different way.

You continue to contribute so much to the community in Toronto, especially with helping to raise money at charity golf tournaments. Why do you feel it is so important for people to give back to the community?

I think it’s important for everyone to do what they can; not Can you tell us a little bit about the making of your everyone can do the same thing, but everyone can do somedocumentary, “Darkness and Hope: Depression, Sports thing. Mental illness has become the biggest issue for me. I’m and Me”? What are some of the key points made in this fortunate because I have a great platform to address this very documentary, and what can people who suffer from important issue. I can use this platform and I can talk from depression expect to gain from watching the documen- a position of “our” Illness, not “your” illness. There’s usually tary? something powerful in that. Some people can write a cheque, I think it’s important for me to talk about how I’m feeland there are wings on hospitals that people will fund. Of ing, and to help and show people how they should look at course, I can’t do that. I can seldom write a cheque because themselves. I’m here to say that I suffer from a mental I work in Canadian television which nobody get’s rich on. If illness. I have pretty severe depression, I’m on medication you can’t be a cheque writer, what else can you do? What I and will be for the rest of my life but I’m not weak. This decided to do was to use my platforms to share my illness and is not self-inflicted, I didn’t will this on myself and I can’t try to help people understand themselves a little bit better. will it away. If you suffer, you need to work on yourself and see yourself as sick and not weak. If you don’t suffer, you @heylandsberg need to really work on how you see others who do suffer.

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Ottawa REDBLACKS Running Back If you have the chance to chat with Ottawa REDBLACKS running back Jeremiah Johnson you’ll likely walk away thinking he’s a passionate man who cares a lot. He cares about community, family, camaraderie, fans, winning and the brotherhood he has with his teammates. But don’t let that friendly demeanour fool you because Jeremiah Johnson is an on-field threat. He has great vision and a desire to dodge any tackle – he wants opponents to try and tackle him so he can make them miss.

With a career that has witnessed play in Oregon, Houston, Washington, Carolina and Denver, Johnson has landed in Ottawa, and hopes to be here for many years to come. He loves the city and its fans, and wants to give the fans more wins. What more could you want from a running back?

FACES Magazine had a chance to catch up with Jeremiah Johnson to learn about his journey becoming a professional football player, his passion for the game and why he loves Ottawa fans.

Jeremiah Johnson What was life like growing up in Los Angeles?

I was a really active kid. My mom always put me into sports, and the main sports were football, basketball and track and field. The area I grew up in had a lot of crime and gangs, but sports were the perfect way to keep me out of that scene. My mom did a great job of putting me in the right direction.

As for NFL games, I’ve watch them more as a technician – more detailed – because I’ve played in there before. I know when mistakes happen and I know what type of plays should be called. So it’s more like I’m watching as a coach rather than as a fan. I tell my wife, “Hey babe, if they can run the ball here they’ll be good, but they might do a play-action.” She hates watching football with me (laughs).

Who were some of your favourite football players to watch?

As a kid, I loved watching LaDainian Tomlinson and Barry Sanders. My mom actually got me a highlight tape of all of his runs before he retired. I must have watched that video hundred times. To be honest with you, I’m trying to focus on my own game right now.

What were some of the reasons for choosing to play football at the University of Oregon?

I wanted to go somewhere where they had great academics, and somewhere that enticed the love of the game. When I first went to Oregon, I could see how much love there was because there was so much green (school colours) everywhere. There was no reason to be upset in that state because it’s so beautiful. Getting out of the city life in Los Angeles was exactly what I needed. On top of that, the team was good. My brother was actually enrolled at Oregon a year before me, but an injury forced him to go to another college. But that played a major role in me going. He played full-back, so it was like a running-back/full-back situation going into college for our family. Obviously, the uniforms sold me too; I just love them (laughs).

Between college football and the NFL, which do you prefer watching and why?

I like watching both but for different reasons.

I think for the college games there’s so much passion and grit. It’s not about a paycheque; it’s about bragging rights. It’s about two teams going out there to get that W, and not to say how much money you’ve made. It’s just straight up bragging rights and I love that about college games.

Have you always played running back or are there other positions you enjoy playing?

I loved playing defensive cornerback; that was my thing. I played corner and running back and I was number one in the city at both positions.

I had a couple colleges that were interested in me. UNC wanted me as a cornerback instead of running back. But I just loved making people miss and scoring touchdowns, so I figured I’d pass on that (laughs).

How was your university experience at Oregon?

It was awesome and I couldn’t ask for anything better. They treated me so nicely. It was love and they treated me like family. They took care of me academically and they took care of me financially. They gave us financial aid every term so that was a blessing. The funny thing is that I live in Oregon right now, which should tell you everything.

During your time at Oregon, you suffered an unfortunate injury which cut your season short. What was it like to face this challenge?

2007 was a really tough time for me because I tore my ACL in the fifth game of the season, and there was a potential for me to go to the NFL that year too. It hit me hard, but I had my wife with me (fiancée at the time) who stood by me and so did my mother, grandmother and aunt; they all rallied with me and came down to visit me on every weekend. The trainers at Oregon were amazing too. When you have that great surrounding, you can get rehab and really get after it. I realized I could listen to those people and that they’d help me get back fast. I came back from my ACL injury in just 6 months.

They took care of me, it was like a family there and they really did love me.

favourite artists. I like to put my gear on and talk to myself, get myself ready mentally and get my body pumped up.

Aside from TD Place, what arena do you enjoy playing at the most?

I like playing in Winnipeg and in Montreal. I like Saskatchewan’s field because they’re turf is really fast, but I just hate their fans because they just get on my nerves (laughs). Everyone here likes the turf fields; the height is just different than other places. I’m pretty much good with any field; I’ll just go out there running and rip stuff up.

What would you say is your best asset as a running back?

My vision. I see my holes and spots and I hit it, and make people miss.

What’s your favourite pre-game meal?

I don’t really have a set meal or consistency when it comes to pre-game. Sometimes I’ll go into the game hungry, and other times I’ll eat 3 hours before the game. I generally don’t like things in my stomach when playing. I usually load up on oranges and other fruits. During the

“…I played in Michigan where there are over 100,000 seats and the games are always packed. Although we may not host as many people here in Ottawa, it sounds like we host 200,000!” game, I like peanuts and Gatorade. Although I like all types of Gatorade, White-Cherry is the best one hands down.

What is your favourite thing about playing for the REDBLACKS? It’s so hard to name just one thing. I love the camaraderie of the team, our coaching staff and that we are a close-knit family. If I had to choose anything, it would be the camaraderie. @REDBLACKS

What’s it like playing here in Ottawa in front of such a large crowd?

It’s funny because I played in Michigan where there are over 100,000 seats and the games are always packed. Although we may not host as many people here in Ottawa, it sounds like we host 200,000! The atmosphere in Ottawa is just crazy. People look at me funny when I say this, but I compare Ottawa to Oregon because it’s similar to a college town in a certain sense. For example, if I’m walking down the street with some REDBLACKS gear, I’m getting stopped and told “great game” and “mind if I have an autograph or picture”, which is how it was in Oregon. It’s just the same feeling. What really made me realize how much I love this city was last season. Even with such a poor record people still came out to the games. The support on the streets was still visible. When I played in Denver, people would tell us what we’re doing wrong. In Ottawa, the fans are encouraging and supportive. We can play for our fans because they want us to win, and we want to win for them. If I had it my way, I’d be here for another 5 years.

What types of things do you do to help yourself get pumped up before each game?

I talk to myself a lot, and I like music. I’m a fan of hip hop. Drake and Lil Wayne are two of my

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FEATURES Women sportscasters were not common in the early 1990s. But when Jennifer Hedger saw Hannah Storm covering NBA on NBC she knew that her career path was set. Fastforward a few years and Hedger is one of the most respected voices of TSN. With over a decade experience and a career highlighted

by Olympic Games, Jennifer Hedger still enjoys her day-to-day job of covering sports.

She has a passion for all things sports which is visible when you watch SportsCentre.

FACES had a chance to catch up with the TSN anchor to discuss her passion for sports, how she began her professional career and her favourite moment in her already-impressive career.

What was life like growing up in London, Ontario? Were you part of any school teams or clubs?

It was awesome! London is a pretty good city to raise a family. I grew up with a younger brother, and we were both very active in sports. Tennis, soccer, ringette, baseball, you name it and we played it.

My dad made an outdoor rink in the backyard during the winter and we would have all of the neighbourhood kids over to skate and play hockey. Now that I have a son of my own, I’ve thought more about my childhood and I realize how ideal it was growing up in London, Ontario.

When you’re a kid, you don’t realize how much this stuff costs, or the fact that it’s a lot of time or that the arena is really cold at 7:00am on a Saturday morning. But my parents did it, and London was a great place to grow up.

What types of sports did you enjoy watching as a kid? What sports did you play?

I was and still am a huge fan of watching basketball. I remember watching the NBA on NBC and Hannah Storm was the host; she was the one that I watched because I wanted to do her job so badly. I thought her job was something I could definitely see myself doing. I was a huge Chicago Bulls fan; Jordan and all those boys were awesome to watch.

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Basketball was my first love for sure, but I’ve always been a huge tennis fan. I played tennis and I remember watching a lot of tennis tournaments like Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

Hockey was also always on TV and living in London, which is kind of a border town, half the people are Detroit Red Wings fans and the other half are Toronto Maple Leafs fans. For me, I’m a Maple Leafs fan and when it comes to baseball, I’m a pretty diehard Blue Jays fan.

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How was your experience at the University of Western Ontario?

It’s funny because for some people university is the best time of their lives. For me, university was okay. I think it might have been different for me because I studied in London at Western.

I moved out and lived on campus, but I was still at home. I worked at The Keg all through university, which is where I developed some close relationships. I think anyone who has worked at a great restaurant has that experience because you work, hang out and party with your co-workers.

