Faces Magazine September - Erica Wiebe

ERICA WIEBE STITTSVILLE’S GOLDEN GIRL RETURNS HOME

JON MONTGOMERY OLYMPIC CHAMPION + HOST OF “THE AMAZING RACE CANADA”

ÉRIK BÉDARD

FACES INTERVIEW WITH MLB STAR PITCHER & ONTARIO NATIVE

TOKYO POLICE CLUB

FACES INTERVIEW WITH CANADIAN ALT-ROCK ICONS

FALL FASHION ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2016

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FALL FASHION ISSUE Fashion & Beauty

MAGAZINE DIRECTORY Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A Division of 8624771 Canada Inc.) Creative/Art Directors Derryn Allebone Associate Editor Evan Childerhose

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6-9 | Erica Wiebe features

30 | FALL’S FINEST IN FASHION The best of this season’s shoes, bags, coats and colours

Director of Operations Joshua Chartrand

42 | MEN’S FASHION PICKS Top designer looks fresh off the runway

Communications Director Kelly Tranmer

44 | MAKE THE MOST OF FALL JOGGING Stock up on these sportswear must-haves, and get a running-start to the season

Cover Photo Brittany Gawley Photography

46 | FACES OF OTTAWA Ottawa stylists share their Fall fashion secrets Entertainment

10-12 | Jon Montgomery

50 | YOUR DREAM VACATION Read up on the highlights of a two-week African adventure 54 | THIS MONTH IN OTTAWA City Folk Fest returns to Landsdowne

14-17 | Tokyo Police Club

58 | APPS FOR CITY LIVING Try these five apps, and never look back

Photographers Gord Weber Greg Kolz Getty Images Nik Williams Brittany Gawley Photography Contributors Kimberley Brooks Jordan Palleck Dom Desmarais Eric Witzel Michael Joyce Andrew Arcello Kenzie MacIsaac Alannah Feeney Kris McCarthy Hannah Rose Prendergast Stephanie White Accounting/Finance Linda Zhang

HEALTH & FITNESS

64 | WHAT’S IN SEASON Take our list to your local farmer’s market and try these fab fall recipes

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68 | ÉRIK BÉDARD Star MLB pitcher talks fans, the game, and his career highlights 4 | September 2016

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Grab a coffee at your favorite spot and read for International Literacy Day on September 8th.

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Discover the Brockville Tall Ships Festival from September 16th-18th.

Explore those spots on Wellington West you meant to come back for during the ‘Taste of Wellington West’ event on September 17th.

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ERICA WIEBE CANADIAN GOLD MEDALIST At just 27 years of age, the Stittsville, Ontario resident, Erica Wiebe, has already achieved something that Canadian athletes dream of their whole lives: winning an Olympic Gold Medal.

Erica has travelled all over the country and eventually continued her life in Calgary to pursue her studies. During this time, she was still fully committed to becoming the top wrestler of Team Canada and continued to give it her all, even when things got tough.

Recently, Erica represented Canada in the 2016 Rio Olympics and saw great success, wimmig the Gold Medal in Women’s 75kg Wrestling. She has truly become a Canadian icon and has made our entire country incredibly proud.

FACES Magazine had the chance to chat to Erica about her journey to becoming the top female wrestler in the world, what it was like winning her Gold Medal, and the people and places who helped her fulfill all of her accomplishments.

We were all united in the culmination of our dreams.

To stand together as Olympians for Team Canada before the joy and cruelty of sport truly crashes down around us was a very special moment.

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Tell us a little about what life was like for you growing up in Stittsville? What are some of your fondest memories of your childhood in the area?

I am lucky to have called Stittsville my home and to have grown up in this magical place.

I walked or biked to school everyday of my childhood life - although during some of the ice storms I ended up skating my way to school.

I always had so much fun playing community soccer on various teams in my community, and of course getting ice cream after the games on Main Street.

Its been written that you got into wrestling when you saw a poster up at your high school about a co-ed wrestling practice. What high school did you attend? Can you describe how you felt the first day of practice? And was it a sport you were instantly attracted to, or did it take you awhile to develop a passion for it?

I attended Sacred Heart Catholic High School.

The first practice most likely had a lot of giggles because wrestling is such a fun sport.

Instantly, I loved the physicality of the sport.

From the moment I stepped on the mats, there was really no looking back. Wrestling had changed me in that moment.

In 2007, you made your international debut for Canada as a junior at the Pan-American Championships. How was that experience for you – can you describe what it felt like to represent your country for the first time?

In 2006, I made the U18 Canadian National Team and travelled to Austria to compete at a small tournament in the town of Gotzis. We competed on the weekend and they stayed for a camp alongside the Canadian women’s senior team and I felt so inspired hanging out with the ‘senior’ athletes.

In 2007, I graduated High School, went to prom, and a week later flew to Venezuela where I represented Canada at the Pan Am Junior Championships. I was prepared well for the experience of travelling for sport because I played for the Ottawa Fury Academy Team for many years and we travelled all over the US. I wrote my SAT’s in grade 11 and was meeting with college coaches but it wasn’t until it was grade 12 when I finally recognized that nothing made me feel the way I did when I stepped on the mats. That was my passion and I would stay in Canada and pursue this dream at the University of Calgary.

At the time, it was the best training environment in Canada, (arguably the world) and I had had great coaching in Ontario, but what I needed was teammates to push me and wrestle with me, which would help push me to my full potential.

You won the Gold Medal in the 75kg division at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. How did that experience prepare you for the Olympic Games?

The 2014 Commonwealth Games was a world

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class sporting experience. It prepared me in so many ways leading into this Olympic cycle.

The atmosphere in the stadium, the energy in the village, the nerves of competing in front of thousands of people. Winning gold at the Commonwealth Games was a great warm-up to understanding the process that I would be going through 2 years later in Rio. Can you describe how it felt for you to walk in with all the athletes during the Olympic opening ceremonies – and just the Olympic village/ atmosphere altogether? Did you get to take it all in – or were you too focused about your upcoming competition to enjoy the Olympic festivities going around you?

We arrived into Rio the day before Opening and marched as a team into the stadium. Our competition was 13 days from that moment and so we were extremely lucky that we could shed the stresses of our upcoming Olympic competition and just enjoy that moment.

I knew that the 9 years I had put in had prepared

True success comes when you are in the full flow of your humanity. When you abashedly become a foot bigger than you are.

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me for my day of competition and in the days leading into my event, I wanted to enjoy the process and prepare. I was not going to become a better technical athlete or stronger or fitter in those final days. All the work had been done and it was time to sharpen all the tools that I had been working on for many years. Preparing myself psychologically to fight was one of the big last pieces of my preparations, and that meant respecting my own talents and knowing that I had done everything I could. These last few days before competition involved a lot of my coaching holding me back so that when I stepped on the mats on the 18th I was so hungry, nothing could stand in my way. After going through such heavy volumes of training and such grueling wrestling practices, to get pulled back from that in the days leading in, was difficult. I always want to do more but I trusted in my coaches.

As we approached the stadium and began hearing the chanting of the crowds we came around the final corner and saw Rosie MacLennan, our

Canadian Flag Bearer. Someone began singing O Canada and soon all 300 voices of the Canadian Olympic Team were singing together. That will be one of my favourite memories of the Games. We were all united in the culmination of our dreams.

To stand together as Olympians for Team Canada before the joy and cruelty of sport truly crashes down around us was a very special moment.

Tell us a little about what was going through your mind as you got dressed and prepared to walk out for the Gold Medal match. Were you nervous? Did you call anyone or speak to anyone in particular for support – or do you like to be left alone prior to big matches?

A couple days before competition, my coach sat down with me and asked me if I needed anything from him on the day of competition. If there was something specific he needed to do or say to me. I told him nothing he could do or say would change the outcome of my competition. I was ready. Whatever was to happen on August 18th I would own it and I would have control of

gy in 2016. Do you have a dream job or career aspiration following your athletic career?

My dream job was always to be an astronaut.

But then when I met Chris Hadfield, I realized I was a little too big and I needed A LOT more education to get there. I love learning but I wasn’t too sure about shrinking. I plan to wrestle for another 4 years with the hopes of representing Canada at the 2020 Olympics and in the meantime, train full-time and share my story with as many Canadians as possible.

every moment. I woke up at 4:30am on the day of competition and puked in my bathroom in the Village. I couldn’t sleep and I was nervous. But I am now used to that feeling on the day of competition. I embrace it. It means I am ready. I travelled to the venue alone because all my team had earlier matches and they wanted to warm up earlier so that they were ready.

