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TERRY CREWS talks about his favourite Canadian cities and reflects on overcoming some of his biggest personal challenges.

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88 CHRISTIAN WOLANIN Full of personality, passion for the game and ambition for the season ahead, Christian Wolanin sits down with us for a one-on-one.

93 NICK PAUL The Senators up-andcomer relives winning Canada a Gold medal, his future in Ottawa, and his comradery with other players.

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20 HENRY BURRIS CFL legend and recent Hall of Fame inductee, Henry Burris goes indepth about the major changes in his life; which include his newfound status in Canadian history, a seat on the Chicago Bear’s coaching staff, and some life lessons.

31 FRANCESCA FARAGO For our September/ October issue cover, we asked Ottawa-born Netflix star and instagram sensation Frankie Farago to take us behind the scenes of her fame.

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The outdoorsman Star Trek star fills us in on how COVID has recentred his life around the home, how to stay active, and his upcoming projects that IMDB doesn’t know about.

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53 An 11-Step Self-Help Manual For The Ottawa Senators

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WHAT TO DO COVID-19 has caused many of fall’s annual events to be cancelled or modified. Please take necessary COVID-19 precautions when attending any events or gatherings.

OTTAWA FALL RHAPSODY Every fall, Canada’s capital transforms into a city filled with the colours of its changing leaves.

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ONE WORLD BAZAAR Sept 24 - Nov 8 Manotick The One World Bazaar, formerly Third World Bazaar, is a market that opens every fall in Manotick, and is packed with handmade items from international artisans who are selected by the team to be featured. Items include home decor, jewellery, furniture, art, linens and clothing. The physical market plans to welcome visitors in September.

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time passing yards for the Eastern Conference and broke 20 school

records. He was then drafted into the CFL with the Calgary Stampeders, where he would play for 10 years

between stints in the NFL. Burris was signed to the new Ottawa Redblacks

after leading former teams to two championships and several Grey

Cup appearances, and led the green Ottawa team to a championship

win in 2016, marking his third Grey Cup ring. After winning All-Star nine

times, Burris retired from the field

to work as a TSN sports analyst and CTV Morning Live host. For his latest

endeavour,

he’s

returning

to the world of football under the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff on a temporary basis. Burris lives with his wife and two sons in Ottawa, and enjoys dedicating his free time to Big Brothers Big Sisters through their SMILE program.

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How is training camp going so far?

It’s been great. I’m learning so much, and working with great people.

I’m enjoying being back in the culture of football; being around players and seeing the schematics.

All the detail that goes into preparation for these camps and - probably even more so this year with COVID going on - all the different guidelines and mandates that are being handed down on a daily and hourly basis is a lot.

Honestly, I didn’t anticipate getting into coaching this early. But it’s one of those things where, when the goals that you have for your life step up front and center, you have to be ready to take them on. Right now is the perfect time for me to be making this move. I’m very thankful to get this opportunity from Chicago.

Right now it’s more of an internship and, technically, I’m going into week two for myself today. I’m learning a lot of things pretty quickly and hopefully I can make a true impression before this internship is completed.

“When the goals that you have for your life step up front and center, you have to be ready to take them on.”

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You said that you were a bit surprised that coaching came this early, but you’ve just been inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

Why are you surprised that it came so soon?

Well, originally when I retired, I actually did talk to a couple of teams about getting into

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coaching, and even years after coaching each season, whether it was a CFL season, college football in the States, NFL; I had teams who inquired if I would be interested in coaching.

People would always say to me ‘man, you’ll be a great coach one day.’ But for me, more importantly, I wanted to take some time with my family. CTV Morning Live and working with TSN 1200, those roles gave me that flexibility I wanted to spend time with my family but still stay close to the game.

So while that was amazing, there was this little, little thing that was missing. As much as I love doing media - and I love it to death - and still want to continue to do it, that feeling of being a part of the gameday experience, of being around the players, being around the culture, being in that environment, helping motivate people and helping make a difference in people’s lives, making them better people, better players and better husbands, I missed all of that.

I understand the bigger picture and the demand that comes with being a coach; lots of time away from your family and lots of preparation. But in order to get to the top, you have to put in hard work and push to see the result of what it can create. I’m going to learn so much, and it’ll be great on my resume. I’m also going to have a chance to experience what many don’t have an opportunity to experience and I’m definitely thankful for that.

You mentioned your resume, do you have other things you want to do?

My resume is a story of what I’ve done and what I’ve experienced. This is kind of my second real chapter in my life right now. There’s so many different subplots in this chapter; morning shows, radio, TV, sports TV and coaching. There’s so many different things that I’ve had an interest in, but two things never fail to step up front: dealing with people and football. To me, that’s the order. People and football.

If I’m going to give my all to something, and culminate all of my skills in one area, what better area than coaching? Because as a coach you have to communicate, and you have to know how to deal with people. Even when I had some tough topics on CTV Morning Live, it helped to prepare me for this role.

It taught me that if I am faced with something tough - and you never know what could come across your table each and every day as a coach - you have to be ready to pre plan and prepare yourself so that you can make a justified and knowledgeable response and truly help a situation in a way that brings value.

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Speaking of lending a helping hand, I know you’re involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the SMILE program.

Well, I was sitting around one day, and I was just thinking of the word smile.

I was thinking that in order for us to get through our days and our challenges in life, it takes more than just talking; we have to support each other. We have to motivate each other, to inspire each other, to instigate and to investigate. Our intent is very important. These are the kinds of things that I talk about when I break down the word SMILE. The number one thing we have to learn is how to love.

We have to be in the stands for others. That’s what SMILE stands for; what we put into it, we get out of it.

A big part extends to my wife. I started back in 2005 in Calgary, and we ran that entire event 16 years ago.

But you know, for us, it wasn’t just about talking; it was about getting out in front of kids who didn’t have as much as other kids.

I had both parents growing up. There are a lot of kids who don’t have that infrastructure at all. So it was important for us to help to create that by getting right into the schools and helping to impact kids and creating programs for them. We wanted to help put the right people and role models in their lives.

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“It’s not about us.

It’s about seeing those kids benefit.

We’re just sitting back in the stands now, just enjoying it.”

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To see 350 to 400 kids coming to TD place in Ottawa; a lot of those kids lived in Colorado and had never seen a place like or heard of TD Place before. You can definitely see the remnants of the type of homes that they come from, so to give them a moment where it’s like, ‘wow, this is awesome, and it’s all about me, where people care about me, they’re showing love to me.

They’re doing everything they can, because it’s all about me’. And I’ve seen kids come to the field and have frowns, bad faces, mean mugging… but when they leave that field, it’s like they don’t want to leave.

They’re giving you hugs, they’re laughing, they’re jumping around, there’s joy on their face. And then when you see them the following year, you can just tell that the little seed that we planted has grown into something beautiful.

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That’s the impact that you want to see; it’s not about us. It’s about seeing those kids benefit. We’re just sitting back in the stands now, just enjoying it.

We’re one of the blessed few to have the foundation that we have and the people around us that we have, we want to make sure that all kids have a voice, all kids are represented, all kids have a chance. That’s what we’ve all been guaranteed so why shouldn’t every kid have an opportunity, once they work hard to put themselves in a position to deserve that opportunity.

Take me through the moment you were inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

Oh man, that was a wild moment. I had no idea

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what was about to happen.

I don’t know how my wife and kids held onto that information for five months.

To be able to see the video with my family and for my boys to be right there and see all those emotions of all those years and everything that we’ve been through; the highs and lows that all came together in that moment, it was truly mind blowing.

I hear people say ‘oh you had to have expected it’. But before this I was a workhorse, I always continued to push hard.

That’s why I always played with a chip on my shoulder until we reach that final destination. This was the result of me putting in all that work to reaching that final destination: getting to share that in the moment and having Damon Allen - the man

who made the first phone call to welcome me into this league as a player - be the first phone call for me entering the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. It was pretty unreal.

Of the Hall of Fame inductees, who are some that have influenced you over the course of your career?

Guys like Warren Moon and Damon Allen. Matt Dunigan, but again he’s invested time in me and actually calling me to give me tips of advice. I mean, there’s so many guys like Danny Barrett, who is a coach, not a Hall of Famer, but he was one of my first coaches, George Cortez, Wally Buono who’s in the Hall of Fame, the winningest coach of all time in CFL history. He’ll still text me today to give me words of advice on ways to approach different

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things. And I’m thankful just to have had those types of people in my corner. Even Rick Campbell. I have all the support at home with my wife and my boys in my family back home in Oklahoma, but just to know that I had people that were on my side...

Sports is also a game in the press, and they don’t always love you back like you hope. I have people like that, that I looked up to and saw their careers go through the ups and downs, and I saw how they dealt with it. It kept me focused through this.

Since being inducted, what’s changed for you, or has anything changed for you?

As a person? Not really, I mean I’m still a focused guy.

That’s why I’m here at training camp. One of the big things about changing professions like this and pretty much having to start all over, and be a rookie again, is that it shows you that I’m still that guy who has taken all the different tools and lessons I’ve learned during my playing career and was able to transfer it. I’m still the same humble guy who is about people, but looking for different ways to challenge myself.

When I did arrive here in Chicago, everybody acknowledged me and said ‘hey, congratulations, you’re a Hall of Famer.’ They said that it doesn’t matter what league you’re in, to have achieved that moment and to achieve that honor, that’s something that people dream about. It goes to show me that sometimes people that are in the NFL or in the states sometimes love the CFL more than Canadians. I know even some

of the best players like Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks - they’re god-like men - saying ‘now we know who you are.’ It’s pretty sweet to come out here and know that people keep up with the game regardless of who you are, where you’re from - football is football. To be able to achieve the highest honor, it’s something that’s respected across all platforms.

What’s the best piece of advice you’d give new up-and-comers, not necessarily athletes, but also young people?

zation. And I think it’s not about the CFL; it’s about the players, that’s their product. And I’ll always say it; until they focus on the players, the league is going to be year to year like it always is. Nobody knew who Nick Foles was when he came out of college, but then once he started playing, he became that guy in the lives of young people. New Mitch Trubisky was the first round draft pick, but people only knew him once he really started to play and show his ability.

That’s what athletics are all about. Nobody knew Usain Bolt from Jamaica, until he

“Never Let Anybody Define Your Journey.”

I always say that, when it comes to young people, never let anybody define your journey. Each and every day you get up, you write your own book. The fact is that what you put into your journey is what you’ll get out of it. It’s not what somebody else does.

Never let anybody’s words prove the actions that you have to execute. Because at the end of the day it’s all in your hands.

How do you think the CFL can start adapting to COVID and cut some of these losses?

For the CFL, we’ve got to create a proper business model. It’s got to be something that shows sustainability. They’ve got to put the right people in the right places to run the organi-

stepped on the track and started running. But that’s the difference; it’s like once you expose to these people what athletes are truly capable of doing, you have no idea who they truly are. And so I think that marketability of what these players bring and their stories behind their journeys to get to where they are, that’s what people are interested in. We all connect with that and I think until the CFL decides to focus on the players to create that connectivity with the fans, I think that’s the difference between how it was when there were 40,000 plus people in the Skydome, compared to there being just 10,000 at BMO. Nobody knows who the players are and until there’s consistent ownership and consistent knowledge of who the players are

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and that connectivity, like Russ Jackson and the guys, Tony Gabriels who played back in the day, it’s hard to get them back to where it should be.

Do you have plans to stay in Ottawa after your camp?

Yeah one hundred per cent, I mean that’s why we made Ottawa home and that’s why we’re getting involved in investing into different ideas and opportunities that are in the city. We’re just looking forward to growing ourselves, both Nicole and I and our boys. They love it there and they’re comfortable so yeah, why not? We’ve worked hard to establish ourselves there.

Are your sons just as into sports as you are, or are they more academically inclined?

I definitely make sure they know that school is the first cog before anything else.

They have to be good in school otherwise nothing else is going to be possible for them. They won’t be playing any sports unless they make the grades. But they love sports, they’re good at sports in hockey, basketball and soccer. And yeah, they’re competitors, but they’re good people as well and I appreciate that.

More than anything, they’re good people and are great students, and they’re great athletes. Especially with all the virtual stuff going on, they’re still content on making themselves better and more knowledgeable and smart. My lawyer told my kids from day one that knowledge is power. And now, as they see stuff going on in the world, they’re starting to believe that.

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Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, the innovative Oat Couture Cafe, which serves up 18 different bowls of oatmeal, transforms into a comfortable yet upscale lounge in the space of under an hour.

The Montgomery Scotch Lounge, boasting over 50 single malt scotches, along with scotch cocktails, wine and craft beer, is a creative outlet for owner Brian Montgomery and prides itself on being Canada’s only Single Malt Lounge. Paul Saucier is a mixologist, scotch lover, bartender, and consultant, who has trained Montgomery Scotch Lounge staff while chef Ben Baird whips up a variety of small plates (think charcuterie and cheese plates as well as gourmet toasts with tasty toppings) behind the scenes.

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On the sweet side, Baird whips up a buttercrunch pudding with banana, shortbread, whipped cream and a splash of Glenfiddich.

Ottawa’s Best Lounges With an ever increasingly diverse restaurant and nightclub scene, there are a plethora of attention-worthy spots to grab a relaxed after-work cocktail or experience a hip and cool night out with your closest pals. We’ve rounded up the most memorable lounges in Ottawa so that you stay in-the-know once the sun goes down.