When I think about my university years, I think back about working at The Keg and how much fun I had. My memories from university are pretty few and far between. I remember classes, hating exam time and the thrill of exams being over but I’m not one of those people who stayed in touch with all of their university pals. University wasn’t defining period of my life; it was just sort of another era.

When did you first realize you wanted to be a sports broadcaster?

Watching Hannah Storm. I would have been about 13 years old at the time. I’ve always loved sports and they have always been a big part of my life. When you go through high school and people start asking you what your plans are, being a sports-broadcaster was the only thing I could possibly think of doing. I was truly passionate about sports and thought broadcasting would be a great job.

Were you more nervous or excited to start working at TSN? I would say both. When I did my first SportsCentre, I feared that people would think that I was just a girl from London who didn’t deserve to be hosting the show. I remember when I first started, it was scary, thrilling, and nerve-wracking because the stakes were and still are so high. It’s a national show that all sports fans watch to get their information. and I don’t take it for granted. I thought this was the coolest job in the world and still feel the same way. It still is an absolute thrill and privilege to do this show and to have this job.

If you could sit down with any pro athlete for lunch, who would it be and why?

Roger Federer. I’m such a huge fan. I love his game, I love the way he plays and I love the way he composes himself as an athlete. I feel he would be deathly boring, that’s the only problem. I fear that it would be a really boring conversation, and he would probably drink Perrier water and have some sort of vegetable pasta and that would be it. My first choice would be him though. If I wanted to have a rocking lunch

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then maybe Rob Gronkowski. I think we would really rip it up and be a good time.

What is your favourite thing about working on SportsCentre?

My favourite thing is doing the show. We come in here and get our makeup done, have our production meeting, write, watch the games, etc. My favorite thing is getting in our seats at five to 10:00 with Darren Dutchyshen, who I’ve been co-hosting with for years, and just doing the shows. Having live highlights, thinking on your feet, the performance aspect of it, trying to make sure that you’re entertaining but not annoying and making sure you might be funny once in a while but you’re not acting like a comedian. Doing the actual show is the best part.

Can you tell us a little bit about the work atmosphere at TSN? Have you ever been in a locker room? It’s very similar to that. It’s a huge newsroom and it smells kind of like dirty socks and deep fried food. It’s 90% filled with guys between the ages 20-35, plus a few of us women doing different jobs. It’s an electric atmosphere that requires you to have thick skin because there’s a lot of trash talking going on. There’s guys that have pro-line tickets that they’re looking to come through with, and then there’s guys that start cheering loudly and you find out it’s because of Ohio State hitting the over. Everyone’s a massive sports fan which makes it an awesome environment.

What was it like co-hosting Olympic Daytime on CTV with James Duthie during the London 2012 Olympic Games?

It was awesome. As far as I’m concerned, James Duthie is the finest sports broadcaster we have in this country. To be able to work with him every day on such a massive gig and to cover such a massive event was a real treat for me. I learned a lot from him. Not only how he is on air, but how he prepares for big events like that. It was magical because the Olympic Games are something that you can study and prepare for as much as you want, but you never know what’s going to happen. The 2012 games were when the women’s Canadians soccer team captured everyone’s imagination and won the bronze medal. So that was a really cool thing to be covering and a cool story to be following while the event was going on.

We got to meet Prince William and Prince Harry which was really cool! I loved the Vancouver games and it was so cool to be a part of that. People always assume that that would’ve been my favourite Olympic experience but honestly, I liked the experience in London better. It’s the difference between hosting a

great party and being the guest of a great party; it’s way more fun to be a guest than a host and I felt like when the games were in Canada, we were always just conscious of whether or not it was going well and if people liked us. We always wanted to know how other countries were viewing it. In London, we got to consume the experience and be a guest of one of the best parties of the centuries. It was a blast.

If you weren’t working as a sports broadcaster, what line of work do you think you would be in?

That’s so hard. I love to cook, I love food and chefs, and I can’t consume enough of Anthony Bourdain and David Chang. I don’t have the discipline to be a chef, but I’d want to be somewhere in the food industry.

You got the opportunity to be the Whistler Host of Olympic Prime Time on CTV for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, what was this experience like?

It gave me my favourite moment in this business, which is getting to interview John Montgomery the night he won the gold medal in skeleton. He walked through the crowd and had a pitcher of beer and he came up to the set to talk to us. Our producer wanted us to follow him up from the gondola when he got off the chairlift. We didn’t know if it would be the only gold medal for Canada to be won in Whistler so we were going all in on it. John is such a charismatic guy and being the interviewer who got to tee him up to introduce him to the rest of the country was by far my favourite moment in this business. Again, I was just privileged to be the right person in the right place at the right time.

If you could give a piece of advice to all of the people trying to become a sports broadcaster, what would it be and why?

You have to work hard and keep going even when you’re told no. It’s such a great job and business that it’s worth persevering. The best question I was asked when I was hired was, “How much do you like sports, because you have to really like sports to do this job?” At the time, I didn’t really know what he meant because I thought of course I like sports. I understand now that if you don’t love sports, there’s too much to have to know. It can’t be a chore to read the sports section front to back.

It’s one thing to be a hockey fan but you have to be a sports fan because there’s a lot more sports out there that we cover. My best advice would be if you don’t want to talk about sports every waking minute, then you should probably be in a different business. @jenniferhedger

It’s a national show that all sports fans watch to get their information. and I don’t take it for granted.

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“Ain’t no mountain high enough” Fresh off a gold medal victory in Women’s Mountain Biking at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, 27-year-old Emily Batty is blazing a trail towards the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Recently, FACES Magazine caught up with the Canadian cyclist to find out how she stays on course as she chases her dream.

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EMILY BATTY Congratulations on winning the gold medal in women’s mountain biking at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games! It must have been such a thrill to compete and win on home soil in front of family and friends.

What was that experience like?

Thank you! It was absolutely amazing. There were so many people spectating and cheering. I had no idea the fan turnout was going to be as large as it was, and of course I was thrilled to win the gold on what’s basically my hometown course. I came into the event wanting the best result possible and the outcome wasn’t really decided until the last 1km of the race where I attacked (fellow Canadian) Catharine Pendrel, got a gap, and held her off until the finish line. The crowd was cheering at the top of their lungs when I came to the finish line. I was so happy to get my first gold medal at a major games!

When you were growing up on a farm in Brooklin, Ontario, what or who motivated you to take up mountain biking? How old were you when you first started racing?

I was primarily motivated by family and friends, and started racing around the age of 13. My dad, brothers and eventually my sister were all into mountain biking, so of course I wanted to be a part of that. I never knew it would evolve into what it has become for me. I’ve made a career out of

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it. I’ve met my husband and longtime coach in the sport. It’s my hobby, passion and job all rolled into one package. I have amazing sponsors like Trek, Red Bull, CGC, Lululemon, Pfaff Auto, and Oakley. I never thought it would turn out this big and I’m very grateful for every opportunity I’ve been given along the way. Hopefully, I can inspire the up-and-coming youth to chase their dreams and pick up sports. Sports are empowering and teaches you so much about yourself and provides you with an abundance of life skills and experience you would not get otherwise.

At what point did you realize that you had what it takes to become a pro cyclist, and represent your country internationally?

I don’t think there was ever a realization. When you pursue excellence and love something so much, you eventually just become it and it becomes a part of your life. It never really came that easy, I’ve had to work really hard for it. A lot of people have the misconception that I was talented enough to rise to this level of racing fairly easily, which is not the case at all. Every elite athlete knows, no matter how talented you are, every single detail still matters. Training, recovery and nutrition is practiced to the highest standards pretty much 350 days of the year. It can get tiring, but when you want a gold medal that badly, you’re willing to jump through every hoop.

Over the past several years you’ve had an opportunity to travel and compete for Canada around the world, including the London 2012 Olympics. You clearly enjoy what you do. Recognizing that the best is still to come, what have been some of your career highlights so far, and what goals are you now working towards?

You’re right. Hopefully the best is still to come. I have a few really big goals on my to-do list. I feel like I’m just getting started. To name a few career highlights, I’d honestly say Pan Am Gold was a big one for me. No feeling can describe winning a medal at a big games event like Pan Am Games or the Commonwealth Games. Of course, anytime I can stand on a World Cup podium it’s a big accomplishment and assurance that I’m on the right track. Each year I’ve gotten incrementally better. I think I owe my coach and husband a big thanks for that. He’s constantly analyzing the demands of the sport and applying the most current sport science strategies on and off the bike.

He was an elite racer and athlete himself, so we have a big advantage in that sense as well. London was a big disappointment, breaking my collarbone 3 days before the race. Although, aside from that, I knew I was mentally and physically prepared to win a medal, or close to it.

Rio will be fun.

Being an elite athlete isn’t all glory. There is obviously a lot of pain and sacrifice involved in pursuing your dreams. For instance, as you just mentioned, you competed at the last Olympics while nursing a very serious injury. How have you been able to overcome these obstacles, stay focused, and not let quitting become an option?

Well, it definitely starts with surrounding myself with the right people. I think it’s important to surround myself with people that make me feel good, not for what they can give me or offer. London was a heartbreaking moment and it taught me a lot about myself and what I’m able to mentally overcome. I was in a dark place after London. We’re all human and often our focus and confidence is derailed.

That’s when it’s most important to have people in your corner.

Adam Morka is not only your coach, he is also your husband, and presumably your biggest fan. How has his support helped you become the athlete you are today?

Well, I definitely don’t think I could do this with out him. His experience and knowledge is invaluable. He’s also raced at the highest level, so he has that advantage over most coaches. He’s really good at creating the optimal training and recovery environment, and he’s taught me so much off the bike and also on the bike. This sport is coming down to seconds and, especially in women’s racing, he’s really good at finding me those precious seconds. I think he’s really motivated for my success; it’s powerful and I’m grateful for his help in this journey.