My best friend and Olympic teammate braided my hair when I arrived and again before the Olympic final. Often as I prepare for finals competitions, I like being around my teammates to chat, to disassociate myself from the nerves of competition - but on that day of competition, I was in my perfect element. I was content being on my own and so confident in whatever was about to take place. I didn’t once thinking about winning (on that day). I was focused on my performance and on being present in the moment.

Can you describe what role your friends and family have played in your success?

In the last couple of years, I have felt more comfortable leaning into failure and asking for help.

It is amazing what happens when you allow yourself to accept the love of others. My friends and family stepped up and supported me emotionally through some really hard times.

What advice would you give to someone that is looking to pursue their Olympic dream – is there a piece of advice you were given, or wish you were given, when you were starting out that you would share with them?

Be yourself. It will always be enough. One of my biggest struggles is believing in myself...in respecting my abilities and talents and accepting that the work I have put in is enough. True success comes when you are in the full flow of your humanity. When you abashedly become a foot bigger than you are.

A week before I left, my good friend and sports psychologist Matt Brown, told me, “The voice that says push must now say you are unbeatable”. That was a really hard concept to wrap my mind around. For so many hard years of training, I was fueled by passion and by the desire to be better, to become more, to evolve. Upon arriving in Rio I had to shed those feelings and embrace a confidence in what I had done and who I am in that moment.

Away from competition, what are some of your favourite things to do to unwind/relax – do you have any hobbies or interests away from sport?

In the weeks leading into our Olympic competition, I was able to get out into the mountains on our off days. Nothing says recovery better than a dip in a glacier lake. This refuels the mind, body and soul. I like feeling part of something bigger.

As an athlete, it’s so easy to feel like you’re the center of the world. But being with my friends, away from sport, surrounded by glorious mountains and ancient forests, I get humbled.

You currently reside in Calgary, but can you tell us what you enjoy most about the Ottawa region when you come back home to visit?

Are there places you like to go, favourite restaurants, etc.?

Quitter’s coffee in Stittsville has become something of an institution. They serve a nice coffee that may surprise some of the city folk. I am always amazed by the new restaurant scene popping up in Ottawa. I recently dined at Town and Play in the Market and of course, the restaurant NeXt in Stittsville is also a great excuse to make the trek to the west end.

You have now earned two degrees from the University of Calgary – a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2012 and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociolo-

You are an ambassador for Fast and Female – an organization dedicated to empowering young women through sport – and you’re an ambassador for Right to Play – an organization working that uses sport and play to enhance child development in areas of disadvantage. What attracted you to these organizations and how important is it to you to be a good role model for young Canadians?

I want to share the joy I get from sport with as many people as possible. That is in essence what attracted me to these organizations. RTP is an organization that began in Canada and has had a global impact. F&F was started by my role model, mentor, and friend, Chandra Crawford, when she noted that now in Canada girls and boys participate in sport in roughly equal numbers until the age of 12-14 where there is a massive drop out rate for young women. She wanted to change that.

If it wasn’t for sport, I wouldn’t be who I am today.

Everyday, I just try to be me. I am lucky to find myself surrounded by uplifting, positive people and I have intentionally cultivated that kind of environment for myself. I try to be authentic to who I am and lift up the people around me.

I hope that is a message all Canadians can get behind.

(Often…. Literally lift up….)

Looking back at your career to date as a story – from the first chapter being the day you walked into the gym for that co-ed practice, all the way to you winning the Olympic Gold medal at the 2016 Summer Games – is this the end of your wrestling story – or do you aspire to compete and win gold at the 2020 games and beyond?

I truly believe we are defined by the accumulation of days in pursuit of a goal, rather than the day we achieve them. This is certainly not the end of my story, or my defining moment.

Maybe the defining moment was some random Tuesday 2 years ago, when I didn’t think I could get up for one last minute of wrestling but I did.

Excellence is not random though. Excellence is consistent, intentional effort and I did that.

It wasn’t easy. But it allowed me to step on the mats on August 18th and have more fun than I have ever had because I was already a champion when I stepped out there.

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At what age did you learn to Skeleton race and what drew you to the sport?

I was 22 years young, and my maturity level was probably somewhere around 13 (laughs).

I was looking for something; I had this void in my life that I needed to fill and I was looking for a sport to get involved in. I happened to stumble across the skeleton race one day while on a self-guided tour, and after I discovered that it was actually a sport that wasn’t a horrible luge accident (laughs), I made it my mission to figure out how I could try it myself.

I got to try it a week later and I was hooked.

Are there any athletes that you looked up to while training?

Once I got into it I looked up to all of the top fellas amongst the best in the world, like Jeff Pain, Duff Gibson and Pascal Bouchard.

How did the training and competition differ for you between the Skeleton World Cup Tour and the Olympics?

It didn’t. We didn’t do anything specifically different because it was an Olympic year; we were simply following our periodization and our training. We were amping things up to be at our absolute physical best on the day that mattered most, and I think that we timed that periodization pretty good.

CANADIAN OLYMPIAN AND HOST OF THE AMAZING RACE CANADA

JON

MONTGOMERY

When you won the World Cup event in Whistler, which served as an Olympic test event, and realized you were heading to the 2010 Olympics, what were your first thoughts?

Well, winning that test event was gratifying and it was rewarding, but I knew it was not necessarily what was going to play out the next year at the Olympics. I knew that it wouldn’t be the same ball game and I didn’t just think “Oh well I won this one, so now I’m a medal favourite!”, because I wasn’t the best athlete in the world. Martin Dukers hands down was and is the best skeleton racer that ever lived; he just didn’t happen to be the best on the day

In speaking with Jon Montgomery it is immediately obvious that he is a genuine, downto-earth individual. Montgomery made headlines in 2010 when he won the gold medal for the men’s Skeleton Race by less than a tenth of a second. Since then he has gone on to host “The Amazing Race Canada”, a quick favourite of many. Montgomery and his wife are extremely passionate about giving back, and are affiliated with several charities. His passion for making a difference in this world is inspiring.

FACES had the fortunate opportunity to speak with Montgomery about his Olympic run, journey on The Amazing Race, and some of the charities he is involved with. He is no where near done, and we look forward to where he is headed next.

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“I knew that it was in me to be the best that I could be, and I just had to hope that it would be good enough and better than everyone else that day.” that mattered most for me. I knew that it was in me to be the best that I could be, and I just had to hope that it would be good enough and better than everyone else that day.

You took home the gold medal in Vancouver at the 2010 winter Olympics, the second Canadian in a row to win gold in the men’s event. You took the win by less than 0.07 seconds. Tell us how you felt at that moment.

Travelling over 6 km of ice, 64 corners, 3 minutes 23.7 seconds of sliding time, it comes down to inches. It boggles the mind, it’s hard to even wrap my brain around that small margin of victory, but it is reality, and so I’ll take it (laughs).

During a race, when you are moving at speeds topping 130km/hr, what goes through your mind? Are you scared or nervous?

You can’t be nervous or scared, that isn’t going to serve you well. You need to be as on point and focused as possible. When you’re there, in the zone, there is nothing in your head; it is absolutely vacant and void of any noise that may potentially sabotage the hard work. No voices saying “Oh no, don’t trip on your sled now buddy!” (laughs).

Did you have any rituals or ways to pump yourself up before a race?

Nope, just my regular warm-up and routine that I went through, but it wasn’t anything that I needed to adhere to. I always tried to leave it

as open as possible because you can’t control the situation around you so you need to stay loose and limber and ready to roll with the punches. Things may come your way that will throw you for a loop, and if you are too stuck in your ways, it could devastate your game plan.

You became the host of “The Amazing Race Canada” in 2013. How did this opportunity come to you? Tell us a bit about what the first season was like.

They reached out and asked if I would be interested in auditioning and I replied, “Well, hell yeah!” (laughs). I thought it would be good professional development because I knew 2014 would be the end of the line for my skeleton racing career, so I auditioned not thinking I would get the job at all, but lo and behold I got it and at that point I was terrified (laughs). It was overwhelming as I knew nothing about the TV world, but I was excited to be there and grateful for the opportunity. I took it in strides, one day at a time and tried to be myself!

What has been your favourite place to travel that you have been to on the show, and why?

