FACES Magazine April 2016 - Carol Anne Meehan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Story

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MAGAZINE DIRECTORY Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A division of 8624771 Canada Inc.)

Fashion & Beauty

16-17 | Men’s and Women’s Watches 18 | Spring Fashion Trends 2016 Entertainment

19 | April Travel Destination 20 | Drinks of the Month 21 | How Do You Like Them Apples?

Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun Director of Operations Joshua Chartrand Director of Communications Kelly Tranmer Cover Photo Gord Weber Michelle Valberg

Photographers Gord Weber 22 | Product of the Month: Selfie Stick Leonard “Yoni” Sambo Greg Kolz 23 | Do’s and Don’ts for your Resume Michelle Valberg 24 | How to Wrestle a Bear Richard McLaren Mike Ridewood 25 | FACES Facts on the Black Bear The Globe and Mail Justin K. Aller HEALTH & FITNESS Codie McLachlan 26 | WHY Page: Health and Fitness Myths Eliot J. Schechter 22 | FAQs About Botox

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10-11 | Mark MacKinnon

28 | Sleep Apnea 29 | 5 Benefits of Flossing 30 | Superfoods for the Brain 31 | Artificial Flavour vs. Natural Flavour 31 | Earth Day Power Saving Tips Around Ottawa

34 | The Sheepdogs 35 | Tim Hortons Brier

12-14 | Gord Bamford

Contributors Kimberley Brooks Dorothy Nguyen Melissa Baumann Kris McCarthy Jake Dewan Haley Nicholson Ashley Casselman Brittany Desmarais Shayne Morin Evan Childerhorse Trevor Murphy Kenzie Andovic Alex Feeney Matt McLaren Accounting / Finance Linda Zhang

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CORRECTION In our February 2016 issue, we mistakenly stated that Evan Solomon works for the CBC. Evan Solomon no longer is with the CBC. Evan now works for CFRA and is the host of “Ottawa Now” on 580 CFRA weekdays from 2-6pm. Our apologies to Mr. Solomon and everyone at CFRA and Bell Media.

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Starting in the profession at a very young age Meehan has accomplished so much; not just in her career, where she has helped paved the way for many others in her line of work, but also in the community with her tireless support of charitable causes.

Photo by Michelle Valberg

At FACES, we were excited for the opportunity to talk with the recent recipient of the Max Keeping Humanitarian Award at the FACES Awards.

We discussed her early career, her future endeavors, the launch of her own blog, and how she continues to stay positive and inspiring to her loyal fans.

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hat are some of your earliest memories of watching newscasts? What or who inspired you to enter the news profession?

Well, it was back when I was a teenager, I guess I was a pre-teen. I was watching Carol Taylor who did “Canada AM”, Adrienne Clarkson who did “Take Thirty” on CBC, and Hana Gartner who did a show on CBC as well. I saw these incredibly smart women doing a job that I had never really thought about; I thought it was just a man’s world. I saw them and I thought, “Wow, they look so interesting and they have an interesting life, and they’re learning all the time.” I think that was my inspiration. Then I was watching Max, of course, because I grew up in Pembroke, and Max Keeping was in our living room all the time. That was my dream, to work with Max. It took me a long time but I got there in ’89.

Describe your first day at CHRO in Pembroke.

Were you nervous?

I started writing commercials, and not in news.

I eventually worked my way into news, which was my ultimate goal. Was I nervous? My very first newscast I was extremely nervous.

I remember it was the “News at Noon” and I must have been 21 or 22. I did the show and I think I raced through it. I must have read it so fast because I exhaled and nearly collapsed while still on camera, so everybody laughed.

Pembroke is a small community and everybody would remind me of it. They would say, “You looked so relieved when you were done” (laughs). You can’t take yourself too seriously, but I was mortified.

Certainly getting stories out has evolved really, really quickly. Technology has certainly allowed us to go places, do things, speed up the gathering of the news and get it to people as soon as it happens. That’s a big, big change. Arriving on scene and tweeting out what’s happening in real-time was impossible years ago. We are in a 24-hour news cycle now, which is also different, and anybody can be a journalist. The fact of the matter is we’re all carrying television cameras in our hands right now. I’m on an iPhone 6 right now, and I’m going to be using it to shoot my own story for my own blog and edit it myself.

That would have been impossible years ago and the quality is absolutely amazing. I’m on a very steep learning curve when it comes to technology, but my daughter is 11 and my son is 17 and they’re showing me the way. I know enough, but they just take my knowledge ten steps further.

What hasn’t changed is that we still want people in our stories. We still want that personal aspect; we want to know what they’re thinking, what motivates them, what their dreams are, why they did what they did. We have an appetite, especially in this community,

“We have an appetite, especially in this community, for local news… I’m hoping that my blog will serve that appetite.”

Tell us about the transitions in your career and how you finally ended up in Ottawa.

My transition was from CHRO to Sudbury where I worked for about 4 years anchor reporting. I moved to Edmonton in 1980 where I anchored and reported in Edmonton CFRN, and then I moved onto Calgary. My last job in Calgary, before I was hired at CJOH, was when I was the host of the early morning CBC radio show. I did the “Eyeopener” at CBC in Calgary.

Max hired me from CBC Calgary to come and co-anchor with him in Ottawa. So I’ve been around the country a little bit!

What is the most memorable story you have ever been a part of throughout your career?

I guess the most memorable and historic was when I did the show from the Berlin Wall in November 1989. John Beattie, who was my executive producer, Brian Morris, who was our cameraman, and I went to Berlin and we did the show as the wall was coming down. It was really a phenomenal experience to be right in the middle of history.

How do you feel telling news has evolved?

Being in the business for 37 years, I’ve witnessed so much change over the years.

for local news. There’s been a demise of local news because we just don’t have the resources to cover local news the way it was covered in the past. I’m hoping that my blog will serve that appetite.

You are launching your “Local Stories, Local People” Blog on April 1st. What led your decision to start this blog and tell us about what we can look forward to on your blog?

That’s my working title right now, but we’re really struggling to come up with the right name for it. We have two options but, basically, “Local Stories, Local People” really goes to the heart of what I want to do. I want to tell local stories that nobody else is telling right now. There are so many stories out there with local people in our community who are doing phenomenal things that really get no recognition at all.

That’s what I’m hoping to do with the blog, to tell those stories and do one feature piece a week - it’s going to be like a mini-television station on a dotcom. There’s going to be me on video and there’s going to be written parts like interviews. There’s going to be segments like a Geek of the Week, Science and Tech, or Math

Nerd who has great ambitions and is achieving all kinds of neat things, but they’re unsung in our community - I want to celebrate those youngsters in our community.

John Beattie, who I mentioned earlier, was my executive producer in Berlin and was an executive producer at CJOH for many years. He is living in Toronto and he is going to be contributing a weekly column. John is a phenomenal writer and he’s so creative.

He’s a stay-at-home dad and he’s going to be contributing a column about being a dad later in life. He’s got a little one so it’s going to be called “Troublemakers”. I’m going to have a segment called “Getting to Know You” in which we’re going to be meeting someone in our community each week and give them a little questionnaire.

The questionnaire will always be the same.

It’s going to be like a little television station on my blog and it’s going to evolve as I become more familiar with the technology and I’m really, really excited about it. I think it’s going to be the wave of the future. The industry is evolving and I’m not saying people will move away from television, but this is where our generation – I’m too old to say “our” (laughs) – but the younger generation is always on their phone. It’s second nature.

Another working name is “C.A.M. in the Community” – Carol Anne Meehan in the Community.com. I’m hoping it’ll be like second nature - “Oh, what did Carol Anne do today?” and they’ll peek in and see who’s there and check it out. That’s what I’m hoping it’ll evolve into. We’re doing the big launch on April 1st, which would have been Max’s 74th birthday so there’s some symbolism there, and it will be 6 months after I was laid off.

You were partnered with Max Keeping for many, many years. Tell us a bit about what it was like to work with such a beloved news icon in our city and what are some of your fondest memories working with him?

Max was the ultimate community guy. He had the biggest heart, and certainly cared so much for people. He was loyal to a fault, and he wanted to celebrate people all the time.

He used the newscast as a vehicle to build up our community. He was the biggest community booster you’d ever know and he loved local news – he lived and breathed it. He was phenomenal and a pioneer in so many things he did and I always wanted to work with him and when I got my dream I was like, “Yes, I’ve done it! I got where I wanted to go.” Watching him work was an absolute privilege and, of course, working with him was, too.

Earlier this year the people in Ottawa voted for you to receive the Max Keeping Humanitarian Award at the Faces Awards.

Tell us what this meant to you.

I don’t think I should have been nominated for that. The only reason I think I was nominated is because people were still upset for me having gotten laid off about a month after

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COVER STORY is not going to determine the end of my career. I think the best is yet to come. I’m a big believer in fate, and I was shocked when I was laid off, but with a lot of love and support and everybody in the community pulling for me, I think the time is right for me to launch what I’m going to launch – my news blog. People have been so receptive; I’ve got 13,000 people registered already to see the blog. Can you imagine that? And I’m getting help from some students at Algonquin College.

Second-year broadcasting students are helping me and Algonquin has been very supportive and with everybody pulling for me – you know, if I fall flat on my face I’ll fall flat on my face but at least I tried.

Max’s memorial. A month after Max died, I was let go. I did nowhere near what Max did and nowhere near what so many other people in the community do. I have two children and I’m a widow and I have a really busy life and I try and do what I can but I have not been able to do the amount of work I would love to do. I try to balance family and my work and I don’t think I was deserving of that award. The Most Popular Newscaster, though, I like that one! (Laughs) I’m glad people supported me and I’m thrilled and really humbled by that.

myself on everything. Believe it or not, I’m not all that confident, I really have to work at it, I really do. Things frighten me, technology has frightened me, but I’m learning to conquer my fears right now and embrace it because I have to. I don’t think anybody would understand that but I really have to work at getting “me” out of my shell. I have done it over the years but if push comes to shove I would just be sitting in the corner with a book. I would still talk to people, but I am not comfortable being the center of attention. I’m pretty low-key.

You’ve said that you have a passion for meeting people and telling their stories. Who are some of the most interesting people you’ve met over the years? What about their stories?

There’s so many different places. I love the kids at CHEO and I love telling their stories because they’re so resilient and brave and those stories are wonderful. During the Quebec Referendum, going through Quebec before the ’95 Referendum. That was an interesting one too, talking to the Quebecers about how they felt being pulled in both directions. Are they going to stay with Canada, should they separate? That was memorable.