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Montgomery Scotch Lounge is open Wednesday-Sunday from 5 pm until late.

Ottawa’s scene, the ritzy lounge opened its doors in 1999 and was described by the Ottawa Citizen back then as “glamorous, hip and humming.” In 2017 renovations saw Social enlarge to a 537 Sussex Dr multi-roomed hangout by taking over the space of the former art With an upscale atmosphere, Tees Up For A Newnext Decade gallery door. The intimate beautiful decor and a short but progressive menu, Social prides space, with dramatically high ceilings, is comprised of five itself on innovative wine selecPhotography by Jesi Cason tastefully luxurious dining rooms tions and craft cocktail offerwhich seat about 185 cumulaings. A longstanding fixture on

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With live Jazz in the courtyard & weekend DJs to set the vibe, SOCIAL is one of Ottawa’s most vibrant & creative restaurants.

Open Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 am to 11 pm; Thursday 11:30 am to midnight; Friday 11:30 am to 2 am; and Saturday 11 am to 2 am

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340b Elgin St Over two years ago, business partners Jen Dalgleish and Amber Stratton decided to expand their Pure brand beyond the health and wellness empire of yoga studios and scratch vegetarian kitchens. Adding a retro-chic, uber instagrammable hot spot, to the Elgin Street scene in 2017, Bar Charlotte continues to draw the 30+ crowd with its mid-century modern vibe and relaxed menu (think light snacks and craft cocktails).

With comfy couches, chairs, rugs and coffee tables, the atmosphere is comfy and

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Four separate bathrooms were each designed with very different looks, including “really great wallpaper” and within each you’ll find a well positioned mirror for the perfect selfie.

Whether you’re looking for an after work cocktail, a quick dinner or an evening of socializing, Charlotte’s buzzy vibe is sure to provide the right backdrop for you.

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This chic indoor-outdoor lounge atop the Andaz Hotel offers some of the best views around and has claimed the title of the city’s tallest rooftop bar. Cuddle up in the wintertime at Canadian Ice Bar during Winterlude or wait until the warmer weather and watch as the sky softly swirls golden with the setting sun across the downtown skyline. Located on

the sixteenth floor, Copper Spirits and Sights offers an artfully crafted cocktail menu, local beers, flavorful wines and elevated eats.

Copper Spirits and Sights is open Tuesday-Thursday, 4 pm to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to 2 am

Located in the iconic Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Zoe’s Lounge is an opulent, chandelier-bedecked spot for a martini and a light bite. Whether you’re looking for a craft cocktail or are celebrating with high tea, this captivating lounge is sure to inspire discussion with its rich history. Named after Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s wife, Lady Zoe, the space was transformed from a concert hall and reintroduced as a bar in the late 1980’s, quickly becoming one of Ottawa’s most popular gathering places. Today, the room is contemporary chic and remains equally impressive with its big bold chandeliers, unique details and featured artwork, including six original Karsh photographs in the Reading Lounge leading to the bar.

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She attended Carleton University for law, and wanted to become a divorce lawyer before finding fame as a social media influencer. She is also an entrepreneur and model, and launched her own design label Farago The Label which has sold internationally. She is a vegan, an avid dog-lover, and enjoys travelling.

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You grew up in Ottawa.

What was life like for you growing up in the city?

I honestly had an ideal childhood. My parents have always been far too good to my siblings and me. High school wasn’t the easiest.

I had to change schools because I was bullied, but other than that, I was a super happy kid. I have the best memories of skating on the Rideau River, sneaking out with my girlfriends at 3 am in middle school, going to parks and having impromptu photo shoots with my friends with our Nokia flip cell phone cameras. It was definitely simpler times.

I am super grateful I didn’t grow up with social media or much technology.

If you were explaining Ottawa to someone from another country, how would you describe it?

What do you miss about it the most when you are away?

Ottawa has about a million people, but it feels like a small town. It’s very historic and beautiful, with one of the longest skating canals in the world. We have cool restaurants, great hiking trails, we even have a couple of beaches. I miss my family and friends the most when I’m gone. I miss Tomo, the restaurant where I worked, and just the comfort of being home. I’ve travelled everywhere but nothing ever gives me the feeling of being home like Ottawa does.

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Francesca Farago When you were growing up, what was your dream career?

Growing up I wanted to be a divorce lawyer. Although in university, I realized I could make a living and go on amazing adventures as a social media influencer. I always thought if I were to go back to school I would become a paramedic. The most appealing aspects about the careers I have considered has been helping people. I have always wanted to do something that gives back to the community or can change someone’s life.

Tell us about your family. What role have they played in your life and your career?

I am extremely lucky. I really do have the most amazing family. I wouldn’t change one thing about any of them. They have always been extremely supportive of everything I do and without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. I was nervous about them watching Too Hot To Handle, but the support I received from them was overwhelming. Not one of them had anything negative to say to me about it and they were all very proud. I just feel so blessed and lucky to have them, and would be lost without them.

How did you end up starring on the Netflix show Too Hot To Handle?

A member of production reached out to me via Instagram DM. She said they had this show on a major network that they thought I’d be perfect for. I hopped on a few skype calls and two weeks later I was in Mexico. It was a pretty extensive two weeks leading up to the show…. background checks, doctor’s appointments, psychological exams over the phone.

But it was all worth it. The show changed my life for the better and I am extremely grateful.

What did you do to prepare for the filming of the show? Was there a lot of time before you left for filming?

Unlike the other members of the cast that knew for months they had been selected, I only had a few weeks from when I was messaged on Instagram, to when I left for Mexico. I basically just had to go over multiple contracts, a ton of phone and skype calls, and a lot of online shopping and preparing outfits! It was a hectic two weeks of prep, I was definitely a last-minute addition to the show.

I do also know there was about 15 people who were waiting in hotels in Mexico to be added to the retreat, but ended up being sent home. So I feel lucky to have been chosen out of all the applicants.

What was a typical day of filming like?

It was a wild experience.

The first few days was a lot of adjusting to being filmed 24/7. A typical day would be; an 8am wake up call

by Lana, then a massive, delicious breakfast spread would be waiting for us at 8:30. We’d have a few hours to chill and get ready and we would usually know the plan for the day right after breakfast. If there was a workshop that day, or if we were needed for scenes, we would be given some notice. But a lot of it was last minute. Sometimes we had 20 minutes to shower and get ready. Lunch was always at noon, dinner at 6:30. We had a chef who created these amazing meals every day. Anything we ever needed we had.

We were basically treated like royalty. They wanted to keep us happy, because we weren’t allowed any contact with the outside world. No talking to our friends or our parents. We ended up becoming very close with production, and I think that’s how they got real emotions out of us, because you feel like you can confide in them. After a while, I was able to be myself and forget the cameras were there.

What was it like to be constantly in front of the camera?

It was hard to adjust. But for me, I think I didn’t let the idea of ‘oh the entire world’s going to see this’ affect how I was behaving.

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Other than that, there were cameras everywhere. There was no escaping!

What were your relationships like? Where do things sit now? And how did it feel?

I did find love on the show.

It was very real, for me, at least. It was extremely difficult because from the very second we met, Harry and I never had a chance to form a normal relationship. We fell in love on camera, had to keep it a secret after filming, also lived in different countries.

We got back together and then COVID-19 happened and we couldn’t be together. Then the show came out and our relationship had millions of eyes on it.

It was constant tests, and it was very hard to maintain a normalcy. It’s hard to talk about because I feel like I was so in love with someone who at the end of the day was using me for his own personal gain.

That’s been the hardest part to accept. But I don’t regret falling in love. Everything that happened has made me stronger.

You each won some prize money from the show. What did you spend yours on?

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I used the prize money to help start my bikini brand.

It was only around 10k Canadian. But it still helped me order my first bulk order for Farago The Label.

Realistically though, we all were paid during COVID-19 so we didn’t have anything fun to spend it on, like a trip to Paris.

The show “Too Hot To Handle” was a big break for you. Do you have any other new exciting projects on the go, or are things on hold now because of COVID-19?

I’m in discussions with Netflix for a few different show ideas, and I have options with other networks too. Everything is on hold due to COVID, but some very exciting things are in the works.

How long have you been a vegan for?

I’ve been vegan for about 6 years. It has changed my life and I would not live any other way. I actually got the plant-based symbol tattooed on my middle finger a few days ago. One of my goals is to use my platform to promote a plant-based life style. I feel so much healthier, I never get sick, any health problems I had before making the diet change have completely disappeared.

Fans from the show are very invested in your dating life. Are you now just enjoying the single life?

I have been dating casually since the break-up. It’s hard because I go on one date or start casually dating someone, and it gets blown up all over the news. So I have to be more careful. People love to dig and blow things up. But it’s been a lot of fun. It’s a rare life to live but ideally, I would love to settle down and start a family. Finding that person is the hard part.

When it comes to dating, what qualities do you look for in someone, whether it is a romantic relationship or a friendship?

I need someone who is confident, yet humble.

They have to be ok with my lifestyle and not judge me for anything I’ve done in my past. They have to be very mature as well and family orientated. Loyalty is also very important because now it’s really difficult to know who I can trust and whose around me for the right reasons.

What are the 3 biggest dating mistakes men make?

I honestly think being a gentleman is so attractive. Guys today think girls want ‘fu*k boys’ but being rude isn’t cute. Being insecure and immature isn’t cute. Just treat her like a queen and be a man.

“Never get into a downward spiral of comparing yourself to people you see online or thinking you are not good enough because I can guarantee you, what you are seeing, is not real.”

Tell Us About Farago The Label?

Farago the label went from an idea in October 2019 to being in the hands of people all over the world in June 2020. I worked really hard to get it to where it is now and I consider it my baby. Until recently, it was me running and creating the entire company by myself. Now I have a small team that takes some of the work off my plate, but I stay involved in every aspect. Starting a business is one of the hardest things I’ve done and the most rewarding.

You recently did a photoshoot with Jay Alvarrez and Sunkised. Can you tell us what experience was like for you?

I have been close friends with Jay for about 5 years now. He is amazing, his energy is very pure and down to earth. The photoshoot was so much fun, he found this insane location that looked like a Costa Rican jungle. I love creative shoots like that, no pressure, good energy and lots of fun.

If you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a 15 year old – knowing what you know now and after what you’ve experienced in life – what advice would you give yourself that you wish you would have been given back then?

Don’t send nudes (laughs).

Can I say that? Be careful with who you trust and don’t be afraid to cut people out of your life that don’t deserve you. Oh, and

be kinder to your parents. I was a brat.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I hope to have at least one baby. I really want to start a family. I never pictured my life as a reality TV star but now that I’m in this world, I really do love it. So we will see where it takes me.

What is the best book you’ve read that has helped you in life to date?

My favourite book is A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. I can’t put into words how awakening this book was.

I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it. It really has allowed me to have such a deep understanding for myself and for others.

Highly recommend it.

What advice would you give to someone reading this who is struggling with low self-confidence or is being bullied on social media?

People really need to understand that social media is a highlight reel. It’s people’s most perfect moments, captured, then highly edited. It’s not reality. So never get into a downward spiral of comparing yourself to people you see online or thinking you are not good enough because I can guarantee you, what you are seeing, is not real. Ignore bullies because most of the time its 100% jealousy. Haters mean you are just doing something really right!

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HEALTH

Make Sure These 4 Foods Are In Your Fridge Every Week Healthy eating can be hard, especially when we focus too much on avoiding foods rather than what we’re eating consistently.

Try a different approach; here’s four foods you should aim to be eating every week.

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Salmon

Blueberries

Our diets are loaded with Omega-6s, so it’s vital that we get enough Omega-3 in our diets for our long term health, and to fight an imbalance of these two fatty acid families. Proper Omega-3 intake promotes the healthy functioning of almost every system in our body (especially our eye, brain, bone, joint and cardiovascular health) and has been linked to lower risk of heart disease. Salmon is an oily, fatty fish that is an excellent natural source of Omega-3 and other vitamins, and that’s why it’s such a highly recommended food for North Americans. You should aim to eat salmon at least once a week, and find a good omega-3 supplement for your daily intake.

Adding blueberries to your smoothies at least once a week is a great way to get a heaping amount of powerful antioxidants in your diet (and a little added fiber, too). What makes blueberries (and cranberries, pomegranates, and blackberries) so dark and colourful is their phytonutrients; which have amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Inflammation is one of the biggest contributors to chronic diseases, so getting a good amount of antioxidants and phytoflavinoids weekly can help to manage your risk long term.

Yogurt

Walnuts

A healthy gut has been linked to decreased stress levels, better sleep and digestion, and even lower levels of depression according to various studies in Nature Microbiology. The gut is full of both healthy and unhealthy bacterias that help to break down and process food. If it is unbalanced with more unhealthy than healthy bacteria, this can cause negative health effects like weight gain, digestive issues or mood swings. Probiotics can help to promote the production of healthy bacteria for a better balance. Long term, this can help to fight inflammation and promote better long term health.

Eating yogurt every week is a good way to get your probiotics and help the army of healthy gut bacteria fighting for balance in your body.

The MVP of nuts, Walnuts are a great addition to your weekly roster due to their superior antioxidant and omega-3 levels (higher than any other mainstream nut). Experts recommend a limit of 7 whole walnuts daily, so the hefty price tag for that box of walnuts is sure to be worth the weeks it will last you.