The Yukon was pretty amazing and so was Iqaluit, but for different reasons. I had a birthday in the Yukon, I call it my ‘maxi-pad commercial birthday’, because in those commercials they are always doing fantastic wonderful activities.

That day I rode a horse, paddled a canoe, threw some axes, rode a dog sled, went bike riding and

trap shooting – fantastic wonderful adventures!

Iqaluit was so vastly different than everything I’ve even seen in this country, and I was blown away by not only the landscape, but the people.

Do you feel that athleticism plays a large role for the competitors in the show?

It plays a role, but it’s not the be-all and endall. It’s more about your cerebral strength than your physical strength, and your ability to work together, communicate and overcome the challenges as a team.

In true Canadian fashion, during your gold medal celebration, you marched through a crowd of Canadian fans singing ‘O’Canada’ while drinking a pitcher of beer. You recently worked with Old Tomorrow to launch a beer called “Monty’s Golden Ryed Ale”. Tell us a bit about how you got involved with this, and how you came up with the name.

They reached out to me and inquired as to whether or not I would be interested in collaborating on a beer project with them for a beer festival in Toronto. I loved their story and what they were trying to do, and I was thrilled to be a part of it. The folks at Old Tomorrow are a testament to their brand – they’re celebrating Canadian spirit and ingenuity. This drink is moving across Canada now and it’s got some real legs. For a really young microbrewery in Ontario to be at the stage they are at right now is a testament to the things they are celebrating.

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What is one thing people wouldn’t know about you?

Hmm…well I have lots of shoes (laughs), which makes my wife angry because I get these outfits from the show and so now my closet is a bit stuffed! We give lots away but you can only give it to boys!

Both you and your wife are very passionate about giving back and have been part of many charitable events and organizations including WaterAids first of five, ‘Bucket List Adventures’, a 500km bike trip through Central America, to raise money for clean water projects. Tell us about this trip.

Well, first of all my wife and I are not cyclists, nor have we ever been cyclists, so we had to step outside our comfort zone. We cycled through Costa Rica and Nicaragua through the mountainous terrain on the old Pan American Highway. Internationally we wanted to focus on something that was core to a community’s vibrancy and well being, and that has access to clean water

and sanitation. The trickle down effect from investment into those specific areas of development is phenomenal. WaterAid is supporting community initiatives, they aren’t coming in and telling people what they need, they are working with communities who show an initiative and want this for themselves, with low-tech solutions that are sustainable. We were very excited to be part of an adventure that was championing these causes and to see first hand a few communities where WaterAid is having an impact.

We are also affiliated with The Right to Play and KidSport Canada which both give disadvantaged youth an opportunity to gain access to sports. Sport play is such a powerful and pivotal role in our upbringing; to think that there are kids out there that don’t have those same opportunities simply because of a financial barrier here in one of the most developed countries in the world is sad; but it’s beautiful to know that there are organizations out there who care enough to make an effort in that direction.

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How did Tokyo Police Club come to be?

Graham, Josh and I have been friends since Grade 4. We were in the same class all the way through school and then we met Greg in high school. He had some serious harmonica chops and we thought, “Wow this guy’s hilarious”; he was an entertainer with the harmonica. We started a band called ‘Suburbia’ at first, and then we ended up becoming Tokyo Police Club. We got the name from an internet name generator. It was old school, Internet 1.0 where you click the reset button and it spits out a name at you. I told the guys, “Oh my God, I have this amazing name!” and they said, “Oh my God we love that!” I said, “Yeah, I just thought of it, dude.” (Laughs.) And then years later I told them I got it from an internet name generator, but I think it’s kind of a fitting name because our age bracket is the beginning of the millenial generation and it makes us a band of the internet and from the internet.

I think it’s kind of a fitting name because our age bracket is the beginning of the millenial generation and it makes us a band of the internet and from the internet.

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Starting at a young age, was this what you and your bandmates always knew you wanted to do when you created your band?

Yeah, I think we got by on a lot of bravado in the beginning.

Our friends were applying to universities and everything and we were just like, “No, we’re going to be rock stars!”I did go to school after high school, and so did Greg, but we both dropped out to pursue music. When we dropped out we didn’t have anything going on, we only had some demos – it was crazy how we made that decision and how it actually worked out.

Do you remember your first festival or show together and what that experience was like?

It was fast! Really, really fast. We also had a song where Josh played a trumpet into a fishbowl for a solo. It sounded really weird that way; Josh could only play one note on the trumpet. There was some funky stuff happening.

What was one of your favourite festivals you’ve played at and why?

We’ve played a lot of festivals, and there’s sort of this nice middle ground at smaller festivals because it’s not Bonnaroo or Coachella where everyone is just hanging in the VIP with celebs. It’s really nice to be in the local festivals. I really liked the Voodoo Festival, which I think was in New Orleans. And then there are the Canadian festivals - Bluesfest is right up our alley because though they have amazing world-class acts, it’s just so mellow! I love it.

You guys have come to Ottawa often, what keeps you coming back to our city and what are some of your favourite spots to hit up while you’re here?

I like the little poutine spot behind Zaphods; I will venture into the market area just for that. Graham has this little shawarma place that he swears by, which is on the corner in that same area.

‘Hot Tonight’ is one of your most popular songs, tell us a little about your songwriting process.

Every song comes from a different spot and we just let it happen in different ways. We’ll have songs that start with a guitar riff and then I’ll do vocals over it. There are songs where I’ll run the acoustic and the band will just get into it, and the songs end up changing over the course of writing and recording. That song was part of a long process for ‘Forcefield’. We spent a long time writing for that record and we really pushed it trying to find a new kind of single or sound.

Compared to the amount of time ‘Forcefield’took to perfect, how was it creating “Melon Collie and the Infinite Radness”?

It was so much better and so much more fun. It was fast and spontaneous and it just felt like the first record did. We only had a few days, we recorded the song, we said, “I like that song”, “Great!”. We live in different towns now, I live in New York, Greg lives in L.A., Graham is in Toronto, and Josh is halfway to Ottawa on a farm on the 401. When we get together, the time is more valuable now, unlike before when we all lived in Toronto writing ‘Forcefield’. We only had a few days in the studio and we just tried to capture some lightning and do what was most fun for us. It was really enjoyable!

How did you decide on the name for your new EP? That was not an Internet name generator! (Laughs) A lot of people don’t know about ‘Infinite Sadness’, depending on your 90s rock knowledge, which came from The Smashing Pumpkins. We had a photograph of a melon smashed on the parking lot and that was something that had popped into my mind. I thought, “That is the feeling of the record.

It was random, it just happened, it was a moment, it was a watermelon, perfect!” When I pitched it to the guys, they

said, “Oh, it’s like MELON COLLIE,” and just with logical progression we said, ‘And the infinite radness’. It felt great to have a title that was in the same spirit of how we made the music. That made me smile and I hope it might make someone else smile.

How do you feel your music, or even music in general, has changed or evolved since you first got together as a band?

My sister has a band now, Dilly Dally, which is really fantastic and their record just came out. They’re entering a music industry that’s so different than the one we entered. When we first started, people were excited about new young bands; iPods were still new and MySpace was just happening. Now, the industry is so saturated that the culture has turned around again, and people are so overloaded, so really only the biggest and loudest messages get through. People don’t have their ear to the ground as much so I feel that we were lucky. It would have been nice to debut in the ‘80s when everyone was selling records, but then again, maybe we wouldn’t have been heard in the 80s because of the spectrum of what was being listened to at that time. Dilly Dally has gotten attention because their music touches on really relevant social issues and I think that is the type of thing that sets them apart from the crowd.

Is there any band you would love to tour with and why?

We’re touring with We Were Promised Jetpacks in June that I’m really excited about. They’re one of my favourite bands and they have a live show like no other.

What’s something interesting about you that your fans would be surprised to know?

I really suck at campfires. When I’m at a wedding, or a cottage hang, or when I come to a party where there’s a guitar around and someone says, “Dave, do ‘Freebird’, or another song”, I’m just so sorry because I don’t know any!

Does the band have any pre-show rituals?

We have this cinnamon roll thing that we got from Def Leppard.

You stand in a circle and you put your right hand in like you’re going in to shake someone’s hand and you touch fingertips and you all roll your knuckles in. It’s so random but that’s the cinnamon roll. We say, “CIIIIIINNNAAAMOOOONNN... ROLL!” What are some of your highlights during the creation of Melon Collie and the Infinite Radness with your band?

