FACES Magazine May 2015 - Ben Mulroney

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Cover Story

22-24 | Ron Sexsmith

6-9 | Ben Mulroney

26-27 | Delaney Grant 28 | Melissa Lamb Fashion & Beauty

Editor In Chief Justin MacKinnon Publisher Hank’s Paw Publishing (A division of 2384399 Ontario Ltd.) Creative/Art Director Vicky Sun

30-35 | FACES Fashion

Operations Director Joshua Chartrand

features

10-11 | Kate Beirness

Communications Director Kelly Tranmer

40-41 | Festival Fashion:Best & Worst Dressed of Coachella 2015 42 | 10 Necklaces for Under $50

12-15 | Jim Cuddy

43 | Spring 2015 Shoe Trends 43 | DIY Coco-Coffee Body Scrub HEALTH & FITNESS

44-45 | Nutrition Specialist: Dr. Ginger Southall 46 | Banana Ginger Smoothie

16-17 | Aaron Ward

47 | 5 Exercises to get Your Beach Body Ready Entertainment

48-49 | FACES Time Capsule: Ottawa in 1995 50 | Best and Worst Movie Moms

18-21 | Julian de Guzman

51 | May the 4th Be With You 52 | Why Page 54 | Top 3 SUV’s of 2015 Around Ottawa

67 | Casino Royale Launch Party 68-69 | Ottawa Gala 4 | May 2015

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COVER STORY

Anchor of Canada’s entertainment show ETALK

Ben Mulroney

in a boarding school in Connecticut called Hotchkiss. And while it was a very privileged school, I was learning independence bit by bit.

By the time I got to Duke I was ready to be a student on my own.

From his early days with CTV, to hosting Canadian Idol, reporting at the Olympics, and nearly every red carpet event in between, Ben Mulroney has truly paved the way for his own success. He is a veteran in reporting on all things entertainment and a well-respected journalist.

His professional achievements are matched by equally impressive philanthropic efforts.

He has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for initiatives such as UNICEF, WaterAid, Cystic Fibrosis Canada and The Shoebox Project for Shelters.

When FACES recently caught up with Ben, he shared what it was like growing up as the son of a Prime Minister in Ottawa, what it’s like to report at some of the world’s most glamorous events, and who he says has released the best album of 2015 so far.

What was it like for you growing up in Ottawa?

It was great, and as unique as anyone else’s childhood. Everyone always asks, “What was it like?” I didn’t know any different. So for me, it was the same as yours or anybody else’s. You look back and realize that you were just a kid, but at the time everything was life or death.

Trying to get in extra-curricular activities and doing your homework, just enjoying being a kid. To me, it felt very normal.

Was it a tough transition when you left for North Carolina to attend Duke University?

Not really. I had a year in between, from the time my dad left office to the time I went to Duke. I spent one year finishing up high school

“I love talking to people who are going through a period of success in their lives, be it personal or professional. To me, it’s a gift to be able to share those stories.”

And speaking of Duke, did you get to catch their big March Madness win?

Unfortunately I was on a plane, coming back from Florida at the exact time of tip off. Fortunately I did have WiFi though, so I was able to follow updates.

You were our national ambassador for UNICEF for 5 years. What led you to that position, and what kind of impact did that experience have on you?

Growing up, my mom was always very dedicated to children’s charities and UNICEF meant so much to so many of us growing up. With those Halloween change boxes we always had, everyone was already growing up as a UNICEF ambassador in their own way. This was just a nice way to continue with that tradition and they asked me to come on board because they were changing their Halloween tradition. They weren’t collecting coins anymore. Instead, they were doing more community and school-based outreach with bake sales, and all sorts of different things to raise funds. They wanted me to help get the message out. As part of that, I was able to go to different schools around the country, talk to kids about the importance of raising money for UNICEF, what it meant and where the money was going. Also, as a way of learning about where that money was going, I got to travel to Africa and see firsthand the work that was being done there.

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COVER STORY You are the proud father of two boys and one baby girl. How have the boys reacted to becoming big brothers? What is that dynamic like?

We were really lucky. The fact that they were twins meant that they were used to sharing their parents. I think when there’s an only child it can become the focus of the parents’ love and affection, and lead to a difficult transition when a new baby arrives and kind of encroaches on their territory. But as it stood with our guys, they were already used to sharing us. When Ivy came into the picture, they were as excited as we were. They are tremendously affectionate towards her. They love spending time with her, making her laugh and giving her hugs. We have a really great family dynamic and we are very lucky.

And being twins, what is one thing that the boys always agree on, and one thing that they never agree on?

They always agree on superheroes and watching movies about superheroes. They can never agree on who should be able to play with what toy at what point.

In 2012, you climbed to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro to help raise funds for WaterAid (then WaterCan). Tell us a bit about this initiative, and how other people can get involved.

I was actually just ending my term as National Ambassador for UNICEF and looking for something else to do. As I was sort of thinking about it, I received an email from my good friend, Paul Smith, who used to work for my father. So I read up on it and it seemed like the perfect time for me to get involved with something else.

The idea of supporting clean water initiatives at home and around the world is very important.

We do have issues with clean water and sanitation here in Canada as well, and it is very important to remember that there are these issues happening at home. We don’t have to go looking for problems around the world that need solutions. One of the things about WaterAid that appealed to me so much was that it is such an easy solution to so many problems. Clean water and sanitation can solve so many of the ills of the world. The opportunity to climb Kilamanjaro is one of those bucket list things that almost every person has, so I jumped at it.

Have you ever interviewed someone who you really looked up to or admired? What about anyone who made you nervous when you met them?

I have had a number of those people. I’ve interviewed presidents, members of the royal family, people who have been doing great things with their lives – the Kielburgers, who founded Free The Children, for example. I remember interviewing my dad and being nervous, hoping he thought I was going to do a good job. I love interviewing people. If I’m interviewing you, it’s because you’ve accomplished something of significance in the world, and I love talking to people of accomplishment. I love talking to peo-

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“Everyone always asks, “What was it like?” I didn’t know any different.” ple who are going through a period of success in their lives, be it personal or professional. To me, it’s a gift to be able to share those stories.

What has been your most awkward red carpet moment?

One of my least favourite interviews of all time – Julian Schnabel. He came onto the red carpet and I was very excited to interview him. He had directed a film, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, it was nominated for an Academy Award and I thought this was just a fabulous, fantastic movie. I was really looking forward to a couple of minutes with this guy. He showed up in his pajamas. That’s the only way I can describe it.

So I already knew I had an interesting time ahead of me. Not a lot of people had seen the movie, so as I was describing it to my viewers, I reduced it as best as I could to a few sentences.

I said that it was a story of someone beating the odds, or something to that effect. He looked at me and said, “Well that’s a pretty trite way of putting things.” Everything I said, he challenged. I realized after about a minute of interviewing him that this guy had no desire to talk to me, and I had no desire of being lectured to.

So I just sent him on his way. That’s the greatest thing about being a red carpet interviewer – you can end a conversation any time you want.

find ways to address those and strengthen the good stuff that’s already there. Don’t get down on yourself if you have a setback or a cheat.