Studies have shown that eating walnuts can improve your brain function, promote better learning, memory skills, and even combating some symptoms of anxiety-related disorders.

Walnuts also help to nourish the healthy gut bacteria in your body; with a recent study of 194 adults showing that eating walnuts for even just eight weeks can have a noticeable improvement on your gut biome.

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Bruce Greenwood Bruce Greenwood is A Canadian Actor best known for his role as Captain Pike in Star Trek & John F. Kennedy in Thirteen Days. Greenwood was born in Quebec, but lived abroad for many years before settling in Vancouver. Greenwood is an outdoorsman by nature, whose early life saw him working in interesting places like Canadian mining and SAILING. He attended the University of British Columbia

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Well, at the moment, I’m working on reframing a window and putting a new stain on it. But right now I’m working on two things, I’m waiting for The Resident to kick back in and I’ve been developing a really interesting project called Raincoast. It’s been written by a Canadian writer, Michael Thoma. We’ve been developing a series of stories for about a year now, all based on an idea Michael had. It’s rooted in the Pacific Northwest, where we both grew up and have a great affinity for.

We’re looking forward to telling those stories and speaking to a larger theme.

The world is so small now, it doesn’t matter how hard you try to remove yourself from it, it will find you. In spite of the

fact that these small communities of people, some of them have retired to the island in hopes of diminishing their connection to the outside world and the challenges it imposes. You can’t do that, the world doesn’t work that way anymore. It’s very difficult to run away from anything.

We’ve been working on these stories for about a year and hoping to shoot it sometime in the next year. It’s fiction but it’s inspired by stories that Michael and I either heard or experienced growing up here and it’s also driven by larger themes that are global themes. It’s got a little bit of something for everybody.

I have a movie coming out in the states called Lie Exposed that I shot a couple years ago with Leslie Hope. I’m not sure what the status of that is, but I think it’s being

released shortly. Otherwise, I’m frankly finding, for the first time in many years, that I’m taking my foot off the gas and just reading, playing music, hanging out.

It’s been more than five years, at least, since I’ve spent more than a month at home. The first few months of the quarantine really felt like a gift. It got old pretty quickly and got scary even more quickly, but in the little ancillary environment of staying at home, in that bubble, was really rejuvenating. We’ve done a bunch of things around the house, like poured a new floor for the garage, built a shed, stuff like that. I come from a long line of handymen.

I know you’ve worked some difficult jobs in your life, including as a driller and on a sailboat. Which of your odd jobs have translated to your work as an actor and producer?

Working on drill rigs, drilling for coal. That was 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, 6 weeks at a stretch. We work hours in the film business that are absurdly long. We’ll do 14 hours a day without batting an eye.

If we do 12 hours, we’re like ‘wow, we’re quitting before lunch.’ The relentlessness of working on drill rigs up North has some parallels with the work that crews put in when making a movie. My work ethic is pretty intact, from that.

What were some of your favourite moments shooting Star Trek?

Probably walking onto the flight deck of the Enterprise for the first time.

Circling the chair, the captain’s chair, and taking a few minutes before putting myself in a state of mind where I could sit there. That was pretty intense. I have endless memories of working with wonderful people in all kinds of places, I’ve been tremendously fortunate.

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It’s very hard for me to separate myself and just be a viewer. I spent the whole movie with a knot in my stomach and my heart in my mouth. Just hoping I wouldn’t be disappointed with my own work, and that’s very hard for any actor.

I think any actor will tell you it’s difficult the first time you sit down and watch something. It’s always nerve wracking, and a lot don’t even watch.

What advice do you have for Canadian actors and actresses who are trying to build their careers?

You just have to love what you do. Train as much as you can and don’t take rejection personally. Not every athlete wins every race. This is a long distance thing, and you can’t expect to sprint it. You have to love it. The chances are, it’s not going to be easy to pay your rent. So, you better love it, and if you love it, then who cares, it’ll be great.

have to love what you do.

Train as much as you can and don’t take rejection personally.”

Can you tell me about the moment you saw Star Trek in theatres for the first time?

What projects do you hope to take on in the future, and what’s next?

I’m always on the lookout for something musical. I’ve been spending a lot of time in Atlanta, with a really good group of guys who are great players. We’ve been recording some great stuff in a studio down there and I’m really excited to, at some point, go out and play. I mean, once you can get a crowd in a room again, it’ll be great to go out and play. We have an endless number of songs that I’d love to see how people respond to them, and see how long it takes to clear the room.

What is your favourite home project so far?

G: There’s been hundreds. *Phone rings*. Oh, maybe Michael can tell me. Michael, what’s been my favourite home project?

T: Oh, it would have to be those freakin’ wooden bowls that you were obsessed with. I mean you bled, you got sick, you ruined your lungs from yeast. That was a good old project haha.

G: I had a lathe in my little garage shop and I turned wooden bowls, which we actually wrote into the script.

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IS THE TRADITIONAL 60/40 BALANCED PORTFOLIO OBSOLETE? Stock markets can be volatile at the best of times, never mind during a pandemic, given the geo-political and economic headwinds. The traditional approach to mitigating equity risk and the associated variability of returns is to add varying amounts of bonds and diversify through a mix of corporate and government securities.

You or your advisor would look at other risks such as the credit quality of the issuer and also duration (a measure of a bond's sensitivity to changes in interest rates).

In today’s environment, the forecast is for sustained periods of low interest rates and bond yields. With inflation running around 2%, the real return from bonds these days is zero at best and very likely negative – especially in a taxable account. A six-year Bell Canada Bond maturing in August 2026 currently yields about 2.90%. A five-year government of Canada treasury bond maturing in September 2025 yields about 0.30%. The average Canadian bond fund yields about 2.50% (source: Morningstar). Other than reduced variability, bonds are not going to provide you with an oceanfront view let alone a long-term sustainable retirement income.

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Former ​Nashville​star and rising pop artist Lennon Stella has just released her debut album ‘​Three, Two, One’​ during a global pandemic and despite that, the 21-year-old has already been named ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’.

Prior to setting out as a solo artist, Lennon was in a duo with her younger sister, Maisy Stella. The two sisters starred on ​Nashville​for all 6 seasons before Lennon decided to pursue a solo career. Her first EP ‘Love me’​was released in 2018 and her career has skyrocketed since. She has now opened for The Chainsmokers, Anne-Marie, and gone out on 2 solo tours, all before releasing her first debut album on April 24, 2020.

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I​ t’s the best feeling honestly. It’s such a different feeling working on something for so long and putting it out, versus kind of like throwing it out in the world. I sat with it for so long and just you know, got to have time to really get in there and perfect every little detail that my type A personality obsesses over *laughs*. It’s very nice to really be able to dive in and get to feel proud of it and then put it out in the world.

It was just a very new feeling and very rewarding.

And I think yeah, the songs and the way they’re sitting with everybody…especially in the midst of all this craziness, is yeah, it just feels nice...a very fulfilling feeling.

Releasing your album during everything that is happening right now has obviously made for some challenges. Are you still happy with the timing of the album considering everything?

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lease. Obviously the tour had to be pushed, and everything safety wise had to be pushed…but as far as actually putting music out, it didn’t seem like something that needed to be pushed back and it felt right to keep it in the midst of it all. And I think it went as well as it possibly could have. It felt great! It’s interesting, I took away so many different things that I wouldn’t have if I had all the craziness of a typical album release which is like travelling, and so much going on, so much press…all of the things you typically do when putting an album out and none of that happened.

So I was sitting in it and kind of got to just soak it in and fully digest it which is really cool for a first album to be able to do that.

How different have the past few months been with your music performing only in an online environment like Instagram live?

It’s pretty weird. I always did Instagram live and stuff like that because I think it’s fun!

And it’s fun when it’s on the side and you’re getting human interaction also. So it’s really weird when that’s all you get and it’s all you’re getting for many, many months. But I mean, I think it’s cool that we have that and that I can just hop on

and instantly talk to everyone directly in one place…

I love that. But it’s also like, I feel deprived of humans and just that interaction you get when you’re playing a show and that energy and it’s such a different thing that you can never get from Instagram or anything like that. That’s my favourite part of it, is just feeding off the energy of everyone in the room and soaking it in. It’s definitely weird not having that and having new music out, for sure.

What was the process like for writing the song ‘Three Two One’ and recording it with Maisy?

I​ mean that song, I had written in London like forever ago and it was always one of my favourites and I remember sending it to Maisy after and her only response was a photo of her with tears just streaming down her face. And I don’t know, it was because it was so specifically about her and it’s something that she feels about me also.

We both feel that for each other. We have each other be each other’s little escape where every emotion just comes out. I think another thing is having her singing the chorus and the verse. It pretty much immediately clicked when I was actually doing the album and I

knew I wanted it on something and it would for sure be the only feature on there. And then she came in and recorded it with me, and it was so cool.

How do you manage to stay so grounded throughout your success?

I​ feel like just growing up the way I did and being surrounded by the people I was surrounded by.

My parents are so just, the realest people you could ever meet.

They’re so just, the ultimate hippies *laughs*. I feel like it’s impossible to not stay grounded when you have them as parents and when I’m so close to them, you know? And my sister too. I think too, the goal is to forever, and I know I will... is to stay true and that’s my number one thing.

That’s the only thing that feels good to me is if it feels genuine.

So because that is so part of my every day, in my veins, it just stays! It’s really just knowing that my mom would literally disown me as a daughter *laughs* if I was anything but the exact way I’ve always been.

So you grew up in Oshawa, Ontario. Is the Canadian side of you a big part of who you are?

For sure. I mean, I feel like I’m just so innately Canadian and will forever be, no matter how long I live in the States. I’ve been here since I was nine now. But I feel like my makeup is so Canadian and when I go back home, I’m like, these people are so me! I

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don’t know, I feel very Canadian and so does my sister, and obviously my parents do because they were there for the majority of their lives. So yeah, it’s kind of weird because I’ve been in the States since I was nine and my sister since she was five, but we both still hold on so tight and are so proud of our Canadian background.

Do you have one Canadian food item that you have to get every time you come back?

POUTINE. *laughs* It is like, no joke, the second we cross the border...we’re on the hunt.

Congratulations on your Juno Award nominations, that’s so exciting! How did that feel?

Thank you!! SO cool. I mean, I’ve never, I haven’t been part of an award show, like that side of it before. It was so cool. It’s so weird like this time right now (referring to COVID 19). I was in New York, on my way, about to head to the Junos. And I was gonna play and live there and it was such a big thing! And then it literally was the peak when all of this stuff started happening and everything got shut down. So it was literally like, that flight got cancelled and we were like, okay everything is going down... this is not good!

So it’s crazy, ‘cause when all of the nominations and awards came out, it was literally in my living room

a couple weeks ago. So, it’s so wild how it works. But it was so cool and the Best New Artist Award is like the most... it’s the biggest honor and such a cool and fulfilling award to get at this point in my life. It’s just yeah, very, very cool.

When you are thinking about your future in your career, do you see yourself acting again?

Or is mostly keeping your focus on music?

I​ mean, I would for sure love to circle back to acting. I have every intention on doing so. I think in my brain, I’ve just been kind of wanting to really put my whole heart into music. Because since I was so little, it was split down the middle with acting and music because of the show (referring to ​Nashville​). I wasn’t really able to fully dive into the music world.

So, I kind of just told myself that I’m going to dive in fully to acting and see where that takes me. But the second I feel like I’ve put enough heart into it, I want to be able to do both.

Hopefully I can do movies or even a mini-series and circle back, make an album.

Hopefully I can do it all. I’m hoping! I would love that.

​ o whether it is writS ing or recording, who would be your dream collaboration?

Lennon: ​*Laughs* This is so hard! Um, maybe like James Blake, Rex Orange County I love, there’s a cou-

ple of people that, I mean, Frank Ocean…there are so many! So many that I feel like would just make me so happy.

So what type of things inspire you during your writing process? Can you walk me through that at all?

Yeah, I mean, so many different things! It kind of... it all comes from different places. Sometimes, I’m just walking down the street and hear someone behind me say something clever, and I’m like, ou that’s a song. And then I write it down and take that into a session. And sometimes it’s like, the other person that I’m writing with will bring like a title or one word that triggers a thought in my mind, or a full concept. Or I come in with something I had just gone through or a friend of mine had gone through.

Anything. It comes from all different places. But I think, whatever it is, I have to feel like, very inspired by or I can’t even write a full song. I have to feel like… my brain doesn’t start really moving and really coming up with ideas unless it’s like consuming me and very inspiring to me. So yeah, I feel like whatever it is has to come from a very like natural, organic place. But yeah, typically it’s just something that I had been through, or something that I felt deeply or heard.

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GUIDE: Health & Happiness Every issue, we find five lifestyle changes that are so simple, so surprising, and so successful that they are sure to spark a massive difference in your health and happiness this fall.

Drink Water Before Your Meals To Improve Weight Loss The best time to drink water throughout the day is about 20 minutes before you eat. By drinking water, you’re increasing your body’s metabolism by about 25% for the next hour. This can help you burn more calories after your meals.

Ditch The E-Reader For Better Mental Gains If you’re doing serious reading, putting your screen down in favour of old-fashioned paperback can help you understand and remember the topic much better, according to a 2016 study from Darmouth. The study found that larger concepts are more easily learned through traditional reading, and much harder on a screen.