With less than one year to go until the Rio 2015 Olympics, have you got the next 12 months mapped out already? Will you be approaching the Games any differently this time around, as compared to London 2012?

I wouldn’t say the next 12 months are mapped out, but for sure the next 350 days are (laughs). Seriously though, I feel like we are able to step it up that little bit extra the year of the Olympics, for whatever

“NO FEELING CAN DESCRIBE WINNING A MEDAL AT A BIG GAMES EVENT LIKE PAN AM GAMES OR THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES. ” Photo by Adam Morka / Canadian Olympic Committee

FEATURES reason. Although I may have a good chance at a medal in Rio, there isn’t much pressure to perform other than the pressure I’m putting on myself. In London I broke my collarbone 3 days before the race, raced, and finished 24th, almost 12 minutes behind. I don’t think it can get any worse then that. That was the bottom of the bottom, so anything other then that will be an improvement.

Lastly, your performance at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games undoubtedly inspired many young fans who watched you compete. Who are some of the people that inspire you the most, and what advice can you offer to those who now dream of one day doing what you do?

Well, I’m a bit of a weird one in that sense. Although my sport is mountain biking, I’m really inspired by all the top motocross guys like Ryan Dungey, Ken Roczen and James Stewart. These guys put everything on the line. Most of them

started with nothing, and they work so damn hard for every place and result they get. When it comes to racing, they race each race as if it’s their last. It’s really inspiring for me.

advice is: practice, research, work hard at it and eventually you’ll become it. Whatever it is you chase, if you work for it, you’re going to get pretty damn close.

Hopefully I have some attributes about me that are also inspiring to the up-and-coming generation. It’s one of the most gratifying elements of this sport. I’m so humbled by every fan I meet; I want to talk with them and give them as much time as I can. I know it hurts my performance to be so giving in that sense, although, the trade off is that it makes me feel really happy to take the time and appreciate others’ support.

At the end of the day, we are all people and we’re social. It’s so fun meeting all these fans, hearing their stories, signing autographs and hopefully putting a smile on someone’s face.

Some athletes don’t realize how much impact they can have on a person or a kid’s mentality, so it’s really important I take the time when I can. I want people to dream big and my

Thanks again for taking time out of your very busy schedule to chat with us, all the way from Italy. Best of luck at the upcoming 2015 World Championships in Andorra, and continued success on your journey towards Rio 2015!

Big shout out to Trek Bikes, Red Bull, CGC, Pfaff Auto, Lululemon and Oakley. I’m very grateful for their support and help in making my dreams possible. I’m fortunate to have so many people support me in this process and journey.

Thank you for reading about me!

“AT THE END OF THE DAY, WE ARE ALL PEOPLE AND WE’RE SOCIAL. IT’S SO FUN MEETING ALL THESE FANS, HEARING THEIR STORIES, SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS AND HOPEFULLY PUTTING A SMILE ON SOMEONE’S FACE.” 16 | September 2015

Follow Emily Batty’s journey towards Rio 2016 on Twitter @emilybatty and on Instagram @emilybatty1.

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CTV Morning Ottawa

Annette Goerner When did you first realize you wanted to become a broadcaster?

It was in my high school media class that I discovered my love for broadcasting. We had closed circuit televised announcements and my teacher asked me to give it a shot. I enjoyed preparing the stories we were going to air and writing the leads for the videos we would show.

It felt very natural to me and I knew it was a career I would have to pursue.

Where did you get in start in broadcasting?

I got my start in broadcasting at AM800 CKLW, which is one of the most successful and award-winning radio stations in southern Ontario.

It’s an amazing place to work. Windsor is a border city with Detroit so I was often assigned international stories. The veteran reporters at AM800 showed me how to chase a story and get it first. Working in radio afforded me a great start to my broadcasting career.

What was the transition like for you when you switched from radio to television in 2002?

I studied both radio and television in school so the transition was easy. I love talk radio for its immediacy, but I had trained to be a videographer and wanted a career where I would be using creative video to help tell the story. My goal was always to be a news reporter/anchor in television and I was very fortunate to start at a young age.

What is one of the most important things to always remember as a news anchor?

Being a news anchor carries a tremendous amount of responsibility. I take my role very seriously because I know our viewers are relying on me to deliver accurate and informative news. I think some of the best news anchors in the business are great story tellers because they write and deliver the news in a way that is conversational. It’s also a role that, at times, requires asking tough or uncomfortable questions. I’m very excited to return to anchoring the news on CTV Morning Live after my year-long maternity leave.

Speaking of maternity leave, tell us a little bit about your daughter, Addison.

Addison just turned 1! She is the most incredible little girl. She’s not at all shy (gets that from me). She feels the need to wave to everyone she sees so it makes a trip to the grocery store so much fun. She loves

swimming and her best friend is one of our dogs. They are inseparable.

In 2011 you travelled to the Philippines to file stories on the work being done by World Vision. Tell us a little bit about this experience?

My experience in the Philippines was unlike anything I had ever done before. I was devastated at the poverty I witnessed and yet inspired by the resilient Filipino people who persevered even when they struggled to feed their families. I was honoured to report on the work the World Vision team is doing in the Philippines to ensure families coping with famine and poor economic status would have a brighter future.

What is one of the most memorable stories you’ve covered so far in your career?

I interviewed Colonel Chris Hadfield on CTV Morning Live, after he returned from commanding the International Space Station. He is a fascinating man who used social media to bring the world along with him into space. His experiences in space, along with his love for music and photography made him a captivating interview. What I enjoyed most was how humble and easy-going he is. That was an interview I won’t soon forget.

What’s your favourite thing about working on CTV Morning Live?

My favourite thing about working on CTV Morning Live is giving our viewers the latest breaking news. It may be a crime scene in the east end or a traffic jam in the west, either way, we always have it covered, to keep our viewers informed.

Our show is jam-packed with everything you could possibly need to know. When I was on maternity leave, I went from being a news anchor to a viewer and watched every day to keep up to speed with what was going on in our city.

What’s the work atmosphere like at the office?

Our team is young, energetic and fun. CTV Morning Live has some of the hardest working professionals in the business. While our mornings are busy and often fast-paced, we always make sure to enjoy ourselves and share some laughs along the way. @annettegoerner

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You probably know Darren Dreger as a sportscaster for TSN. He’s covered so many events over the years that you’ll recognize his name and face as one of the best in his business. What YOU might not know about Darren Dreger is that he is was a pioneer of ice sailing in the winter. He and his chums, who Dreger credits as the true innovators, would fasten garbage bags to hockey shafts and sail to school and the arena – it’s an ingenious idea that this writer will be trying

on the Rideau Canal this winter.

With nearly 20 years broadcasting experience that includes live coverage of NHL games, Olympic Games and numerous Stanley Cup Finals, Dreger is an experienced and trusted voice in sports. FACES had the opportunity to discuss his upbringing, career and thoughts on the Sens moving into the new season.

TSN Hockey Insider

Darren Dreger What were some of your favourite things about growing up in Saskatchewan?

Many things that weren’t just specific to hockey.

My passion for the game has been there for a long time, dating back to my minor hockey days. Saskatchewan is special in many ways.

Obviously the winter can be brutal and harsh but some of my fondest memories come from it.

We used to skate around on the backyard ponds or “dug-outs” as we called them in Western Canada. One fond memory of mine was during elementary school. As part of our phased class, we would do an hour of skating at the local arena. Most of us had two pairs of skates; our good pair and our pair for the pond. I won’t take credit for engineering the idea, but it was very windy and cold so a couple of us took old, hockey shafts and made a sail using heavy duty garbage bags. We sailed from the school to the arena. The roads were ice covered, it was freezing but we made the best of it. Playing minor hockey in small town arenas that weren’t heated but we always found a way to make it work.

to being an Edmonton Oilers fan because a kid from the same town as me who was only a year older than I ended up playing for Edmonton Oilers.

Was hockey always your favourite sport?

Hockey was always my favourite sport. What was somewhat unique was that I played with the same group of guys from the entry level until the end and I loved every second. The sport of curling is especially huge in Western Canada. In Saskatchewan, you had to be good at curling. You could be the best hockey player in the area but you still needed to know how to curl. There were several things that pushed you towards curling.

Who is your favourite current hockey player to watch?

I would say Connor McDavid. It’s obvious to say that he’s something special. What I’m intrigued by is how impactful he’ll be in his first year. I know he’ll make an impact, but I’m curious to see how big and whether or not he can sustain it. I’m not saying that with any level of doubt.

I’ve watched him so much and I believe he’s an incredible player. Besides him, I’d say Sidney Crosby. Jonathon Toews is another player I really like. He’s not as flashy as other players but the proof is in the end result. He’s as good of a leader as you’re going to get.

Who was your favourite hockey team to watch as a kid? What about now?

I would say Boston. My mom was French-Canadian and although she didn’t love the Canadiens, I think she was pulled in that direction. The Boston Bruins were big in my house. I remember when I was 3 or 4 and I had a Bobby Orr jersey. Then when I got into my teenage years, I started out as a Bruins fan and then shifted

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Did you always want to become a sports anchor/analyst?

No, not really. As I was going through high school, I didn’t have a clue for what I wanted to do. Most kids who graduate high school will go to university but eventually find themselves working back in the mines. I never wanted to work in the mines or on the farm though. I applied for the University of Saskatchewan to try and do something with physical education. I was driving to the school and heard an advertisement on the radio for the Western Academy of Broadcasting and I thought it sounded interesting. I was on the social committee in high school and always enjoyed getting my opinions stated. I investigated the academy and applied for it and loved it. I was offered a job after completing the program and I kind of trucked my way through there.