Did you always want to be a newswoman?

No, when I was growing up and watching Max, I never told anybody I wanted to work with him.

They would’ve rolled their eyes and slapped their knees and guffawed. It was my secret dream, and you know what, when you visualize something long enough and you dream and you pray, you can get wherever the heck you want in this life, and I’m living proof of that.

If you were to give someone who hasn’t been to Ottawa before reasons to visit, what would be your top reasons?

Number one would have to be the Canal. It’s a heritage place that is just incredibly beautiful and has to be seen to be believed, especially in the middle of winter. I love the Parliament Buildings, I love nature, and I love the fact that we’re so close to everything, and that if you want to get outside the city you’re just a short drive away. We’re surrounded by nature and by rivers; we’re just a playground! There’s so much to see and do in Ottawa and culturally, we’re so rich.

You just have to see Ottawa; we’re the heart of this whole country. You can spend weeks in Ottawa and still not see everything.

What’s one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?

No one would believe it, but I’m actually quite shy. I’m very shy and cautious and I second-guess

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What are the best, and toughest parts about being a journalist?

It’s meeting people and never having a day that’s the same. Every day is different. I always laugh because when I was in school I hated deadlines and I hated homework but when you’re a journalist, you have homework and deadlines all the time (laughs). That’s the only thing about being self-employed now because I’m a pretty lenient boss, I have to be more disciplined.

You were able to accomplish something most newscasters can only hope to do - establish a connection with viewers and the community.

This was seen through the outpouring of support you received during your tenure with and away from news casting. How were you able to accomplish and maintain this connection?

I’m too dumb to be anything but myself (laughs).

No really, it takes so much work to be somebody else. I’m just who I am, I’m a valley girl who just happened to believe that I could do something.

I’ve been very lucky along the way and I’ve been given great breaks. I’ve enjoyed my 37 years in broadcasting and I’m just so happy to say right now that it’s not over. Somebody laying me off

What else is in store for you for the future?

My focus is on moving ahead, I still think I’m fairly young. I have two children and I have to show them that if life knocks you down, you don’t lie down and curl up into a ball, you get up and dust yourself off and say that’s not going to be the nail in my coffin. I have to teach them that you have to persevere and you have to move ahead. And, quite frankly, I have to make a living.

I’m a widow, I’ve got two kids, and I’m looking forward to the future. Hopefully, I’m on the right track.

I really want to emphasize that I’m so grateful for everybody in the community. I can’t go anywhere in Ottawa without people saying, “I was so angry for you. I was so hurt for you. I don’t watch that station anymore because of what they did to you.” This is what people tell me every day. When you hear that and you hear the love and support that I get from everybody, it’s what makes me get up – besides my kids – but it helps me get out of bed every morning, it really does. I’m so grateful to everybody for the support. It just blows my mind. I didn’t know how

“I’m so grateful to everybody for their support. It just blows my mind.” much support I had, and I’m really humbled by it. I really didn’t know it. People trust me to do something now and I really hope and pray that I can pull it off. I don’t have an official name yet – it could be “C.A.M. in the Community” or “Local Stories, Local People”. That will all be revealed on April 1st when we will be doing an official launch.

Twitter: @MeehanCarolAnne

FEATURES

How old were you when you realized you wanted to become a journalist?

I think I only realized that I wanted to be a journalist when I was applying for university. I had three applications in, two for engineering schools -- where most of my high school friends were going -- and one to Carleton’s Journalism program. When the acceptance letters came back, I realized that the only one I was excited/ nervous to open was the Journalism one. I realized then what I wanted to do.

Did growing up in Ottawa help shape your interest in national and international politics?

Probably. Growing up in Ottawa meant reading the Ottawa Citizen every morning, which meant receiving a bigger dose of politics than I might have gotten had I been living somewhere else. Being from Ottawa also meant I could contemplate going to Carleton, one of only a handful of Journalism programs in the country back then.

As an international correspondent, how would you describe your first experience living overseas? Was it an easy transition?

My first overseas posting was Moscow, and I loved it there. Probably an easier cultural transition than most people expect. It’s cold, people watch hockey and eat relatively familiar foods. The key was learning the language.

There’s a stereotype that Russians are unfriendly, but I found the opposite to be the case if you spoke to them in their language.

You’ve had postings in Moscow, Israel, Beijing and now London, as well as numerous travels that have taken you around the world.

Where have you felt the safest? What and

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where was your most dangerous experience?

The most dangerous experience I’ve had was being trapped in a Bangkok temple during a shootout between protesters and police back in 2010. The British journalist I was working with got shot in the leg, and I spent a very long night trying to treat his wounds (and those of the Thai people trapped in there with us). I eventually was able to raise awareness of our situation via Twitter, which led to a ceasefire being called so ambulances could collect the wounded. It’s never fun being in a city under attack either, which I’ve experienced in south Lebanon, during the Israel-Hezbollah war of 2006, and last year in Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine.

Beijing was a very safe place to live (occasional encounters with the police aside), but the air pollution there meant we couldn’t stay. I have a daughter who was born while we were living in Beijing and she developed terrible asthma.

London is an easy place to be, though it’s one of the most expensive places on earth.

You’ve spent years in foreign nations and have developed a knack for learning languages. Do you have any tips or tricks that have helped you to learn new languages?

You’ve got to immerse yourself in it. Studying helps, but at some point you’ve got to get out there and talk to the locals. I had an American colleague who heard me speaking Arabic once.

Afterwards he said: “I think I know all the words you do, I’m just afraid to use them.” I’m never afraid of sounding goofy; it often helps break the ice when you’re in a foreign place.

Put yourself in a situation where just giving up isn’t an option - you have to communicate.

It seems like you have a strong passion for Russia. You have written a book, The New Cold War, about the country. What attracts you most to Russia, its history and people?

Part of it is what correspondents call “first posting syndrome.” You never fall in love with a place like you do on your first big adventure overseas.

I also pride myself on trying to understand places that not enough others do. Russia, the Arab world and China all fit into that category.

You’ve spent some time reporting on the Syrian refugee crisis. Tell us a little bit about your thoughts on the crisis and how you see the events unfolding in 2016.

It’s heartbreaking to watch, particularly as the father of a young girl. These people are taking unimaginable risks, and the mood towards them is definitely changing in Europe.

I fear 2016 will see another million people from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan (and a few other places) arriving in Europe, and the continent will be far less welcoming of them this year.

How is being Canadian perceived when reporting? Through your experiences, have perceptions of Canada/Canadians changed over time?

Most foreigners have a real affection for Canada. We’re the “nice Americans,” I guess.

Our reputation has been on a bit of a roller coaster in recent years, though. I think many people were confused by the less collaborative positions Canada took under the Conservative government (we were among the black sheep on the climate change file, to pick one, and

Photo by The Globe and Mail

“I’m never afraid of sounding goofy; it often helps break the ice when you’re in a foreign place.”

Mark MacKinnon Internationally Acclaimed Journalist + Author

Journalism is not for the faint of heart. This is especially true for international correspondents who often run towards danger zones rather than away from them. Globe and Mail senior international correspondent, Mark MacKinnon, has witnessed dangers first hand. His most dangerous experience occurred in 2010 when he was trapped in a Bangkok temple during a shootout between protesters and police. MacKinnon tended to his colleagues’ wounds and used the power of Twitter to help raise awareness about the situation, which ultimately led to a ceasefire.

Born and raised in Ottawa, Mark MacKinnon has authored a book (The New Cold War), interviewed world leaders and has penned hundreds of articles and stories about the fascinating places where he has lived and visited. MacKinnon’s work has garnered deserved domestic and international praise. He’s a five-time winner of the National Newspaper Award who effectively uses Twitter to broadcast reporting and his opinions.

FACES had the opportunity to chat with the Carleton University graduate about his journalistic career, thoughts on world affairs and why learning languages can help break barriers abroad.

deserted our traditional position as “honest broker” in the Israel-Palestine dispute), and I was often asked, “What’s happened to Canada?”

We’re much trendier these days since the Liberals took office and launched the headlinegrabbing refugee resettlement program. We’ll see how long the glow lasts.

As consumers of news are increasingly spending more time online, how do you think traditional media outlets must adapt to enjoy continued success?

I tend to see journalism as facing the same challenges that the music business did in the 1990s, when everyone thought Napster was going to destroy the recording industry. Then along came iTunes, and everyone got used to paying for music again.

The news media needs to find its iTunes. People have gotten used to “free” information, but the truth is that Twitter and blogs are never going to be able to replace what professional journalists do. I once spent four months driving all over south China looking into whether Canadian investors had been scammed by a forestry company called Sino-Forest. Could I have done that without the backing of a major news organization? No. Can newspapers afford to send reporters on such assignments if people don’t pay something to read the final product?

No.

Not just because she’s such an icon, but because I’d spent part of my teenage years haranguing my friends not to buy Pepsi “because they do business with the Burmese junta and they need to release Aung San Suu Kyi.” To be honest, I probably would have struggled at the time to point to Burma on a map, but I was a campaigner in search of a cause.

If you could interview any world leader, living or dead, who would you choose to interview and why?

I had always wanted to meet Nelson Mandela (I attended his birthday party once, but there were maybe 1,000 people there), just in case some of that wisdom and serenity rubbed off on me.

I’ve briefly interviewed Mikhail Gorbachev, but didn’t get a chance to ask him the big questions, about why he did what he did and if he would do anything differently if he was given the chance.

As an accomplished journalist and fivetime winner of the National Newspaper Award, what advice do you have for aspiring journalists who are trying to make it in the industry?

People say there are no jobs in journalism these days. They told me the same thing when I started in journalism school way back in 1993.

So I took a chance and went to live at a YMCA in South Africa and peddled my trade at the local newspaper (the Eastern Province Herald), for what was about $200 a month. Best thing I ever did. When I came back to Canada my portfolio was far more interesting than when I’d left, and suddenly people were interested in hiring me.

Twitter: @markmackinnon

You’ve had the opportunity to interview many world leaders. Which interview was the most difficult to obtain? Which did you find the most interesting?

My favourite interview was probably with Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese democracy leader.

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FEATURES

Growing up in Alberta, Gord Bamford is no stranger to country life. His distinctive sound and traditional country music is something he has built his career on. He continues to set the bar higher for himself as he releases his 7th studio album, “Tin Roof�, this April.