There are group vocals in all of the songs so we’ll stand in the room and shout the group vocals. There’s this thing about them, they don’t sound right unless you get girls in them. So, we just do all the girl parts in falsettos. We’ll stand around in a room and scream at the top of our lungs and layer a whole bunch of tracks.

Finally, what’s the best part of being in your band?

The best part is that it keeps changing with my life. It keeps evolving. I moved to New York, and I’m doing whatever, and I have a solo record, but it’s so elastic and it’s so enduring. The band just keeps on hanging out! It’ s cool.

Twitter: @TokyoPoliceClub @davidmonks

When we get together, the time is more valuable now...We only had a few days in the studio and we just tried to capture some lightning and do what was most fun for us.

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FASHION & BEAUTY

EDITOR’S PICKS

Fall Fashion issue

Fall is the best time for fashion. Warm, sunny days come together with cool evenings and beautiful scenery and scents, and a whole

new colour palette for your wardrobe. We begin to remember old favorites from seasons where weather keeps us mostly indoors. Its time for cozy sweaters, bonfires, pumpkins, and some of these favorites.

PRADA DON’T JUDGE BEFORE YOU’VE TRIED: A PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE I know most of us get flack for this favorite.

But if you can’t beat us, its time to join us.

TOPSHOP Acne Studios THE LIP COLOUR YOU HAVE TO TRY ‘Plumeria’ is a warm berry hue with cool undertones that is almost a purple.

YOU NEED THIS

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THE EAST END SWEATER The comfiest, coziest, perfect for days on campus or days exploring sweater.

Made with love right here in Ottawa!

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TORY BURCH

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Cara Delvigne rocked this Versace F/W 2016 Blue Crop and High Waisted Trouser to Comic Con.

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JACKET: Now Showroom. @now-showroomla Designer: Lotuz @Lotuz_jakarta PANTS: New Showroom. @now-showroomla Designer: Karakusi @Karakusi_k

FALL’S FINEST IN FASHION

TOP: Now Showroom. @now-showroomla Designer: Rudolfo @rudolfo. quinones

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TOP AND SKIRT: Phlemuns @phlemuns

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DRESS & JACKET: Phlemuns @phlemuns SHOES: Mannfolk PR. @mannfolkpr Designer: Joy & Mario @joyandmario

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DRESS:Now Showroom @now-showroomla Designer: Quin

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TOP: Now Showroom. @now-showroomla Designer: Rudolfo @rudolfo. quinones JACKET: Now Showroom. @now-showroomla Designer: Lotuz @Lotuz_jakarta PANTS: New Showroom. @now-showroomla Designer: Karakusi @Karakusi_k SHOES: Stylist own

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CHAIN PANTS: Mannfolk PR. @ mannfolkpr Designer: Kaye Morales @kayemoralesintl TOP: Now Showroom. @now-showroomla Designer: Karakusi @Karakusi_k SHOES: Stylist own

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Fall’s Finest METALLIC LEATHER PUMP $1,015 GUCCI

GOLDEN STACK DORSAY $890 TOM FORD

MAIRA 80 $1,595 JIMMY CHOO

NADYA VELVET PUMP $775 RALPH LAUREN

WESTLEY SUEDE MULE MICHEAL KORS

GRACE 105 Y STUDDED BOOT $2,032 SAINT LAUREN

CELIA SUEDE PUMP $575 RALPH LAUREN

ZIP UP ANKLE BOOT, VERSACE

BURGUNDY ANKLE BOOT DIOR

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JOLIE RIDING BOOT $495 TORY BURCH

Something brown, something bold, something brilliant

POINTIPIK $1,395 LOUBOUTIN

MAVY 100 $895 JIMMY CHOO

GINO FLATS $298 KATE SPADE

MERCY 95 $1,096 JIMMY CHOO

MAJOR 100 $995 JIMMY CHOO

KOLE ANKLE BOOT $995 CHLOE

STORM ELYSE SHOES $1,100 STELLA MCCARTNEY MINETT $100 ALDO

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Jackets

Some vibrant, others versatile. All perfectly pair-able with a patterned undershirt.

HEART STUDDED MOTORCYCLE JACKET $7,991 SAINT LAURENT WOOL COAT WITH WEB $4,180 GUCCI

BRYCE COAT $1,690 STELLA MCCARTNEY

JESSICA JACKET $595 TORY BURCH

SLEEVELESS SINGLE-BREASTED COAT $1,862, VERA WANG

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DUFFLE COAT $3,895 CHLOE

ISABELLE PEACOAT $450 TORY BURCH

LIGHT JACKET $2,450 CHLOE

SMALL ZIP FRONT POUCH $1,190 TOM FORD FALABELLA FLORAL EMBROIDERY TINY TOTE, $1,190 STELLA MCCARTNEY

LOCKETT PETITE $1,450 JIMMY CHOO

BAGUETTE $2,000 FENDI

CLASSIC SMALL SAC DE JOUR BAG $4,205 SAINT LAURENT

MY ROCKSTUD MICO BAG $3,045 VALENTINO

DAUPHINE LEATHER MINI VON BAG $700, DOLCE AND GABANNA

DIORAMA SATCHEL BAG DIOR

CARTOON LEATHER CONTINENTAL WALLET $295 MARC JACOBS

BAGS

Stylish straps, academic shapes and cartoon motifs PIONNIERE BAG $2,650, PRADA

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CELESTE CLIP EARINGS, DIOR PRINT SCARF $475 VALENTINO

WIDE BRIMMED WOOL FELT HAT $1950, RALPH LAUREN KRIAG EARRINGS $420, CHLOE PAINTED WOOD TASSLE KEY FOB TORY BURCH

GEO COLLAR NECKLACE $350 TORY BURCH

Accessories Darker hues, amethyst, layered patterns

GOLD TONE AMETHYST RING MICHEAL KORS

SHINE ON GLITTER DOUBLE DROP EARRINGS $58, KATE SPADE

HOLLAND SKINNY STRAP WATCH $195, KATE SPADE

FOULARD STOLE $790, CHLOE LAKE ROSE, MICHEAL KORS

IPHONE COVER $165, DOLCE AND GABANNA

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MIRRORED GRADIENT COFFEE BROWN LENSES $360, PRADA

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Diane von Furstenburg, the queen of the wrap dress, offered up a long gold sequin version this season and Opening Ceremony predicted what the future would look like. Hint: it’s covered with holographic lamÊ.

Michael Kors designed a gold brocade dress with open ring trim and floral applique, while Derek Lam highlighted the trend with a silver beaded crochet skirt.

Rodarte showed us the more romantic side of goth; blending lace and tulle with ruffled leather and sequins, while Rihanna made athletic wear fit for the Addams Family at Fenty x Puma.

Alexander Wang showed off his penchant for rebellion this season with all-black ensembles that were a mix of lace, silk, tweed, leather, and metal piercings. Then back in Canada, UNTTLD featured head-to-toe black in their Renaissance-inspired collection.

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FASHION & BEAUTY

BOOTS If you have narrow, tiny legs

YOUR BIGGEST WARDROBE INVESTMENT THIS SEASON You know what your perfect fall boots look like—you’ve seen them on your newsfeed worn by that girl who’s ‘good’ at Instagram. You’ve seen them walking on campus and catching the train. It’s been on your list to run by the mall and pick them up when you get the chance. But wait! Before you splurge, make sure your boots look just as magical on you as they do on Instagram.

If you’re tall

If you want your feet to look smaller

BUY THIS

BUY THIS

BUY THIS

FITTED BOOTS Look for boots with a fitted leg, or opt for boots with a tieback. When shopping online, use ‘Narrow Calf Boots’ as your search words!

RIDING BOOTS A flat boot with little to no heel.

ROUNDED TOE BOOTS Look for a rounded toe or a higher heel.

RALPH LAUREN

NOT THIS

STUART WEITZMAN

NOT THIS REGULAR OR WIDE CALF BOOTS Don’t waste your money on boots that will look too big because they are not fitted all the way up. If you can fit your flat hand behind your leg, you need a tighter boot.

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LITTLE-TO-NO HEEL BOOTS Stay away from the heeled boots…we know your tall enough to grace the runways of Fashion Week, even without them.