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he new BMW X6 is different from its classmates; its lines are different, its interior is different, the car (and its X4 cousin) is just a different school of thought altogether. When BMW reimagined its line of compact SUVS a couple of years ago, this was the result. They seemed to fix the kinks that rubbed car buyers the wrong way and, from those ashes, came a sleek, luxury SUV unlike any other. The BMW X6 is spacious without feeling too big. It’s neither boxy nor bubbly. It’s its own breed of head-turner.

If you’re looking to get out of a sports car and into an SUV, but haven’t fully commited to that transition, the BMW X6 will be your best buy yet. It’s sporty, it’s sleek, it’s everything you think you’ll miss, but it brings to the table that luxury SUV driving experience that is perfect for our fall and winter driving demands.

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he Autobiography is Range Rover’s topof-the-line, in a league of its own. With an incredible 557 horsepower, there is no question that the Autobiography will outrun whatever you’re stepping out of to get in it. The interior, with its hot-stone massage seats for both front and back, is reminiscent of its Bentley and Maybach counterparts; boasting comfort, style and class.

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BY STEVE WARNE Wouldn’t it be great to see Ottawa Senators and their fan base get back together?

They used to get along so well. Remember? Just 7 years ago, they were inseparable. They drew an average of 19,408 fans per game. Now they’re an NHL worst at 12,618. What happened? What can be done to repair this relationship and get Ottawa hockey fans back?

In general terms, the first step for the Senators is admitting there’s a problem, showing a willingness to change, an openness to new ideas, and remembering the customer is almost always right. No one has to attend these games. It’s not an essential service. No matter how much people love the team, they won’t pay for an experience they don’t consistently enjoy.

So to get some answers and suggestions, I went right to the source – the fans. What do they want in order to make this work; to fall in love all over again? I conducted a fan survey, asking exclusively for helpful, constructive suggestions, while taking two possible answers off the table: A) New ownership. B) Win more.

Many fans tend to believe that much of the problem is rooted in those exceptions and, of course, there’s one other fairly large asterisk on this exercise. Naturally, we’ll need to be living again in a COVID-free universe where large gatherings at sports events are permitted. That’s a big one. Even after the Senators open to the public again someday, it may be some time before all fans feel safe and comfortable enough to head indoors to share air with 10 or 15 thousand other people.

But I still wanted to see if there were other helpful ideas or solutions out there, possibly being drowned out those two complaints. Almost 500 fans were kind enough to respond and this article summarizes the most common concerns.

Here are 11 ways that fans in our survey believe the Senators can improve their business relationship with their customer base.

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#1: REBRAND Example

Most people responding said they’d be somewhat energized by a change in logo and uniforms, particularly their classic look of the 1990s with the 2D centurion logo on their chest. Reports surfaced this week indicating the Sens may be ready to give fans their wish sometime before December 1st - the probable start date for next season. Fans have wanted this for years and, if it happens, the new regalia is likely to be well-received.

#2: Move To A Downtown Arena Predictable and sensible, this is a common desire. Most everyone believes it would be easier to get to and from games with far more entertainment options before and after.

With east end and Quebec fans far more tempted to attend, it’s like a move to a bigger city.

The NCC is currently reserving a spot for construction of an arena but won’t hold it forever.

Unless some wealthy developer is willing to handle most or all of the cost of a new rink, it’s virtually certain the Sens will just stay in Kanata in the building they own.

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#3: Ownership Many fans checked in to say that Eugene Melnyk would do himself a world of good by trusting his people and letting them run the day-to-day operations; just be the owner and enjoy the income and perks that come with that. The revolving door of employees at every level, over several years now, has made it crystal clear there are kinks and missing links in the chain of command. Firings obviously haven’t been the answer. Time to try something else.

Fans want to see reinvestment, particularly in good, smart, experienced people at every level of the business. The key personnel need to be trusted to hire well, lead and do the right

things. When they suggest Melnyk needs to hire more people or invest money in something, then he needs to trust that too. That investment (and more) will come back to him.

Many fans report a dislike of the owner’s continued appearances on Toronto radio.

They suggest repairing the relationship with the Ottawa media but continuing with a low profile. At this point, fans believe that newcomer Anthony Leblanc (President of Business Operations) should be the one to liaison with fans, corporate sponsors and media.

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#4: IMPROVEMENTS TO GAME DAY EXPERIENCE Fans repeatedly wished for more entertainment variety during the pre-game, stoppages and intermissions. The Prime Minister races at intermission have reportedly reached the end of their shelf life. People want new music, new games, more theme nights and giveaways; anything to freshen things up. They asked for more ways to celebrate the franchise at games - past players, past wins, past excitement, and promotion of positive moments.

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#5: High Cost Fans report that ticket prices, parking, food and beer are too expensive for them. Of course, they are expensive. But they’re actually very reasonable by NHL standards. Measured against other NHL markets, the Sens pricing is considerably cheaper than most.

#6: Better Engagement With Younger Fans: Future season ticket holders have to be entertained at their level. There were many suggestions to energize kids with fun, games, activities and more opportunities to connect with players. Parents will overlook their own reasons for not going if the kids are wide-eyed and excited to go, knowing they’re guaranteed to have fun. Most fans pushing in this direction also voted for a return to 7pm start times, allowing more families to attend.

One fan suggested, perhaps tongue in cheek, that university/college students many fans. Some suggest more shuttles from restaurants or even free transit with a ticket, which has worked for the Redblacks. It’ll reduce parking revenue but increase ticket & beer sales.

Some form of pre-game tailgating in warmer months was a common wish. Others yearn for more bars and restaurants outside the arena. One fan mentioned that concessions are sometimes still closed when they open the doors.

The sluggish traffic flow coming out of parking lots remains a major issue for

should get access to 2 for 1 tickets with a shuttle included. The discount given will be more than offset by alcohol sales before the drop of the puck.

Some people reported a need for arena upgrades with seats that need replacing and burnt out LED lights in the media rings. Smokers suggested they may return when rules change to allow people to go outside during intermissions. Digging even deeper, the Sens Store took some heat for being in need of a facelift. Another fan missed the NHL joy of walking into Ottawa’s beautiful, open foyer and not into a wall of metal detectors, which he’d like moved outside under a tent or temporary building.

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#7: More Perks and Respect for Season Seat Members Several season ticket holders report feeling undervalued and disrespected, like there’s no real benefit to their investment. When single game buyers can easily find better deals than season ticket holders, that’s a big issue. The feedback includes a feeling of being upsold too often. You want to be part of this cool, upcoming thing? You better renew your seats then! They want to feel more appreciated, enjoy more perks, and a stronger sense of connection to the team.

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Draft Well

Fans are fired up for the upcoming NHL draft, where the Sens are likely to have 3 first round draft picks, including the third and fifth picks overall. With picks that high, fans will likely be encouraged by pretty much anything the Sens do...within reason.

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Play The Kids More Next Season

One fan said, “If you want to sell young, fast and promising, then get those players here and on the ice, not in the AHL or in junior. They need to go all in on the youth movement. I was frustrated last year watching guys who everyone knew were simply placeholders.”

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Re-Sign Brady Tkachuk Long Term

Tkachuk will become a free agent in the second week of October. Fans were definitely encouraged by the Senators’ long term deals for Thomas Chabot and Colin White. Several respondents said getting Tkachuk to commit for 8 years would further rebuild their faith in the organization’s vow to spend close to the cap over the next six years.

#11: Get Alfie Back Well, it figures this would be step #11. Daniel Alfredsson is the greatest player in franchise history, a fantastic human being and loved by everyone in Ottawa. He chose to retire and raise his family here, 6000 kilometres from his home in Sweden, and even wanted to be part of the team’s executive. Astonishingly, the Senators found a way to take this picture perfect scenario and spin it into a disaster, fully alienating their longtime captain and future hall of famer. Alienating Alfie? What sends a more negative message to fans than that? People want it fixed.

Fans can all agree on one thing. It’s time for some changes.

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Drinks To Replace Your Morning Coffee

Trying to cut coffee out of your routine this fall? Move over medium roast; these five drinks are ready to be a part of your new morning regime.

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Booster Smoothie This one is fairly open for interpretation and creativity. Booster smoothies usually contain natural flavours, most commonly fruit, and an added caffeine dose. The coffee lover’s smoothie contains chocolate, peanut butter, banana and regular brewed coffee for a mocha-banana-style smoothie with a kick. Not only does this smoothie taste great, the ingredients also have several health benefits. Peanut butter has healthy oils, fats and protein, bananas contain much-needed vitamins especially for more active people, and dark chocolate contains healthy antioxidants.

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Matcha Tea Matcha is a popular beverage, but it is still worth listing. It’s most often consumed as a warm beverage like normal teas, but unlike conventional tea, consumers are drinking the entire tea leaf instead of just filtered water. The leaves are dried and then ground into a powder which is added to hot milk or water. Because drinkers are consuming the whole leaves, regular drinkers can enjoy some considerable health benefits including lower blood pressure, lower weight and body fat, and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to several studies in the National Library of Medicine. It’s described as an earthy but sweet flavour, and is non-caffeinated, but espresso shots can easily be added for a more rounded flavour with added kick.

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2 Dirty Chai Latte The dirty chai latte is a fall fan favourite. The aromatic and spiced tea gives a full, punchy flavour with every sip, and only gets more delicious when the espresso is added. The ingredients in chai tea have been shown to help boost heart health, lower blood sugar levels, and help with digestion which are all just added bonuses to the full flavour of this drink.

Honey Cinnamon Latte The honey cinnamon latte is the perfect combination; a little sweet from the honey, a little spicy from the cinnamon. The latte version usually includes four shots of espresso, making it an extremely strong drink with its flavour and caffeine content, but any amount of espresso can be added.

Cinnamon has been known to help prevent neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, and even cancer.

Although honey has few proven health benefits, it is still a healthier alternative to white sugar and can help suppress your coughs.

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The Best Way To Boost Income:

Five Side Jobs Whether or not it needs a boost, your bank account will thank you once you start these 5 side jobs.

Consulting If you have an established resume, and measurable success in your field, you might find consulting to be a rewarding and lucrative side gig. Many firms outsource projects to consulting companies with the hopes that a more experienced advisor will improve their company in all departments, from marketing and public relations, to finance and accounting. Consultants make their money by analyzing project details, and preparing reports and recommendations based on their expertise on how to best proceed with the project.

Freelance consulting work can be started by simply setting up a website outlining your expertise, and then networking with people in your field. Usually, the networking and finding clients is the difficult part, so your experience and involvement in the industry will determine how easily you find projects. The rates for consulting vary, but public relations consultants typically make around $10,000 for one communications plan, which can take anywhere from four to 12 weeks to produce.

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Public Speaking Depending on the industry you’re in, public speaking can be a rewarding and simple way to boost your income on the side while promoting your brand. Generally, public speakers share their insights, life stories, triumphs and failures or industry knowledge on a variety of topics. Universities, char-

ities, networking groups and think tanks employ public speakers for the knowledge and expertise they have in a given area. Other forms of public engagement, such as writing content or appearing in media, can also help boost your income and brand popularity.

Education The internet is full of great tips and tricks for businesses and owners, but the quality and popularity of this information varies greatly. Some companies, like LinkedIn Learning and Udemy, create, record and produce online content in the form of educational courses. Professionals with experience and expertise can not only boost their reputation and income through these online courses, but also drive sales to their brand as they become more revered, and have access to fresh candidates. Universities and colleges may also be interested in offering your course, although you will require at least a master’s degree to teach at a university.

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Promotion

This is similar to number four, but instead of promoting another company’s brand, you’re using your own brand to sell products.

An ideal freelance salesman will be able to leverage his professional reputation and expertise to strike partnerships and long-term buyers. By doing so, there is the potential to create a steady income with minimal intervention needed. Having an established network of professionals and a standard product can help boost your sales to start, and give you a leg-up against new startups.

One of the hardest problems that new businesses face is establishing their brand and boosting brand awareness. Marketing departments deploy various techniques to solve this, and one of those techniques is paying an industry professional to promote their product. In today’s day and age, professionals with a considerable social media following will find it easier to land promotional gigs, although it is certainly possible to be sponsored by products without social media. Instead, professionals can focus on promoting products through word of mouth, or strike sponsorship deals with the companies. Professionals can attend conferences and networking events to promote their brands, or host fundraisers or other events where sponsors pay to be featured.

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Agility Training Agility training works on footwork, coordination and dexterity. Professional athletes enjoy the benefits of agility training, and so can you and your dog together. Agility dog courses can be found in the city, but homemade courses can also be made with a few items. Pylons or cones can be set up in a ‘W’ shape in your backyard. You run forward from the tip of the middle cone, touch another cone, and backpedal to the original. You repeat this as many times as you can, in a given set of time. Your dog can perform a simpler version of this by using the leash method in option 1, but this time walk the dog around the cones, and place one treat at the starting cone. Get them to sit, stay, and watch as you walk to the other side. Call them to you, and then have them run back to the starting cone. It may take a few tries with treats as reinforcement to get them to run back to the starting cone. You can make this more complicated by having treats at each cone. It might help to run the dog through the course a few times on the leash, with treats in hand.

Wind Sprints - Breed Dependant

Working Out Your With Dog Have you noticed that your dog might be having trouble sleeping, or being impulsive with the washroom, or maybe they’re barking a little too much? These are just some of the signs that your furry friend isn’t getting enough exercise.