Canadian Country Music Artist

At FACES, we were excited to have the opportunity to chat with the Canadian country artist about his grassroots story of how he got started, what inspires him to keep writing songs, and his upcoming tour with Joe Nichols as they head for Ottawa on May 21st.

Gord Bamford

Photo by Richard McLaren

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ou’ve been in the country music industry for over 20 years now. Tell me a little bit about your career early on, and how you got started.

Wow, It’s been that long has it? My career is a grassroots kind of story. I started a long time ago, basically through music contests, and I started in music festivals when I was really young. I ended up winning Star Search way back in ‘92. That’s how things got kick started. It went from there and I really built my career through people that believed in me. I guess 5 years ago now, I got the opportunity to work with Sony and everything has kind of taken off. It’s kind of crazy to think back on it and how it’s all come together. The main thing is just persistence, hard work and surrounding yourself with good people.

How has sticking to your roots helped keep you humble in this industry, and what advice would you give to other musicians trying to make a name for themselves?

I live in America now, in Nashville, and we’re definitely trying to break into the U.S market. It’s a whole different setting and it’s very, very tough. Being from Canada you have the opportunity to get your music out there as an independent artist and have people hear it. I think it’s staying consistent with what you do, and believing in what you do, and if you make great music I think you have a chance. It always comes down to having the best song. I think that’s where a lot of people maybe make their mistake, they feel like they have to write everything themselves. Although I’ve been very fortunate with writing songs and being involved with that, I’m a big believer that the best song wins. That’s something I would give as advice to people, pick the best material you can that gives you the best chance to succeed.

Which artists would you love to collaborate with and why?

I’ve been very fortunate to play with lots of different artists.

Reba McEntire is a great artist and I’ve had the chance to spend some time with her. She’s a great lady and it’d be pretty cool if I got to collaborate with her one day.

What inspiration do you look to when you’re writing your music?

My stuff is real simple; it’s pretty basic stuff that people can relate to. It’s real-life type music and I think that’s why I’ve been able to have success with my songs – because they are relatable.

What was the first song you ever remember singing?

The Garth Brooks era was what really got me started. It was probably the song “Much too Young to Feel this Damn Old”, which was a big Garth Brooks hit way back when.

Last year you took home 3 awards at the CCMA’s and many other awards throughout the year. How does it feel to be recognized in your home country? What are your expectations for this year’s CCMA’s?

It’s always great being nominated and being recognized for the work you’re doing and the work you’ve been doing. It always feels good to have that. There’s so much talent in Canada and it’s really tough to stay on top and compete, but it keeps you going also.

I never really have any expectations going in. We just kind of do what we do and hope it pays off. It’s always nice to take part in it. It’s in Ontario this year and country music fans in Ontario are some of the best in the world! It’s going to be a lot of fun. Hopefully the nominations are there.

Which of your songs do you enjoy performing the most and why?

I can’t really say that there are any songs I don’t enjoy performing. I mean, I really enjoy playing all of them, some of them I’ve been playing for a lot of years. We switch up a lot of our hits and we try to play stuff people are familiar with in our shows and introduce a couple new ones once in a while. I really, really enjoy playing all of them still, which, I guess is a good thing!

Your first top ten hit on Canadian country charts was “Blame it on that Red Dress”. What inspired that song?

I met a guy in Nashville by the name of Byron Hill quite a few years ago and I got an opportunity to write with him. He was one of the co-writers for the song. It was the first top ten for me and it really kind of started my career. It was a popular song and it still is, and we still play it a lot today.

Although you’re Canadian, you were born in Australia. From what you remember, what was it like living in Australia compared to Canada, and have you been back there?

Well, I don’t remember a lot because I came to Canada when I was 4, but my dad is an Aussie and he still lives there. I did go back there after high school for a little bit, and we actually just signed a deal there, so we’re headed over there in August to play a show, so we are going to pursue some stuff there.

You have the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation and you’re very actively involved with raising money for charities. Why is it important for you to give back to the community?

We started the foundation 8 years ago. Basically, most of our revenue is made from our golf tournament. It’s gotten to a level we never thought it would get to. We give most of our money to youth; it’s about 95% youth driven. It’s organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation, children’s hospitals, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We do a lot of stuff for multiple facilities and smaller communities as well. It’s just something that’s really close to my heart. I’ve seen the power of how it’s impacted children in hospitals and I’ve had a great opportunity to be involved with all sorts of organizations through the success I’ve been able to have. It’s probably the most gratifying part of what I get to do. It’s been great, and we have a great committee of people running it and we’ll continue to do it.

You’ll be releasing new music in April, tell us a little about what fans can expect from your 7th album.

Every time we’ve released a record we’ve had success with it, so you kind of get a little nervous because you always want to do better than your last project. I think we’ve accomplished that. This album is a little bit different from what most people have heard from me but it’s still recognizable “Gord Bamford” stuff, and I think it’s the best record we’ve made. We’ve had

“My career is a grassroots kind of story… The main thing is just persistence, hard work and surrounding yourself with good people.”

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“If you have a dream to do something, and you work hard enough, anything is achievable. I know we hear that all the time, but I really believe in that.” great success with the first single so far and the second single is doing well. It’s a good mix of country songs and what country radio is today. I hope people enjoy it!

What was it like collaborating with Phil O’Donnell?

That was the biggest change in this record, the new producer. For me, it’s one of the toughest decisions I ever made. I worked with a guy for 6 albums, but I think that was the right move to have a different set of ears on the project. I had a great time working with Phil, he’s been living in Nashville for a lot of years and he’s actually a fellow Canadian from the Maritimes. He’s very talented and we had a lot of fun.

Do you have any rituals you do before performing live?

Not really. I still get a little nervous when I get up there but, like I say, it’s a good thing because if you’re not nervous, you’re not having fun.

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When did you first decided to pursue country music, what did your family do to encourage you?

They’ve always been a huge support. Obviously, when you travel you have to have the support of your family and your wife. We have three children so she’s been a big part of my career and has never wavered. Being on the road all the time is tough, probably more on them than it is on me. They’ve been a major part of my success and my career and I couldn’t do it without them.

We are really excited to have you in our city of Ottawa on May 21st. What are you looking forward to most during your stop here?

We’re looking forward to returning to Ottawa!

We played on Canada Day there but we haven’t played a whole show in Ottawa for quite some time now. It’s a very country market out there and obviously coming in with Joe Nichols, it’s going to be a lot of fun. It’s getting closer and closer. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone out in Ottawa, there’s only a few tickets left so go grab your tickets!

What is something your fans would be surprised to learn about you?

Maybe they don’t know but I grew up wanting to play professional sports. Music was actually just a hobby and I never really thought I’d get to this point, but I’m really happy it did.

I was pretty involved in hockey and baseball.

But every Canadian kid is probably involved in hockey at some point, though. (Laughs)

What is the best advice you’ve received in your pursuits as a country music artist?

Stay consistent in what you do, and believe in what you do. If you have a dream to do something, and you work hard enough, anything is achievable. I know we hear that all the time, but I really believe in that.

Twitter: @gordbamford

FASHION & BEAUTY

Sky Dweller Rolex $62,439

Carrera Black Aluminum Chronograph Watch TAG HEUER $5,700

Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Space Black Link Apple $1,389

Bold Black Stainless Steel Watch Movado $450

Must-Have Watches

for Men 16 | April 2016

Black Chronicle SS Nixon $425

Must-Have Watches

for Women

Madelyn SS Michael Kors $420

Baker Rose Gold and Navy Strap Standard Marc Jacobs $235

Eco- Drive Silhouette Crystal Citizen $425

The City Analog Two Tone Burberry Ladies Limelight Guess

$595

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WOMEN’S

FASHION

TRENDS and

MustHaves

Super Stripes DIOR RED AND BLACK STRIPED COAT

FOR SPRING 2016

$2,215.90

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Ruffles BALMAIN RUFFLED CREPE MINI DRESS $1,319.82

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MICHAEL KORS LATTICE GINGHAM FIT-ANDFLARE DRESS

Bucket Bags BURBERRY BUCKET BAG

ENTERTAINMENT

A P R I L T R AV E L D E S T I N AT I O N

MARSEILLES Why Southern Europe starts to warm up in April, so it’s a nice getaway from Canada’s cold. April is also before peak tourist season, so you’ll get better rates and more opportunities to see and do things without the big crowds.

Where to Stay Le Petit Nice Passédat is a beautiful villa hotel that overlooks the Mediterranean – the heart of France’s port town of Marseilles. It’s nestled in a quiet residential area so you can really enjoy your seaside escape. Le Petit Nice is just a few kilometers away from the city centre where you can see many tourist attractions so you can get the best of both worlds.

What to See The Old Port in Marseilles is like the Old Port in Montreal, but much older and with much more history.

Get lost in the streets and enjoy the surroundings. For history lovers, the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde is an amazing basilica with a wonderful museum. If going out on the town is more your style, the best nightlife attractions can be found in the Place Thiars and Cours Honoré-d’Estienne-d’Orves in the Old Port.

Where to Eat For a sleek, modern restaurant with an old world Mediterranean flair, visit La Table. The menu is limited but that is because the food is prepared fresh using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. The price is also reasonable enough to treat yourself to a night out.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FACES Drink of the Month

Ingredients 1.5 oz Rum

Raspberry Lemon Mojito

Equipment Muddler (Can be substituted for a blender) Shaker Tom Collins Glass

Directions Add mint, raspberries, rum, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker and muddle. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Pour into a Tom Collins glass and top with Club Soda. Enjoy!

3-4 Fresh Mint leaves 5 Raspberries

Simple Syrup Directions

1oz Simple Syrup

Ingredients

6 Cubes of Ice

1 cup sugar 1 cup of water

Equipment

1oz Lemon Juice

Saucepan

Directions 2oz Club Soda Photo by socialandcocktail.co.uk

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Combine sugar and water and bring to a boil stirring until sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat and let cool.

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APPLES ?

HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM

Everyone knows the old wives’ tale, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Let’s explore some of the reasons why it is FACES’ Fruit of the Month for April.

There is no fat content or sodium in apples and they’re a great source of dietary fibre.

The Journal of Food and Science has suggested that eating apples could benefit neurological health and prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

An apple a day can also keep the dentist away. Biting and chewing on an apple can act as a mini toothbrush because it stimulates the production of saliva, which can help prevent plaque and tooth decay in the long run.

Apples contain antioxidants that some scientists say may be linked to preventing Parkinson’s.

Long-term studies have also suggested that people who incorporate fruits rich in antioxidants into their diet are less likely to develop cataracts.