If you want the heel, but not the commitment

If you’re short, but want to rock high boots

BUY THIS

BUY THIS

WIDE HEELED BOOTS A chunkier heel gives you more height with less hurt

MID-CALF BOOTS Create the appearance of longer legs

JOIE

SPRING

NOT THIS

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POINTED TOE BOOTS A country-style or pointed toe will make you feel like a clown, even if the boots are cute.

HIGH HEELED BOOTS A heel can be too much to sacrifice for not enough style.

WHEN YOU’RE NOT WEARING Stuff with plastic bags or newspaper to help keep your boots’ shape.

NOT THIS ABOVE THE KNEE BOOTS Don’t let your legs disappear with boots that are too high.

DEFEND YOUR FALL FOOTWEAR IN THREE STEPS BEFORE YOU WEAR Coat with a weather-resistant spray and let dry thoroughly.

BUSSOLA

IN-BETWEEN WEARING Toss some baking soda into your boots to help keep odours at bay.

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Nothing beats the feel of wearing something hand-made. This sweater brings quality, comfort and style together. You will fall in love with these fabrics, available in 5 different colours, all with gorgeous blends of textures. I literally put it on and picture the perfect fall day. If you buy one piece for your wardrobe this fall, make it this sweater. You will wear it everywhere! Perfect to pair with jeans or leggings, and your favorite fall boots.

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(LEFT TO RIGHT) IN HEATHER S&P, HEATHER CRANBERRY, AND HEATHER BLUE

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To Try this Fall

Upgrade your wardrobe this season – designers make it almost too easy $130 Rachel Jackson

Duffle bag DIOR

$795 Ralph Lauren

the look Armani

$335 Michael Kors

$50 Jack Spade

$2,250 Louboutin $3,500 DIOR

$750 Jimmy Choo 42 | September 2016

COTTON JACKET $70 H&M

PINK UNDERTONES RED HAIR

Photos: Getty Images

DO WEAR beige, blues and greens.

AVOID black, white, orange or yellow.

GUYS

COLOUR CODE RULES TO OBEY

STRETCH SKINNY CHINOS $42 TOPMAN (ONLINE)

FAIR SKIN BLONDE HAIR DO WEAR lighter blues, browns and green.

AVOID dark or bold hues.

OLIVE DARK SKIN UNDERTONES BLACK HAIR BROWN HAIR DO WEAR DO WEAR dark browns, yellow, green, deep purple, burgundy and red.

AVOID light shades, pastels, black

black, blue, grey, purple, navy, dark green, white.

PRINTED T-SHIRT $15 H&M

AVOID beige hues or light grey shades.

or white.

TEXTURED SILK TIE $195

Photo: thevandallist.com

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Make the most of Fall Jogging

Fall is the perfect season for jogging. Shorter days, cooler evenings and drier temperatures leave more time for a perfect run, with scenery that is good for the soul.

ARM SLEEVES Lightweight and removable to adjust to your body temperature LONGER LAYERS For better runs

SPEED CHILL ARM SLEEVES $30, ASICS

SWIFTLY TECH LONG SLEEVE CREW $78, LULULEMON

METAL VENT TECH LONG SLEEVE $88, LULULEMON

UPGRADE YOUR WARDROBE WITH BASICS FOR THE COOLER SEASON

LIGHTWEIGHT BEENIE To keep your ears warm FOG LIGHT BEANIE $40, RUNNING ROOM

IMPOSSIBLY LIGHT RUNNING JACKET $130, NIKE

INSPIRE TIGHT II $108, LULULEMON

SURGE TIGHT $98, LULULEMON

REFLECTIVE RUNNING JACKET For darker mornings and evenings

LONG DISTANCE RUNNING SHOE Made for longer runs and a durable outsole for better traction FREE RUN DISTANCE RUNNING SHOE $165, NIKE

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

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

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

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

RELATIONSHIP ADVICE FROM GREAT MEN IN HISTORY

On Being Turned Down

“You have not failed. You’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm”.

Winston Churchill Albert Einstein

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes.”

Marcel Proust

Abraham Lincoln

Resolve to be thyself; and know that who finds himself, loses his misery.

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

On HeartBreak

On the Chase

Martin Luther King

Action expresses priorities.

Mathew Arnold

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”

Mahatma Gandhi Buddha

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FACES OF OTTAWA

STYLISTS

I am a freelance fashion stylist that gained some amazing experience working with PRESS The Fashion Magazine, and Bayshore Shopping Centre.

Since then, I’ve moved on but currently work with both individual clients and brands like Simons, Winners, and Nordstrom on a regular basis. I make regular appearances on CTV and Rogers, but also keep busy styling editorial and commercial photo shoots, as well as posting regularly on my style blog.

YOUR BEST STYLE ADVICE So much to say! As cheesy as it sounds - your best accessory is truly your smile and confidence. If you don’t love what you’re wearing, you won’t be comfortable - rock what you love and you’ll have style in spades. Trends are guidance, not rules - there is a huge difference between being fashionable and being stylish; confidence is what makes the difference.

YOUR FALL WARDROBE As odd as it may seem, I am a big fan of a uniform. My go-to for fall is jeans and a button down, worn with a brogue when I’m working or a wicked heel when I’m out.

The uniform stops at footwear anything goes! As the weather cools I’ll swap the button-down for a knit and maybe add a blazer if I need to get fancy. This season, to add something new to the wardrobe, I’m keeping my eye out for a great block heel ankle bootie (preferably in gold), a fun cross body handbag in a cool hue, and a new scent - preferably something in the Joe Malone corner of the world because it’s heavenly.

Renée Morra @vamboutique www.viensavec.moi.ca

I am a co-owner of Viens Avec Moi Boutique in Wellington Village which has been open for 5 years now. I worked for Ottawa’s oldest modelling agency, Models International Management for about 10 years prior as a Booking Agent, International Agent, and as a stylist. As a stylist, I have worked on numerous corporate photoshoots, video, film and television, as well as fashion campaign shoots and editorials.

Today I focus on my business which I co-own with MIM’s owner, Sophie Beaudoin. Through our business we work on a variety of creative projects and offer excellent customer care and a personal shopping experience.

YOUR BEST STYLE ADVICE I love simplicity, but then I love eccentricity too. The best advice I could give would be to know your body, to love your body and to find your assets and show those off. Your beauty will shine through when you feel good. And when you feel good, you truly look good.

Also making sure clothing falls and fits nicely on your body; watching for pulls and tugs is important. But this comes with practice after accepting and loving your body.

Alyssa Beltempo @ms_beltempo www.blog.msbeltempo.com

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YOUR FALL WARDROBE I love coats and jackets. My leather bomber jacket is a part of me! I love heather greys, dusty pinks and mustard

yellow. Big cable knit sweaters, and beautiful shawls and scarves are always a part of my wardrobe for fall.

A good pair of classic blue denim and a men’s white crisp shirt are some of my favourite staples. I also love a beautiful turtleneck and am loving the layered look of it under a dress this season. (Tips for this season; Look out for a great little pant suit, the culotte, slick jumper and bucket bag.)

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ENTERTAINMENT

TOURISM REVIEW ALT HOTEL OTTAWA

By Travel and Lifestyle Blogger Stephanie White http://www.stephaniewhite.style

Unlike many of the larger cities in Canada, Ottawa has fewer trendy hotels for travelers to stay at while visiting. Earlier this year I had the pleasure of touring Le Germain’s new chic hotel, the ALT Hotel Ottawa, which is ideally located downtown on Slater Street, across the street from major transit, and a short walk away from the Rideau Center and Parliament buildings.

ALT Hotels, which are located in several major cities across Canada, focus on a no-frills-chic concept where modern design is offered for a standard affordable price.

At $159 A NIGHT, THE ALT HOTEL OTTAWA IS A MUCH-NEEDED ADDITION TO THE CITY, AND I WILL RECOMMEND ANYONE VISITING THE CAPITAL TO STAY HERE.

AROUND THE HOTEL Unlike most hotels, the ALT Hotel in Ottawa does not have an in-house restaurant. This would be overkill as its location right downtown places it within a few minutes walk from several great restaurants including Clover, Sansotei Ramen, or (if you are looking for a bar with a plethora of beer options) the Bier Market.

CHECK IN UPON ARRIVING AT THE HOTEL FOR MY STAYCATION, I WAS GREETED BY WARM AND FRIENDLY STAFF WHO WERE OUTSTANDING. Checking in went quickly, and within minutes I had my key and was ready to see my room. I was blown away by the welcome package which was left in my room. Seriously, who ever drew the welcome sign, thank-you so much—it put a huge smile on my face! In addition to the more standard features of maps and cities guides, I adored how the ALT Hotel had a printed sheet with local events and activities that were taking place while I was staying at the hotel, which is such a handy feature for travelers.

