From the moment I took off my coat on the morning of Feb. 7, I felt the stares. As…
Five ways George Orwell’s 1984 is – and is not – relevant in 2017
When Eric Arthur Blair wrote his last book 1984 in 1948, he was focused on a frightening vision of governments…
Ottawa talks Trump
Just south of our border, a little country called the United States of America recently inaugurated their 45th president. Donald…
Homeless youth with pets face unique challenges during Ottawa’s cold winter months
It is estimated that one in 10 homeless people owns a pet. As temperatures in the Ottawa region begin to…
Modern day ghost stories: the reality of today’s dating world
In 2015, the internet exploded with rumours that actor Sean Penn was being “ghosted” by his ex-fiancée, Charlize Theron. A…
Parkour leaps into the mainstream
Scaling 80 foot buildings, flipping through the air and jumping from rooftop to rooftop with nothing but pavement far beneath. For…
Free access to Canada’s national parks – best 150th birthday present ever?
The car slowly pulls up on the side of the road. My friend Marlee parks the car where a thick…
The positive power of the Internet
The internet can be a scary place. From cyber bullying to body shaming, people seem to be more mean behind…
Wild thing: why not forage for food in your own backyard?
What if I told you you could be eating nutrient-rich foods that have greater health benefits than what you…
Up-and-coming Ottawa Youtubers
LazMelEsc is a Youtube channel run by married couple Laszlo and Melanie Papp. A few years ago they sold…