Apples help to detoxify your liver. So, if you’re having a glass of wine, balance it out by eating an apple.

Phenols have been linked to decreasing your risk of developing cancer and, you guessed it, apples contain phenols.

This magical fruit also contains quercetin, which helps to boost and support your immune system.

ENTERTAINMENT

FAQs about Botox® Botox® is the most popular cosmetic treatment in North America. Here are some facts about Botox® (Botulinum Toxin), and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that we’ve come across.

What does it do?

It reduces the appearance of crow’s feet and frown lines on the face.

How does it work?

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Botox® temporarily reduces muscle activity in the area injected by targeting the muscles that repeatedly contract to form wrinkles.

Does it hurt?

It should feel like a pinch when injected but there is numbing cream that can be applied beforehand.

Will it make me look “frozen”?

How long before I see results?

Are there any harmful side effects known?

Do men do it as well?

You can still make facial expressions, as long as a licensed professional does the procedure properly.

Some side effects may include dry mouth, discomfort where it was injected, headache, eyelid drooping, and allergic reactions. There are other side effects as well that should be discussed with your doctor.

Results can be seen in approximately 24-48 hours and can last up to 4 months.

Absolutely! According to the Botox® website, 17.5% of patients treated for frown lines were men.

ReTrack Selfie Stick (ETSELFIE) - Black

$9.99

Product of the Month

Available at Best Buy

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What do we think of this product? Save your money. They make you look weird and it forces you to carry around a long stick. If you feel the urge to let the world know how cool you look (or you are normal and just want a nice picture) ask another person to take your picture for you – embrace the social interaction!

Do’s

Don’ts

Do’s & Don’ts

it short and sweet, clear 1 Keep and concise.

2

Use a header for every page. It makes everything easier to read and keeps it organized.

3 similar words seen in the 4 Use job description in your resume.

Avoid using the word "I", and stick with strong verbs instead.

Give them what they're looking for.

5

Make sure to put work history and experience in chronological order, with the most recent on top.

for Your

Resume School is coming to an end for the summer and you are probably handing out resumes like it is your favourite hobby. Here are a few pointers to spiff up your CV to give you an edge on the competition.

feel obligated to use 1 Don't just one page for your resume.

Times have changed.

go beyond 2 pages if you 2 Don't can. Anywhere between 1-2 pages is perfect nowadays.

lie. Plain and simple, 3 Don't nothing good will come from it.

Nothing.

forget to list where your 4 Don't previous jobs were located. This information can go a long way.

focus too much on older 5 Don't jobs on your resume. However, if you do, put extra emphasis on aspects/skills that can be transferred to the job you're applying for.

ENTERTAINMENT

In honour of Leonardo DiCaprio (finally) winning an Oscar, and killing one of the longest running Internet memes, FACES decided to look into what to do should you encounter a

1 2

FACES How To

Survive a Attack 4

Bear

Do not run; bears are faster than you, and no matter what type of terrain you are on, they will catch you. Bears can also climb trees, so use this as a last resort. Bears will often bluff charges and stop at the last moment, and may come close to you out of curiosity. Resist every urge to run.

Raise your arms above your head and wave them around to make yourself look bigger. Bears aren’t particularly intelligent and won’t realize you’re only 5’10”. Be sure to identify yourself as a human and talk calmly so the bear realizes you are not prey, and back away slowly.

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bear this summer. Whether you are out camping, going for a hike or just in the wrong place at the wrong time, we want to make sure you are prepared.

5

3 Do not make direct eye contact with the bear, as this could be seen as a challenge.

If you are attacked by a brown bear or grizzly bear, play dead. Lie down flat on your belly, spread your legs, clasp your hands closed behind your neck and remain as still and silent as possible. If the attack is defensive, once the bear sees that you are not a threat, it will stop.

Remain still for several minutes.

If you are attacked by a black bear, do not play dead. Try to escape or find a weapon.

Having bear spray or a firearm is ideal, but not always available, so look for sharp sticks and heavy rocks that can be used and aim for the face.

FACES Facts

The

Black Bear

1 Black bears aren’t always black in colour – they can be blue-black, brown, dark brown, cinnamon, and even white.

2 Don’t try to out-swim a black bear because you will lose. Black bears have large paws that helps them power through the water.

3 Don’t be alarmed if you encounter a black bear that is standing up on their back legs. They could very well just be trying to get a better view or smell something that caught their attention.

4 Don’t try to out-run a bear. Black bears can reach speeds up to 60km/hour. If a black bear attacks you, the best option is to fight like your life depends on it…because it probably will.

5 During hibernation period, black bears can survive without food for 7 months.

6 The largest black bear found in North America weighed a whopping 880lbs! Don’t mess with momma bear!

HEALTH & FITNESS

WHY DOES EATING FAT MAKE YOU FAT? Certain fats in moderation are not only fine, but also healthy and even essential.

That’s because not all fats are created equal. Healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids and those found in fruits like avocados, are an essential part of good health. Your body and brain need fats to function properly and effectively, but the key is getting good fats and not just processed foods full of bad, unhealthy fats.

WHY IS CARDIO THE BEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT? WHY ARE ABDOMINAL EXERCISES THE ONLY WAY TO GET A SIX-PACK? They aren’t. They can help strengthen your abdominal muscles, but having visible abs is based on body fat percentage. If you have a low body fat percentage and do zero crunches you should still have visible abs. Ask most personal trainers and they will tell you that abs are made in the kitchen. If you eat clean and exercise, the abs should eventually come out.

WHY DO WOMEN WHO LIFT WEIGHTS BULK UP? You need testosterone to bulk up.

Men naturally have more (about 10 times more) testosterone than women.

Therefore, men will always be able to build muscle more effectively than women. Many women believe that lifting weights will result in big, bulky muscles.

If it were that easy, every guy would look like Arnold. In fact, most women who weight train will lose rather than gain inches due to fat loss.

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WHY CAN’T I EAT WHAT I WANT IF I’M WORKING OUT? Because you very likely won’t lose weight and, even if you do, you can’t maintain weight loss by ignoring a healthy diet. In fact, most health experts put the ratio for weight loss at 80/20 or 70/30 in favour of diet over exercise. That is to say, your diet is the most critical factor to guaranteeing weight loss. Of course, you still need to exercise to help sculpt the body you want and increase weight loss and muscle gain.

Resistance training (weight training) is actually superior. Of course it should be used in conjunction with cardio for optimal results. But if you are picking just one then resistance training is the winner. Resistance training, like cardio, burns calories. Unlike cardio, resistance training also allows your body to continue burning calories postexercise. That’s because your body is still recovering and your metabolism stays elevated for a longer period of time then when only doing cardio.

WHY

?

HEALTH AND FITNESS MYTHS

Sleep

Apnea

Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder in which one will experience periods of shallow breathing, or even pauses in their breathing during sleep that can last from a few seconds, to several minutes. This can happen multiple times a night, leading to a very disruptive sleep.

Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea can include: loud snoring, pauses in breathing, headaches in the morning, insomnia and hypersomnia, sudden waking up with shortness of breath, and headaches when you wake up.

Because sleep apnea deprives your brain of oxygen, potential complications can arise such as: high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, depression, decreased memory, and weight gain.

For an athlete, sleep apnea can lead to problems such as impaired performance, slow muscle repair, and increased susceptibility to high altitude sickness.

The good news is, sleep apnea can be treated. CPAP

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(Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a machine that blows air into your airway while you sleep and ensures that your brain is not deprived of oxygen. Many people find an oral mouthpiece a more costeffective (and quieter) option than a CPAP machine. Oral mouthpieces work by keeping airways open. Surgery is a last resort if nothing else helps. If you think you may have any sleep disorder, or your partner notices any of the above signs, it is important to talk to your physician.

5 BENEFITS

OF FLOSSING

1 2 3 4 5 Flossing doesn’t just protect your teeth, it also protects your gums!

That’s because flossing removes leftover food your toothbrush doesn’t reach.

Flossing will save you money.

Insurance benefits are decreasing and health care costs are increasing.

Play it safe and floss everyday to avoid expensive dental bills.

Extensive research shows that flossing bacteria out of your mouth can help prevent heart disease, respiratory illness and diabetes.

Flossing helps to avoid gum disease and tartar buildup.

Research shows that people with periodontitis and gingivitis have a higher mortality rate than those who don’t. That’s because they are linked to cardiovascular disease and stroke. So flossing could extend your life.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Superfoods for the

Nuts (specifically, Walnuts) High in omega-3s to improve memory.

Dark Chocolate

High caffeine content and rich in antioxidants supporting brain function, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love chocolate?

Turmeric

Can help prevent Alzheimer’s according to experts, and helps to keep your brain sharp.

Avocado

Promotes healthy blood flow to the brain.

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Brain To unlock the full power of your brain this exam season, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite superfoods. Be sure to add a few of these items to your next grocery list to help keep your mind sharp while you study.

Spinach

Many nutrients and antioxidants that help you to think more clearly and improves memory recall.

Broccoli

Choline is found in broccoli, which helps with neural connections.

Green Tea

Helps to boost your concentration.

Acorn Squash

High in folic acid, which protects cell damage within the brain.

Salmon

High in DHA which, can help prevent Alzheimer’s, and also high in omega-3.

Blueberries

Contains flavonoids that help improve memory.

Food is good. Food is especially good when it smells and tastes good. This is why food companies pay big bucks to make our food smell and taste so wonderful. One way to achieve this is through flavours.

All flavouring found in food is made from a mixture of chemicals. Before you freak out, know that virtually everything around you is made up of chemicals, and that not all

Artificial flavours are made in a lab.

What many people don’t realize is that artificial flavours usually contain fewer chemicals than natural flavours. Artificial flavours have also been safety-tested more than natural flavours. A perfect example would be almonds. Natural almond flavours contain traces of cyanide. Remember movies that talk about the smell of almonds

chemicals are bad. Science is your friend.

So what is a natural flavour? Are artificial and natural flavours really that different?

from cyanide poisoning? Artificial almond flavouring can achieve the same taste and smell without the added cyanide.

The short answer is no. So you can stop reading here if you don’t want to learn more.

So the next time you grab a label and see artificial and/or natural flavours, don’t panic. Just enjoy the miracles of chemistry and science that makes things taste so good.

Natural flavours are made strictly from plant, herb and animal sources. Things like fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, herbs, spices and even trees.