That’s part of the process. If you’re going to do something as dumb as doing this for a year, just remember a year is a really, really long time.

You are a self-proclaimed food lover. If you had to choose your last meal, what would it be?

It would be a big one, that’s for sure. There would be a series of pastas. There would be Spaghetti Bolognese, Carbonara, and some sort of vodka sauce. There would be cheesecake for dessert, as well as carrot cake and key lime pie. I would have a diet coke. I gave up artificial sweeteners, so I haven’t had one since the beginning of the year.

What is one thing that most people would be surprised to learn about your etalk coanchor, Danielle Graham?

I don’t know what they don’t know, but I can tell you that she is an exceptionally funny girl.

Funny, self-deprecating – my type of person.

She knows how to make fun of herself as well as anyone.

If we took a look at your most played list on iTunes right now, what would we find?

You would find a couple of things. You would find me finally trying to get through Serial, which I haven’t finished yet, and you would find Taylor Swift. Hands down, she has the best album of the year so far.

What is one thing that never fails to make you laugh?

Seinfeld episodes – the late stuff, not the first few seasons. The first couple of seasons when they were trying to find their legs was just not funny. But the one where Jerry wears the puffy shirt, or Kramer turns his apartment into a B&B for visiting Asian dignitaries, “serenity now”… any one of those are quotable to the Nth degree.

Twitter: @BenMulroney www.iambenmulroney.com

On your website, you have a blog called “Meat Whey Clean,” that follows you through some healthy lifestyle changes that you have been making in 2015. How would you describe this journey that you have been on for the last few months?

It has been really interesting. I’m doing 3 diets over the course of 12 months. The first 4 months are the paleo diet, then I’m moving to glutenfree and finishing things off with the whole foods diet. I did all of this because I sort of had a realization that my eating habits are terrible, they always have been. It’s really through the luck of the genetic lottery that I don’t have significant weight issues. I just thought a little discipline in my life would be a good thing. A positive by-product was that I lost nearly 25 pounds on this paleo diet. I wasn’t looking to lose any weight. I eat all the time, but I’m eating by more strict rules and I’m more conscious about what I’m putting into my body. Hopefully by the time this journey is over, the things that I crave or value will have changed. I hope that it will be the beginning of a more balanced approach to food that I didn’t have before.

What advice you would give to someone who is looking to start a new health and fitness regime?

I would say do some research first. Identify what you think are your weaknesses, and then

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FEATURES

From an early age, Kate Beirness knew that sports would be an integral part of her life. Her passion developed from the age of 4 and has been continuing to grow ever since. She has reported on some of the world’s largest sporting events, including the Olympics and the NCAA’s March Madness. Her first real love may have been basketball, but this sports broadcaster has built an impressive, and well-rounded career for herself.

Beirness appears with her co-anchor, Darren Dutchyshen, on TSN’s SportsCentre several times daily.

FACES got to catch up with Kate and ask her about her experiences growing up in small town Ontario, her own athletic career, and which athlete she would be most excited to interview.

Kate Beirness Anchor for TSN’s SportsCentre

Did you enjoy growing up in Port Perry, Ontario? What were some of your favourite things to do as a kid there?

I loved growing up in Port Perry. I think when you grow up in a small town, you make friends for life.

The population was around 2,000 people when I was growing up.

One of my favourite parts of growing up there was that we had an endless amount of sports. I joined the soccer association when I was 4, started skiing when I was 3, and more; sports were a huge part of my life growing up in Port Perry.

How would you describe your high school experience?

High school was one of my absolute favourite experiences, and one of the best times of my life.

The high school was actually quite big because we had a few communities around us as well. The reason I loved high school so much was because I was at the peak of my athletic career. I thought I was going to play in the WNBA, but that didn’t work out. I played the

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majority of the sports they offered, but basketball was my favourite and my absolute passion. I would go to school early to shoot the ball and stay after school for practices and games. Sports were my entire life in high school.

What was it like making the transition from small town to the big city of Toronto?

Well, the good part is that even though Port Perry is a small town, we are still only about an hour north-east of Toronto. I remember my parents taking me in to Toronto a lot. They would take me to Maple Leaf Gardens for Leafs games. The move itself was different, and it was certainly a change, but because I already had that connection to the city it wasn’t that big of a move for me, which was nice.

As a kid, was basketball your first and biggest passion?

I remember watching basketball when I was 10 years old and that’s when I really started following

it closely. I would wear sports jerseys to school all the time and I think my parents found it a bit odd. My mom still has a project that I did in grade 6 on Michael Jordan who has always been my absolute favourite athlete. I have this passion for the NBA and, as a kid in the 90’s when Jordan and the Bulls were so dominant, it overtook everything else. I have family in Chicago as well. They were big Bears fans, which is why I’m also a Chicago Bears fan. So I got into the NFL around grade 8, but I was always just in love with basketball – the players, the flow of it, everything about it I just adored!

You attended the University of Ontario. What programs were you enrolled in and did you enjoy it?

University was a bit of a different experience for me. I started at the University of Western Ontario. I was in the last year of grade 13, so I graduated with the 12s. Basically, they kind of doubled of every

program, so I actually didn’t make the grades to get into second year of kinesiology into Western. I got cut from the basketball team because I tore my ACL. It was honestly one of the worst years. I went into university thinking it was going to be like an extended gym class, but then I found out it was science. At that point, I started shifting my focus into broadcasting once I realized I wasn’t going to become a professional athlete.

I went back to University of Ontario. I was in business and my undergraduate was in marketing.

I took that because I didn’t know what I wanted to do and I felt that that would give me a number of options, whether it would be in the sporting world or not. When I was there, I started to do a number of things to help me figure out what I wanted to do. I was the in-game announcer. I also started volunteering at Rogers TV in the Durham region. To this day, that’s the reason I think I am where I am. I spent way more time volunteering at local TV’s than I did at

university. I realized that’s what I needed to do!

During university, you were the announcer for college basketball games and were also involved with campus radio. How did these positions contribute to your overall goal of becoming a sports broadcaster?

I think they have everything to do with me being at TSN. I remember being told one of the best pieces of advice a long time ago. I was working at a desk job and they said if you’re serious about broadcasting, you need to leave here and do it every day. Make your mistakes, learn the industry and move your way up. I took that advice and worked with Rogers, campus radio and in-game announcing – just getting comfortable in front of crowds and speaking. Those were things you didn’t have time to learn at TSN. It was sink or swim, and I was ready to swim because I had done 2 and a half years of local TV and 6 months at CTV Barrie.

That’s what I try and stress to everyone getting into this industry to make sure you put your time in and make your mistakes at local TV. It’s easier to make a mistake in front of a couple thousand viewers as opposed to a couple hundred thousand or even a couple million viewers.

When did you first realize that you had a passion for sports?

When I was 4 years old! I knew I was super competitive at 4, that’s when I first played soccer. I remember having strategies and being so excited when I was 5 and got my first trophy. I would say at a very young age and my parents would say the same thing too!