If you could sit down for lunch with any hockey player and ask as many questions as you’d like, who would you choose and what sorts of things would you ask him about?

We have access to pretty much all of the players within reason, there would be no reason to be

stopped from interviewing a player. I met Rocket Richard and shook his hand but never got to talk to him. I enjoyed talking to players like that back in the day. I enjoy talking to the older players and recently retired players to pick their brains on how the game has changed and the positives and negatives of how it’s changed. The gap between the best players and the runner ups is not as big as it was 15 years ago. Maybe it’s because of the increased amount of coaches or the development of these kids at a younger age. Kids are training 5-6 times a week and I don’t think that happened to kids 30 years ago.

Everyone knew that the Senators had to trade one of their goalies at the end of the 2014/2015 season, were you surprised that Robin Lehner was the goalie traded away?

I wasn’t surprised because of the level of interest. I think initially, Bryan Murray thought that the interest might have been even higher for Robin than it was. The speculation was about if it was going to be Anderson or Lehner. They knew they needed to get a goalie and they knew what they wanted in return. Much of that was media driven but all along, it appeared that Robin Lehner was the likely target. There’s still some questions about how good he’s going to be, he’s pretty young so he might develop into something very good. I think the Ottawa Senators did really well.

What was your initial reaction when you heard that Phil Kessel was traded from the Leafs to the Penguins?

Not surprised! I think the Toronto Maple Leafs knew that they had to do something to put them firmly on the path of rebuild and long-term success. I’m not one of those guys who believe that Phil Kessel was the reason that the Toronto Maple Leafs struggled. He had an off year but if you look at the body of work, he’s been an offensive weapon in the NHL. Nobody booted him out, but they knew they had to find a way to bring in some quality prospects and draft picks to help with their overall rebuild plan. It was

challenging given his enormous contract but I wasn’t surprised. I wouldn’t have been surprised if he stayed either though. I think it was the right move and a good deal for the Leafs. I’m excited to see him play with Pittsburgh. The end result will be that much better for Kessel and Pittsburgh.

What would you say is the Senators best asset as a team?

I feel like there’s cohesiveness there. When you look at teams that have done really well in the AHL level, chances are that they’re going to do well in the NHL level that have a high level of success. Binghamton has been successful for quite some time. Management there has done an awesome job. Those players know each other really well and that’s usually a sign of future success. It gets tricky, you have to make sure you’re adding the right pieces at the right time but I think that Murray has done an excellent job. They’ve got a great job of playing the role of the underdog over the past few years. Maybe that changes sometime soon but there plan has been consistent and Murray has done well with playing along with the plan. They’ve done a lot of good things there.

If there’s one youngster from the Senators that catches your eye the most, who would it be and for what reason?

Mike Hoffman would be my pick. When I look at him, I wonder if he can be as good as he was last year. I’m not saying he’s not capable of that and I’m trying to lean on the negative but he’s got a tough act to follow here. I think he took some teams by surprise last year and many though he would fade away but he didn’t; he had a very strong year. The Senators would have been wondering if a spot would be available for him with the team but they’re not asking that question anymore. They need him to be as good as he was last year. I think he can but it’ll be interesting to see how he does it.

What has been your favourite hockey tournament/event to cover? Can you tell us a little bit about the entire experience?

There’s been many. I’ve been to so many Stanley Cup Championships, but it would have to be the Stanley Cup Championship. It’s tough to pinpoint one, but perhaps the Pittsburgh Penguins winning the Stanley Cup in game 7. I’ve been so fortunate to be at so many of the events so to pick one would be impossible for me. @DarrenDreger

“When I look at him (Mike Hoffman), I wonder if he can be as good as he was last year.

I’m not saying he’s not capable of that and I’m trying to lean on the negative but he’s got a tough act to follow here.”

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The Ottawa Fury FC captain is a long, long way from his county of Tipperary, Ireland.

The Irish midfielder has enjoyed a successful career that began in Ireland, moved to England, Belgium and Scotland, and continues in Ottawa. But this is the first time Ryan has played for a brand new team; a challenge he is excited to accept. That excitement has translated to success on the field as Ottawa Fury FC are enjoying an exceptional run in the North America Soccer League (NASL) this season.

Richie Ryan might not stockpile the net with goals, but he’s a skilled and cerebral leader with a vision of becoming a coach when he chooses to wrap up his playing career. He’s well-respected by his teammates who are the ones that nominated him to the position of captain. In short, Richie Ryan is exactly the piece the Fury need to help promote and build a new, long-standing tradition of soccer in Ottawa.

FACES chatted with Richie Ryan to learn about his path, the Fury’s current position and his hopes for the future.

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What was life like growing up in Ireland?

I grew up in a fairly rural area where everyone knew everyone. There were a lot of families around in the small village, so it was very close.

I generally just kicked a ball around and played Gaelic FOTTBALL. There wasn’t time for PlayStation because we spent a lot of time outside.

What were some of your favourite sports to watch and play as a kid?

Even at an early age I always wanted to be a soccer player. I remember going to a game with my grandpa, and one of the players asked me what I wanted to be when I was older, and I told him I wanted to become a soccer player.

Was soccer always your favourite sport or was there other sports that interested you just as much?

Soccer has always been my favourite. I like watching Irish sports like Gaelic football. I also had a big interest in golf, but soccer was always my favourite. Everyone was brought up playing soccer; we generally didn’t really have a choice.

Who was your favourite soccer club to watch as a kid? What about now?

I always liked Manchester United. Nowadays, I like to watch Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich rather than the English teams, to be honest.

Who is your all-time favourite soccer player?

If I were to pick an Irish player, I’d probably say Roy Keane. Overall, I would say Xavi.

What emotions ran through your head when you were named PFAI Player of the Year in 2010?

I was very surprised! Of course, it was a pleasant surprise and something I am very proud of. It was a great achievement and a great memory for me.

What are some of your favourite memories from playing for the Sligo Rovers?

When I first went there, it took the manager about a year to build a team that he wanted to have together. I think it’s the same thing here in Ottawa. You have a group of guys that get along great together and who spent a lot of time together. We had a great team spirit and we spent a lot of time together, which I think gives us a lot of success on the field. Winning trophies for the last 3 years I played for Sligo were memories that I’ll never forget.

You were fortunate enough to help lead your team to their second straight FAI Cup in 2011. Tell us a little bit about this experience?

For me, it was a great experience to get to go back there again for the second year in a row and to win it. We beat a couple of big teams on

the way to the final so it was a great honour. It was a nice way to finish my time there.

What was the transition like for you switching from the Scottish Premier League to the North American Soccer League?

I came over here with an open mind, but I wasn’t too sure what to expect. I hadn’t looked in to too much over here, but I saw an opportunity for a new challenge in my career that I didn’t want to turn down. To be honest, the standards of the league over here are every bit as high as overseas.

What was your initial reaction when you found out you’d be playing for the Ottawa Fury FC? I was very excited to have the opportunity to be able to come to a new club. I’d never had that experience before, to be part of a brand new team. To see where things would start from the beginning is a big project to be a part of, and I was very excited to be a part of that project. I think this season more than last season we’re seeing better results on the field and in the club itself.

Do you have any pregame rituals or habits?

Any postgame rituals?

I usually like to have a pint after the game, but only if we win! (laughs) I always just get myself relaxed before the game. The guys put on music and I’m happy to listen to whatever they’ve got on the radio. I usually just sit there and relax until the manager wants to speak and give us all the information we need for the game.

What challenges did you face when you suffered your knee injury?

It’s a side of me that a lot of people don’t get to see. Being injured can be quite difficult, especially when you’re so far away from your family and friends who aren’t around to support you.

But I’ve got my own family now, and my wife was and continues to be a big help. She always tries to keep me occupied and to keep my head up and maintain focus. She gives me the belief to keep working hard. Obviously a huge amount of support comes within this organization as well. We’ve got all of the tools we need to get back, whether it’s physiotherapists, doctors and strength and condition coaches. This organization is amazing with keeping us in shape and a lot of credit goes to them.

What was the atmosphere in the dressing room like during the recent winning-streak the team had been on?

I think winning is everything. Winning builds confidence and puts a smile on everyone’s face. Over the last couple of months, everyone has been happy about the streak. It’s the same as any job: if you’re working and doing well, then you’ll have a smile on your face. Usually it’s quite a relaxed

atmosphere and everyone gets along because we have a lot of fun together. Obviously, it’s easier to have fun when you’re winning games.

On Saturday, August 15th, Fury FC played in front of nearly 7,000 fans, which was their largest crowd of the season. What do you think is the biggest attraction for fans?

The club can only do so much publicity and promotion. For me, it’s important for us as players that we’re winning games. I think the biggest way to promote the club is by people speaking about it to their friends and family. When fans that were at the game go out for drinks with their friends who weren’t at the game, they get talking about it and maybe they all go to the next game together. Word of mouth helps a lot.

Having about 7,000 people at the game the other night brought a great atmosphere we hope will continue.

What’s your favourite part about playing on the Ottawa Fury FC? I’d have to say the teammates. When I played for Sligo, not many of us were from Sligo. This is even more so here in Ottawa. We’ve come from different parts of the world to the capital city of Canada to form a collective team. Together, we have visited different parts of Canada and America, which has been a terrific and unique experience. You spend a lot of time together and build friendships and relationships with each other that will last long after soccer. For everyone that’s not from the area, you have no friends so we got to know each other. I think it’s a big reason why we’ve had some success this year.

What sorts of things do you like to do in Ottawa with your free time?

Well, I’ve got a 10-month old baby so free time is not something I have very much of now. (laughs) We just found out a week before we moved that my wife was pregnant. Everyone we spoke to when we arrived said Ottawa is a great spot to raise a family. Since the baby has arrived, we’ve experienced that even by just doing walks around the city. It’s just an amazing time. The weather over here is very warm during the summer, but obviously we won’t be going for long walks during the winter. There are so many things you can do around the city with the baby. I like to play golf on my own time too! The weather definitely gives me the opportunity to do that.