Earth Day is April 22nd. Countries all across the world participate by performing acts that help save our planet, such as picking up garbage, planting trees, or even something as

Mother Nature’s Health

simple as turning off the power for a few hours. Here are some tips on how to conserve energy throughout the year, which will not only put more money in your pocket, but help to save the Earth as well.

Earth Day Power Saving Tips

1 Hot water uses approximately 40% of your energy consumption so try washing your clothes in cold water instead.

2 Look for energy efficient light bulbs such as LED bulbs when stocking up.

3 Did you know that for every degree above 20 on your thermostat, the cost rises approximately 5%? Buy a programmable thermostat or turn down the heat during the day and bundle up next to your partner at night to conserve heat.

4 Televisions and laptops (even in sleep mode) consume a lot of energy so make sure they are powered off when not in use.

5 Most people have heard of “time-of-use” rates by now.

Try to use most of your appliances during off-peak times (after 7:00pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends).

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ARTIFICIAL NATURAL FLAVOUR FLAVOUR

Crowdfunding those Benjamins By: Andre Martin You have a great idea for your business, have a solid business plan but are broke and are living in your parents’ basement.

Well, maybe things aren’t that bad, but, you need seed or expansion money to get your business really going or to develop your proof of concept or prototype. What do you do and where do you go? Well, up until very recently you dip into the savings, borrow from parents or in-laws, head to the bank and/or perhaps bring in some investors. Investors at this stage are usually friends, family, and insiders. Yes, that’s a pretty limited group to tap into, but don’t despair as we finally have a 21st century equity fund raising option in Ontario – crowdfunding!

Crowdfunding is the internet/social media phenomenon of raising money through small contributions of the many through a funding portal. Alternatively, portals can cater accredited investors (investors that meet wealth and sophistication tests set out by the OSC) or a mix of the two. As you can imagine, raising capital this way should provide new measures of flexibility and an audience of potential investors unheard of to start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses.

$10,000 of the security in any calendar year. You must complete a risk acknowledgement form as prescribed by the OSC confirming that you understand that you may lose your entire investment, that you can bear that loss and understand that the investment is illiquid. You will be provided a two business day cooling off period to cancel your investment should you have any lingering doubts or concerns. If the distribution does not take place within 30 days of the end of the distribution period, then the funding portal is required to return your funds.

At the point when the securities are sold, a streamlined information statement must be provided to the investor, which will have basic information about the offering, the issuer, the funding portal and any related registrant, the principal risks facing the issuer and one year of financial statements.

Leveraging technology and raising funds online should lead to efficient and low cost

alternatives to traditional capitalization.

It’s in its early days, but crowdfunding should open a new world to small and medium sized businesses to raise those necessary Benjamins and for investors to truly get in on the ground floor.

Andre Martin is a partner and the leader of the business law group at Mann Lawyers LLP. Mann Lawyers LLP is an Ottawa-based full service law firm with offices in Hintonburg area and downtown.

Should you require more information or assistance regarding any business law matter, please call 613.722.1500 or email business@mannlawyers.com and we will be more than 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.

Obviously, in order to protect investors, there are some rules that apply to raising capital in Ontario through an OSC registered funding portal. Some restrictions and conditions that you will face will include that your company is required to be incorporated and organized in Canada with its head office located in Ontario.

Only simple securities will qualify, such as common shares or preferred shares.

You can only offer up to $1.5 Million in securities in any 12-month period and you can only advertise through the approved portal (i.e. term sheet or video). You also need to provide your investors with annual financial statements and must maintain proper books and records.

If you are a non-accredited investor, you can invest no more than $2,500 in a single investment and can purchase no more than

Andre Martin Partner Mann Lawyers LLP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS features

4-5 | Nick Paul

MAGAZINE DIRECTORY Fashion & Beauty

Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A division of 8624771 Canada Inc.)

12-27 | FACES Fashion

Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun Director of Operations Joshua Chartrand Director of Communications Kelly Tranmer Cover Photo Gord Weber Michelle Valberg

6-7 | Ryan Spooner

HEALTH & FITNESS

30 | 5 Top Calorie-Burning Sports

8-9 | Erik Gudbranson

31 | CrossFit 32 | 5 Most Common Career Ending Injuries 33 | Staying Fit with Your Dog

10-11 | Maëlle Ricker

34 | Ab Exercises 34 | Body Weight Exercises 36 | Organic Foods 38 | Benefits of Yoga 39 | Sample Meal Plan 40 | Testicular Cancer Awareness 40 | Why You Should Sleep More 41 | Energy Drinks

Photographers Gord Weber Leonard “Yoni” Sambo Greg Kolz Michelle Valberg Richard McLaren Mike Ridewood The Globe and Mail Justin K. Aller Codie McLachlan Eliot J. Schechter Contributors Kimberley Brooks Dorothy Nguyen Melissa Baumann Kris McCarthy Jake Dewan Haley Nicholson Ashley Casselman Brittany Desmarais Shayne Morin Evan Childerhorse Trevor Murphy Kenzie Andovic Alex Feeney Matt McLaren Accounting / Finance Linda Zhang Contact 613-591-6093 info@facesmag.ca @facesottawa www.facesmag.ca 3

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FEATURES

The Ottawa Senators added a desirable combination of youth, talent and size with Nick Paul. The 6’3� 230lbs forward grew up in Mississauga admiring another big player, Mats Sundin. Paul used his big frame and talents to become a fan favourite while playing for the North Bay Battalion. He went on to represent Canada at the World Junior Championship, bringing home gold in 2015.

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Paul recently got called to make his NHL debut, and FACES had a chance to speak with the young forward about his early life, career, and his future as an Ottawa Senator.

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Growing up in Mississauga, who were some of your favourite NHL players to watch?

I was pretty close with Max Domi growing up.

We were the same age and we played on the same team for a little bit, and my dad coached him too. So I obviously liked Tie Domi. I also looked up to Mats Sundin, but my favourite player was Jarome Iginla.

What are some of your favourite memories from playing with the North Bay Battalion from 2013-2015?

Definitely playoff time. The crowd there was absolutely amazing, so loud. The energy in that building was unreal and anyone who’s been to a playoff game or played in a playoff game will tell you the same thing.

What was it like to represent Canada at the 2015 World Junior Championship?

It was unreal. We had a great team and we were so close. When we got together, there were no hard feelings, no bad guys on the team.

The chemistry was there and it showed in our play and we had a really good team. Everything connected leading us to win gold and it’s something I’ll never forget!

When you first heard the news you were going to be on the team, who did you call?

I called home to my mom and dad to give them the news, and my brother as well.

“I realized the biggest thing is playing with confidence because when you secondguess yourself, that’s when you make mistakes.”

What attracted you most to playing hockey?

Who were the people that inspired you to pursue your dream of becoming an NHL player?

My brother is 8 years older than me so ever since I was born, I was at the rink. I just kind of grew up there and started liking the style and seeing my brother play. There’s this rink in our backyard that my dad built during the winter, so I was always out there.

Having played with Curtis Lazar during the 2015 World Junior Championship, what's it like to be playing on the same team as him once again?

He came back from here and ended up being our captain and I was all smiles. We bonded over at Team Canada, came back to camp as good friends, came here and the chemistry keeps going. We’re good friends on and off the ice.

Going from the AHL to the NHL, what are some of the major differences you’ve noticed, and how has the transition been for you?

The major difference I noticed going to professional hockey from juniors is the confidence level and the speed of everything.

The AHL helped me make the transition here. I went through a little drought there and a little tough time. I didn’t get a goal until a game before Christmas. I was hard on myself, put pressure on myself and was double thinking everything. Once I got my first goal, I just started playing with more confidence. That’s when I realized the biggest thing is playing with confidence because, when you secondguess yourself, that’s when you make mistakes.

When I got the call up here, the transition was good. Once I started playing with confidence and trusting myself everything just fell into place from there.

After the trade between Dallas and Ottawa, what were your initial thoughts and who was the first person you spoke with afterwards?

It was weird, my agent called me in the summer and he told me, “Check the TV out because you got traded.” I turned on the TV and it was all over it. I was a bit taken aback, and that’s when the phone calls started pouring in. I talked to Jim Nill, Dallas, and then Ottawa called me.

I had to fly out that day because camp had already started for Ottawa. It was a whirlwind at first, meeting the guys and jumping into a camp that had already begun, but it was great.

I got here, staff was amazing, and the players were amazing. It made for a really smooth transition.

How would you describe your experience with the Ottawa Senators thus far?

The team’s really good. The guys are all really nice and really supportive. When we’re doing drills, the guys will give little pointers on things they’ve picked up on over the years and it really helps. Everything’s been really great and we’re in the last stretch here and we’ve been winning some games. The atmosphere in the room has been good. Hopefully we just keep the ball rolling and get some points.

What would you say is your strongest asset and why?

It’s in my big body. I started filling out and I’m about 230lbs now. When I get out there I just throw my body on it and protect the puck. When I’m in the corner, I just know how to protect and use my body to the best of my ability.

Who are some of your closest friends on the team, and how have they helped you in your transition?

Everyone has helped me out a lot, but I’d probably say Lazar. He gives me little hints and pointers that he’s picked up on. Mark Stone is also another one who’s helped me to keep going. He has been able to help me with the transition because he’s made the transition from AHL and NHL and he kind of tells me what he’s picked up on.

You scored your first NHL goal on Tuesday, February 16th against the Edmonton Oilers to make a 2-0 lead, helping the team win 4-1.

Tell us a little bit about the feeling you had after scoring your first NHL goal?

I saw the shot coming and I rolled off the defenceman there, and kind of what I had pictured happening in my head started happening. Next thing you know, the puck’s sitting right there and there’s no goalie so as soon as I saw that, adrenaline kicked in, instincts kicked in, and I blacked out, and next thing you know my stick’s in the air, Curtis is ducking me for the puck and there’s no one around me. It was definitely a great moment.

Do you have any pre-game rituals or signature pre-game dishes?

When we’re winning I usually wear the same shirt and tie, eat at the same time, nap at the same time everyday, tape my stick a certain way and put it in a certain spot and don’t touch it until game time. (Laughs) What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?

Oh, that’s a tough one. (Laughs). It’s usually all out there, especially with social media now. I used to play a lot of instruments when I was younger. I played trumpet, guitar, piano and ukulele a bit (but the ukulele was in Grade 6).

Twitter: @NickPaul27

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“…growing as a player takes time, you’ve got to learn from your mistakes as a younger guy in the league.”