The hotel does offer a bar and coffee shop on the main floor where you can grab a quick breakfast and a latte, or a glass of wine. There is a pool table next to the bar that is a great spot to meet other hotel guests for a quick game before you head out for the night.

While exploring the hotel, I was marveling about some of the modern furniture; the red knot chair, wine cork stools and cage light bulb fixtures, which adds to the chic vibe of the hotel. Each floor has its own bright color combined with exposed cement, houndstooth wallpaper, and a white textured illuminated wall feature which will appeal to trendy travelers. All ALT Hotels also have a large multicolored mural wall filled with photos from across Canada that you need to dedicate some time to view.

My ROOM I appreciated the minimal design, which offered everything I needed to provide a relaxing break. Just behind the bed, there was a small coffee station which had several roasts of coffee, a small detail that made this gal who loves dark roast extra happy to find she had a choice of roasts. Across from the bed was a spacious desk area with USB outlets to charge your tech essentials and a large TV. The room also featured a large comfortable accent chair, a full-length mirror, and good sized closet for storing clothes. The bathroom was very well lit and offered a small mirror on the wall perfect for putting on makeup.

The real glory of hotel suite had to be the shower. The spacious shower had a dense water flow showerhead and a rather sexy, see-through feature into the bedroom which also brought lots of natural light into the shower.

The only thing I did find odd, was the bed didn’t face the see-through shower, so I guess the panel was designed more for natural light than as a sexy feature for couples.

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ENTERTAINMENT

DESTINATION Massai Mara Reserve, Kenya 3-5 days recommended.

Kenya's MASSAI MARA

GETTING THERE Flying into Nairobi, Kenya is relatively easy as there are many connecting flights from major hubs around the world. We hired Kenya Espresso Tours (KETS) to meet us and drive us out to the Massai Mara.

Many resources will tell you that the trip is around 4-5 hours. Our guide estimated our arrival to be within 5-7 hours, but it really took nearly 8 hours. This is not just a normal 8-hour road trip though—this one is filled with interesting sights and the biggest potholes you can imagine.

Once you enter the border of the Massai lands, the roof of the safari vehicle is taken off and the adventure begins!

TIPS AND TRICKS: It is well worth the extra cost to be sure that you are in a safari Land Rover for the trip. We saw several of the standard vans stranded in the mud—we even towed one through a small river. Being stuck in your van encircled by lions and hyenas is not the ideal way to spend

WHERE TO STAY Ashnil Mara Camp – luxury safari camp with private tents.

your vacation. The journey will be far more memorable with access to remote areas of the reserve lands.

Be aware that even if you are spending the nights in a luxury camp with a private washroom in your permanent tent, this does not impact the real safari experience of a call of nature during your 8-10 hour drive around the reserve. Be sure to listen to your guide about when and where to answer the call. No animals around is a good indication that something is hunting in the high grasses. Rather, wait to make close, personal friends with a herd of antelope.

If you arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening, consider staying the night in the suburb of Karen, named for the famous Baroness Karen Blixen—played by Meryl Streep in Out of Africa. This is safe, residential suburb with easy access to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Orphanage—a charming elephant orphanage providing a great introduction to Kenya’s wildlife and the current poaching crisis there.

AFRICAN AD VENTURE By: Andrew Arcello

For me, travel is less about the destination and more about the discovery along the way. As teachers in international schools, the world is accessible and those long-awaited school breaks often mean adventure and exploration for my wife and I. I grew up in a small town, where dreams of an African adventure are often limited to special features on the Discovery or Travel Channels. However this past Christmas break, we planned what many would define as a once-in-a-lifetime two week journey. We started on a luxury Kenyan Safari before moving to the oldest hotel in Zanzibar on the historic island of Unguja off the coast of Tanzania. Following that, we journeyed south to the spectacular Victoria Falls which straddles Zambia and Zimbabwe, before ending in Cape Town and the surrounding winelands in South Africa.

Here are highlights from the trip—where to stay, what to do, and how to enjoy life!

If you’re interested in a trip you’ll never forget, consider Africa as you’ve never imagined it before!

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Stonetown, Zanzibar (Unguja Island), Tanzania: 3-4 days recommended.

WHERE TO STAY Zanzibar Hotel – Stone Town’s Oldest Hotel.

GETTING THERE Zanzibar, the islands with a name equally as mysterious as the destination itself, is easily accessible from Dar Es Salaam and Nairobi on several different airlines. Most hotels on Unguja Island, informally referred to as Zanzibar, offer airport pickup—the drive into town should take around 15-20 minutes. Once in Stone Town, walking is the best way to experience the smells, sounds, and cacophony of cultures throughout Stone Town’s charming streets. History certainly has had an interesting impact on Zanzibar’s development. The predominantly Muslim population has influences from Persian, Omani, Portuguese, and Arabic cultures. The largest problem you might face is remembering to look all around you as walking the streets is a 360-degree experience. The architecture alone will leave you turning in circles.

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TIPS AND TRICKS: If you haven’t experienced a busy marketplace before, this is your big opportunity! Be sure to pick up a walking map and head into the heart of Stone Town. Locals will be filleting fish, packing fruits, and selling all kinds of items while calling out to customers in what seems to be a never ending screaming match. Enjoy! Look around and take in the whole experience as you step back in time.

It is helpful to know exactly what time the sun sets. Walk down to the beach and talk to the locals there about a sunset sail. Don’t worry about finding them—they will spot you coming long before you spot them! The general rule of thumb in African bargaining is to hear the seller’s quote, offer half, and then settle somewhere in the middle---you’ll likely end up paying about 60-70% of the original quote. Most of the sunset cruises include light snacks and soft drinks. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the shore and see the largest island from a perspective you might not otherwise have seen.

If you are interested in heading out of Stone Town, consider riding like a local and rent a moped. The island has very few “main” roads, so it is nearly impossible to get lost. You’ll either be heading north or south. Take a trip to the northern most point of the island (about 45 minutes) and find one of the many luxury resorts to call home for the day. Ordering drinks/snacks will grant you use of the stunning blue water beach and a relaxing chaise lounge. You’ll feel as though you’ve found the world’s best kept secret as you relax on the sand in a modern luxury resort while watching the locals on the water carry out their daily work fishing from exotic dhow boats.

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia 2 nights recommended.

WHERE TO STAY

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CAPE T O

Several years ago, the Zimbabwean economy went into a severe crisis. The decision was made to completely drop the Zimbabwe dollar and exclusively use the US dollar. Due to a variety of factors, this switch resulted in extremely expensive daily life. Victoria Falls itself is a very small town with one small block of shops and cafes.

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TIPS AND TRICKS The Kingdom is in a fantastic location in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. From here, you will have easy walking access to the Victoria Falls National Park on the Zimbabwe side and you can easily walk to the border crossing to view the falls from the Zambian side. To be honest, the Zimbabwean side provides better views and walking trails.

Be prepared for a very expensive couple of days.

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The Kingdom at Victoria Falls.

GETTING THERE South African Airways flights to Victoria Falls International Airport connect in and out of Johannesburg, South Africa. A few low cost airlines connect with limited flights and Air Zimbabwe runs a daily service to Johannesburg. Be sure to head to the visa counter and ask for the combination visa. For 20 USD, you will have access to both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

The lines at the visa counter can be outrageous, so head straight there when you enter the arrival terminal.

GETTING THERE: Cape Town International Airport is easily accessible from all major cities in Africa, but may require a connection in Johannesburg. From the airport, it is easy to drive around the city, so consider renting a car. Taxi fare from the airport to the city center will cost around 40 CAD.

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If you do decide to walk over the border to Zambia, which I recommend, keep in mind that you will not be experiencing a luxurious border crossing.

First of all, do not have any food/drinks visible while walking around.

Monkeys are everywhere and they will think nothing of aggressively stealing your snack. Unfortunately, my travel partner learned this the hard way and was forced to sacrifice her granola bar to a pair of hungry monkeys. Before you go, consider purchasing a waterproof bag. The mist and spray off of the falls is like a heavy rainfall in some places.

You can easily purchase a waterproof bag for cameras, phones, and valuables from sporting goods stores or online.