What’s it like playing for Marc Dos Santos?

I don’t think there’s anything bad you can say about Marc. Any player on our team would say the same thing and anyone who has sat down with him would also agree. He’s a very honest person and that’s not something you see very often with managers. He always gives people a chance and will talk to us individually to give us chances to do things. Marc is very passionate about the game, organized and detailed. He’s been an amazing coach. After my playing days are over, I hope to be able to coach and there are a lot of things about Marc that I’ve learned and can use to help coach if the day comes. @richieryan20

21 | September 2015

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GRACE LACHANCE Stittsville Singer/Song-writer

Imagine you’re 14-years-old and have a desire to become a professional musician. Now imagine yourself performing at Bluesfest on a hot summer evening in front of 20,000 spectators. For Stittsville’s-own, Grace Lachance, there is no need to imagine because she has experienced it first-hand.

A student at Sacred Heart High School with over 10,000 views on YouTube, Lachance is this year’s winner of “She’s the One”, Bluesfest’s emerging artists competition. Among hundreds of applicants, Lachance was a top-10 finalist who performed at Bluesfest. The result: she won, and will have the opportunity to attend song-writing workshops in Toronto with the goal of recording a song under Universal Music Canada.

FACES spoke with Grace Lachance to learn about her life, the competition she won and her creative process.

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When did you first realize you had a passion for playing music?

I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember, but I only started performing when I was about 10-years-old. My first performance was and still is awesome. I really love performing and singing in front of people.

You’re a song-writer who plays guitar, piano and sings – do you prefer one aspect of music over another?

I love song-writing and singing. Although I like playing the guitar, I consider it to be something that just sort of helps me perform. It definitely helps to have an instrument that can be used to help back me up, especially for song-writing.

I’m not as interested in piano because I was introduced to the classical side and didn’t enjoy

it that much.

Do you have any pre-performance rituals?

Are you more nervous or excited before you perform?

No, I don’t really have any. For me, it’s more excitement than anything. I think it’s a mix of excitement and adrenaline before I perform.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Most of the time I’m either song-writing or going out with my friends.

Who are some of the musicians/artists that you look up to?

I like Coldplay, but I’m a really big Carrie Underwood fan.

What was your initial reaction when you found out you’d be performing at the 2015 RBC Bluesfest? Who was the first person you told?

I was extremely excited. I actually performed at Bluesfest last year too, and it was so much fun. When I heard I got in to the top 10 of the “The One” competition this year, I was just so excited. My mom is the one who actually told me, I was with my friend when she called. I was very excited!

Tell us a little bit about your performance at Bluesfest? How does it feel to be crowned “The One”?

It was awesome! I sang two songs: one of them was a cover by Kodaline called “All I Want”, the second song I sang was one that I wrote called “Try”. It was amazing, everyone that was there was super talented. It was so crazy and awesome to win the competition. It was definitely a surprise but it was so awesome. It is definitely may favourite performance to date.

How supportive has your family, friends and teachers been for you?

Well to be honest, it happens through the summer, so I wouldn’t say my teachers have played as large of a role. But my family and friends have all been super supportive of me and they’re all very excited for me.

Who are some of the artists you enjoy doing covers for?

There are a lot of artists that I enjoy covering.

The songs that I sing are kind of all over the place. Sometimes I really like a specific song, but other times songs don’t always fit with my voice. It makes it tough to pick, but I’d probably say Carrie Underwood, The Script and Coldplay – they’re my favourites.

What is the biggest challenge for you to be a professional artist at such a young age?

I think it’s definitely harder because, nowadays, there are so many new up-and-coming artists.

“It was definitely a surprise but it was so awesome.

It is definitely may favourite performance to date.”

You definitely have to get yourself out there and really try to meet the right people who can help you reach your goals. To want a career you have to really pursue it yourself.

What is one thing that most people don’t know about you?

This could take some thought (laughs). I actually have no idea! I’m pretty open. It’s hard to pick one thing because I pretty much say everything; it’s tough to choose something that people don’t know about me.

Who is your biggest source of inspiration?

Definitely my family and friends. They’re really supportive and they get as excited as I do when anything new and awesome happens for me. I think that when you have people who are supportive, it really motivates you to do whatever you want to do.

If you had to compare yourself to another artist who would you say you’re most similar to and why?

In terms of who my music is somewhat similar to or might end up being the most similar to, I don’t think I can pinpoint any specific artist.

I’d like to say Carrie Underwood, but all of the music I write isn’t just country and her music is mostly country. There are very few artists that are a cross between the genres I sing so I’m not quite sure.

If you had the opportunity to open for any artist, who would it be and why? What are some of your favourite songs by this artist?

Oh gosh, definitely Carrie Underwood! That would be awesome. She has so many songs that I love. If I had to choose, I’d probably say “All American Girl”, “Blown Away” and “So Small”.

Tell us a little bit about the process you go through then writing your own songs?

Normally, when I’m writing, I don’t ever force anything, I’m usually just playing around with some chords or whatever I happen to be thinking about. I make sure to give a good amount of time, which generally helps me create new lyrics and sometimes I’m fortunate enough to come out with a great song. @GraceLachanceee

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FASHION & BEAUTY

FACES FASHION Black Trousers

Zara Trafaluc - $39.95 Photographer: Gord Weber Clothing from Zara and Toxic

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Dress

Zara Trafaluc - $49.90

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Shirt

Zara Trafaluc - $19.90 Skinny Jeans

Zara Trafaluc - $35.90 Coat

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Fur vest

Zara Trafaluc - $69.90 Skinny Jeans

Zara Trafaluc - $39.90

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Fall’s Best OrangeFor the first time in three years, the Pantone Color Institute debuted a bevy of shades. Two hundred and ten of them, to be exact. The round of new colors puts a focus on the orange family. While we’ll leave it to other folks to pick up on IRL ex-

amples of Aura Orange, Dragon Fire, and Mango Mojito, there’s no denying that the color enjoyed a major moment on the fall runways. From rust tones that smacked of the seventies to juicy mod tangerine pops, we’ve rounded up twelve of our

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Come September, the weather may get cooler, but we’d humbly wager that these pieces will be heating things up on the streets.

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FA L L 20 1 5 ’ S B E ST

Ankle Boots Dr. Martens

ASOS

Ketsby Wingtip

$130.80

$645

Splendid

Sam Edelman

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$180

Show Me

$718.69

Magnolia

$247.92

Chelsea Boots

$302

Tinsley $72.5

J.Crew

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Church’s

Angelic Touch

Black Flora

FALL LIP COLOURS

Plum + Berry

MAC

Kat Von D

Rebel $17

YSL

Studded Kiss Lipstick - Black Berry $26

Rouge Volupte Perle -Brazen Plum $39

Tom Ford Violet Fatale $52

Bite Beauty

Urban Decay Revolution - Venom $26

Nars Pure Matte -Volga $32

Frozen Berries - Elderberry $24

Laura Mercier Lip Parfait - Blood Cherry $30

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FASHION & BEAUTY

UPGRADE YOUR FALL WARDROBE WITH JUST

1 Piece

LONG SLEEVELESS COAT

Perfect for crisp Autumn days, long sleeveless coats are light enough to wear during transitional weather and instantly elevate any outfit.

To achieve the look that bloggers and fashion icons love, layer a long sleeveless coat over your favorite tee or a knit sweater when the temperature drops. For a dressier occasion, this style looks perfectly polished over an LBD or tailored culottes.

CLUB MONACO RINA VEST $249

THEORY

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SLEEVELESS TRENCH COAT $642

HELMUT LANG 3.1 PHILLIP LIM FRINGED WOOL VEST $750

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SLEEVELESS JACKET $415

ZARA

FLOWY VEST $70

of tasks without crumbling (...caking or creasing) under pressure. Whether it’s a multipurpose stick for face, eyes, and lips, or a pen that masks

dark circles while plumping fine lines, these magic erasers do a lot more than just cover.

Check out four of our favorite new skin fixers.

Givenchy

Charlotte Tilbury $45 One end of this concealer features an eye cream with skin-plumping hyaluronic acid and rejuvenating rice proteins, and the other boasts an illuminating concealer laced with light-reflecting micro particles.

Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Conceal

Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer $35

This two-toned formula can be used to brighten under eyes or angled strategically so that only one shade is employed at a time.

Dior

Benefit

Teint Couture Embellishing Concealer

Mini Miracle Eye Wand

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The latest batch of concealers coming to market are the makeup equivalent of the modern woman in that they seamlessly juggle a myriad

$29 This tinted primer camouflages discoloration, hydrates the delicate skin around eyes via shea extract, and makes shadow crease-proof will.

$36 The stick’s center is a primer that blurs large pores and fine lines, while the tinted cream instantly erases blemishes or obvious signs of a late night.

FASHION & BEAUTY

EVOLUTION OF MEN’S HAIRSTYLES

The Pompadour - This famous hairstyle in made by combing the hair against the sides and also pulling the hair up on top of itself at the front. It was seen on both Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. It’s also made a comeback in 2010.

The Shag - This hairstyle was made incredibly famous by The Beatles. Basically, it’s a grown out cut with a messy look to it.

MID-LATE 1900’S The Mullet - The mullet was a classic style between the 1970s and the 1990s. It involved growing out your hair in the back and having shorter hair in the front.

Crazy to think it used to be one of the best hairstyles.

The Mohawk - This was the most popular hair style for the “punk movement” era in the 1980s. It involves either a ton of gel or spray and has all of the hair put straight up in a centre line going from the front of the head to the back.