Ryan Spooner is an extremely talented Kanata native playing for the Boston Ryan Spooner Bruins. The 24-year-old made his NHL debut in 2013 with the Boston Bruins after being a second-round draft pick in 2010. After just a short time, Spooner has made his mark both on and off the ice.

With over 45 points in just over 65 games so far this season, Spooner’s speed and impressive playmakingabilities have helped make him a major asset to the Boston Bruins.

FACES had a chance to talk to Spooner about his life growing up in Kanata, his early career, and the important role his family played in making him a success.

Having grown up in Kanata, where were some of your favourite things to see and do as a kid?

As a kid, I went to the movie theatres a lot. It was AMC back then, but I think it’s Landmark Cinemas now. I remember I used to go there with all my friends. When I was a kid, the outdoor rink was a big thing for me too. I had one in the backyard that my dad used to make and I used to hang out there a lot. I’d have all my buddies over after school and we’d stay until it was dark. That and, obviously, school (laughs).

As a kid, who were some of the hockey players you looked up to?

When I was younger, I’d say Sidney Crosby, Saku Koivu and Alexei Kovalev from the Habs.

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a youngster. He played in a men’s league and I really looked up to him.

What is one of your favourite memories from playing with the Kanata Blazers?

Probably the friends that I made that became the best friends I have today. Brett, Joey, pretty much all of them are now my best friends.

When I was a kid I was excited to go to Toronto for the tournaments, which is probably what I miss most.

What was your initial reaction when you were drafted by the Peterborough Petes, and what was the transition like for you?

I kind of knew ahead of time by a couple of days that I was going to get picked out.

When the whole process that led up to it

was completed, I was happy and excited to play. I’d say that the toughest transition for me was probably leaving home at 16. I don’t really remember the feeling but I just kind of remember being homesick. It’s always a different feeling when you leave and you’re used to something, especially when you’re only 16. I was pretty dependent on my mom and my dad so it was tough for me, but I think it’s made me mature a lot as a person.

Where were you when you first found out you had been drafted by the Boston Bruins, who was the first person you told?

I was at the draft with my mom, dad, my sister, aunts, uncles and my girlfriend so they knew first. I remember I was pretty nervous because I saw a bunch of guys I had played with get

The experience they have, the size and the strength. Also, the lengths of the seasons too, we had to stay focused for the whole season. I found that to be tough and that’s what I’m going through again now.

With the jump from AHL to the NHL, I noticed the guys just have more skill. The biggest difference I found here as well is that we play every second day. It takes a toll on your body and you have to be extremely consistent. One of the hardest things about playing in this league is you have to be good every single game. It’s expected of you but sometimes it’s hard to do that because you’ll play a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and a Sunday and then sometimes you’ll have your lags, but it’s a lot.

KANATA’S OWN

What types of pre-game rituals do you have?

Any go-to meals?

I would say salmon with honey and broccoli and/or salad. I’ll also have pasta with half alfredo sauce and half pesto and/or marinara sauce. I usually just stick to water for a drink.

For a snack before the game, I’ll have oatmeal with blueberries, raspberries, bananas, and grapes.

probably my favourite coach I’ve ever had and he knows a lot about the game. Besides him, I’d have to say Lloyd Switzer. He was my coach in major bantam and minor midget. It was my draft year before I went to play in the OHL. He was a good coach too; he was smart and knew a lot about the game. He treated me well and he taught me a lot of stuff. I enjoyed playing for him, he was a great guy.

What do you think is your best asset as a player for the Boston Bruins?

Probably my skating because I’ve always been good at it. I’m also really good on the power play, but I’ve got some other stuff I have to work on. Growing as a player takes time and you’ve got to learn from your mistakes as a younger guy in the league. I’ve started to become more of an all-around player.

What was it like living with Torey Krug?

Would you say that he’s your closest buddy on the team or is there another player you’re very close with?

I’d say when I played on Providence, he and I were pretty close. He’s married now and lives with his wife so not as much free time to hang out. My other close friends on the team would

RYAN SPOONER Before the game, I’ll warm up, tape my stick and then go on the ice for the warm-up – nothing too extravagant.

picked ahead of me. I didn’t really doubt myself, but I kept wondering if I was going to be on the next deck. It was a fun experience though and I had a good time with it. I was just happy I had all my family there to support me.

After receiving your signing bonus, what was the first big purchase that you made?

I bought a truck, a Ford F150. A lot of guys go for sports cars but I remember I was only 18 at the time. My mom didn’t want me to have a sports car because she thought I’d get too many speeding tickets (laughs). She told me a truck would be a good option, and it actually came in handy because I used it often to move a lot of my stuff around.

What was the transition like going from the OHL to the NHL? I went from the OHL to the AHL first, and that was a change. We played on the weekends for the most part. It’s different when we’re playing against – I guess you could say – kids. They were 16, 17, 18 and 19. I was 19 and I was playing against guys that were 31, 32, and 33 so there was just a little bit of a difference there.

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

I listen to a lot of punk music and screamo music. Some of the guys on the team, they don’t make fun of me for it, but they do tease me about it. I’m also really big into ping-pong; I used to play it all the time. I was also on a touch-football team.

Tell us a little bit about your tattoos and the stories behind them.

I have a 3-quarter sleeve on my left arm, which you could say is a family crest. It’s got my mom’s, sister’s and dad’s initials and my last name and there’s a gargoyle perched on top of a cross. “Gargoyles” was my favourite show when I was younger, so that had something to do with it. Apparently a gargoyle protects you from evil spirits and that’s why it’ll be perched on top of people’s houses.

If there was one coach throughout your earlier career playing hockey that really inspired you, who would it be and why?

I had my dad as a coach when I was young and he was probably the reason why I started playing hockey – he has taught me a lot. He was always a little bit harder on me than he was on the other kids, but that’s just how it is. He’s

be Colin Miller and Joe Morrow. When we’re on the road we all hang out together.

Who would you say is the most challenging player to play against in the NHL and why?

That’s a good question. I’d say Erik Karlsson is hard to play against. Whenever he’s on the ice you always have to worry about him jumping up on the rush, and he can create a lot of offence from the backend. He’s always up in the rush and he skates extremely well so he’s always a threat. As a forward, one of the harder guys I’ve played against is Ryan O’Reilly from the Sabres. He’s a good two-way guy. I mean, I got Bergeron on my team and I’d say he’s probably one of the hardest guys to play against in the league. He’s so good defensively, he’s so smart, he can score, he can pass – he can do it all.

Bergeron helped you out quite a bit in your early days with the Bruins, would you say he’s been a mentor to you?

He still helps me out a lot, I always ask him for some tips. He’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever played with. He’s very approachable and he’s helped me out a lot for sure. I’m very fortunate to have him on the team.

Twitter: @RSpooner2376

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Erik Gudbranson ORLEANS’ OWN NHL DEFENCEMAN

Orleans’-own Erik Gudbranson is a defenceman with the Florida Panthers.

Gudbranson made his debut with the Panthers on October 8, 2011 against the New York Islanders. Later that year, he helped bring the Florida Panthers to the Stanley Cup Playoffs – the first time for the Panthers since the 1999-2000 season.

The skilled defenceman was named to the National Junior Team and represented Canada in the World Juniors Championship in 2010/2011 in which they brought home the silver medal.

Gudbranson’s future is looking bright and we got a chance to chat with him about his biggest inspirations as a young hockey player, and what he likes to do off the ice in his spare time.

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What is your fondest hockey memory?

There are a number of them, but I think the biggest are getting drafted and my first NHL game. Another that stands out in my mind is probably the only championship I ever won, well, only league championship I ever won, which was my first year of organized hockey. It was Novice B and I played for the Blackburn Stingers and that’s probably one that stands out the most for me, believe it or not. I remember it like it was yesterday. My first goal was pretty incredible too, that will obviously sit in my mind for a long time.

Who was your hockey role model, or models, growing up?

I don’t think I could pinpoint one person because I had a wealth of guys that really in influenced me. I’ll always remember hearing stories from my dad, he was pretty good friends with some of the Canadiens like Jean Béliveau and Guy Lafleur. They really set the standard in terms of how you conduct yourself on the ice. I remember watching Chris Pronger and Scott Niedermayer too. More recently, as I am getting older, I watch guys like Shea Weber and Brent Seabrook.

At what age did you first start skating and who taught you?

I think I did the CanSkate program when I was 3 or 4 years old. That is probably my first memory of skating.

What are some of the biggest factors that are contributing to the Panthers’ success this season?

We set the bar pretty high for ourselves by creating an expectation on how to play every single night, and we push ourselves to achieve that every single game. It’s a bunch of guys that really enjoy being at the rink together. We enjoy working hard for that success so, obviously, the group is the big part of it. We push each other. We try to stay day-to-day and we never really look too far into the future. We try to take care of the present as much as possible and only control what we can.

What one person or coach has made the biggest impact on your career and how did they do so?

Definitely my parents. They were the ones who brought me to the rink when I was a kid and they were the ones that gave me this opportunity. They opened up doors for me to be where I am now so I have to give them all the credit.

What is your favourite thing to do in Ottawa? And what do you do in the off-season to recharge after a grueling season?

I love golfing. There are some really good courses around Ottawa and I spend most of my summer at them.

For the first two weeks after the season is over I like to travel.

I’ll buy tickets and basically go anywhere. I just get away for a bit and do something a little abnormal. We’re so regimented during the season that I never really get to take time to myself. I enjoy travelling and I also try to get on the golf course as soon as possible. I’ve been playing at the Camelot for the last couple years.

When was the last time you skated on the Canal and how far did you get?

I think I did the better part of it when I was probably 14 or

15, or a junior. I actually lost my first tooth on the Canal! I tripped and fell onto the blade and knocked my front tooth out (laughs). That was my first memory on the Canal.

What do you do for fun when you’re not playing hockey?

Down here we’re pretty regimented, so we use our days off to our advantage. It’s a lot about getting your body feeling right for the next game. Obviously the weather here is pretty special so I can pick up and go do whatever. I enjoy sitting by the pool and going to the beach but we don’t go too crazy. We’ll go for a round of golf but during the season it’s a little tough to do anything else.

You have won both a gold and silver medal in international competition. What does it mean to you to represent Canada in these tournaments?

That’s an experience like no other! Being able to put a jersey on for your country and represent them is an amazing experience; there really are no words for it. You’re playing your national sport wearing your colours. It’s an amazing opportunity. It’s an experience that not many hockey players have been able to do. I was very proud to wear that jersey.

If you weren’t a professional hockey player, what profession could you see yourself doing?