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Doga Yoga with your dog is a great way to relieve stress and bond with your dog.

The benefits to you are physical, and the benefits to your dog are increased time with you, which helps to lower anxiety for them. Not every dog will understand and be a fit for Doga; some are too active or distracted. But, if your dog likes being around you, then you can get into a great routine that benefits both you and your pup.

Wind sprints are an intense workout, and they’re supposed to be. They can also be performed with your pooch. Go to an open area, preferably a field, with your dog, some treats, and something to throw for them.

Pick an area that’s about 50 metres long, and stand at the end. Throw the ball to the other side, and sprint there as fast as you can - see if you can beat your dog! Rest for 10 seconds, and then repeat. Do this as many times as you can, until you’re winded.

Sprinting not only improves your endurance and explosiveness, it also works out your core, legs and arms. It is a full-body exercise that is sure to show results.

CITY FIDELIA Luigi Fidelia, known as City Fidelia, is an established Ottawa artist. Born in Montreal and raised in Ottawa, Fidelia established himself as an emerging artist from a young age while being exposed to the music industry through his musician father. Having performed at sold-out shows in North America, Asia, and Europe, Fidelia has become one of the most prominent hip-hop artists to come out of the capital city.

He has previously collaborated with artists such as Malik Yusef of G.O.O.D Music, Timbaland, Showtek, and Eva Shaw, and opened for musicians such as French Montana, A$AP Rocky, Mac Miller, and Action Bronson. Fidelia has performed at festivals such as Bluesfest, Manifesto, Under Pressure, Megaphono, and E.L.E fest. The Ottawa native aims to be vulnerable and honest in his lyrics, and continues to give back to the community he was raised in. >>>

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Once I got a platform, I wanted to come back to the city and provide the knowledge and information that I received coming up in this game, this industry.

When did you get into music?

I grew up in a family that makes music. My dad was a musician and he used to play the bass for a band, and I used to go to shows here and there. The first time I hit the stage was probably when I was around seven. I used to perform, like the Caravan and Atilla, like in the 90s, on one of the trucks. So that’s where I really started rapping, but at that point I was rapping other rappers’ lyrics. I probably started rapping my own lyrics around 9 or 10. And then from there, I sort of fell in love with it and said this is what I want to do full time now. So I feel like that breakthrough happened in 2016 when I dropped Lately, and that’s when I started getting in a room with actual industry professionals and stuff like that.

Tell me about your latest single Good Vibes Only?

I was performing with Four Corners at the bar called Regulars in Toronto. And then my boy, Lincoln Bio was there. He was signed for a performance produced by the Four Corners.

So I performed that song, and then after I did the show with Four Corners, he told me that the producer named Moms wanted to connect with me. So I went to see moms, and she sent me a cut, like a B-pack. One of the pieces stood out to me, and I’m pret-

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ty sure I sent back the file the next day, and then we held on to that for a bit. And then with COVID, things got a little weird with the releases and stuff like that. That’s one of those things where I didn’t want to release music. It goes to a very sad place, and that’s not what people want to hear right now, so we kind of waited on it.

And then you know, he took the lead and the initiative to release it and I fully supported it and it’s out now. It’s doing good despite COVID. I feel like we haven’t even done a crazy promotion for it or wherever, but when people listen to it, they really enjoy the song.

You are one of the more popular hip-hop artists in Ottawa with over 50,000 listeners per month on Spotify. How has this translated into your life and work?

I would say when I first started making music, my goal was to get myself to a place where I’m able to give back.

People are always saying ‘put the city on the map,’ but like, that’s something I really took to heart, whether it was being someone in the forefront or someone that’s just helping push the cart. So once I got a platform, I wanted to come back to the city and provide the knowledge and information that I received coming up in this game, this industry.

So, I’ve just been learning from others and also sharing my knowledge and networks.

Also, Ottawa is in a place right now where everyone’s sharing their resources and trying to do great things.

How do you feel about the Ottawa hip hop scene?

I definitely think it’s at its best right now. Like there’s many artists that are really good, that really inspire me, but it’s crazy how you have to go that far in order to be really inspired by what people are doing. Basically, back in the day, there were like maybe two or three artists that felt like they would be able to cross over to the States and Europe and stuff like that. But now we have a good amount of artists that have a great chance at building a career for themselves.

Who are some of your favorite artists from Ottawa, ones that you listen to frequently?

There’s a group called FTG from the West end, I listen to their music almost every day. In the Cloud, YNR, Bobby Brown, Romeo Don’t Die; these are some artists that I listen to almost every day.

I might be missing some.

A Brave New World as well, that’s another individual that I listen to a lot. There’s many more, but those are the ones I’m listening to a lot of the time as well.

I know Ottawa isn’t known for its rap scene. Oftentimes, it’s kind of seen as a posh government town, devoid of drama or real issues, but that isn’t true.

You touch on several issues that you’ve experienced. How do you hope talking about poverty, violence, and family will affect your audience?

I think that was one of the reasons why the individuals in the city really show their appreciation for me. From the beginning, a lot of my lyrics had to do with that lifestyle that does happen in Ottawa, and I’m happy that people like Shifters, Cranio, Cassidy Hip Hop have provided platforms for people like me to speak to the audience that might not think that these things happen. You know that there are some people that are living in an impoverished neighborhood, right here in Ottawa. That’s important for people to understand, there’s different ways to survive in these kinds of environments.

You know, it’s easy to tell a kid that to survive, they just have to get a job. It’s easy to get a job at McDonald’s when they’re 14, 15but that’s not one of the survival tactics in the neighborhood.

So as you know, at that age when kids are very vulnerable, they’re trying to survive, they’re trying to be cool, trying to fit in for the most part. So it’s important for people to understand that these are the issues that these kids are facing, and we’ve got to have a good approach, and one with delicacy. We’ve got to approach with that understanding that we try to serve in an honorable way.

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If you could talk to these kids directly, people who have gone through similar stuff as you, what would you tell them?

I would tell them to think long term. When we are growing up, especially in those environments, a lot of our thinking is very short term. You know, like, ‘how can we be the cool person today? How can we survive in society today?’ Instead of understanding that we still got a long way to go. There’s so much out there for us. Man, I have a lot of friends that passed away at a young age. But I know, if they were able to make it past 21, it would be totally different.

You know, sometimes it just takes one moment for a life to be gone. So it’s just giving them that understanding, that nobody’s invincible.

What’s your advice for artists wanting to make it in the Ottawa scene?

I would say my advice is for artists to do their best not to replicate something else.

Sometimes it’s hard, you know, especially for any artist, but sometimes people want to replicate what’s happening in Atlanta or Chicago or wherever. The important thing is that these individuals already have that representation. They don’t want that representation from someone from Ottawa. In order to cut through the noise we’ve got to tell our story but in a way that other people understand.

And I feel like that’s one of those things that people appreciated about PainKiller, is that I was telling our stories but in a way where I felt the world would get it.

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What was it like opening for A$AP Rocky?

It was lit. I think that was my first opening act in Ottawa.

So it was cool to be able to connect with his crowd, and being able to get the chance to learn from him as well.

Being able to learn from his stage presence and apply the things that he does on stage to my stage. So I learned a lot from that process. Yeah, it was awesome.

Can you tell me what you’re working on now? And what’s the next big milestone in your career?

So right now I’m working on a project with my brother, Jeff Senate. We’re gonna work on a joint, but we won’t put out a single before the new year.

And then I had a house above the main creative house that’s located downtown on Dalhousie, called Real Studios, where I have artists come in and record or do podcasts and stuff like that. I plan to bring some industry professionals there to do seminars.

So that’s my way of kind of like bringing the music industry to Ottawa on a consistent basis so that people don’t feel like they have to leave. So I kind of felt like it was time for me to take that step and give back to the community in that way.

What’s your favorite watch or go-to accessory that you can’t leave without?

Right now, I have like a cheap, casual watch. But I really always wanted a Rolex so I’m waiting till I get to that point where I could get a nice Rolex for myself. And as for accessories these days, I got my cross, my chain with a cross pendant and I don’t usually

leave the house without it, so I’m always feeling myself a little bit. With the Rolex, I’m gonna go classic. So I kind of always tell people I just want an all-black Audi and I’m good, you know. I want to let people know that I upgraded without being too flashy.

Who has helped you in your career?

I’d like to thank my team for supporting me. For Curtis, Stan, Aiden, John. Machine.

That’s what we’re called. And I don’t know where we’d be without Ottawa. Ottawa is definitely the city that continues to push me and I plan to do more so I can help the city more. You know, no one that had a platform or network before me ever really came back. So I’m always asking how do I help people outside of myself, you know, so I definitely want to do that as I continue to grow as an artist as well.

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Movies To Watch This Month The best spookers, old and new, for a season of creepiness.

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The Babadook (2014) Adults beware; this 2014 flick about a terrifying shadow-monster that traumatizes a child at bedtime will keep you up at night.

Whether it’s the fact that this simple premise drives itself right into the heart of our own childhood fears, or because director Jennifer Kent expertly plays on this fear with her careful filmography, Babadook is a chart-topper on this list that will leave you feeling creeped-out all through October.

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It Follows (2015) Although it was filmed only 5 years ago, director David Robert Mitchell captured the essence of an 80’s horror movie with ease. In fact, he left the unease for the viewer.

In It Follows, one unlucky person at a time is followed by a slow moving spirit, constantly walking towards them. If the spirit catches them, they die. And the only way to get rid of the curse? We’ll let you find out.

Frankenstein (1931) Nothing puts you in the Halloween mood quite like a scream-free (sorry, 1930’s horror fans) vintage classic.

Frankenstein is our top choice for this genre. Sure, not a spooker by today’s standards, but still brilliantly unsettling in its displays of monstrosity and madness.

A complete classic.

The Witch (2016) An absolute creeper of a film, The Witch is a suspenseful and slow-building thriller that follows a pioneer family who is preyed upon by a brood of witches and their black magic. The family is compeltely isolated in the forest and being haunted by witches that aren’t the type you see on halloween posters... they’re terrifyingly real.

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Terry Crews is an award-winning actor, body builder, speaker and former NFL linebacker. Crews was born in Flint, Michigan, and was exposed to domestic violence at the hands of his alcoholic father, which Crews now speaks openly about. By his stature, some might assume the 6’ 3”, 245-pound man found his talent in sport, when it was drawing and art that landed him an acceptance to the Interlochen Centre for the Arts, followed by a football scholarship to Western Michigan University. Crews was drafted into the NFL where he played for six years, and supplemented his income by painting and drawing portraits for teammates.

Consistently cut from rosters, Crews retired from the NFL in 1997 to pursue a career in acting, where he featured in several TV shows that reinforced his stereotype of the muscular jock. Having been deeply affected by his childhood experiences in a poor town, Crews began dismantling this stereotype and juxtaposed his physical stature with comedy and an honest approach to body image. Especially in his book Manhood which chronicles his own upbringing and struggle with self image. He quickly became a staple for men’s fitness and health, starring in Old Spice commercials and music videos where he showcased his personality. He was named one of Time’s “Person of the Year” for publicizing an alleged sexual assault by a Hollywood agent, and primarily appears as Sgt. Terry Jeffords in the acclaimed series Brooklyn Nine Nine, and formerly as a judge on America’s Got Talent.

He is a devout christian, and lives with his wife and five children in Los Angeles.

What’s your favorite watch?

Actually the one I’m wearing right now. This Bell & Ross. It was a gift from one of the first action movies I ever did. It was a movie called Gamer, me and Gerard Butler. You know, it wasn’t a really successful movie but it was a movie I’d always dreamed about doing; like being an action guy.

It was the first time I ever got, you know, some sort of gift after the movie.

And man I always said I was going to buy it when I had the money. So when they gifted it to me, it was like, oh my god, this is like serendipity. You know?

For me, it’s all about meaning. I don’t really have watches to just like, show the bling and all.

I’m not a big jewelry guy.

It’s almost like statues or awards. There’s got to be a big, big meaning behind it.

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You’ve been working on the animated film Rumble, how’s that?

I did a voiceover for that a little while ago, I’ve been doing about three or four. What happens with animated movies is that you go in, do one pass on all your lines, and they animate the movie, then you keep coming back and improving it and changing it and doing all this stuff. It’s almost done. I have one more session to go. The hardest part now is with COVID. One of the concerns is finding a studio that is safe enough to do things in and, you know, you have to really follow all the rules. I did have a really big movie come out during quarantine, which was called The Willoughby’s and it was really, really good on Netflix.

That was another animated film. So I just love doing those things, and I’m the bad guy. When we do stuff and I’m animated, it’ll always be cool.

Who’s your favorite Canadian artist or actor?

I love Dan Ackroyd. I’m going back, I mean, Blues Brothers was one of my favorite movies of all time. I gotta go with my man Howie Mandel.

You know, one of my favorite Canadians and also my man, Ryan Reynolds. I did Deadpool 2 with him. I love Canada, by the way, you know, I’m trying to get a dual passport but they won’t let me. Everybody’s trying to sneak up there now, you notice that right?

What are some of your favourite spots to visit in Canada?

Vancouver is one of my favorite spots. Toronto is amazing.

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Hollies Comedy Festival. The food and everything was just so amazing. It’s just a great country man, you guys got a lot going on.