Emo - The emo hairstyle usually means there are some complicated feelings associated with the individual wearing the hairstyle. The hair is somewhat long and messy and is almost always black in colour.

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1950S THE POMPADOUR 1960S THE SHAG 1970S THE MULLET 1970S -80S DREADLOCKS 1980S -90S THE MOHAWK 2000S - PRESENT THE FAUHAWK 2000S EMO TIMELESS BUZZ CUT

Dreadlocks - One of the most famous hairstyles from the 1970s thanks to Bob Marley. Although they are far less popular in today’s world, dreadlocks are still somewhat popular.

The Fauhawk - The perfect balance between a taste of punk and the lack of interest of shaving your head, the fauhawk has been alive since the 2000s and is still seen all over North America.

Buzz Cut - A timeless haircut for the individuals who simply don’t like hair. Whether it’s because of the work hair needs or the heat it adds to your body, the buzz cut has always been a very popular hairstyle.

The Overshirt

5 Items

The perfect balance between a jacket and a shirt; especially on unpredictably cold or warm fall days/nights in Ottawa.

Every Man Needs for the Fall

Abercrombie & Fitch Check Pocket Shirt $74 Lanvin Honeycomb Pattern Wool & Silk Scarf $349.08

Zara Skinny Jeans $49.90

The Scarf Denim Jeans

It has become a very trendy look for men, and is a great look during the fall in Ottawa.

Comfortable and stylish, dress up any outfit with a colour that pops and expresses what you’re all about.

It’s a classic for a reason.

Denim can be casual, dressy, relaxed and so much more.

Fall in Ottawa usually means the shorts are tucked away and the jeans are coming back out. With so many styles and cuts to choose from, you’re bound to find at least one pair that is the perfect fit.

Patagonia ‘Fjord’ Regular Fit Organic Cotton Flannel Shirt $121.84

The Puffer Vest These vests are most commonly seen near the fall season. Put it over a long-sleeve shirt for the perfect cold-weather look.

Red Plaid Lumberjack Shirt This is possibly one of the best fall-season tops for men living in Ottawa. Nothing say’s “I am Canadian” and a REDBLACKS fan like a red plaid lumberjack shirt!

Burberry Brit ‘Fitzroy’ Down Vest $814.53

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8 CANADIAN MENSWEAR When you think of Canada, images of pine trees, maple leaves and lumberjack shirts may immediately spring to mind, but Canada is really coming up trumps when it comes to modern menswear.

A whole host of expert brands have emerged from its provinces The clue is in the name with this brand, which has been creating extreme weather outerwear since 1957.

To this day, each of its practical pieces is produced in its homeland, citing colder climates as “part of our national identity”. Therefore, you know you’re getting a high quality jacket that’ll comfortably see you through our mild (in comparison) British winter.

CANADA GOOSE

Vancouver-based Herschel Supply Co’s stylish yet practical bags have become a favourite with men across the globe thanks to their perfect balance of form and function.

The label offers a vast range of fashionforward solutions for whatever you’re transporting, at extremely accessible price points.

HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO

Another brand catering to Canada’s famously adverse weather conditions is Arc’teryx offshoot Veilance, which designs and produces each of its pieces in Vancouver.

With a dedication to high quality, timeless and authentic outerwear, the label caters to outdoorsy types with a love of minimalism.

Great for investment pieces that’ll keep you fully protected from the elements for many winters to come.

ARC’TERYX VEILANCE Founded in Canada in 1962, bootmaker Sorel combines premium craftsmanship with functionality to produce stylish footwear for the modern adventurer.

Next time you find yourself heading out on a mountain hike or navigating the city in the midst of a snowstorm, a pair of Sorel’s practical boots is sure to keep you warm and sure-footed.

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BRANDS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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in recent years, producing stylish, utilitarian clothing that is designed specifically to deal with the unique needs of its inhabitants.

So, take a look at ten of our favourite Canadian brands below.

Opening up shop in 2007, Vancouverbased Reigning Champ is all about the simple menswear staples.

Practicality, quality and style are the cornerstones of this relatively new brand, which designs and develops original fabrics to use across all of its made in Canada pieces.

REIGNING CHAMP Founded by twins Messrs Dexter and Byron Peart, this French-sounding label specialises in men’s accessories that hark back to the bygone era of elegant travel.

Inspired by mid-century architecture and furniture, the brand’s products are designed to turn any journey – whether it’s your morning commute or a long-haul flight – into something that’s both luxurious and comfortable.

WANT LES ESSENTIELS DE LA VIE Looking for a pair of gentlemanly work boots that’ll go the distance?

Look no further than family-owned Canadian brand Viberg.

Over 200 steps go into making each of its shoes, utilising only the best components sourced from across the globe.

Its simple leather options work well for day-to-day wear – try matching with selvedge denim and a rugged flannel shirt for an authentic workerwear aesthetic.

VIBERG Ransom started out as a chain of multi-branded stores across Canada, before introducing its own footwear designs in 2009.

Since then, the label has seen its trainer line gain a cult following among sneakerheads, who flock to its unique blend of innovative fabrics, futuristic design and accessible price points.

RANSOM HOLDING CO

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ENTERTAINMENT

FALL IN THE

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION Boat tour of the Ottawa River Be a tourist in your own city. Explore the Ottawa River and see what Ottawa and Gatineau look like from the water during the gorgeous fall transition.

Parliament Hill That special time of year when the leaves are changing, the colour of the roof is changing to oxidized green and even the MPs are changing. Parliament Hill in the fall is a beautiful time to tour one of Canada’s most beautiful buildings.

Saunders Farm Why get lost in a political maze of confusion when you can get lost in an actual maze?! If you’re looking for some good old-fashioned Halloween fun, Saunders Farm is always a great choice.

Walk Along the Rideau Canal Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Ottawa. During the fall, the trees throughout the city change colours and the canal is a great spot to enjoy the transformation.

Gatineau Hills Ottawa River Photo Credit: Shijun Sun

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Not getting enough nature in Ottawa? Take a short trek over to la belle province and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Gatineau Hills. It’s beautiful and offers many hiking paths to stay active.

FACTS ON THE COW 1 Although it’s usually the only sound we hear from them, cows actually make more noises than just “moo”. Calves make what’s called a “bawling” and bulls “bellow”.

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Cows are red and green colourblind. In bullfights, it’s not the red that attracts the cows; it’s the waving of the cape.

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A lot of people think cows have 4 stomachs, which isn’t the case. Cows have 1 stomach with 4 digestive compartments.

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Cows have great peripherals as they have a total 360-degree panoramic vision.

7 Due to the design of their knees, cows can go upstairs but they can’t go downstairs.

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Cows are great for the economy. Each cow creates almost 4 full-time jobs in their local communities.

ENTERTAINMENT

5 Most Populated Universities in Canada

With an outstanding 84,500 enrolled students, UoT is by far the most populated university in Canada. With three campuses (downtown Toronto, Mississauga and Scarborough) and nearly 20,000 faculty and staff, UoT continues to be Canada’s largest university.

University of Toronto Having approximately 59,000 enrolled full-time students (as of 2014), University of British Columbia takes the spot for Canada’s 2nd most-populated university. With just over 15,000 faculty and staff, University of B.C. continues to grow each year, with more and more international students attending the university each year.

University of British Columbia

With approximately 53,000 full-time enrolled students, York University clinches the number three spot for most populated Canadian universities.

York University

Located in the heart of Quebec, the beautiful and exciting Université de Montréal has become the 4th largest Canadian university with approximately 49,000 enrolled students.

Université de Montréal

Just shy of 40,000 full-time students, the University of Alberta has become the 5th most-populated university in Canada.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CHOOSING A MAJOR Don’t worry, this decision only impacts everything you do for the rest of your professional life. No pressure. In all seriousness, choosing a major doesn’t mean you have to stick with it. You can always transfer out or even do a double-major if you’re so inclined. Plus, many graduates transition to the workforce on career paths that aren’t related to their degree. Just because you studied history doesn’t mean you’re going to be Indiana Jones. And just because you took science doesn’t mean you can’t be the CEO of a Fortune 500.

Here are 5 tips on how you should choose a major:

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You need to do something that you truly care about.

Base your decision on what your favourite high school subjects were.

The best way to choose your university program is to base it off of past experiences.

If there was a certain subject in high school that was your favourite, you’ll probably want to consider taking a similar program in university.

Start broadly by choosing the type of degree you want to pursue, and narrow it down by concentrating on something within the field.

A Bachelor of Arts can mean English or Biology.

Find your niche in first year. There’s no need to narrow down your options right out of the gate unless you already know what you want. There are plenty of programs to choose from and you can use your first year to bounce around and see what sticks.

Talk and listen to others.

Whether it’s a family member who has university experience, a high school teacher, a friend or even a university guidance counselor, it’s always helpful and worthwhile to talk to other people about university. It never hurts to hear different perspectives.

Back-to-School Essentials

When I was going to school, we used to have a laundry list of “back-to-school essentials” that included pens, paper, calculator, binders, agenda/planner books, backpacks, white out, reinforcements, highlighters, pencils, eraser, glue, pencil case, geometry sets, rulers, etc. It doesn’t matter if you’re in grade 7 or first year university, now all you really need are two-and-a-half back-toschool essential items that basically accomplish all of the above.

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro $1,549.00

Burton Davidsan $100.00

Lexar JumpDrive S25 128GB 3.0 $99.99

Laptop or Tablet

Backpack

USB Stick

Seriously, do I need to explain what laptops and tablets do outside of social media and the internet? Remember when you needed to write things down, organize yourself and use a calculator with multiple devices? Well, now is your chance to get it all done in one compact and portable device that does all of the above and more!

You need something to carry around your laptop or tablet, right? Plus, it can also hold other back-to-school essentials like your phone, snacks, headphones, water, phone charger, back-up phone charger, portable phone charger and a change of clothes.