I have no idea right now (laughs)! That’s the thing, not saying it’s a job because I’m playing a game, but it’s been my biggest commitment my entire life and I really know nothing other than the game. If I was to be reincarnated, I’m a big rock fan, so I’d love to be in a rock band (laughs).

What types of music do you like, and who is your favourite artist?

My all-time favourite is AC/DC, and Metallica is right up there

“Being able to put a jersey on for your country and represent them is an amazing experience; there really are no words for it.” as well; that’s the kind of stuff I listen to. I have a wide variety I like to listen too but I’m not really into the whole EDM thing.

What is it like to be able to play with a NHL legend like Jaromír Jágr so early in your career?

He’s a legend. Not many people get to say that at some point in their career, they got to play with someone of that stature.

He broke a couple records the other night, but unfortunately I wasn’t playing. This guy has been playing since before I was born and that’s nuts. Like I said, he’s a legend. I’m going to be able to tell my kids one day, “You see him? I got to play with him for a couple years,” and I think that’s a really cool experience.

Twitter: @Guddy44

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Maëlle Ricker

Six years ago, during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Maëlle Ricker became the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic gold medal on home soil, by finishing ahead of the pack in women’s snowboard cross. Recently, this trailblazer announced her retirement from competitive snowboarding, following a truly remarkable 20-year career on the World Cup circuit.

FACES had a chance to speak with the former World Champion, Olympic Champion, Winter X Games Champion, and Crystal Globe Winner to find out what life has been like at the top of the mountain.

Congratulations on your retirement, and more importantly, on your remarkable snowboarding career! When you first started snowboarding at 13 years of age, did you ever imagine that you would become one of the very best in the world at your sport?

No, not really. I always loved being competitive, in many different sports, but I sort of just got lucky with snowboarding, because I happened to be there at the right time when everything was growing really quickly. The sport got into the Nagano Olympic Games in 1998, and everything just worked out with the timing, with me graduating from high school, and moving on to being on the World Cup Tour the very next winter. So, I guess a bit of luck and just my competitive drive were the instigators.

This past November, when you announced your retirement after 20 years on the World Cup circuit, what factored into your decision and how hard was it to step away?

It was extremely difficult, because so much of it I still wasn’t finished with. I feel like a lot of people get tired of training, and the traveling, and the constant time zone changes, but I still really love all that side of it. For me, it was really a matter of knowing deep down inside that I wouldn’t be able to do what I wanted to do on my snowboard. I had told myself if I knew there was a switch that flipped I would say something right away. In the summer, in Chile, I was back on snow after a long rehabilitation, and I just knew that I wasn’t going to be able to get back to that spot where I was really going to be pushing and progressing and giving it a hundred percent.

For me, it was certainly a hard decision, but especially now looking back, I know it was the right one.

Canada’s Golden Girl

In the months since you retired, you’ve had a chance to watch some of your former teammates compete. Do you miss it?

Yeah, I definitely do. It’s so fun to be in that zone, where you’re really pushing yourself, and you’re surrounded by fellow athletes, and you can really get yourself into that fine zone of focus where you’re concentrated on your snowboarding. So I definitely miss that side of

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it. At the same time, it’s really exciting to see my teammates still there and riding. So it’s like a different excitement now. I’m still around (the sport), so I don’t miss it that much. It’s great!

It’s been six years since your historic gold medal victory at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Take us through that experience.

Looking back on it now, what was it like?

What do you remember most fondly?

I don’t know; there are so many great memories! The lead-up to the Games was really memorable; the trips we were doing and the training camps we had. Thinking back to that season specifically, the early-season snow conditions we had at Whistler, and then going up north to our usual haunt for our training camp, (where we were) totally removed to a place where we could really focus on just the snowboarding.

As far as the actual racing, some of the racing prior to the day in February are some of my most fond racing memories, actually. I have to say, the lead-up to the Games that year was really incredible. I was pretty lucky to be in that sort of atmosphere and get that opportunity.

The night after you won Olympic gold, there was a medal ceremony held at BC Place Stadium. Over 20,000 people were on hand to see you stand atop the podium, and receive your gold medal. The atmosphere was electric! What was it like for you, hearing the National Anthem being played in your honour, and what was going through your mind as you looked out at the massive crowd in front of you, cheering you on?

I was actually pretty nervous! It didn’t really feel like it was in my honour, it felt like it was just another way to really celebrate Canada.

It was pretty incredible, just how much the country was celebrating sport, and supporting culture, and really behind the Olympic movement. I think I was pretty nervous, but then just standing up on the stage, I felt like I was just one of the thousands that was there celebrating. It was a pretty incredible evening, for sure.

You joined the World Cup circuit in 1996, and at that time snowboard cross was an emerging sport. Since then it’s become incredibly popular. You’ve competed in four Olympic Games. What are some of the biggest changes you’ve noticed in your sport over the past twenty years, and where is the sport headed, in your estimation?

The big thing is the precision in snowboard cross, like the speed and the technical side of the sport. It’s progressing more and more on the sports science side of things. Things are tightening up, and there’s a lot going into the performance of an athlete. But, the nice thing is, the general ‘stoke’ that’s around as

a family on tour is still there. And it’s still that big family, travelling the world, outside enjoying the mountains, enjoying the snow, and cheering each other on. I think that’s still the same and it always will be. That’s just one of the beautiful things about snowboarding, how it brings everyone together. So, in some ways it’s changed a lot, and in other ways it’s stayed the same.

When you announced your retirement, athletes from across Canada and beyond, representing a wide variety of sports, offered their congratulations and thanked you for inspiring them. Describe how it felt, hearing that you had that kind of positive impact on so many people.

Pretty overwhelming. It was so lovely, actually.

There was a video that was made, with some of my teammates and people within Canada Snowboard, they sent me these personalized

messages. And even the people that reached out to say congratulations and even just to say hi, it was really nice.

spend time with them and look up to them, and still learn from them every time I see them, which is really nice.

You’ve been an inspiration to many people.

Who are some of your biggest inspirations?

Who are some of the people that really kept you motivated and continue to do so, even beyond your competitive snowboarding career?

First and foremost are the people who were involved with the team throughout my snowboard career. From the coaches, like Marcel Mathieu, Rene Brunner, and Tom Hutchinson, just to name a few. They were instrumental in helping me develop. As well there’s the strength and conditioning and medical side. I think of Anthony Findlay at Level 10 Fitness, and Marilyn Adams who was our team physio and a really good friend for years. They were huge inspirations. I still

As far as athletes, I think back to a few speeches and a few talks we had with Marnie McBean and Mark Tewksbury. I took so much away from them coming and taking the time to speak to the younger fellow Canadian athletes.

I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job in passing along their experiences and just providing that extra 1% that we’re all looking for so we can perform on the big days. There’s a lot more people too, but that’s just to highlight a few.

What’s next for Maëlle Ricker? What does the future hold for you?

I’m still involved with the team. I’m in the really neat position this winter of being in a sort of apprenticeship role, so I’m on tour at some of the World Cup events and some of the North American Cup events as well. I was just up in Prince George at Tabor Mountain. There was a series of four NorAm races, so I was around that next generation of riders and learning from the provincial and city coaches, which was really fun. I’ll also be over in Korea at the end of the month for an Olympic test event.

So I’ll be learning, watching and helping with the (Canadian) National Team over there. And hopefully there will be some good powder days as well!

So, in other words, you’re going to be sticking close to the mountains for the foreseeable future…

Yes, still in the mountains. No 9 to 5 city job yet!

You can follow Maëlle on Twitter @ maellericker

“That’s just one of the beautiful things about snowboarding, how it brings everyone together.”

Photo by Mike Ridewood, COC

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HEALTH & FITNESS

TOP

CALORIE-BURNING

SPORTS

RUNNING

SOCCER

SQUASH

MARTIAL ARTS

ICE HOCKEY

Just like you expected, running is the best sport in terms of burning calories. In just 1 hour, you can burn anywhere from 900 -1,000 calories.

Whether you’re walking, jogging or sprinting, the key point about soccer is that you are moving throughout the game.

This indoor sport is a great workout. Unless you’re awful, you will be running and moving quickly for the majority of the game and you don’t have to worry about the weather!

Regardless of what type of martial arts you are focusing on, this is one of the best calorieburning sports out there. Not to mention you will develop one awesome kick.

It’s great being Canadian. Not only is hockey a fast moving sport, but wearing all of that heavy gear gives you a harder workout which means burning more calories.

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What is

CrossFit Greg Glassman introduced CrossFit in 2000, changing the landscape of the fitness industry.

Since its inception, CrossFit has enjoyed exponential growth that continues today. So what exactly is CrossFit? CrossFit is a high intensity workout that is based around varied repetitive functional exercises and lifts. The workouts vary and offer a unique form of training, especially for groups. The routines typically combine gymnastics, rowing, running, weightlifting and other movements all performed under time constraints.

The group mentality is important to CrossFit because it encourages the team members to perform the workouts as quickly as possible.

CrossFit is based on how many rounds of a set group of exercises one can perform in a defined time. This time constraint pushes the athlete to compete against themselves on a daily basis to improve their personal best.

If you’re looking to try something new that’s challenging, a great workout, and with a spirited group, then head to your local box (that’s what they call CrossFit gyms).

Career Ending Injuries

HEALTH & FITNESS

5 Most Common

Fractured Vertebrae

Concussion

Regardless of what physical sport you play or watch, odds are, you know someone who

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Broken Tibia

Torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Torn ACL

A very common and very unfortunate type of knee injury that sidelines athletes far too frequently.

A fractured anything is never

has suffered from a concussion. It’s a swelling of the brain and is a very common careerending incident for many hockey and football players.

This one is prevalent in MLB and occurs when the muscles in the arm/elbow are worn-down. Best case, you’re in rehab for 1.5 - 2 years. Worst case (and most commonly), it’s a career ender.

good, especially when the “anything” is your vertebrae. The concern has less to do with whether or not the athlete can still play the sport and more to do with whether or not the athlete can still move.

Your tibia is your strongest bone and it is 4 times as strong as concrete. Just imagine what would need to happen to break this bone.

The end results are never good and they are almost always a career-ending injury.

Staying Fit with

Man’s Best Friend Your best workout partner could be right in front of you – your pooch!

Not only is your puppy your best friend, he/she can be your motivation to get into shape and make you stick to it. Staying fit together is a great way to bond with your canine pal and is mutually beneficial to the both of you. Here are some activities you can do to keep yourself and your fur-baby in shape:

Incorporate walking or a light jog into your daily routine and your puppy will make sure to remind you every day when it’s time for a run. Just be sure to keep the both of you hydrated.