I know you had a brain injury while you were in the NFL, but you didn’t come forward with it. You didn’t tell your coaches for fear of reprisal. It seems to be fairly commonplace still, for men to sort of hide their injuries, especially in sport and at work. But specifically with mental health, it seems to be a difficult topic to talk about. What advice would you give men about being open and transparent about their injuries?

That’s really a great question.

I got knocked out on Monday Night Football - totally. I actually had my memory disappear, and then I had it pieced back together. One thing I’m thankful for is, because I’ve been an actor, I had to exercise my brain, you know, with constantly learning lines and cards, you can overcome this stuff. But the big thing is, if no one knows, you can never get any help for it. My word to most men is that vulnerability is not weakness.

Everyone has seemed to tie the fact that you are admitting that you have an issue or a problem with being weak; like it’s a malfunction, or something that you did that caused this thing to happen to you. I mean, it’s no different than if you fall down, and you hurt yourself... you’re constantly wondering why you fell. But this is just normal, these are things everyone goes through.

But this is the deal with most men. You have guys that say ‘I never fall. I’ve never fallen down, I never fell down one time in my entire life.’ And so you’re always stuck with

like, oh man, so what’s wrong with me? But in reality, that’s not true. The fact is, the more men that share the difficulties and problems and different things that they’ve been going through, especially in regards to mental health because those are injuries that we can’t see, the more everyone can be free of the shame that’s involved.

One thing with me, when I revealed the time I was sexually assaulted, people were like “that can’t happen. That’s impossible.

You’re too big, you should have killed him. It doesn’t work.” But if I can reveal that, then you can reveal that. And what happened was so many men came forward, about their incidents and about things in their life that happened to them, and it was so wild.

We tend to compartmentalize as men. And what happens is we even deny it happening. You know, it’s like, ‘no it didn’t happen to me. It didn’t.’ What happened is, once I came forward, there were a lot of people who realized that their lines were crossed, and they were like, ‘wait a minute, if that’s assault, that’s what happened to me.’ A lot of times people were in the military or even in sports, and they were told, oh, yeah, I’m just joking around with you.

But a lot of that time, you know, it’s basically assault by another name. And I just decided that I was going to be an open book.

Does it ever get easier to talk about?

It does. Right now, the fact that I could just open

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up and just talk about it like this. Believe me, I was different years ago. It was every time I would get this feeling in my gut, like, ‘oh no, I gotta tell her.’ It becomes a mountain. It’s almost like going uphill all the time as you’re disclosing and telling everything, and then you get to a peak.

Then you realize you could see everything when you get to the top of the peak.

You could see that man, yourself, and say you know what? That right there was not my fault or that right there, this is where that came from, or, oh my god, I could see this in a whole new way. And now you roll downhill. And this is where I am right now. I’m in a nice easy roll down hill, I could talk about it, I can share it because I’ve been to the peak and I’ve seen it. And I looked at the issues and what I was scared of the whole time, I never needed to be afraid in the first place.

But that’s an individual fight. That’s an individual argument. I would never tell everyone that they just have to go tell everybody everything - I would never recommend that. I would recommend you get with someone you trust, a counselor or a therapist.

Someone that you can really, really trust to disclose these things first. Because it’s really, really deep, but the right person can help you in that slog uphill. And once you get the help you need, you’ll be on that peak. I can tell you that you can be free once you get the right help. And that’s why it’s so, so important that we tell someone that we trust and love and can really, really believe in - that we tell someone and we can get the help.

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If you could reimagine the stereotypical role model for men now, what would it look like?

Oh, wow. You know, I would say the new male role model is, like I said, very vulnerable. But also he is cognizant of equality. Very, very cognizant, because this is the thing too, when you’re talking about that old model, and because of the way I grew up, there were a lot of guys who, especially in sports or in business, if they win, or they have any sort of success, they act like ‘now I am above you, you all are my pawns and you are my slaves.’ But especially when the MeToo movement started, you started to learn that success is the warmest place to hide, where people were doing very, very heinous things to other people, because they felt they could. The new model will always recognize that even with success, that never makes you better than another person.

How it is too many times, is that while you’re winning, you’re better. But the inevitability was that when you lose, now you’re worse. And what happened is I noticed so many athletes that were committing suicide, that were drinking themselves to death, that could not get out of a hole. Because you are now right there with your losses. And so you are low now, so you’re lower than everybody else.

If you just recognize, hey, you know, a bad day is just a bad day. A good day, it’s just a good day. But we are all equal. Like that does not add anything to you as a human being and it doesn’t take away anything from you as a human being. That’s the main thing I

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tell my kids is that you are not better than anybody.

And you’re not worse than anybody. You only have to keep that in mind and it keeps a good perspective.

How is your wife doing in her recovery?

She’s doing great. She’s now 100 per cent cancer-free. The thing I admire about my wife is that she’s a warrior. We decided at the beginning of the year that we were going to do full physicals and just make sure as we got older that we were okay, you know, because I plan to be here for a long time. And it shocked us all when she got the diagnosis of breast cancer and we were just going ‘what?’ It was stage one, and she just said, “let’s go, let’s attack.” She ended up getting a double mastectomy. But it was pre-COVID, which was so good because it was right before the quarantine and stay-at-home orders, she was in the hospital and had it done. And I spent the whole break, the whole quarantine, basically taking care of her. And now she is back. And I’m just so proud because they say the fact that you had the early detection, and being aggressive and being very proactive in your own care will save your life 99 times out of 100, and now she’s 100% cancer free. It feels good man, I’m just very, very happy it was detected and she did something about it.

“The more men that share the difficulties and problems and different things that they’ve been going through...the more everyone can be free of the shame that’s involved.”

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Sneaky Clean

Fade Scuffed Suede Scuff marks on your suede shoes?

4 Hacks For Cleaning Your Kicks With Supplies You Already Own

The Process:

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A pencil eraser can help to buff out marks in your suede shoes. Gently use the eraser on the marked area.

Stink-Be-Gone Banish smelly shoes in one good night’s sleep.

The Mix:

Get your bootstraps looking minty fresh by soaking them for only 5 minutes in a simple miracle-mix solution.

Take an old sock and fill it with baking soda.

The Process: Put that baking-soda filled sock (your new best friend) into your smelly shoe and leave overnight.

In the morning, the baking soda will have abolished all of the odour from your kicks.

The Mix: In a bowl, pour in some schweppes (as much as is needed to soak your laces), and add 1 capful of peroxide and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

The Process: Soak the shoelaces thoroughly in the solution, and stir them slightly to ensure every inch of the laces is hit by the solution.

After five minutes, remove the laces and inspect for any stains to soak again.

Reach Next-Level Whiteness In Your Socks Restore brilliance to oncewhite socks with ease.

The Mix: Cut two lemons into slices, about one inch in thickness and put them in a pot of boiling water.

The Process: Boil your socks with lemon slices for about 10 minutes; stirring occaisionally to get every spec of sock. Then, throw your socks into your next load of laundry and wash as normal.

Clean Your Sole Grab an eraser and brighten up those soles.

The Process: After washing, literally, erase your soles with a pencil eraser (gently, of course). Any scuffs or stains that are just not budging will be no match for this hack.

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Now This

Surprising finds from the world of research.

Minimalists Are Happier On Average A recent study that looked at different shopping behaviours in North Americans found that minimalists (those who shop less, own less, use less) were happier on average than those who shop and consume regularly.

The study honed in on eco-friendly shopping, too. It found that buying less of regular products was a better strategy for the environment than buying eco-friendly products at a normal rate.

Minimalism may be the way to go for a happier and healthier life.

Dogs May Be Able To Detect COVID-19 A German research team was able to train a pack of eight dogs to sniff out COVID-19 in just under a week.

The dogs were trained to identify infected samples of human saliva among 1000 mostly healthy samples, and they did so with over 94% accuracy.

The results of the test are a promising indication of our four-legged friends’ ability to aid in early identification of the presence of COVID-19 in humans.

Swearing Increases Pain Tolerance By 33% While a common response to pain (think stubbing your toe, breaking a leg or giving birth) is swearing, a little known effect of all this profanity is a boost in your body’s pain threshold, new research has found.

In a study published in Frontiers in Psychology, swear words (only the traditional kind - no new or made up words allowed. Only down-right, hard-hitting curse words) were found to induce a natural analgesic effect that the body produces in response to stress.

It was no small gain; swearing was found to increase pain tolerance by a whopping 33%.

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- A GUIDE TO THANKSGIVING HOSTING Hosting for Thanksgiving shouldn’t be stressful; with great responsibility comes great opportunity to create an evening of impressive hospitality.

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DISHWARE Stoneware Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the more natural elements of our lives; we’re surrounded by gourds and fauna of all sorts. Stoneware is a great extension of this theme. For your dinner, find an earth-toned stoneware set to truly impress.

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Whiskey Apéritif Thanksgiving is all about tradition, so take this opportunity to put a bold foot forward for your after-drinner drink.

Whiskey is our choice for a thanksgiving toast. Go big and serve a maple bacon old fashioned that your guests will surely be thankful for.

TOAST Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon $50, LCBO

Maple Bacon Old Fashioned 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey 1/4 oz. maple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters Garnish with bacon slice

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Moorpark 16 Piece Crystal Assorted Glassware Set $425

Subtle Touches

Alcohol is a top pick for hosting gifts at thanksgiving, so be ready with hardware that will impress. When your guest presents you with their best offering of wine, hand them something of equal measure – like these Moorpark Crystal glasses. The dark red accent will play off your thanksgiving décor expertly, and this subtle detail will not go un-noticed.

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DETAILS Backyard Entertainment A family gathering is pretty streamlined as it is, but you can instantly upgrade your event plan by creating what we call a social relief area: a spot for the non-socialites of the party to gather away from your story-telling family member and your uncle with the booming laugh. Your backyard is the perfect spot to do this, and it doubles as a kid’s play area. Using a projector, show the game on the wall of your house to give those quiet types something to talk about (or not).

BenQ GV1 Portable Projector, $500, Best Buy

Create A Destination

It’s not as simple as sending people outside..you need to create a great atmosphere. The best way to do that in the midst of autumn? An A1 fire pit designed for social gatherings in the 21st century. This Maraca fire pit (and sparks screen) fits this description to a ‘T’.

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For The Meat Lover

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The Bradley 6-Rack Smoker, $399.99

The Bradley 6-Rack Smoker is a spacious unit with up to 9 hours of loading space for fuel. The smoker is a large 109 litres, and the Bradley company’s flavored bisquettes turn the smoked racks into a mouth-watering attraction that will have guests eager for you to carve. .

Carefully Selected Cuts

The Dalstrong Shogun Series Carving Knife $189.99

The Dalstrong Shogun Series carving knife is a beauty to behold. The 12 inch, japanese-style blade is set at 8-12 degrees on either side and is made from high quality stainless steel. The long length is perfect for cutting turkey or briskets, and its design is sure to catch someone’s eye.

For The Table $195 - The Inniskillin Riesling Icewine, from the Niagara Peninsula is sweet and full-bodied with a long finish. Rieslings are a top pick for Thanksgiving dinner pairings – their clarifying acidity nicely compliments the likes of sweet potatoes, turkey and herb-filled sides. With notes of dried fruits and honey, this wine from the Okanagan will be a guest favourite at your table. $48.95 - Peller Estates Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon is a flavourful red wine with notes of oak, black cherry and currant, making it the perfect pairing for red meat. Offering your guests a drier alternative to the Riesling, the rich flavour of this Ontario-made wine settles nicely on the palate.

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STYLE GUIDE: MASK ON

Our top tips for choosing masks without giving up your sense of fashion.

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ike glasses, masks need to fit snugly and comfortably against your face in order to be effective. And like glasses, your face shape will impact what type of style you should be purchasing. Rounded masks, like the typical KN-95, will expose most of your jaw line but typically cover more of your face around your nose. These masks 82 | FACES MAGAZINE

are more suitable for rigid jawlines and round or oval faces.

Most cloth masks are cut on an angle, and cover the jawline and cheekbones as well as the nose.

Depending on the cut style, these masks would best be suited for people with square, heart or triangle-shaped facial features.

Masks that have a square cut and expose the cheeks and part of the jawline are better for people with slimmer cheekbones.

Tip #2: Accessories Like with any clothing or accessory, style is a personal choice. Matching your mask to your shoes and watch could be a good way to add the missing element to your wardrobe. If you have light coloured hair and light eyes, it might be better to go for darker colours to contrast with, or to wear colours that are complementary to your eye, skin and hair colour.

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Tip #3: Make a Statement of Originality & Buy From an Artisan Rag & Bone The Schoeller Stealth Mask Pack

Masks are very customizable if you buy the right type. Unlike non-surgical masks that are often bought and then discarded, cloth masks are an open canvas for the wearer to create. Unfortunately, masks cover up one of the main forms of communication that we have: our face. This can make it difficult for others to gauge your attitude and attractiveness, as well as make it harder to distinguish you from the (socially distant) crowd. To remedy this, be creative with your choice. Ottawartisans.com has a wide variety of mask types, styles, fabrics and designs for you to choose from.

Tip #3: Make Your Eyes Stand Out Having a new colour so close to your eyes is an opportunity for some sharp contrast. Here’s the best colours for every eye colour.

Profound Triple-Layered Protective Banadana Print Face Mask $37

Blue Eyes

Brown Eyes Green Eyes Grey Eyes

Grey Tones Blues Oranges Mauve Tones.