WHERE TO STAY: Cape Heritage Hotel – a centrally located historic building with charming rooms.

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TIPS AND TRICKS You’ll want to visit all of the major attractions around the city and most are accessible by walking, although there is ample parking available at the V & A Waterfront—Cape Town’s fantastic waterfront district. While Table Mountain provides beautiful views of the city from atop the cable car station, consider a unique alternative—a helicopter ride over Cape Town.

With a variety of routes available and prices to meet every budget, you won’t be disappointed by this fantastic experience. Book online ahead of your trip—many companies offer custom journeys as well.

Venture outside of Cape Town into the winelands of Stellenbosch. While you could choose to stay overnight, the 45 minute drive is easy to/from the city.

Do spend time researching which vineyards you would like to visit, based on your own wine preferences. Ask the hotel to call ahead for tasting bookings.

After Stellenbosch, continue on to Franschhoek—a picturesque colonial small town at the base of the mountains that calls visitors to walk through the main streets and imagine themselves on a movie set.

The Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn are easily accessible by car, but do plan to get there early. The national park carefully controls the number of visitors allowed at any given time. You certainly do not want to spend your time waiting in a queue of cars/buses trying to access the car parks.

Boulder’s Beach near the quaint town of Simonstown is a fantastic place to visit the local penguin colony. Again, getting there early is essential—you want to visit see the penguins, not throngs of tourists. Ask the hotel to give you the exact time that the beach opens as the times change seasonally.

Spend some time exploring Simonstown and enjoy the quaint colonial atmosphere of South Africa.

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ENTERTAINMENT

This Month:

CityFolk Fest Returns to Landsdowne Park

Once known as the Ottawa Folk Festival, CityFolk (re-branded and relocated in 2015) returns to Ottawa September 15th-18th. In its sixth year under the guidance of ‘the Team Behind Bluesfest’, CityFolk is expected to draw approximately 50,000 music fans. Unlike any other festival, CityFolk brings Ottawa together. The experience is created by a team whose careful planning and attention to detail gives the event its relevant edge in the community.

The perfect location

Located in Ottawa’s newest hotspot, Landsdowne Park offers the perfect venue for a festival experience. The event takes advantage of the architectural features in the park, the Rideau Canal and the aesthetic horticulture building. This year, BMO Financial Group presents a new stage in the Aberdeen pavilion.

What makes the festival truly unique is its community inclusion. Inside its gates, the event hosts local artisans, visual arts displays and local food vendors. Drink vendors include local craft breweries.

Right outside, the festival spirit overflows into Bank Street and the Glebe with Marvest – a musical harvest. Local shop owners open their doors to musicians to present music as the centre of the community to anyone who stops by. Marvest offers a different experience as music is played in bike shops, coffee shops, and other venues that provide a different context for the show.

CityFolk makes a great day out for the whole family.

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If you’re in the dating scene, you’ve probably noticed that having a fun dinner date is no longer easy. Meeting up with someone for the first time is always awkward, but these days things are just harder. Harder because you either know too much about someone since you met them on Facebook first,or you literally know nothing about them…because you met them on Tinder. How do you sit and have a meal with someone on these grounds? Especially if they’re pulling out their phone every two minutes. Is it better to skip the dating scene all together? No, we don’t think romance is dead. But we will agree, the dinner date is definitely not first-date worthy. Here’s why.

IT’S A BAD SET-UP

The only other time your seated across from someone whilst forced to make small talk is during a nerve-wracking interview. Being able to move around or walk makes the date feel more relaxed.

EATING CAN BE TOO PERSONAL

For a first date, food can make for some awkward moments. Leave the food out of your teeth for the first date and try a fun activity together.

IT FORCES THE CONVERSATION

Meeting for the first time will come with its own conversational challenges. Sitting at a table leaves little room for new topics to come up from outside events. This puts too much pressure on your small-talking skills and makes for some dicey chats.

THERE’S NO WAY OUT

If its not going well, leaving isn’t exactly an option. Dinner is a commitment, and this can make for a cringe-worthy date.

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Despite what most people think, pigeons are actually quite intelligent. For instance, they can recognize every letter of the alphabet, they can differentiate between photographs, and can tell the difference between humans in a picture.

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Pigeons mate throughout their entire lives. Typically, they raise two chicks at a time. No wonder we see so many of them!

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Pigeons have the capability to fly up to and beyond 6,000 feet in the sky, at an average speed of 77.6 mph.

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Pigeons have excellent hearing capabilities. They can actually hear sounds at much lower frequencies than humans can. Because of this, they can detect storms coming, just like dogs.

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Pigeons are actually herbivores and typically eat seeds, fruit and different types of plants. (Realistically, they’ll eat almost anything).

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Pigeons can live for more than 30 years in the wilderness. Not bad for a bird with few defence mechanisms.

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THE BEST PET

FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE RELAXERS If you’re the type of person who enjoys a stay-at-home weekend, cats are the way to go. Cats sleep for an average of 16-24 hours each day and they love staying busy at night.

SINGLE AND NOT READY TO MINGLE If you’re single and you’re not looking to be in a relationship with another human, get a dog. They make the perfect companion for any animal lover and they’ll keep you company every day.

TRAVELLERS If you’re a travel enthusiast, don’t get a dog or cat. Consider getting a pet that’s much less needy and much easier to have around, even if you’re not home for long periods of time. Fish are a great call. They’re very low-maintenance: feed them before you leave for a trip and arrange for a friend to check in on them every couple of days. They will stick to the status quo no matter what.

COLLEGE STUDENT If you’re a college student, chances are you don’t have a ton of disposable income to be spending on pets. Luckily for you, there are a few pets that won’t leave your bank completely empty. Hamsters or bunnies are a great choice. They’re very low maintenance and they don’t typically live for nearly as long as cats, dogs and many other pets. This means that you can get yourself a pet without having to make a huge financial and long-term commitment.

THE NO DOG OR CAT’S TYPE If you dislike cats and dogs and spend quite a bit of time at home, perhaps a ferret is the right choice for you. Ferrets are social animals that become very close with their owners. They do require a lot of maintenance, as they need to be cleaned almost every day. If you’re looking for a unique pet that isn’t a dog or cat, a ferret might be your new best friend.

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SING YOUR FAVORITE TUNE If your alone (which we suggest), start singing that new Sia song you know most of the words to. You probably won’t hit all of her notes, but you’ll help relieve your anxiety. Singing releases endorphins and oxytocin, hormones that have a calming effect.

GO FOR A JOG When your thoughts are controlling your feelings, go for a jog or start a workout. Moving around, breaking a sweat and being active will help you feel more in your body, and forces your brain to focus on the now.

COOK EXCITING FOOD Start making your favorite dish. Preparing food will drive your focus to all of the foods’ different textures and intriguing smells. This will help your brain to make the switch from anxious to ‘hanxious’ (hunger-anxiety—which is way more enjoyable to fix).

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Ways to Deal with Access when you are Separated!

Wake up, get the children ready and go. Eat dinner together, have some family time, and then it’s off to bed. Such day-to-day contact with your children could be the norm in your household. However, for separated or divorced parents, access to children can be a struggle. Whether it’s deciding on weekends or holidays, coordinating schedules can be hard, inevitably putting a damper on things.

A joint calendar is a great tool. Easy to use, they let each parent to see, at a glance, what is going on. Many online platforms provide these and allow them to be shared between parties. No more sifting through emails or trying to remember what was verbally decided on.

Lastly, commit. Your marked off days are likely set. Last minute changes are not easy to fix and are not fair to anyone involved.

If you have a Separation Agreement or Court Order, it likely deals with custody and access. However, the parameters may be vague, saying access time is split equally or time will be decided upon at a later date. If you have little or no guidance, you should try, when possible, to negotiate with the other parent before going to Court.

NOTICE: FOR YOUR INFORMATION Telling the other parent that you are taking your child to a Saturday barbeque or that you have booked a trip may interfere with already-made plans. This behaviour infringes on the other parent’s access and leads to conflict. The other parent will likely be less open to communicate in the future because he or she will feel it won’t be reciprocated.

Instead, share your intentions. It’s not “I am doing, I am taking”, it’s “I would like to do, I would like to take”. Demands won’t make for easy going; leave room for discussion.

Further, remember to give ongoing notice. Before going on a trip with your children, provide contact information or an itinerary. This does not mean that the other parent can impose whenever they would like, but it keeps them in the know – something they will appreciate and hopefully give in return.