Forget spin class at the gym; why not enjoy the outdoors with your fourlegged friend? Make sure to keep an eye on him to make sure he’s not too pooped during your route.

Set up an obstacle course for you to do together (hurdles, tunnels, etc.): it is a great way to do some agility training while burning some calories at the same time.

Doga: Yes, this is a new trend with classes popping up everywhere.

Perhaps the next stop is Ottawa? Yoga with your dog can be great for the mind, body, and soul. Dogs naturally do Yoga poses already, so take after your pet and start stretching! Where do you think “Downward Dog” comes from?

Start doggy paddling! Although swimming is a natural instinct for dogs, it may take some time for your pooch to be comfortable in the water, so be patient and reward him/her with treats.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Stability-Ball Rollout

Ab Exercises When you hear “ab exercises�, your first thought is likely: crunches. However, crunches may be one of the worst options out there due to the strain on your spine. With this in mind, FACES has worked hard to find out how to bring out your summer six-pack with some alternatives to crunches that are easier on your back.

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Keep your back straight while kneeling on a mat with your hands on a stability ball.

Engage your abs as you roll the ball out as far away as possible. Slowly roll back to your starting position. Repeat.

Lying Bent Knee Raises Lie on your back, keep your feet on the floor with your knees slightly bent, and your arms at your sides. While squeezing your abs, slowly draw your knees toward your chest until they form a 90-degree angle with the floor. In a slow and controlled manner, return your legs to the starting position. Repeat.

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Spiderman Plank Start in a traditional plank with your forearms on the floor with your back flat and abs tight. Draw your right knee forward towards your right elbow and return to your starting position. Repeat the same on your left side. Repeat.

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Top 5 Body Weight Exercises Squats

Lunges

Burpees

Mountain Climbers

Chin-up

This movement works all of the muscles in the lower body in addition to your core. Begin with your feet a bit wider than shoulder width apart.

Stretch your arms out straight and bend your knees, keeping your feet planted with the weight on your heels, your core braced and back straight.

Lower yourself into a seated position as low as you can go, pause, and return to your starting position.

Start with your feet together, arms resting by your sides. Step forward with your right foot and lower your body until your right knee is at 90 degrees, without letting your back knee touch the floor, making sure your knee is directly above your ankle. Push off that front foot while straightening your rear leg and return to the starting position, repeating the motion with your opposite foot.

This movement is a great combination of cardio and strength that will work your upper and lower body. Start standing up straight, lower yourself into a crouch, place your hands flat on the floor and kick your legs out behind you, dropping into a pushup position. Lower yourself down and back up, kicking your legs back to your starting position and blast in a vertical jump.

Repeat.

Great core exercise with the added difficulty of a plank. Start in a pushup position with your weight on your hands and toes. Bring your right leg forward until it is roughly under your right hip. Quickly reverse the positions of your legs, extending the right bent leg until straight, and bring the left knee under the left hip. Alternate between legs for as long as you can.

Grip the pull-up bar slightly closer than shoulder width apart with your palms facing your torso. With your arms extended, stick your chest out while keeping your torso as straight as possible, creating a small curve in the lower back. Breathe out while pulling your torso up until your head is level with the bar, concentrating on using your biceps. Pause and slowly lower your torso back to the starting position while breathing in.

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1

Yoga improves your flexibility.

Whether it’s bending down to touch your toes, or twisting 90 degrees, yoga will help improve the overall flexibility of your body.

2

Yoga helps to build muscles. Many yoga exercises work on muscles that you don’t typically work on, which helps prevent arthritis and back pain, and gain muscle in new areas.

Benefits of

YOGA

3

Studies have shown that regular yoga can actually help improve sleep in those with insomnia.

4

Yoga makes you a happier person, and is also a great way to help you focus during the day.

5

Yoga helps fight off food cravings because it is associated with “mindful” eating.

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That You Might Not Know

Healthy Meal Plan for Your Week

Getting in shape (and staying that way) is not always an easy thing to do. No matter how hard you hit the gym, you need to make sure that you are eating healthy as well. This isn’t to say you can’t have that chocolate bar once in a while. Everything in moderation! Here are some examples of healthy meal options for physically active individuals, or those who are just looking to eat well.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Zucchini Bread Oatmeal

Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

Breakfast Burrito

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Zapped Scrambled Eggs with Veggies

Avocado Toast With Egg

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Greek Chopped Pita Salad

Baja-Style Chicken Bowl

Spicy Thai Noodles with Tofu

Chicken, Spinach, and Artichoke Panini

Turkey, Apple, and Cheese Pita Pockets

Pesto Pizza with White Beans and Roasted Red Peppers

Quinoa Chicken Salad

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Grilled Fish Tacos with Spicy Dressing

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Basil Chicken over Angel Hair Pasta

Cajun Pasta Fresca

Chicken Alfredo

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

Lemon Herb Chicken with Brown Rice

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What is

“Organic” Food?

Incredibly popular (and not to mention incredibly expensive), organic foods are all the rage. “Organic” sounds wonderful, but what does it really mean? We’ve got you covered.

Organic farms adhere to high standards to ensure specific practices are preformed to not compromise the integrity of both food and nonfood products.

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Organic farmers are to provide their animals with cage-free, clean, safe living conditions while feeding them 100% organic feed.

Organic foods are often fresher as they are produced in nearby local farms to where they are sold.

To be deemed an organic product, farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides or GMOs.

Organic meat is richer in certain nutrients, such as omega-3s.

In 2015, Canada’s organic food market worth surpassed 4 billion dollars.

Saskatchewan is the leading producer of organic foods in Canada.

Rainbow Foods: A Local Business with a Strong Vision For over nearly four decades of continued success, Rainbow Foods has built a reputation as one of Ottawa’s most iconic natural foods retailers. With two stores that provide exceptional and local health foods, as well as a strong commitment to charitable support, Rainbow Foods has become an integral part of the community. At the helm of this successful business are Sarah Kaplan and Mischa Kaplan, a husband and wife entrepreneurial team that has owned and operated the company since 2012. jugg Despite juggling two stores and raising two young daughters, Sarah, Mischa and their team has worked to better connect with customers, provide a sustainable and appealing work environment and continue to contribute at least 10% of profit to local and national charities. Their work hasn’t gone unnoticed. The efforts of Sarah, Mischa and their dedicated team have resulted in a finalist nod at the Large Business of the Year at the 2016 West Ottawa Business Excellence Awards, as well as a nomination for the upcoming Canadian Health Food Association’s Sustainability Award in Vancouver in May 2016.

What do you like the most about your jobs?

Sarah: I like to think that we provide a great service to our community, a service that benefits both our customers and also the many local suppliers we work with. We’ve built a great reputation for stocking amazing local products, and that’s something I’m really proud of.

Mischa: Our team of employees never ceases to amaze me. We have such an incredibly dedicated and professional team of people that work amazingly together and genuinely enjoy helping people. Nothing we’ve achieved would be possible without our team.

Can you tell us more about your company’s charity work?

Sarah: I’m extremely proud of the fact that Rainbow Foods is very active in our community, supporting partners like the Ottawa Food Bank, Ottawa Riverkeeper, Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, and the Easter Seals. Our business has contributed $50,000 to charitable causes in the last five years, in addition to another $25,000 raised with our customers. Our dedicated team has also contributed over 100 work hours in the last year alone.

How has being in Ottawa helped Rainbow Foods succeed?

Mischa: I think Ottawans are generally very health-conscious. Plus, the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais regions are a great place to source local products from, so we never have a shortage of great products to carry.

What’s next for Rainbow Foods?

Sarah: We’re hoping to open a third store in the next year. We haven’t determined a location yet, but we still feel that there are areas of Ottawa that are underserved and that would benefit immensely from Rainbow Foods.

Mischa: In addition to expansion, we want to continue fostering a positive work environment, and expanding our philanthropic footprint to make an even more positive impact on our community.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

If you notice some of these symptoms, see your doctor:

When doing self-examination, remember the following:

Lump in, or swelling of the testicle (can be painless)

LOOK

SIG

NS

MS

Enlarged lymph nodes

O T & SYMP

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, so we wanted to stress the importance of self-examination because it is the most prevalent cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 29, but is also one of the most curable cancers out there. Early detection is critical, and taking a few minutes after a shower to do a self-exam could save your life.

IMPROVED MEMORY

BETTER MOOD

Studies have shown that people who consistently sleep for 6 hours or less are more likely to die sooner than those who frequently sleep for 8 hours or longer.

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Fluid buildup or heaviness of the scrotum

HOLD

Chest pain or swelling in the chest

Feel the size and weight of each testicle and look for any changes.

Unexplained weight loss Dull pain in your groin or lower abdomen Back pain

FEEL Each testicle should feel smooth when rolled around and there should be no pain felt.

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Your mind is like a computer that needs time to process. When you sleep, you are allowing your mind ample time to process and improve memory.

With little sleep most of us become cranky. With enough sleep you should be in a better mood.

See if there is any unusual swelling.

Sleep allows your body time to recover from exercise. If you get enough sleep, you’ll also have more energy and be less likely to skip a workout.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

WHY YOU SHOULD

SLEEP MORE

So, sleep doesn’t prevent disease, but studies show that people with 7 or fewer hours of sleep are more susceptible to getting the cold virus when compared to those with 8 or more hours of sleep.

IMMUNITY

Not all energy drinks are the same, but most contain some mix of the following components

Taurine

An amino acid that is considered healthy on its own.

Research has shown it can help protect your eyes from retinal damage.

Ginseng

A herb used in many cultures for centuries to aide performance and memory.

B Vitamins

Vitamins that, when deficient, can cause fatigue.

Guarana

A plant (the seeds are commonly used in energy drinks) that has been used by indigenous groups in the Amazon for centuries as a source of energy.

Caffeine

A psychoactive stimulant drug… but it’s the most commonly used and socially accepted drug on the planet.

ARE ENERGY DRINKS HEALTHY OR NOT?

All of these listed components are relatively safe in moderation. Of course, this list doesn’t include the worst offender found in most energy drinks – sugar. Too much sugar is linked to diabetes, obesity and many other health risks.

Verdict If you consume multiple cans of sugar-heavy energy drinks on a daily basis then it probably isn’t healthy. But, if you consume a single can of a sugar-free energy drink that doesn’t have a preposterous amount of caffeine, then it isn’t too unhealthy.