Alright, you may also need a USB stick. These portable and tiny (easy to lose) devices are handy for sharing notes, handing in reports and allows you to back up important things that may get lost on the cloud.

ENTERTAINMENT

Dazed and Confused (1993)

Mean Girls (2004)

Billy Madison (1995)

A coming of age movie with some of today’s biggest names in Hollywood.

The soundtrack is also amazing.

Lindsay Lohan when she was a hot, up-and-coming commodity and not… well, whatever she is now.

Yes, it’s cheesy. But this movie is rife with laughs and sheer idiocy that makes it work.

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Why go to school when you can take the day off with friends and cruise around town in a Ferrari?

Dead Poets Society (1989) Robin Williams inspires a class to write through non-traditional means. O Captain! My Captain!

BEST AND WORST High School Musical (2006) Every girl seems to like this movie. Every guy seems to hate it. I’m sorry, but high school has enough problems that singing shouldn’t be one of them.

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Clueless (1995)

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

A burnout high school teacher teaches prim kids about rock; nothing predictable about that cliché.

Like, OMG! This movie about rich girls shopping and being on top of the school is just plain awful.

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)

More like “1 Thing I Hate About This Movie” – everything.

Does anyone actually find Lisa Kudrow funny and talented?

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Dangerous Minds (1995)

The Breakfast Club (1985)

Carrie (1976)

Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

He’s a janitor and genius.

Who among us hasn’t thought he was the smartest person in the room?

How do you like them apples?

The film was so successful it led to a short-lived TV series. Coolio had a pretty sweet track from the film too.

This is the quintessential high school movie that everyone must watch. It covers all the high school stereotypes with the cool suave elegance only the ‘80s can do.

Today, high schools are all about promoting antibullying (rightfully so).

Perhaps if bullies saw this film they would think twice about picking on people.

This film, which nearly everyone in the Western world has seen, was made on a budget of just $400,000. Proof that a good movie doesn’t need to be a costly one.

SCHOOL MOVIES Bring It On (2000) Because only one thing matters in high school – cheerleading.

She’s All That (1999) The nerdy girl is revealed to be gorgeous only once her glasses and overalls are replaced with contacts and a dress. This disguise is worse than Clark Kent’s.

Grease (1978)

You can see I really dislike musicals. Is this movie a classic for its genre? Absolutely. Are Rizzo being 33 at the time and Travolta being 23 believable as high school students? No.

Scream (1996) It’s not that this is a bad movie, but would you want to go to this high school?

Encino Man (1992) Oh, what’s that? Pauly Shore discovers a caveman and brings him to school? Perfect. What a plausible plot with really funny scenes.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Program (1993)

Rudy (1993)

Jerry Maguire (1996)

It’s rugged, the players are flawed and the coach will do anything to win.

This feels like what a football movie should be about.

This is a cliché movie done right. You have no choice but to love and root for Rudy.

This movie brings more than just football to the table. It’s a romantic movie about football that both men and women can appreciate.

Any Given Sunday (1999) Like The Program, this rugged football movie is a success. It shows the front and back office perspective, as well as player perspective. Al Pacino kills it in this film.

Brian’s Song (1971) It’s hard to believe that this is a made-for-TV movie because it’s so good. It shows the bond between players on and off the field.

BEST and WORST Draft Day (2014) Why make a football movie with zero football? I get it’s about the draft and strategy, but can this really be called a football movie?

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We Are Marshall (2006)

The Waterboy (1998)

Leatherheads (2008)

I want to like this movie, but it’s so clichéd. McConaughey does a good enough job, but I just can’t like this movie.

You can do it! Well, you can’t make this a good football movie. But you can do whatever else you like.

Creating a movie about the early years of football, and starring George Clooney, seems like a sure fire success. It wasn’t.

The Replacements (2000) Here’s an idea, replace this movie with anything else.

Varsity Blues (1999) Still one of the best high school football movies ever made despite Van Der Beek – not an easy task to accomplish.

Friday Night Lights (2004) Before the TV series was this movie. Watch it and realize where the struggles and angst of the players was inspired.

The Blind Side (2009)

Undefeated (2011)

The Freshman (1925)

You can’t ignore a football movie that yields Oscar-earned performances. Still, I can’t help but think that Leigh Anne Tuohy basically stole someone else’s child.

This documentary earned an Oscar for its portrayal of a real-life team and its quest for a championship.

Sometimes reality is better than fiction.

Yes, it’s old. But take some time to soak in this comedy classic about a stereotypical nerd trying to win friends by joining the football team.

FOOTBaLL MOVIES The Longest Yard (2005) The 1974 version was pretty good. The 2005 version was downright awful. Adam Sandler makes this list twice.

Little Giants (1994)

Gridiron Gang (2006)

The Express (2008)

Rick Moranis is a football coach and his star player is a girl. Yep. The story is super believable.

I love Dwayne Johnson.

I also get a kick out of Xzibit. But the story falls flat and is a big miss.

Great story, poor execution. This could have been so much better but rightfully bombed in theatres.

The Last Boyscout (1991) Bruce Willis is a great actor; especially when it comes to cop movies. But this football movie misses the mark again and again.

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ENTERTAINMENT

1 Heat the oven to 200˚C. Peel the but- 3 Meanwhile, melt a knob of butter ternut squash and cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds and fibres. Cut the flesh into 2cm (žin) chunks.

2 Put the squash in a large shallow

in a large pan. Add the sage leaves and cook for a few seconds until they have deepened in colour. Stir in the garlic, then the shiitake mushrooms.

Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mushrooms are edged with gold.

baking tray. Drizzle over the oil and toss the chunks until coated, then season. Roast in the oven for 30 mins until the butternut squash is soft and 4 Cook the gnocchi and toss with the browned along the edges. mushrooms and butternut squash.

Serve with Parmesan.

Directions 1 butternut squash 800g

1 garlic clove, crushed

1tbsp olive oil

120g (4oz) shiitake mushroom

Butter

500g (1lb) gnocchi

6 sage leaves

Freshly grated parmesan, to serve

Ingredients

Butternut Squash, Sage & Mushrooms Gnocchi FALL FOOD RECIPE FALL DRINK RECIPE

Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients 1 cup milk, divided

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon pumpkin puree

1/4 cup brewed espresso

Directions 1 Whisk 1/2 cup milk, sugar,

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pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat.

Simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1/2 cup milk.

Substitute 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg for the pumpkin pie spice.

2 Pour milk mixture through

a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp. Return milk mixture to saucepan and simmer, whisking, 2 minutes. Add espresso and whisk until foamy, 1 minute.

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READY IN

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HEALTH & FITNESS

ANTI-AGING Not only do regions consuming olive oil have lower rates of heart disease, but the oil also contains polyphenols that help prevent agerelated diseases.

Studies have proven that omega-3 helps reduce the risk of heart disease and fight the signs of symptoms of aging. Some of the best sources of omega-3 are supplements because, let’s face it, we have polluted our oceans and a need a product that has been properly cleaned.

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DRINK

Let’s face it, most of us want to look younger.

Whether you are male or female, who couldn’t benefit from eating foods and drinking fluids that make you look younger? Instead of finding a miracle cream, tonic or cure, try eating your way to anti-aging by consuming some of these anti-aging foods and drinks.

One study showed that green tea drinkers had five years fewer cellular damage than those who drank very little tea. Obviously that’s an extreme example, but green tea does help reduce cellular aging.

Olive Oil Green Tea Omega-3

You’re mostly made of water and your cells need it. Water keeps you hydrated and makes your skin look healthier. It also helps facilitate detoxifying.

Water Like most colourful fruits and vegetables, blueberries can help make you look younger.

It’s primarily due to the high antioxidant content, but also because of the vitamins.

Blueberries Wine

Stinky, but helpful for your skin due to vitamin A, C and folate. This veggie can help protect you from and even prevent sun damage.

Brussels Sprouts

You’re welcome everyone! Studies have shown that moderate consumption of red wine can activate genes that may slow cellular aging. But please enjoy responsibly.

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Fall into Healthy Eating Habits

Nutritionist

Ashley Arbour

HEALTH & FITNESS

As the days get darker and the nights get a little bit colder, we tend to crave more comfort food. We consume more carbohydrates, and fall produce consists of many starchy vegetables. Just as in the summer our alcohol consumption tends to be at its highest intake, fall tends to show an increase in portion sizes. The good news is fall bring new foods in season and below are my favourite in-season produce, and how to prepare them!

Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad

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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes Make these on a Saturday morning for your significant other, family or friends and they will love you! These pancakes are so delicious and contain no sugar or flour!

Ingredients 2 eggs, whisked 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 apples, diced small 2-4 tbsp of almond butter 1 ½ tbsp of cinnamon(or more to taste) ½ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp of coconut oil for cooking

Directions Mash the bananas with a fork and stir in the whisked eggs. Add one of the diced apples to the mixture, Add almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla and stir together until it becomes a sticky mixture. Pour batter into a shallow pan on medium-high heat with 1 tsp of coconut oil. Top with raw diced apples, maple syrup and enjoy! These pancakes tend to come out smaller than your traditional pancake but are loaded with flavour!

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Kale stays crunchy for days so this salad is perfect for a make ahead go to in your fridge! Make a big batch of this delicious salad and top with your favourite protein throughout the week.

Ingredients ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard 1 minced shallot 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1-2 bunches of kale, ribs removed and thinly sliced 1 ½ cups of raw Brussels sprouts, shredded or grated ¼ cup of olive oil cup of almond loosely chopped ½ cup of finely shredded pecorino

Directions Combine lemon juice, dijon, shallot, garlic, stir to blend and add kale and sprouts.

Use 1 tsp of oil and add to a skillet, roast almonds until they are roasted, transfer to a paper towel and sprinkle with sea salt.

