With Disney Plus's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier set to release March 19, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have forgotten where these characters were left off in July 2019. The show will feature many returning characters the audience have not seen since the events of Avengers: Endgame or earlier. As the name suggests, the series stars the...

For 25-year-old Nasr Nasr, owner of Juice Dudez, nothing beats the flavour of smoothies made from fresh and real ingredients. Located in Westboro, at 91 Richmond Rd. A, Juice Dudez serves all sorts of juices, smoothies, teas and more. Every item on their menu is made with over 90 per cent fresh ingredients.“We want to introduce a fresh juice culture...

Growing up, Conor Oakley was always moving: snowboarding, playing baseball, golf and lacrosse. And like any kid from Ontario, he loved to play hockey, but Conor also had real talent. In his teens he played Junior A hockey and was a prospect to play at a Division One school in the States. At 18, on the cusp of adulthood, he...

Every photographer has their own style. Whether it’s upscale, highly-polished event photography or richly saturated candids depicting smiling families, no two artistic styles are exactly the same. Ottawa-based Saint Kayla Photography takes specialization one step further. Independent business-owner, part-time entrepreneur, photographer and French-Canadian-Bajan artist Kayla Straker-Trotman creates a unique experience for her clients. She combines the intimacy and vulnerability of...

Marketing might not seem like a big worry for a business who performs laser therapy on dogs wearing protective eyewear – who doesn’t want to see puppies wearing glasses?The pictures are click-bait and the patients are adorable, but the process of opening a rehabilitation clinic for pets in Ottawa is a big entrepreneurial project. Tim Haats, 33, and Natacha Paquette,...

Speech is a key element in communication. It affects how we interact with one another and how we build relationships. But for me, it isn’t always as simple as saying what comes to mind. Growing up, I had what my family referred to as “speech problems.” I couldn’t always pronounce words and make sounds come out correctly. Before speaking, I'd...

This year marks the 11th Bell Let's Talk Day, which aims to dismantle the stigma around mental health and raise money for mental health services. Bell Let’s Talk hopes that by raising conversations around mental health and encouraging people to speak up about their own struggles with mental illness, Canadians will feel more comfortable seeking help. Today, Bell is donating...

The viral video of a Minneapolis police officer killing George Floyd on May 25 changed the world. Protests against systemic racism and injustice toward Black people took place on every continent. The peaceful protests downtown Ottawa on June 5 echoed the message that it was time for change. For students at the University of Ottawa, the conversation is still ongoing...

Five minutes until showtime, the lights come on and the stage is being set. Even if you have played this role before, you feel butterflies as you step into character. Before you know it, you are center stage. The curtains come up and all eyes are on you. Another Zoom lecture begins. Okay, that was a little dramatic – but...

A different story is told with each leaf that unfolds. The root emerges from the seed and grounds itself deep beneath the soil. Water and the right amount of sun exposure, along with intuitive patience nourishes the progressive stages of a plant’s development.“If you are forced or encouraged to take care of some life, even if it is a very...