To deal with access, here are some tips to help things run more smoothly: WHAT’S BEST FOR THEM Put your children first. Don’t make access about your time, your rights, your wants. A child won’t benefit from a tug-of-war between parents. Try to come to decisions in a way that is best for them.

Listen to your children. If your children want to attend dad’s annual family reunion, try to make it happen. If your children want to go to March break camp on your access week, don’t prevent them from going because of this. Try to work with the other parent instead of putting up unnecessary obstacles.

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN Planning helps prevent conflict and defuses stress. If you know when you have vacation time from work or the date of a special event, let the other parent know. The earlier you can plan, the better. For holidays, try to set a deadline by which you will exchange access proposals. Give yourself time to work out any issues and to sign travel consent forms, if needed.

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SEE REASON! Being reasonable helps access work. Do your best to accommodate. If dad’s only vacation time falls on your access week, try to find a way that allows dad to see the children, but also a way to give you alternate time.

Be realistic. Don’t put blinders on to convince yourself that you are being fair or that disregarding schedules is acceptable behaviour. Stand in the other parent’s shoes. Look at your proposals or actions and ask yourself, if I was on the receiving end of this, would I agree? Be prepared to be flexible and compromise.

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Olivia Koneval Mimi Marrello Caspar van Wright Olivia Koneval is a family law lawyer practicing with Mann Lawyers LLP. Mann Lawyers LLP Baal is an Ottawa-basedKate full service law firm with offices in Hintonburg area and downtown. Should you require more information or assistance regarding litigation law matters, please contact call 613.722.1500 and ask for Olivia Koneval, Mimi Marrello or Caspar van Baal and they would be happy to assist.

DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information and should not be construed as legal advice or establish a solicitor-client relationship by way of the information contained herein. You should seek qualified legal advice before acting on any of the information provided herein.

STAY TUNED FOR PART 2 OF “WAYS TO DEAL WITH ACCESS WHEN YOU ARE SEPARATED” IN THE NEXT EDITION OF FACES

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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SPORTS

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ÉRIK BÉDARD Born in Navan, Ontario, Erik Bédard began his baseball career with the Orleans Little League and the Ontario Baseball Association as a pitcher. As he grew older, Bédard added more and more speed to his fastball. After high-school, Bédard went to a tryout at Norwalk Community College and made the team as a walk-on player.In 1999, Bédard was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 6th round of the MLB draft that year. He made his MLB debut on April 17th, 2002, pitching for the Orioles as they took on the New York Yankees.

After experiencing a tough injury, Bédard worked his way back and was the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Orioles in 2007. Bédard also played for the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. But, due to another unfortunate injury, his career was cut short as he announced his official retirement on June 11th, 2015. FACES Magazine had the chance to catch up with the Ottawa native to discuss his early life in the Ottawa area, his journey to the MLB and some of his favourite experiences from his exciting his career.

How did it feel to be drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 6th round of the 1999 amateur draft?

I was actually out cutting the grass at home, but I had the portable in my pocket just waiting for the call. The draft was three days. The first two or three rounds are the first days, then the second day goes from three to ten and so on. The Orioles called, said I was drafted 6th round. I was really excited; I never really thought that would ever happen. My parents were there so it was a pretty exciting moment.

Tell us about some of your fondest moments growing up in Navan, Ottawa?

The best memory is probably playing with my buddy. My neighbor was one of my best friends, we always played outdoor hockey in the winter, and basketball and baseball in the summer. We played with other kids in the neighbourhood— we did that my whole life growing up. I guess that’s why I like sports so much… because I grew up playing everyday.

Who was your biggest baseball reference growing up?

Growing up, I always watched the Jays. Pat Heinnken was a guy I watched a lot because I loved the way he pitched. After I got drafted, I

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actually got to meet him in Baltimore, so that was really cool.

Where was your favorite place to play in MLB? I would say Fenway Park. Just the atmosphere – the fans are so close. If you’ve ever been there it’s pretty remarkable. Stadiums these days are bigger, and the fans are a little further from the players. But if you go to Boston the fans are super close, they are loud, they know the game and they boo you. They know a lot about baseball, and it’s just a really cool atmosphere.

The slide rule at second base is one I think they will tweak. The replays of the plays on first base I’m actually a fan of. I’ve had it happen to me where the runner is out but is called safe or vice versa.

Looking back, what moment in your career are you most proud of?

My complete game 15 strikeouts I had against Texas. Its was 27 up, 27 down so I faced the minimum. I had two hits but there were 2 double plays right after so it was basically 27 up, 27 down. It was a big accomplishment for me, because it doesn’t happen very often.

Which of your teammates over the years have made the biggest impact on your career?

Felix Hernandez because of his competitiveness. I’ve seen a lot of guys get that much money and then slack off on being aggressive or on trying to get outs, but for him it didn’t matter. He would just go out there and do his best every game. Throughout his career, he’s put up some pretty remarkable numbers. He is a teammate that I would look up to.

What numbers did you wear throughout your career and why?

I wore 45 for a long time. Baltimore years, Seattle years – I’m not saying it’s a number that meant anything, but after the first couple years I didn’t want to get away from it. Later on in my career I wore 40 or 57 but those were just random numbers. When you switch teams it’s hard to keep the same number. For Boston I couldn’t get my number, because that was Pedro’s number.

How has the game changed throughout your career? Are there rules your’re not a fan of?

You pitched for 6 different teams in the major leagues over your career.Which team

“ I guess that’s why I like sports so much… because I grew up playing everyday.”

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was the most special to you and why?

Seattle was a lot of fun. I made some really good friends in Seattle; Felix Hernandez, Mark Lowe, Jason Vargas guys like that I’m pretty close with and it was a really nice place to live.

I was living just outside Seattle at the time. It was beautiful.

What have you been doing lately following your retirement from professional baseball?

I play a lot of golf! (Laughs). I might get a job in baseball and see what’s out there that I would like to pursue, but right now I’m just waiting to see if there are any openings…they are pretty scarce right now because the season just started. I’ll wait until the end of the season and see what becomes available.

What is one thing your fans might not know about you?

I’m an avid hunter. I love the cat and mouse game of trying to get an animal. I’m a big white tail, elk, and moose hunter. I love the rush; it reminds me of the rush I would get from playing.

What pre-game rituals did you have before games?

I did the same thing every time, so I guess you could call that a ritual. At 6 o’clock I would put my pants on. By 6:05 I would get a cup of coffee. By 6:10 I would put my jersey on, and by 6:15 I would be in the trainers room stretching.

Every start I would do the exact same thing. All starters have some type of routine.

What is your favorite thing to do when you’re back in Ottawa?

Hangout with family and friends I haven’t seen in a while. Hunt. That’s really about it.

Who was the best hitter you ever played against during your career, and why?

There were a lot of great hitters but the player I hated playing against the most was Gary Scheffield. If you’ve seen him play you can probably attest to his violent swing. I threw hard when I was younger—95 or 96 but it didn’t matter what I threw he could turn on it and hit it a long way.

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“ I love the rush; it reminds me of the rush I would get from playing.”

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THE FREE MAN FROM BUCKS COUNTY I travelled to Bucks County Pennsylvania to conduct a tobacco addiction certification training for addiction professionals in the community of Doylestown, PA. Things were going well as the host asked me if I would like to speak at a Nicotine Anonymous meeting that night.

In this part of the country the protocol is for the speaker to also chair the meeting. So after the meeting began I moved from left to right around the big table greeting each participant and engaging them in the collective conversation about tobacco addiction.

who was pushing his diaphragm up, breathing and then letting the chest fall as the air released. When I got around to his seat I asked him, “Sir I sense that you are in some distress.” “Yes, he replied I have lung cancer and only three weeks to live.”

One young lady from NYC stated she was only there to quit because her boyfriend did not want a girlfriend who smoked. As each person shared I noticed a man to my right

We all went into a stunned silence as the shock wave vibrated out and through the room. Before I could respond, the New York teenager blurted out, “What the heck are

you doing in here? Why aren’t you out smoking and drinking? You have nothing to lose.”

The Michigan man looked up as his labored breath continued and said, “Young lady that’s what got me into this predicament to begin with. I will not ever smoke again because all I have left is a chance to die a free man. You would not want to take that from me would you?”

No one in that room ever smoked again.

All I have left is a chance to live free.

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