What was your first reaction when you were offered a job at TSN? The first person I called was my mom. The first time I told my mom that I wanted to be a sports broadcaster, she said “Okay, that sounds great; just make sure you have a backup plan.” That was my mom’s biggest thing in life. She would say that it sounded great and that she would support me, but to make sure to have a backup plan. Both my parents are teachers so I think they always figured I would be a gym teacher. I probably would have if I didn’t go into broadcasting. To be honest, I got called out of the blue when I was in Barrie one day. I went down thinking

they just wanted to see me on the desk and see how it goes. I was so excited when I got there because I had been watching TSN for so many years. I was young and I didn’t think I would get it. When I got that phone call, it was one of the best moments of my life!

What do you think is the biggest challenge for journalists today?

Do you think these challenges are harder for women in sports journalism?

The biggest challenge, in my opinion, is the number of people wanting to become journalists versus the number of jobs available. It seems big, but there are very few jobs. Even though TSN did a massive hiring with a number of fantastic anchors, there are still not many anchor positions in the market. The hardest part is breaking into the industry. People out there are working just as hard as everyone else. I’ve personally never felt, as a woman, that I have been held back by anything. I think in the 1980’s and 1990’s, women sportscasters did the ground breaking for us. At TSN, you’ll get called out by the audience if you don’t know what you’re talking about. I pride myself on going up on the desk every day and knowing exactly what I’m talking about.

The industry has certainly moved in the right direction, it’s evolved perfectly.

In 2012, you were TSN’s Olympic co-Host for the London 2012 Games. What was it like to be involved with something so important in the sports world?

It was amazing. It was quite the shift, working solo from 6:00am to 12:00pm was a long haul. To be asked to do that by TSN after working for them for just a few years was simply amazing. I was really proud of the fact that TSN had enough confidence in me to ask me to do that. It was amazing, and we ended up having some amazing things happen like the Canadian Women’s soccer game.

Michael Landsberg and Darren Dutchyshen were also doing the TSN hosting, so just to be among those two was amazing. I thank TSN for giving me that opportunity, and I loved it.

because basketball is my passion.

The NBA is obviously my passion, but I remember doing brackets from a very young age. I love the tournament because I truly believe it’s the greatest sporting event in the world. It’s so unpredictable.

It’s like the Olympics because it was so incredibly hectic and I was on the air for 16 hours straight for 2 days on two networks. I also had the opportunity to work with some of the best people, like Sam Mitchell who had become a friend.

I don’t host it anymore because I have a permanent show on SportsCentre but I would happily do that tournament again because I just enjoyed it so much.

Having covered so many events, what is your all-time favourite memory as an anchor?

That’s a tough one. I haven’t been asked that one in a while! I guess it would have to be some of the athletes that I’ve had the privilege to interview. Whether it be Steve Nash or Sidney Crosby, it’s an experience that I wouldn’t be able to have if I wasn’t in this industry.

There are honestly just so many memories at this point.

If you could interview any athlete, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

Michael Jordan, hands down. He influenced my love of sport so much. I can remember in grade 6 watching a dunk competition and just the way he could fly was like nothing I had ever seen before.

The best part with my family in Chicago was that I got to see Jordan play live a couple times too. To this day, I’ve never seen anything like it. Just his competitiveness and his strive to be the best is remarkable. I would be incredibly professional in the interview, but

it would be the best interview I could ask for.

Have you ever been to Ottawa before? What are some of your favourite spots to visit?

Oh, yes! I love Ottawa. In the summer, Ottawa is one of the best places to visit. The Kraft Celebration tour has its last stop in Ottawa. Walking on the Rideau Canal is my favourite. We would stay downtown and I loved the whole area. I have an aunt, uncle and cousin that live in Ottawa too.

Parliament Hill is beautiful too, and I love eating in the Byward market. I’m going to come back this summer and hit another couple restaurants!

What is it like working alongside Darren Dutchyshen on TSN covering late night and mornings?

It has been awesome. He is a legend in the Canadian broadcasting world. I’ve learned so much from him. Darren makes me a better broadcaster and pushes me. He’s incredibly talented and I am very thankful for the time we’ve spent together. Not only is he great on air, he’s also a great person!

Who’s your favourite player on the Leafs? What about Ottawa?

My favourite player on the Leafs is Morgan Reilly. I really like his growth so far! As for the Senators, I like a ton of the players – Mika, Karlsson, Cowen, Pageau. However, my favourite player is Curtis Lazar. I love his positive attitude, and that he’s always smiling!

Twitter: @KateBeirness

“I was working at a desk job and they said if you’re serious about broadcasting, you need to leave here and do it every day. Make your mistakes, learn the industry and move your way up.”

What did it mean to you to host the NCAA March Madness in 2012?

That was probably one of the highlights of my career. Mainly

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JIM CUDDY Blue Rodeo returns to Ottawa for Bluesfest

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Jim Cuddy is part of one of the most successful Canadian bands of all-time. Blue Rodeo has been performing for 30 years and continue to be as strong as ever.

They are no strangers to platinum albums or awards. The group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame here in Kanata in 2012. Despite all of these accomplishments, Jim remains humble about the impact Blue Rodeo has had on the Canadian music scene. The driving force behind the group’s success lies in a genuine passion for music and love of what they do.

Jim and the band will be back in Ottawa once again this summer. Don’t miss their performance at Bluesfest on Sunday, July 19th.

You played guitar as a child, and started writing songs early on. Was it a natural progression then, going from playing music as a hobby to pursuing a career as a musician? What inspired that change?

I think it was very natural to continue playing music, but it took me a long time to actually accept it as a career. I started playing music a lot in high school, and then really a lot in university. By the time I finished university I decided that I would devote one year to music. Greg (Keelor) was my good friend then and we decided to start a band. One year turned into another, and another.… We moved to New York, but we always worked on the side. It took me a long time, even after Blue Rodeo had

has changed enough that Devin probably has a better ear to the ground than I do. I think the one good thing is that he has always been around professional musicians.

He understands that even though it looks slack from the outside, it requires a lot of dedication and a lot of work.

You and Greg Keelor met in high school, and years later eventually met up with Cleave Anderson and Bazil Donovan, then Bob Wiseman for what would become Blue Rodeo. What was it like writing music together in those early days?

Well Greg and I were kind of the last two guys from our high school class who didn’t have jobs, and we both knew we wanted to

I asked him to call us the next day if he’d like to do it. He had a friend, Bazil Donovan who answered our ad.

It was easy to put the band together, and from the beginning it sounded really great. We rehearsed all fall and got our first gig at the Rivoli. The place was packed. We has never done this before. We had never had a packed room. We didn’t really understand what was going on. That first night was thrilling. We got up in front of a brand new, but full audience and played our songs – which we were pretty sure were going to be good – and it was a great triumph.

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The accolades are really important and they are special. They provide you with memories that you’re blessed to have, but just the mere fact of staying together and playing music together is the greatest joy. started to do really well, to accept it as a career.

Your oldest son, Devin Cuddy, is a musician as well. What advice have you given him about getting involved in this industry?