Dark Greens Purples Golds

Bronze Pink Purple Taupe

Teal Coral Tones Greys

Huckberry

BONOBOS

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AT HOME

Skills At Home 3 Home Skills to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

Nearly 25 percent of all Canadian businesses say at least 10 percent of their workforce will remain working from home permanently, and that number is expected to increase as firms adjust to the sudden change in office locations. For professionals who focus heavily on their in-office life, these home skills can help you transition from the office to home.

Physically Separating Your Work Space From Home Space

Create Focus Blocks

Maintain Communication

Studies have shown that having a bedtime routine, such as brushing your teeth and washing your face, can lead to a better sleep as it signals your brain that it’s time for bed. This is similar to work. When choosing where to work from home, always separate work from play areas. Specifically, it may be detrimental to your focus and energy, as well as your sleep, if a home office is located in your bedroom or work is completed while on the bed. Moving the office from the bedroom to another location can stop the association between work and relaxing, and instead focus the energy to be what it’s set up to be: productive.

If possible, having a home office and a place to focus will be the most beneficial set up, and it should be entered only when work is being done to signal the need for the creative and motivated energies to start flowing.

Focus blocks are chunks of time dedicated to specific tasks without any interruptions. This can be difficult at first, as short-term and long-term projects often have time trade-offs that are difficult to predict, but it should become easier over time to assess what can be postponed and what can’t be. 15-minute to an hour increments of shutting the door, turning off messages and really focusing on a specific task can improve your productivity and workflow, and having the luxury to simply disconnect communications is certainly an advantage of working from home.

One trouble with working from home is the physical distance between an employee and their colleagues (which I guess is the whole point now). This can be an issue when trying to communicate effectively and build relationships with new people as there is less opportunity for face-to-face interaction. To counteract this, and reduce the need for lengthy emails or calls, one can use video messaging to quickly relay information to colleagues. This is nice because not only does it reduce the time and effort it takes to respond, it’s also an opportunity to associate a face with the work, making the sender more memorable in the long run, according to numerous studies.

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There is a long to-do list that should be completed when buying a home for the first time, but most people wouldn’t know about it unless someone told them. In today’s world, homes can be bought easily through the click of a button, but the to-do list, if anything, has only gotten longer when using independent services instead of a realtor. Three realtors, and a representative from online estate agent platform Purple Bricks, compare their top mistakes that buyers make when purchasing a home for the first time.

Featuring: Brittany Bekkers (EXIT Realty), Randall Weese (Purple Bricks), Rony Rizk (Ottawa Property Shop), and Sam Moussa (RE/MAX Absolute)

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1. Not Getting Pre-Approved All four agencies agree that the top mistake they see with prospective buyers is not being pre-approved for a mortgage before browsing homes.

“Though a pre-approval isn’t a guarantee that you’ll get a mortgage when you’re ready to buy, it’s the best first step. Starting a home search before knowing how much you can realistically afford can save you a lot of time and heartache,” says Randall Weese of Purple Bricks. “Your local lending institution can provide you with written preapproval for you at no cost and no obligation, and it can all be done quite easily over-the-phone,” says Rony Rizk of Ottawa Property Shop. Some agents won’t even let you in the door without a pre-approval, and prospective buyers oftentimes don’t have a realistic expectation of what their mortgage will be, so it’s best to get it sorted out before looking. “Rather than fixating on mortgage rates, it is crucial to inquire about mortgage penalties, prepayment maximums and the fine print,” says Brittany Bekkers of EXIT Realty Matrix. These will factor into your overall costs and affect the realistic number that you can pay towards your mortgage each month.

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2. Buying At The Top Of Your Budget Three of the four agencies listed this as the one of the most common mistakes, with the fourth listing this more broadly. “Even though you may be pre-approved for a certain mortgage loan amount, it doesn’t mean you should buy a home at the top of your budget.

Before you start looking, work out your monthly expenses with the added expense of a mortgage and new projected home bills (like property taxes) for homes at varying price points,” says Weese of Purple Bricks. ‘Buying at the top of your budget’ means purchasing a home that uses up the entirety of your mortgage and housing allowance.

By doing so, the buyer fails to take into account other costs such as “lawyer fees, title insurance, moving expenses, and adjustments,” says Bekkers. Other costs can occur after the sale, including maintenance, renovations, utilities, contract breaches or landscaping, which should all be considered when determining your budgets. “You do not want to be house poor and paying more than you can afford,” says Sam Moussa of RE/MAX Absolute. On a more broad sense, buyers should not think that they can cut corners in other areas of their lives to make up for an unanticipated hike in housing costs.

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3. Getting Too Emotional The third most common mistake that realtors see for first-time buyers can easily be solved through the use of a real estate agent. The Ottawa housing market is particularly ferocious, and so it is easy to invest all your time, hopes and dreams into one property only to have it taken by another offer. “Too many first time buyers get attached or invested in a home and in a multiple offer situation, they may not be awarded the purchase and get discouraged,” says Moussa. Becoming too emotionally-invested in a property can make it difficult to honestly assess whether or not the property is right for you, and can become more emotionally draining with every failed offer. “Create a criteria wish-list with the genuine expectation that you will have to sacrifice particular items,” says Bekkers on how to avoid this. “If a house doesn’t meet your must-have criteria, eliminate it as an option. If it does, see how it ranks against other homes in terms of niceto-haves. That’ll help you make choices based on what really matters to you and will keep you from becoming overwhelmed during your home search,” says Weese.

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University. He was signed to the Ottawa Senators after three years of playing for North Dakota in 2018, and split his time between the American Hockey League’s affiliate, the Belleville Senators, and Ottawa. He was offered an inhouse position last year, but was injured before he could display his skills in all but three games.

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ell us about the moment you were drafted to the Senators.

That was right before my freshman year in college. I was a late bloomer. I loved hockey my whole life but I never really figured that out and how to play it properly; switching from forward to defense.

So it was my last year in juniors and John told me it was expected that I knew it was my last chance. I was a late bloomer, so just to have Ottawa have that kind of faith in me and take me on as an old razor and eventually give me a chance, was something I look back on and think it’s pretty cool.

What was the moment like when you got that call?

I don’t want to say it was a sigh of relief because I wasn’t waiting on it. You know, like I said, I think I was just starting to figure hockey out. I think I was gonna make it to the NHL no matter what, or at least I had that belief in myself. But it was just a cool moment to kind of say ‘you’re drafted into the NHL.’ I mean, you grow up your whole life thinking about playing in the NHL and to eventually be drafted there and placed in Ottawa, was just a cool feeling. And I guess my next thought was that I knew that I had a lot of work to do.

You had a shoulder injury in July, what was that like, and how did it feel stepping onto the ice for the first time?

My rookie year I played fine, and then my second year - this past year, just the day before camp in a freak injury, I tore my labrum and dislocated my shoulder.

So it’s not the way I pictured my second

year going, especially a year that I thought was going to be my coming out year, so to speak. It was just a tough go to start.

But I knew that it was an opportunity to have a lot of long term opportunities to get better from. I think I did all that I had to do. And the fact that I was even able to get back for three games this year, was just unbelievable. I mean, credit to the staff and Ottawa and people around me in Ottawa for being there for me. And then, just to play those three games, before COVID hit - I was really thankful to get those in. I’m looking forward even more to what we get to do next year.

Are there any teammates that you’re particularly close with, or any who have helped you through your recovery?

I mean, it’s very different from college, where I played prior to pro - because

in college, you’re with the same guys every day. Everybody had the same classes, and the same eating schedule, so you’re always, always with the same people. Then you get to the pros and you have guys with families and girlfriends, and everyone’s on different agendas.

But with that being said, I think two of the older guys that have been amazing to me here are Bobby Ryan and Craig Anderson. They’ve been great to me from the moment I stepped into Ottawa. We’ve got a pretty good group that are all starting to get more comfortable with each other, and we know we have something special to build here so we get along well.

I get along well with Anthony Duclair, Drake Batherson, and Logan Brown, and obviously Chabot and Tkachuk. Like I said, we know we’ve got a good thing in terms of our young guys, and our more experienced guys, so we’re all just trying to figure ourselves out and eventually we’re gonna make something special here.

Speaking of Drake Batherson, you guys played together in Belleville right?

Yep. Yeah, that was me. Me, Batherson, Brown and Sieloff, we all lived together in my first year in Belleville.

How does it feel to have played with him there and then to see him coming up as a prospect for Ottawa now too?

I mean, this is what you play for. Not everybody gets to go right into the NHL and not everybody gets to go... I want to say the ‘easy route,’ which isn’t exactly easy because obviously, everything is earned. But not everybody gets some of the opportunities that these other guys get, so sometimes you gotta go and you have to prove yourself. In the American FACES MAGAZINE | 89

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League, if a guy’s down there, there’s no denying that it’s not the NHL, and you don’t get treated like the NHL. So speaking from my personal experience, you appreciate it a lot more when you finally do get to play in the NHL. And in Batherson’s experience, he tore it up both years in the American League and was able to have exposure when he tore it up in the NHL. So as a friend, I couldn’t be happier for him, and you know he appreciates it because he’s been through the tough times.

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What has life been like for you these past few months?

It’s been fairly normal I guess, compared to what I did throughout the year. As I said, I was alone a lot. So we were locked

Speaking of your family, I know your dad helped win a Stanley Cup for the Avalanche back in the day. How has he influenced your game?

How does it feel being in Ottawa? What are some of your favorite spots so far?

I love it. Like I said, my first year, I was up and down. I played about half NHL and half American League. Usually when you’re doing that, it means you’re in the hotel. Then this past year, I got a house and I was ready to go and obviously the shoulder injury happened. So I took a lot of alone time. I stayed out in Stittsville to be close to the rink, because I knew I’d be there everyday for shoulder rehab. I had a lot of alone time, I wasn’t really able to experience Ottawa to the fullest, I don’t think. It’s a hockey town, it’s a hockey place, and I know they’re waiting on us to get things going and they’re being patient and I’m excited for when it comes.

You scored your first NHL goal against the Winnipeg Jets. How did that feel?

I know it’s cliche to say but to score and then turn around and see Eric Karlsson be the first one to congratulate you. Let me go to the touchy place all right? I grew up watching Eric Karlsson. Especially the past few years, leading up to that point to turn around, congratulate you and be happy for you, is just a really special kind of motivation.

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healthy and physically healthy. Whenever the time comes and we get called in, we’ll be ready to go. As for being away from hockey, I just tried to keep busy with golf and just a lot of things to keep active and keep my mind active and it hasn’t been too bad. And I’ve been fortunate enough to have everybody in my family and all my loved ones be healthy. So no complaints there.

down in quarantine mode. I spent a lot of time alone. And then the same thing goes for the gym and my workouts. I was working out the whole year trying to get my shoulder back to 100% and get the rest of my body up to 100%, so that when I’m ready to return to play, I would have been good. Now it’s the same thing. I just couldn’t train my body. Now I’m making sure that I’m ready to go because nobody really knows when we’re gonna start again. Nobody really knows what the next play is. So the only thing that we can do is stay prepared and stay mentally

Obviously, my mom is the reason I’m here (laughs). In terms of hockey and life, for both of them, he taught me everything.

I’ve only been playing defense for a year and a half as well as draft year. Without his knowledge and without his support and kind of keeping it honest with me all the time I don’t think I ever would have had a chance to move on to college. He was always there, he always gave me the right advice. He’s the reason that I had that positive outlook last year. He’s always motivating, always keeping it honest, and the same goes for my mom. You know I get asked about my dad and I never get to bring my mom up, but she’s the love in the family and she’s the one who keeps me going. I mean, I owe them 100% credit for everything I’ve done in hockey and in life. Like I said, I wouldn’t be blessed with these opportunities if it wasn’t for them.

What’s your favorite watch or accessory?

I’m not really a watch guy because, and this will sound bougie, but I’ve never owned a watch before and so I want my first one to be a Rolex or an AP. I’m big into the rap culture so if I’m gonna own

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a watch it’s gonna be something special, and I don’t feel like it’s the smartest thing in my life right now to be purchasing one of those. I’m keeping it simple so I’m gonna go no watches and like I said, let my first one be a memorable one. My favorite accessory is probably my Tom Ford sunglasses. I like sunglasses. Some of them don’t fit my face the best, so that’s probably my number one.

What are some of your favorite pastimes when you get some time off?

Golfing is one of the things that I’ve been doing a ton this summer. I like getting on a boat with some of the guys and just hanging out. I like being active. I like being outdoors. Not a big movie guy or indoor guy. Anything I can do to keep my mind active and like I said stay outdoors.

I’m a dual citizen so I can’t really say ‘as an American’ but it’s cool to be able to walk around downtown in the capital of Canada. It’s something that’s maybe overlooked if you’re there every day, but I think it’s still pretty cool.

What’s your favourite meal of all time?

That’s a tough one. I’m not picky at all.

There aren’t any foods that I don’t like, so it switches depending on the season and my mood. If I had to pick one, I would go with a high quality sushi. I probably have to take that. It’s situational, I’m not gonna go grab sushi just because I’m craving it, or if I’m in a place that I don’t think will have good sushi. I can’t remember the name - I had to text Pageau before I went there every time, but it’s really good. He was like a tour guide. When I first came to Ottawa, all the older guys, even the guys who were onto their next journey or team, have been unbelievable to me.

And he’s included for sure.

What can the senators do to get ready for next season and to make the playoffs?