Toss salad with remaining olive oil and nuts, top with shredded cheese and serve!

Apples Packed with antioxidants and a super convenient travel snack, these crunchy fall favourites are packed with antioxidants, phenolics and flavonoids. Pick them locally and use them for jams, toppings, desserts, savoury dishes or just enjoy raw.

Beets One of my personal favourite vegetables, these reddish-purple gems are loaded with immune-boosting vitamin-C and potassium.

Beets are known to boost your stamina so before your next workout try some beet juice for a boost!

Brussels Sprouts These cruciferous veggies are loaded with folate, magnesium, vitamin B6 and dietary fibre. You probably think of citrus fruits when it comes to vitamin C but Brussells sprouts provide an impressive 75 milligrams per cup which is over 100% of your daily need!

Cranberries Raw cranberries are such an amazing fall addition, they add flavour, colour and a fall kick to any dish this season. These little berries can be a little bitter, but they are known as a superfood and contain only 25 calories per half cup so enjoy! Well known for preventing UTI’s, they are also well known in the dental industry. Proanthocyanidins found in these berries may prevent bacteria from binding to teeth and may also prevent gum disease.

Pears The most common pears found in north america are Bosc and Bartlett. Just like oatmeal and bran, pears are very high in soluble fibre which helps lower “bad” cholesterol or LDL. To get as much of these into your diet use them in smoothies, as a dessert dipped in dark chocolate, or a cereal topper.

Optimal Cleaning Flossing and brushing together are much more effective than just brushing alone. While the toothbrush can help clean around the surface of your teeth, it can’t fit in between your teeth like floss can. Brushing and flossing combine for optimal cleaning.

WHY

FLOSSING IS IMPORTANT

Money Saver Flossing can help keep your teeth and gums healthy, and therefore helps you save on costly dentist bills. This is especially important as healthcare costs have risen dramatically over the past several years. Buy some rather inexpensive floss to help prevent expensive visits to your dentist.

Food Remover

Prevent Tartar

One of the most popular places in your mouth for the build-up of food is the point where your gum meets your teeth. Once food builds up here, it can harden over time. This is why flossing is so important because it removes the food and plaque.

Flossing can prevent the build up tartar before it gets out of hand. Once the tartar has formed around your gum line, it has to be removed and can only be done by a professional. Avoid the discomfort and irritation and floss properly on a daily basis.

More Than a Healthy Smile Studies have shown that bacteria in your mouth can do harm to your body and can lead to diabetes, illness in the respiratory system and even heart disease. Avoid these diseases by flossing consistently and properly.

SPORTS

SPORTS

Indianapolis Colts Two words – Andrew Luck. The Colts led the NFL in passing and receiving yards last season. They also added to their running game by securing Frank Gore during the offseason.

Offensive explosiveness will not be an issue for the Colts.

However, the team has defensive holes that weren’t addressed. Still, Indianapolis should be among the favourites to win the Super Bowl this year.

Denver Broncos Peyton Manning might be pushing 40, but he’s still an elite quarterback with some decent targets, including Demaryius Thomas. Throw in a stacked back field that includes C.J. Anderson and Montee Ball, and the Broncos should maintain an impressive record in the AFC West.

Seattle Seahawks The Seahawks weren’t too far off from winning the Super Bowl last year, and expectations for them are still high. The Seahawks re-signed quarterback Russell Wilson and go-to running back Marshawn Lynch, and also signed tight end Jimmy Graham to round out their offense.

Couple that with a defense that is among the best in the league and the Seahawks should go deep this year.

TOP 5

2015-2016 Oakland Raiders Straight Outta Compton may be a hit movie this summer, but that will be the hottest thing to come out of Oakland this year. The Raiders used most of their draft picks on offense, but the team will take time to come together.

The Raiders roster is young and talent could emerge, but it won’t result in a positive record this year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-14 is a tough pill to swallow for any team; coming back and turning the record around the next season will be even tougher. Mike Evans is a great target, but he’s relied upon too heavily.

The Buccaneers also have question marks in the backfield if Doug Martin is the starter or not.

The team can improve, but it won’t result in an astonishing turnaround in 2015-2016.

Tennessee Titans Marcus Mariota may prove me wrong and lead this team to greatness this season but chances are that he won’t. Sure, he’s touted to be an excellent quarterback but can he hold the entire team on his shoulders? Inexperience, a weak backfield and dreadful secondary should contribute to the Titans being in the bottom this season.

Dallas Cowboys This team should have done better in the playoffs last season, but a controversial call that overturned a Dez Bryant touchdown ended things prematurely for the Cowboys. Sure, DeMarco Murray is gone but the Cowboys arguably have the best offensive line in the NFL. That being said, any back should put up impressive yards for Dallas this season.

Green bay Packers This is a team with so many options that 7 Packers were selected for the Pro Bowl. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be the key to a team that has targets in Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and even running back Eddie Lacy. Don’t forget that the Packers went undefeated at Lambeau Field last season.

NFL

PREVIEW BOTTOM 5 Cleveland Browns Johnny Manziel. Not sure what to say about Manziel that hasn’t already been written.

The quarterback position is still in limbo in Cleveland – Manziel and McCown may split some games this season while the team tries to find itself. Adding a new offensive coordinator during the offseason, coupled with no elite wide receiver targets, will mean the Browns will face many difficult challenges this season.

Jacksonville Jaguars The team does have some positives – Blake Bortles, a young receiver corps and some veteran defensive additions but this team is still in a heavy rebuild after a few years of producing very little worth mentioning. It’s a positive turn for the Jaguars, but they are at least a few years away from being an elite NFL team.

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SPORTS

Slapshot Washington Capitals Spartacat Ottawa Senators

Fin Vancouver Canucks

Wild Wing Anaheim Ducks

N.J. Devil New Jersey Devils

MASCOTS BEST

WORST

Iceburgh Pittsburgh Penguins

Stormy Carolina Hurricanes

Thunderbug Tampa Bay Lightning

Louie St. Louis

Stinger Columbus Blue Jackets

SPORTS

Senators Offseason Moves

Robin Lehner and David Legwand to Buffalo – 21st draft pick to Ottawa.

Sens Top 5 Draft Picks

Erik Condra Moves to Eric Gryba to Edmonton – Travis Ewanyk pa Bay and the 107th draft pick to Ottawa. Tam

Thomas Chabot 18th overall

Mika Zibanejad

Alex Chiasson

Christian Wolanin 107th overall

Filip Chlapik 48th overall

Senators Re-signings/Extensions

Colin White 21st overall

Gabriel Gagne 36th overall

Chris Wideman

Mike Hoffman

Mark Stone

Andrew Hammond Jean-Gabriel Pageau

Senators Signings

Eric O’Dell

Matt O’Connor

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Shoplifting demand letters:

Should you pay?

Parenting brings joys and sorrows. One of the latter is finding out that your child has been apprehended for shoplifting.

is right for them re whether to pay something in response to the letter.

There is a criminal law side to shoplifting, and anybody charged with an offence under the Criminal Code should get legal advice immediately.

Don’t Ignore a Claim, or Letter from a Collection Agency I do tell clients that in the unlikely event they get a letter with a Claim attached, or are served with a claim in some other way, a timely response is critical. Not responding to a claim can result in judgment being given; claims should be taken seriously, and so should time limits. Small Claims Court (where claims would likely be brought) is supposed to be accessible to people without lawyers, but whether a lawyer gets involved or not, a claim cannot be ignored.

But this article deals with another side of shoplifting incidents: civil demand letters. Some retailers have begun a strategy of sending shoplifters and their parents letters demanding compensation. Some time after the incident, often without police having been involved, a letter will arrive on lawyer’s letterhead demanding a sum ranging from $300 to $800. Any number of legal theories may be advanced. The letter, which may be addressed to the alleged shoplifter or to his or her parents, will go on to threaten a Small Claims Court proceeding if the sum is not paid.

When clients ask me whether they should pay, I generally tell them: •

Unless it attaches a Court order, a lawyer’s letter does not create any legal requirement to pay

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If the store recovered the items in question (as stores almost always do), the store will have some difficulty showing any loss

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Any claim against a parent rooted in “vicarious liability” for a child’s shoplifting is dubious at best. One Manitoba judge wrote that “I cannot believe that [the retailer] seriously thought this claim could succeed,” about this kind of argument, before ordering that the retailer pay the parent back (DCB v. Zellers Inc., [1996] MJ No 362 (QB))

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Generally speaking, whether an alleged shoplifter or parent pays or does not pay in response to the civil recovery letter has no bearing on whether an alleged shoplifter will be charged, or on any disposition of any charges if laid

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There have been cases from around the country where retailers have started claims, but they are very few and far between

I tell clients that based on history and what I say above, it is unlikely any retailer would pursue a claim where goods were recovered. It may be that sending these letters yields enough cheques back in the mail to make the letter-writing profitable, but there is not likely any profit in taking a shoplifting incident to Small Claims Court.

Armed with that information, clients can make the decision that

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I also tell clients that if the letter comes from a collection agency, they should respond. Collection agencies have the power to affect a credit rating. Dealing with collection agencies is a topic for a separate article, but the appropriate response to a letter from a collection agency is to write to the agency disputing the claim.

This response should prevent further collection activity and prevent negative credit reporting.

Eric Lay practices in commercial litigation law at Mann Lawyers LLP. Mann Lawyers LLP is 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.

Eric Lay

Mann Lawyers LLP 613.722.1500. www.mannlawyers.com

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SEPTEMBER

September 12th Baconpalooza

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

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September 16th - 20th Ottawa International Animation Festival

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CityFolk 2015 Lansdowne Park

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Ottawa Senators preseason game Canadian Tire Centre

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September 20th Canada Army Run

Along the Rideau Canal