You would think that there would be a lot of flow of advice between myself and him.

First of all, he doesn’t really want it. I think that Devin has been really smart in creating absolutely his own way. I’ve seen all of his concerts when I can, and I have bit my tongue at times not saying some things that I wanted to say. The best advice you can give somebody sometimes is no advice. The best thing that ever happened to us [Blue Rodeo] was that we had already heard everybody’s advice and we had chosen to totally disregard it. The scene

do something different. When we got on this music thing we were casual about it, but we were very dedicated to each other.

We would bring things to each other, and help finish songs. We wrote similar styles.

We knew right away that we sang well together. That was kind of the gathering principle.

Your first show together was back in 1985, 30 years ago, at the Rivoli in Toronto. What was the experience like, getting up on stage together for the first time?

It is an incredibly distinct memory. We had been back in Toronto for a few months, put a band together and right away things started to fall into place. I went out one night and Cleave was celebrating the birth of his son, and I asked him about the band.

To date, you have recorded over a dozen full-length studio albums together, not to mention greatest hits, live recordings, and solo projects.

Did you ever anticipate that the band would have this kind of longevity and success?

No. I think that we felt at the time that it didn’t matter how successful the band was, we were going to continue.

This was the situation we put ourselves in. Back when we started, we weren’t worried about getting a record contract, we weren’t worried about getting a manager. We just wanted to play. Everything that happened seemed to be a reaction to that attitude and we’re very lucky that it has turned into what it has turned into. It has been a great and surprising trip.

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“Ottawa is one of the best places in the world for us. We have always loved coming to Bluesfest.”

There seems to be something about the music that transcends geography and generations here in Canada. It is really rare and special to have that kind of mass appeal. What do you think it is that attracts so many different kinds of people to your songs?

For one thing, it’s the style of music and how that is a very natural fit for Canadians. We’re a bit of a hybridized country. We’re French-English, we blend. In terms of genre, we’re not pure country. We blend things very nicely. But I think for us, we came along at a time when Canadian audiences were really hungry for Canadian acts. They had enough of adoring British and American acts. When they found someone Canadian, like K.D. Lang, us, or the Tragically Hip, it had extra meaning for them. They could see themselves on those stages.

That became something that is not easily discarded.

People remember what it felt like, going to the club and discovering these bands, dancing, maybe meeting their future partner. I think the way that we have been embraced, along with other bands from that time frame, has been really close to the heart. That gets transferred to fathers and sons and daughters, and it’s amazing for us to see. It was maybe 10 years ago when we first started to see the offspring of our original fans coming to our shows. There would be 18 year olds in the front row and they knew all the lyrics. We figured they must have just grown up in a household where this music was playing a lot. It’s really gratifying for us. You can’t be in a better position.

What was the most memorable show that you ever performed?

When we played with Kris Kristofferson at the [Molson] Ampitheatre, it was a big circle. When we were first getting started, we opened for Kris Kristofferson. He was a big star and we were very admiring of his stuff.

He watched us and went crazy over our set. He came down to our dressing room and we couldn’t believe it! Then when we had him come play with us years later. We had him come back on stage for our encore and he sang, “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” I have a picture of myself, standing beside him, just beaming.

Then he leaned over to me and he said, “You know Jim, sometimes the good guys win.” And I thought, this is my ultimate rock and roll moment.

Blue Rodeo is starting a tour in May. You will be performing at Ottawa Bluesfest in July. What are the crowds in Ottawa like for you?

I think that we always sort of base our touring on the principle that people should get some of what they expect and some of what they don’t expect. We try to mix in new things. Obviously the band has to play those new songs, because those are the ones that we are learning and are most charged up about. But I also don’t like going to concerts where the artist seems to completely disregard your desire to hear old songs. We try to strike a balance.

What is your favourite part of being on tour?

Either just playing, which is always super enjoyable, or seeing friends. I’m more in touch with all of my friends than I would be if I just stayed in Toronto.

You were made an Officer of the Order of Canada (along with Greg). What was that experience like?

That was an overwhelming honour. We knew it had an impact on us when we first got the call. We were really excited and moved by the whole experience. They make it so wonderful. The whole thing was so classy and so great.

Blue Rodeo has truly become one of the most successful, well-known and celebrated Canadian bands.

What has been your proudest accomplishment to date?

Honestly, our proudest accomplishment is just being together. We had a rehearsal last week and practised a few new songs. Everybody’s talking and telling each other what they’ve done in the last month. I remember just sitting back and thinking, we’ve done this for 30 years together. Nobody’s tired of it. We still feel creative and get each other going. That is truly an accomplishment. The accolades are really important and they are special. They provide you with memories that you’re blessed to have, but just the mere fact of staying together and playing music together is the greatest joy.

If, for some reason, a career in music had not worked out, what do you think you would be doing today?

Well, when I was in New York, I took the LSATs and applied to law school. I deferred my acceptance for 3 years, until it was at a point where they said, why don’t you just apply when you feel like coming? (laughs) So, I think I probably would have gone into law, but I don’t think I would have been as happy doing that as I am doing what I do.

Ottawa is one of the best places in the world for us.

We have always loved coming to Bluesfest. It’s a huge crowd. We started out in the bars there, so we have done it all in Ottawa. Ottawa fans have that great musicality, as a lot of East Coast people do, and they are really enthusiastic. It’s a lot of fun to play to. It’s a good listening crowd, but also very participatory.

Our Bluesfest shows are definitely of the best.

What’s next for you, and for the band?

We are doing a lot of touring this summer. We’ll continue to work on a record that will be out next year. We are now into a new cycle. It has been fun playing new songs and trying to determine what will be the style of our next record. It’s always very enjoyable to write. It’s sometimes frustrating, but ultimately satisfying. That’s the phase I’m in now. That’s the fun of it all.

Do you have a preference between playing newer songs or the older hits?

Twitter: @JimCuddy @BlueRodeo

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Aaron Ward

Three-time Stanley Cup winning champion Aaron Ward has come a long way from his days growing up in Nepean. Making his debut in the 1993-94 NHL season, Ward played over 600 career NHL games. Since 2011, the former defenseman now serves as an analyst and personality on TSN. FACES got the chance to chat with Ward and hear about some of the key moments of his athletic career, his take on the Sens’ season, and his thoughts on coaching in the future.

Aaron Ward

TSN Analyst and 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion

You were born in Windsor, Ontario but grew up in the Ottawa area. Tell us a little about your childhood growing up in the area. Where did you go to high school and what part of the area did you grow up in?

I ended up moving from Windsor because my father got a job with the Department of Justice.

My time was split between Manor Park, where I went to elementary school and eventually moved outside the city, to Gloucester where I went to high school and played for a better hockey organization. I ended up finally playing my Tier 2 Junior A all the way across the other side of the city in Nepean.

You chose to go to play NCAA hockey at Michigan instead of the OHL. What was the reason you went the U.S. college route, and do you recommend it to young hockey players facing a similar decision?