Let’s just toss the towel right now! I’m not a coach, so to answer that from a player’s standpoint, I know that all of us are ready.

I know that all of us have been working out and putting in the time and putting in the effort. We’re doing everything that it takes. Shelby and I were texting and speaking yesterday. We’ve finished second to last, or last, the last two years of the rebuild, and times have been a little bit tough. There’s no finger pointing, but enough is enough. We’re ready to start playing playoff hockey, we’re ready to start making a name for ourselves as the Ottawa Senators. To answer that simply, we’re all working hard. We’re all preparing ourselves to the best of our ability. And we all trust in DJ and what DJ is going to do for us and the way he’s going to coach us, and it’s just going to be time to prove it next year. There’s no more rebuilding excuses, no more of any of that. Everybody that shows up to camp is going to be ready to go when we’re trying to create a new culture and create some tradition around here.

So what are your plans for Thanksgiving?

Do you have any family traditions?

It’s gonna be different this year for sure.

We used to all meet up either at our house or my aunt’s and uncle’s. Just the big family dinner and family time. We’re pretty family oriented. We like to do things as a whole. Everybody brings a dish and it’s just more about sitting at the table together and being thankful for the ones around us, and the ones that got us to the point that we are in our lives. So I’m a big family guy. I’m really, really thankful for mine, so any chance I get to be with everyone is a special moment and should be really nice.

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What is your best piece of advice for someone hoping to make it into the NHL someday?

I think it’s tough to give advice without sounding cheesy, but I would truly say everybody has a different path. Don’t give up on yours. Like I said, I was a late bloomer, I was probably playing forward until I was about 16 or 17, and by 22, in the NHL as a defenseman. I remember I got traded my first year and a half in the USHL and I was traded on a turnover and my dad looks at me and says “you know this is your last chance to prove it.” Then all of a sudden, the next two years I’m tearing it up and then I get drafted and commit to college and everything kind of went up from there. I think the adversity that I faced in that first year and a half kind of set me up to be successful in my future. Without that adversity, I don’t know if I’d be the same player or same person. There’s definitely a lot of ups and downs and I think the ones that get through the adversity and learn from it, and remember it, are the ones that end up going on to do special things. Like I said, you go through it, you remember it, and you know how to accept it. That way if trouble ever happens again, you can find a way around that. And if there’s another, you find a way to beat that one too. So just stick with it. Not everybody is a first rounder. I’ve never been a superstar player at first, I had to earn my stripes.

I think it’s even more special when you go through the tough times and eventually succeed.

Is there anything else you’d like to say?

I know my teammates are working hard as I said to you. Yesterday, Shelby and I were texting and I think talk is cheap, but we all have a lot to prove. We’re all really excited for next year, the big year is coming. I’m not saying it’s gonna happen overnight, but the work is being put in and we have a lot to prove to ourselves and to the community. I’m excited to see what happens. don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions or approaches to any conversation.

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Mirror Their Body Language Another tip that requires discretion and practise; mirroring someone is a super effective way to make them feel comfortable in your presence. Don’t aim to copy their every move; instead, pick up on the tone and volume their voice, and speed of talking. Start by matching that.

Signal Genuity Our brains have been subconciously reading body language our entire lives, so they know how to read the real stuff from the fake. Tap into this by creating a smile that reads genuinely. When you first meet someone, take a second to scan their face. Then, slowly let your face break into a smile.

The key is to wait a second to smile (rushing a smile can seem ingenuine) and let the smile come slowly and naturally.

You’ll have the other person feeling like you are genuinely happy to see them.

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Make Them Feel Heard To make someone feel like you’re genuinely interested in what they’re saying, try taking the last few words of their sentence, and pose it back to them as a question. If someone were to say to you “I’m just starting my holidays this weekend.” You’d say “You’re starting your holidays this weekend?”

Prompting them to talk more about themselves.

Our brains are the most engaged when we are talking about ourselves, so that’s exactly what you want the other person to be doing. This technique warrants some discretion, and practise. But its one taught in many professions for negotiation strategies and, for making a good impression.

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Choose To Appear Genuine When we are faking interest in something, the other person is able to tell by reading physical cues that you can’t control. Intuition is much more powerful than your ability to lie; and people will pick up on fake genuinity no matter how hard you try. To get around this, choose to disucss things of interest to you when possible. Don’t try to find the topic most interesting to them, instead, aim to find common ground. You’ll get a lot further talking about your common interests, rather than trying to curry favour by discussing their interests. For coworkers, this might mean talking about something at work, rather than asking about a hobby that you know or care little about.

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NICK PAUL Born and raised in Mississauga, Nick Paul spent much of his childhood surrounded by hockey. The left-winger began his career in the OHL, where he stayed for three seasons before being drafted to the AHL’s Binghamton Senators.

In 2015, Paul would help Team Canada win Gold in the Junior World Championships in one of the most memorable hockey moments of the decade. While in the AHL, Paul struggled initially, but his work ethic and determination paid off as he progressed through the season, catching the eyes of NHL scouts. He was drafted after that first season to the Dallas Stars, before being traded in a 6-player swap for Jason Spezza and Ludwig Karlsson to the Ottawa Senators. Paul struggled at first, and played in the AHL affiliate Belleville Senators to hone his skills. Soon after, Paul’s work ethic, positive faceoff percentage, and determination landed him a permanent housing letter with the Ottawa Senators, where he hopes to stay.

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Who are some of your favourite players to watch as a kid?

I grew up in Toronto and I was friends with Max Domi, so we’d go to games together and I was a big Sundin fan. I just liked the way he played, he was a good scorer and leader. Another person I watched on TV was Jarome Iginla, I just loved the way he played. He had a hard nose, stepped up for the team, and was just a leader. Those are the two guys I grew up watching and were my two favourite players.

You were drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2013, can you describe that experience?

I got drafted in New York City, I had my family there and one of my best friends.

We were sitting there and we didn’t really know when my name was going to be called, and then it was called. I almost didn’t hear it, my family stood up before I did. I gave them a hug and then my brother and my mom, and best friend, who has been there for me for everything. He’s the guy I tell everything to and he’s like a second brother, and it was great to have everyone there.

Then I went up and shook the guy’s hand and held up the jersey - the whole experience. It was nice just kicking back with them after and just enjoying being there. It was a nice experience. After, it was our first time in New York City, so we kind of just walked around at night and celebrated that way. We didn’t do anything crazy, just walking around and talking and taking it all in.

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What were your initial thoughts when you were traded to Ottawa?

I was excited for a new opportunity, and I wasn’t in Dallas very long but obviously getting traded in the Spezza trade had some pressure.

They had high expectations for me and they gave me that opportunity so I was just going with open eyes, and wanting to show them that I was ready to be the player they wanted and I am.

Obviously it didn’t happen as quickly as I would have liked but they never gave up on me and they kept giving me chances, and I was just super excited to play.

So you scored your first NHL goal on February 23, 2016, against the Oilers. How did that feel?

It was cool. It was one of those things where you play in your head what you’re going to say or do, and then when it happens you kind of just go blank. I remember the puck sitting there and I tapped it in and then I remember Curtis Lazar was coming towards me and I went to go hug him and he dipped under me to go grab the puck, and I was kind of sitting there for a second not knowing what to do. Wideman came over pretty quick but it was cool. It was just one of those things where you imagine what it’s going to be like and then you actually score and you kind of just go blank. Then the excitement and the adrenaline take over and it was just a really cool feeling.

Lazar grabbed the puck for you to keep and the team was celebrating with you, who are some of the teammates who took you in and really welcomed you?

There were a lot of really good guys. Clarke McArthur was there, and he was really good to me. Mark Stone was unbelievably nice, he’d have me over for dinners or if I needed a night away from the hotel I’d go sleep at his house. Lazar, when he was there, we were really close.

There’s always been a really good core in Ottawa who’ve been really nice. Karlsson, as soon as you came there, he knew everyone’s names right off the bat. Ottawa was very welcoming and very homey, even when I first came up there.

How did it feel when DJ Smith informed you that you had a permanent place here in Ottawa?

It was unreal. I had been going up and down so much over the last five years, sometimes only being up two to three days. So that happening so quick, I really wasn’t expecting it, especially on a big win like that. Pageau scored in overtime like that and me being out there, all excited after the big win, and him pulling that out - I didn’t expect it. And then the camera rolls in and it was kind of all happening at once.

It was one of the things I was striving for all summer, to get a housing letter, and to finally stick on the team. For it to happen like that was really amazing.

Have you purchased a house in Ottawa or what are your plans?

Me and my girlfriend are looking at a place here, yeah, we really like Ottawa. She wants to get a job at CHEO, and after hockey I want to stay around. We really like it here. We’re looking at a place right now and have a little discussion in the works. We

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love Ottawa, I know the winters can be cold but the summers are beautiful and yeah, we absolutely love it here, so we want to make this our full-time home.

We’re in Westboro now, but we’re looking over between Algonquin College and Westboro. We have a dog, so Hampton Park is right there and we can walk to everything and we really like the area.

What are some of your favourite shows?

Oh there’s a ton. Me and my girlfriend just started watching Grey’s Anatomy, which is pretty good, and Joe Exotic, but there are so many I can’t even remember. We went back to old movies too. Selling Sunset we’ve been on lately, yeah a whole bunch, and Mindhunter as well.

What role did your family play in your success as a hockey player growing up?

It was huge. My brother was older than me and he played hockey his whole life, and he played Junior A. He was a good player but he was just small, so ever since I could remember I’d just be at the rink watching him. My dad used to build a rink in the backyard and make us shoot like, 100 pucks per day, and we’d do backhand, forehand, skating drills - it wasn’t a big rink but we put it to a lot of use. Even in hard times, not getting drafted high in the OHL, not going up to the NHL right away and making that, and having a difficult time in the AHL, they’ve always been there to support me. They always help me keep a level head, and to be there for me.

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They kept me working hard that’s the biggest thing I take away from them, how hard they work. No matter what the situation is, they give 100%, and that rubbed off on me. With everything I do, I try and go as hard as I can, and hopefully it pays off. It definitely paid off this year when DJ came in and saw how hard I worked and saw that I was willing to do anything the team needed. I think that was one of the qualities that I respect the most of what they passed on to me.

You also have the hardest shot on your team, from the Sens Skills day, how does that feel?

Yeah haha, I always knew I had a hard slapshot but I never knew how fast it went.

I was always in the backyard with my dad, taking slap shots, wrist shots, and backhands, and even in the summer he’d just put a plank of wood out there and make sure I took those 100 shots per day. Those really paid off haha, so that was cool.

The team has a lot of young players, and with the next draft picks coming in, what are your thoughts on next season?

I think it’s going to be exciting. We have a lot of really good players coming up, and people are waiting. We’ve got Nilsson, Batherson, Brown, Chlapik, a lot of guys are up and down this year. We have so many prospects and so much talent, there’s going to be a big push for job opportunities. Everybody’s going to be pushing the pace, if you’re fourth or third line, sometimes second, you don’t know if you’re going to be there full time right. There’s alway someone pushing you

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and working their hardest. I think the competitive level that it’s going to bring is going to make our team so much better, and there are so many options. A bunch of skills coming up and a bunch of hard working players.

There are so many rotations, so many options for going through the lineups. It’s going to be exciting, and that’s what the league’s turning into; more speed, more skill.

That’s what we have coming to the lineup. We have a lot of prospects and we have really good core players and I’m excited.

What do you like about playing in Ottawa?

I like the whole area. The fans are nice, they always come up to you to talk and they’re super nice. They come out and support. Parliament, obviously, and I like the summer as well. The winters are tough, it’s freezing but it’s nice still. It’s not a big town, if you want to go down and have a nice meal and get in the mix, you can do that. If you want a little more space, like I got a couple of buddies in the Kanata and Stittsville areas and we go out there on their nice little bit of land and just relax, or I can go play some golf. You get the best of both worlds. The people are awesome and yeah, I love Ottawa.

What would you tell a new player, coming onto the team, about Ottawa and playing in the city?

I would say just work hard and make the team better.

Ottawa is a great spot. It’s obviously a different experience if you’re stuck at the Brookstreet Hotel and stuck with eating dinner out there.

I would say they have to try coming down to have din-

ners with the guys that live in Westboro or other little spots around the city, and just expanding your view.

Don’t just stay in Kanata, enjoy the city a little bit.

Come downtown and to Little Italy, there are some good dinner spots there, and the people are nice so don’t be afraid to get out and experience Ottawa.

What advice do you have for someone who hopes to make it to the NHL? I would say don’t give up.

There will always be people who can see your success and see your potential, and those are the ones who will tell you you’re good enough and take some of that pressure off, and surround yourself with those people. There are so many people who have been told they’ll never be anything, or never do anything and then they go out and do it.

It’s all in your mindset, and if you’re telling yourself, or others are telling you and you believe that you can’t do it, then chances are you’re not going to do it. If you keep a strong mindset and try your hardest and never give up - every single practice go 100%, then it’s going to get you somewhere. Someone, somewhere, will notice the work ethic and the drive, and how you don’t take no for an answer, and it will pay off.

What’s your favourite watch or go-to accessory?

Watch pieces? I don’t really have many, I just buy $100 to $150 watches, just nice, clean, simple watches.

I know some guys have Rolexes, and things like that, but I try not to be too flashy. If I were to get a decent watch, I’d probably get a Rolex, or a Piguet.

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