I think that decision always depends on the individual. In my circumstance, I had a family of scholars and a university education was something that was preached as being a necessity. I had a desire early on to go to school over playing a major junior hockey. There was no guarantee in life that i would make the National Hockey League and I needed something to fall back on, and an education from the University of Michigan was going to be a solid second plan.

That being said, going to school and playing hockey is not for everyone.

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You were drafted 5th overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. Can you describe what the draft experience was like for you? Did you know you would be selected by the Jets?

In retrospect, it wasn’t that crazy because we did not have social media back then. In 1991, Eric Lindros was going to be the undisputed first overall pick in the draft so the rest of us didn’t really get a whole lot of attention. The experience itself, the actual day of the draft, was very memorable because I had my family there to support me.

I did have a feeling I was going to be drafted by the Winnipeg Jets because the general manager at that time, Mike Smith, showed great interest.

The Jets traded you to the Detroit Red Wings before you played your first NHL game. As a young player, how did you feel when you heard the news you were being dealt? Was it disappointing or were you excited that such an historic franchise like the Wings wanted you?

It was actually a great move for me at that time. Winnipeg was trying to send me to Kiev to play a year in the Russian professional league.

I honestly wanted no part of that. When I first heard Detroit was going to trade for me under the condition I would leave school early, it maybe took me five seconds to decide. Having family in Windsor also made an attractive city and franchise to play for.

Your first NHL goal was the first goal ever scored at the Arrowhead Pond, home of the Anaheim Ducks. Can you describe your first goal in the NHL? Do you remember the first person you called after the game?

I remember it well. I got a pass from Sergei Federov as I was stepping in over the blue line and I took a one-timer that wasn’t exactly a laser of a shot, but it went in. I like to tell everybody that it went top shelf and no one was able to see it until it came back out of the net because the video quality back then was so poor and they wouldn’t know any better. I’m not really sure who I called first because we didn’t really have cell phones back then, as embarrassed as I am to say that. I did have an old school bag phone but that stayed in my car. I’m sure I called collect to my parents the next morning.

You won the Stanley Cup three times during your career – twice with the Detroit Red Wings and once as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. Does one championship stand out for you more than the other two or were they all equally special for different reasons?

They are all special but yes, one does stand out.

I think when I won my first two Stanley Cups I was too young to truly appreciate it. I lost in the finals in 2002 to my old team, so when I was lucky enough to get another chance in 2006, I cherished it. That Cup was also more meaningful because I was an older player and I played a greater role for our team in winning it.

Who would you say play the biggest role in your success as a professional athlete? If you could thank someone, who would it be and why?

I think for most hockey players it’s always going to be your parents, because you realize later on in life how much they sacrificed for your wellbeing and success. They both instilled the understanding of the value of hard work and sacrifice for the greater good.

What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to make it to the NHL? My greatest obstacle was circumstantial. In Detroit, the roster was full of future Hall of Famers, so it was tough to establish yourself on that team. It took longer than I hoped to establish myself as a regular, but the experience from learning on the job from the best in the game was invaluable.

What accomplishment in your hockey career are you most proud of?

It would have to be longevity. The average career of a professional hockey player during my time was about 3 to 4 years. I played professionally for 17, with a stint in the American Hockey League early in my career and a trip to Europe to play in Germany during the 2005 NHL lockout.

greatest attributes is that he had the ability to adapt to each and every personality in the locker room and understood not every player needed the same type of motivation. He was one of the biggest reasons we won the Stanley Cup in 2006.

ible rate. It’s amazing to see the impact he’s having on the game. It’s great to see that he is in consideration for the Calder trophy. It goes without saying that Andrew Hammond has had a storybook run to get the Senators where they are now.

You have now established yourself in the broadcasting world on the “NHL on TSN.” Describe the transition from your playing career to the broadcasting world. Was it easy for you? What made you decide to pursue a career in broadcasting?

I’m not sure I chose broadcasting. I did take radio television production in college as part of a communications/ journalism degree, but I wasn’t dead set on going into that field post hockey career. It was, in fact, the networks that chose me based on my post game interviews over the course of my career. It’s either something you enjoy and you have as an athlete, or you shy away from it. I would say the hardest transition going from hockey player to broadcaster is getting over the fear of being critical of hockey players and dealing with the repercussions.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are obviously a hated rival of the Senators, and fans in Ottawa have enjoyed watching the Leaf implode. What do you think went wrong in Toronto this year? Is Toronto really that tough a market to play in?

The difficulty they have in Toronto is that they have not been able to change the culture for a very long time. They experience moments of success, but often deal with times of absolute horrendous hockey. I have a feeling this is the year it all changes, finally.

Who was the funniest player you’ve ever played with?

Easily my teammate in Carolina, Ray Whitney.

It wasn’t just an act, it was who he was. He was 100% of the time cracking his teammates up, making light of any uncomfortable situations, and keeping the locker room extremely loose.

What do you enjoy the most about broadcasting?

Easily the thing I enjoy most about broadcasting is my connection to the game. I am still involved with the game of hockey, so I don’t miss it, but I’m not subject to the pressures that go along with being in management or coaching. Broadcasting is also an incredibly fun job because of the camaraderie you have with the guys you work with any ability you have to be yourself and have a personality.

Who was the best coach you ever played for and what made him such a great leader?

The best coach was Peter Laviolette. During the time I played for him, I would have gone through a wall for him. That’s how much he had me believing in him and myself. One of his

You cover a lot of the Ottawa Senators games on TSN. Who are some of the Ottawa players that you feel have really impressed you in 2014-2015?

First and foremost it has to be Mark Stone. He is still young and has improved at an incred-

Do you have any interest in coaching or getting into management?

I have less than zero interest in ever being part of the coaching staff or management. I do not have the patience for the egos nor do I care to go back to the schedule that dictates your life as an athlete or coach. I enjoy being at an arm’s length, but still involved on the level I am.

What advice would you have for young players growing up who aspire to play in the NHL. What would you want to tell them that you were told, or wish you had been told, when you were a teenager?

Understand and value sacrifice. I never went to a single prom, spring break or party during high school. Some would say I missed out but I say it was all worth it. Make it a challenge to see how far you can push yourself both mentally and physically. That will shape who you are and what you can overcome. That is how you find the confidence in yourself during challenging times.

Twitter: @TSNAaronWard

“When I first heard Detroit was going to trade for me under the condition I would leave school early, it maybe took me 5 seconds to decide.”

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Julian De Guzman is one of Canada’s most accomplished soccer players, and this season he is bringing his talent to Ottawa.

The Toronto native has been a provincial and national representative, and was the first Canadian to ever play in the Spanish La Liga. With over 350 professional games under his belt, his experience will be a huge asset to the Ottawa Fury.

After the team’s big home opener win, FACES sat down with De Guzman to hear about his experience playing overseas, what it took to get here, and what life is like in Ottawa.

What was life like growing up in Scarborough?

It was interesting. I dedicated everything to my soccer, and I was also involved with my brother’s development. I had to be his example, so he followed everything I did. We just kept ourselves busy with soccer.

At the same time, I had school.

Growing up with a household of 5, we were really tight as a family, as one whole. We were always helping each other and supporting each other, making sure that were taken care of.

How old were you when you first started playing soccer?

I was 5. My dad got me involved. It

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was just more for fun, to stay busy and keep me out of trouble.

Which players did you look up to or admire growing up?

I started following the game deeply around ’92-’93 and because I was one of the smaller players on the pitch, I had an eye for the smaller players as well. Romário was my idol growing up and I followed him with the Brazilian national team.

I watched him qualify for the ’94 World Cup, then went to watch a game in Detroit live, Brazil against Sweden. That was a whole new world for me and my perspective of the game.

“For me, football is my religion.

Stepping on the pitch is like going to church. I ask for forgiveness. I say my prayers.

I give thanks to everyone and everything that has brought me to that moment. I also give thanks to myself, for being able to withstand every failure or struggle.”

Tell us about getting discovered in Canada, and playing professional soccer in Europe.

Growing up with the club team I played for in Scarborough, I did really well and got the call up to the provincial team. From there, I realized the next step would be the national team. I didn’t make the national team. I got cut for the under 17s. At that point, there weren’t any professional teams in Canada, so I had to opt for overseas opportunities. That’s what pushed me to go to Holland in 1996. I went to Europe again in 1997 and did a two-week trial with Olympique de Marseille, and that’s when my overseas career started.

You followed in the footsteps of Canadian players like Owen Hargreaves by playing in Germany.

Describe what it was like playing in your first Bundesliga game for Hanover 96.

It was huge because after my time in Marseille, I went to Germany in 2000 and started with the reserve team which was fourth division.

Then at the end of my first season there I got called up to the first team and they were in second division. So I made my debut at the end of that season, and signed my first professional deal, which was a second division contract. We didn’t make it, we got relegated that season. But then, the moment we got relegated, Hanover was in the same division as us, and they got promoted to Bundesliga 1 and picked me up. It was a huge moment for me. It was a thrill and I would love to relive that moment for the rest of my life. As a Canadian, being

able to play at that level was a huge moment for myself, and I think for Canadian football.

After Hanover you transferred to Deportivo La Coruna in Spain.

Were the Tottenham transfer rumours true? What made you decide Deportivo over the Spurs?

After my 3 years in the Bundesliga, my contract had run out. There were offers from Leverkusen, Hamburg, Bremen, but after 5 years in Germany and 2 years in second division, 3 years in the first, I really wanted to challenge myself elsewhere. When that offer came from Tottenham it was great, but then it was better when I had the chance from La Coruna. My favourite league in the world was La Liga.

That’s where, around that time, all the stars were – Zidane, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho… I wanted to be a part of that. My favourite team growing up as well was Barcelona, and there was never a Canadian who had ever played in La Liga. I really wanted to break the ice.

Having played in France, Germany, Spain, U.S., Greece and Canada, how are the fans different in each country? How are they the same?

The same, in the sense that it’s football – it’s one language, it’s for everyone – and it’s worldwide. For me, from what I have seen overseas compared to North America, overseas football is number one. In North America, it’s on more channels than it was before, but it’s still competing with basketball, American football, baseball, hockey… You don’t have that in Europe, South America, or most other parts of the

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FEATURES world for that matter, but I enjoy watching it grow in North America.

When did you first get the call up for Canada and what was does it mean to you representing your country?

I believe it was 2002, the Gold Cup for the men’s team. My first call up for the youth team was in 1999, I had a tournament with the under 18’s. When the men’s team called up, I remember subbing in for Jason Bent in Martinique. It was huge for me. I’ve always wanted to play for my country. I think it’s a dream for every true Canadian, to throw on your national team jersey and step on the pitch while everyone from your country, family and friends watches. I still continue to enjoy that today.

Your brother elected to represent the Netherlands instead of Canada. What made you choose Canada?

The other options were Jamaica and the Philippines, because of my parents, but the obvious for me was to play for Canada. Canada for me was number one. My brother’s situation was a bit different. He left home at the age of 12 and lived in Holland for about 10 years. He speaks the language, went to school there, drove his first car there, everything. He’s as Dutch as it gets I guess. He has his kids there as well. He always said that he wanted to play for Holland, even before moving there, it was his dream. He had the chance to represent the Olympic team and the Dutch team as well. I did everything possible to try to bring him over to Canada, (laughs) but the boy wanted to follow his dreams, and I absolutely respect that.

You played your first match with Ottawa just last week. What attracted you to the club?

I like the fact that it’s a Canadian club. At this point in my career, I want to dedicate most of my energy and passion to Canadian football. I continue to play for the men’s national team. I had opportunities to still play in Greece and Spain. Germany was also a big option for me too, because I have my kids there. At some point, I said to myself, and felt comfortable deep within, that this decision would be the best decision for myself and my career. I love to be a part of the game in Canada. Since I’ve been here, I have really enjoyed it.

“I love to be a part of the game in Canada. Since I’ve been here, I have really enjoyed it.”

What do you hope to accomplish here in Ottawa as a player and as an integral part of the team?

With my experience and the leadership that I bring to the team, it’s something that could help get the organization to another level. I want to see the game improve as well. Being here and doing well for the team, doing what I do on the pitch is part of it. That’s what I bring to the game and the Ottawa Fury.

From what I’ve seen so far, just the quality of players they have on the team, the level is there. There is a lot that can be done and

can be improved as well. It just needs a lot more attention. Great things could happen in the future for this club.

Tell us your favourite soccer memory as player.

I have so many. On the pitch, it would be making my debut with the Canadian national team. The reason I say that is I went through moments with the national team where I got cut, and even with the provincial teams. Olympique de Marseille told me I wouldn’t make it at the end of my 3 years. They said it was better if I went home and that soccer wasn’t for Canadians. I proved them wrong and more importantly, I proved to myself that I could make it against people’s words.

It all comes down to me. I’m in charge of what I do. I was able to prove that to myself and from then on my career took a nice turn in a beautiful direction.

What about as a fan?

Watching my brother play in the World Cup in Brazil. That is something that we have worked so hard for. I said to myself,

my job is done – mission accomplished. I don’t want him to feel that way, because I know he still has 5-7 years left in his career, at least. It was just really huge to see him make it where he wanted to.

It took us 20 years, even a bit more, of hard work to get there. It was great to be there and witness it live.

Have you had the chance to get settled into Ottawa yet? Any favourite spots in the city?

I was at the Market, we had a team event there. I had a chance to bring my family there as well. It’s really nice. One of the restaurants I’ve been to is 18. It’s really nice, cozy, good food and I’m sure there is a lot more out there to experience.

What do you like best about Ottawa so far?

It seems very Canadian. That’s the cool thing about it for me. I’m from Toronto.

I’ve been to Vancouver and Edmonton, but here it seems very pure. It’s a great place to bring someone to Canada for

the first time. People get a misconception of what Canada is like when they go to a place like Toronto. It’s really nice and cozy, and it’s also close to home, which helps.

Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions?

I’m not a religious guy, but I pray. I usually pray every time I step on the pitch.

For me, football is my religion. Stepping on the pitch is like going to church. I ask for forgiveness. I say my prayers. I give thanks to everyone and everything that has brought me to that moment. I also give thanks to myself, for being able to withstand every failure or struggle.

Stepping on a pitch, having that feeling again, it’s the same every time. Same butterflies. Same nerves. It’s a great feeling. It’s wonderful. It’s the best job in the world.

Twitter: @OttawaFuryFC

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Ron Sexsmith Juno-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter

R

on Sexsmith may be Canada’s Nick Drake.

Not in the “why do the good die so young” sense, but in the “why do the good not get deserved mainstream success” sense. Sexsmith may have been flying under the mainstream radar since he really got his musical start in the 1980s, but this Juno-award winning Canadian singer-songwriter has grabbed the attention of the likes of Elvis Costello and Sir Paul Mc- Cartney, to name but a few. He’s a musician’s musician, and a songwriter’s songwriter.

Simply put, he’s a phenomenal talent and powerful voice in Canadian music.

His fourteenth studio album, Carousel One, was released on March 31st this year and has been praised by critics. Ron and his band will be performing here in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre on May 9th.

You grew up not too far from here, in St. Catharines. What was the music scene like there growing up?

As a kid, I just loved the radio. I think we were listening to Buffalo stations and some local stations. In terms of the music scene, when I got into my teens I didn’t really see much of one. It was mostly just cover bands. And in fact, I started out just playing cover songs in a local bar. I learned hundreds of songs.

There wasn’t really anywhere that you could go play your own songs, and I didn’t really have any of my own at the time anyways. When I did start writing, that’s when I knew that I would have to leave there and go somewhere else.

Which artists have influenced you the most?

Buddy Holly was a big influence when I was a kid. I loved the Beatles. When I heard the Kinks, that was the first time that I felt I wanted to be a songwriter.

I was a big fan of Elton John. I was a member of the Elton John fan club when I was about nine or ten. Then I got into a lot of the Canadian writers like [Gordon] Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. All of those people have had a big influence. Bob Dylan and all the writers from the 50’s, 40’s and even 30’s as well. So many have left their mark.

You will be on the road a lot this year, touring throughout North America and Europe. Do you have a favourite city to perform in?

I’m pretty happy everywhere I go, as

long as I have my band with me.

I love performing in Ireland, for example, because I think it’s just a great audience to play for. They love to sing. It’s a very musical heritage they have. We go around the world and everybody is great. There are so many great people, and countries and cities. In Canada too, I love touring Canada. It’s probably when I’m the happiest, or the most relaxed. Travelling can be a bit stressful, getting there, the flights and everything. But there’s no place really that I don’t like to go.

Do you find that the crowds are different when you perform overseas compared to back home?

Oh yeah, there are differences even just back home from city to city. It can be very different. You can play for a very rowdy crowd in London, Ontario, and then go play a more reserved crowd somewhere else. Certain cultures are just more reserved too. I love playing Spain, because everyone is always dancing and they’re always up for it. With other countries, maybe it’s not as obvious. You’re not even sure if they are enjoying it until after the show, and everyone comes up to you saying they loved it. It’s hard to read people sometimes. It is really different everywhere you go.

The tour will be bringing you here to Ottawa on May 9. What do you enjoy most about visiting the Capital City?

It’s a beautiful city, even just to walk around in and look at. We have always had good shows there. I’ve spent a lot of time there for different reasons. And it’s really not that far, it’s kind of just up the road. It’s a very charming city and has a lot of character. I’m looking forward to it very much.

Your new album, Carousel One, is garnering much critical acclaim. It also has a notable difference compared to past albums, an almost uncharacteristic upbeat feel. What inspired this shift in your music?

Well, I didn’t really notice anything different. I have a good time making all of my albums. I could tell when I was halfway through recording it that it was an up-tempo record. I felt that it needed to have an album cover that reflected that. I’m not really good with photographs. In general, mostly on my covers I’m just sort of looking at the camera. But with this one, I was having a bit of fun. I took the picture on my computer, just fooling around. I don’t know if there

has been any particular big shift. Life is good. It was just kind of a happy accident that the songs came out this way. The recording was really fun.

The next album will probably be very different, you just never know.

Carousel One is named for the luggage retrieval belt at a Los Angeles airport. What is its significance for you?

It’s hard to explain. I originally had another title in mind, but I wasn’t able to call it that. So I was stuck and I needed to find another title. I fly into California a lot, and your bags are always coming out at Carousel One. It just sort of hit me, and I thought it seemed to fit with how the album sounds. I never liked to have a title that singles out a particular song. I always try to find something that is a bit mysterious. I just thought Carousel One had a ring to it. You can think about carousels at a carnival or a baggage carousel, just the whole theme of the world turning round and my life going in circles. I had other titles, but this is the one that seemed to represent the album the best.

Many of the songs have a light, ethereal kind of feel to them (“Sure as the Sky”, “Sun’s Coming Out”) that is very fitting for the current change in seasons and ushering in spring. Others, like “Saint Bernard,” show off a very playful side. Do you have more fun performing this style of song compared to the traditional ballads?

Definitely. I knew right away that this was going to be a fun album to tour.

I am kind of known as a balladeer in some ways and we still play a lot of ballads live, but it’s nice to have these more up-tempo ones to inject into the show. The most up-tempo record I ever did was Long Player Late Bloomer, a few years ago, so I do have a lot of those more upbeat songs. It’s great, the more albums you do you get to pick and choose which ones you play, and city to city you can do a completely different set every night if you want. We are having fun playing these new songs live.

You also have tracks like “Getaway Car,” for example, that have a distinctly bluesy vibe. It is such a diverse album, how do you get all of these different styles to blend together seamlessly?

It’s just the music that I love. This record is a bit of a travel log. I love melodic pop music and I love rock and roll. I love soul music. There is something like “Nothing Feels the

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FEATURES Same Anymore” which is kind of me trying to write like the Stylistics or something. “Getaway Car” for me, was something like Buddy Holly, or Paul McCartney’s Wings. It’s just in my DNA to do this kind of music. It’s not like I have to shift gears to write a ballad then a different kind of song. I just have to write the lyrics to go with it. “Getaway Car” was written really quickly on the piano. It was really fun to write. I try not to be snobby about what kind of ideas come to me. I try to finish everything. You never know.

Something that might seem like a silly idea to write about can turn into an important part of your record. That’s one of my favourites on the record actually.

Your Twitter account is filled with these little one-liners. Have you always come up with these, or how did they start?

That’s been my whole life. I have always been a fan of Groucho Marx and people like that, and Bob Hope. When I’m travelling around with my band everyone is like that. It’s like who can say the most ridiculous thing. For me, Twitter, I didn’t really want anything to do with it. It has become an outlet for that. To write these little ‘dad jokes’ and make people groan. There has been humour in all of my records, but some people haven’t noticed it. I always hear I’m a melancholy song writer, which is so inaccurate, so I think that Twitter is a way for me to counter that.

Do you have a favourite comedian?

Groucho Marx. I think he is the best. I also love Woody Allen, and Louis C. K. You have been praised by some of the biggest names in music. If you could collaborate with any current artist, who would it be and why?

That’s a tough one. I would love to do something with Bill Withers, who just got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I’ve always loved him.

What can the audience expect when they go see you perform at the National Arts Centre in a few weeks?

I’m travelling with my band, it’s myself and four. We’re playing songs from the new record, and we’re playing some from my entire career. It’s not a flashy show. We don’t have ramps or costume changes. We’re just up there playing our music. We try to put on a good show every night. That’s all I can really say, and for the most part we succeed.

Twitter: @RonSexsmith

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“There has been humour in all of my records, but some people haven’t noticed it.

I always hear I’m a melancholy songwriter, which is so inaccurate...”

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When did you first realize that you wanted to be a musician?

I’ve been surrounded by music my whole life.

I started taking fiddle/violin lessons at a very young age, followed by piano lessons in grade 3. I did competitive dance too, but I fell in love with singing when I turned 12 and my parents bought me my first guitar. This is just something I’ve been doing my whole life, and has been a natural progression.

How would you describe your musical style?

I would say I would be considered to have a new country flare, with some pop influence, but still love traditional, classic country.

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Ottawa’s own Delaney Grant is about to embark on a journey that many girls only -

more to come.

FACES got to sit down with this ambitious young country girl on the day that two of her singles were released to iTunes. With an air of modest excite-

other aspects of her life. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Ottawa’s newest country star. Watch out for her music radio stations across Canada on April 20th.

Who were your biggest influences growing up?

Shania Twain was huge! We used to choreograph dance routines to her Up Album. Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks, Brad Paisley, Natalie McMaster, Allison Kraus, and Alan Jackson were also influences.

What was the most memorable concert that you have ever attended, and why?

I would have to say when the Dixie Chicks came to town – I think it was in 2003. It was my first concert and I remember making a sign. Natalie from the Dixie Chicks came over and I could have touched her she was so close.

She waved at me and I have never forgotten that moment.

If you could record a song with any artist, who would it be?

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley together.

But I’d also like to do a song with Vince Gill and Allison Krauss.

Do you love to perform?

Absolutely. I love it and everything about it.

The planning, the wardrobes, working on the songs, working with musicians… that is what I want to do.

Would you ever like to go on tour?

Yes, and I can’t wait to! I am working hard with my music and hoping that this will open future opportunities for me in the country music industry.

You were recently crowned Miss Teenage Lanark County, and have qualified for the Miss Teenage Canada pageant. How did you get involved in pageants?

Well, I have two amazing cousins, Caroline and Delaney Holley from Renfrew, Ontario, who introduced me to the pageant world.

They have been fantastic role models, and inspire me to be a positive role model in my own community; hoping that someday I could try to follow the same pathway to the Miss Teenage Canada pageant.

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What do you like most about competing in them?

I would have to say the new friendships that you create along the way. Everyone is very encouraging to each other, helping each other where needed. I will have these friendships for life.

What is the best piece of advice that you have ever received?

When I started to really pursue my music, a very good friend of our family, Wayne Rostad, said something to me that has always stayed in my mind. I remind myself of this every day. He said, “Life is not a dress rehearsal.”

He told me to always keep that in mind as I move through each phase in my life and music career.

When you are not in class or focusing on music, what are your favourite things to do in your spare time?

Right now I don’t have a lot of spare time, but I try to make time to be with my family, outdoor activities like snowmobiling in the winter, and camping in the summer.

You have said that you are a big hockey fan.

Do you have a favourite Senators player? #7 Kyle Turris!

You have two songs being released to iTunes today (March 6), tell us a bit about what that experience has been like.

It’s been like a whirlwind and so exciting.

When you write a song, take it into the studio and hear it come together, it feels really magical. I’ve been blessed to have so many people supporting me through this process.

It’s a big day for me!

Can you tell us a bit about the songs, and your inspiration for writing them?

Sure, they are two very different songs. The first song, “Black & Blue” is about a young couple. She doesn’t like the way her boyfriend treats her. She’s done with him and wants to move on because she finds out he’s two-sided.

She wants nothing to do with him. And then there is “So Long” – this is a song that is close to my heart. It’s about someone very special who passed away after battling breast cancer for 8 years. I had a hard time when we lost her, and writing this song has helped me realize that she’s always with me and will never be forgotten.

How do you think it will feel to hear your music on the radio for the very first time?

I am so pumped! Words can’t describe how excited I am. I still can’t believe all this is happening to me. I’m sure I’ll be screaming and telling everybody to tune in to the stations that play me. Go Country!

Can we look forward to having a full album released sometime too?

I have just started a working relationship with A&R, Nashville. I will be starting an Artist and Development process with them where we’ll work at identifying the right songs for my EP! I am hoping that we’ll have my EP out within the year. www.delaneygrant.com www.facebook.com/DelaneyGrantMusic Twitter: @DelaneyGrant21 Instagram: @missteenagelanarkcounty

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Melissa Lamb CTV Morning Live

You may recognize Melissa Lamb as the host of CTV Morning Live’s weather. She spent most of her youth growing up in Orleans, and got her start in television back in 2006 for a local program covering the Ottawa Senators. She is a talented anchor with a great sense of humour, talent for crafts and a love of sports and country music surpassed only by her love for her dog.

FACES spoke with Melissa about how she got her start in the industry, what it’s really like working for CTV Morning Live and the importance of giving back to the community.

What was your favourite part of growing up in Orleans?

The cute boys! (laughs) But besides that, I love the sense of community you get living in Orleans. It’s like everyone knows everyone, and you really do!

You are CTV Morning Live’s weather anchor, but started out in sports broadcasting.

How did you land your first television job?

I started volunteering in the industry behind the scenes when someone approached me about being a reporter. At the time, I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but I welcomed the opportunity. I still remember the butterflies from my first live television hit. After that moment I pushed and probably annoyed a lot of people for on camera jobs until I started working regularly for Molson Senators Overtime. I will never forget that first year. Covering the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006 was an incredible experience. The adrenaline rush was like no other. Then I quit my job, went back to school and never looked back!

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Were you always passionate about sports?

Were you involved in many growing up?

I was very lucky growing up to be involved in as many sports and teams as I was. I look back now and think how did my parents do it?

I was a competitive figure skater for many years. That was always my favorite sport.

However, I have also (are you ready for the list?) done ballet, tap, jazz, swimming lessons, softball, horseback riding, field hockey, rugby, golf, skiing, snowboarding and I’m probably forgetting a few… Yeah, my parents were insane. And I have two siblings. I still play softball and golf every summer and snowboard a lot throughout the winter.

What do you like most about working with the team on CTV Morning Live?

Waking up at 3:30 am… (laughs). Ok, that’s the only terrible part. But, once I’m up, the morning is a blast! As you can imagine, getting up at those hours you have to love what you do and the people you work with. I’m lucky to say I love both. Not only is my role amazing, but the people I work with really make it what it is. We really are a family here on CTV Morning Live.

What is one thing that most people would be surprised to learn about you?

My nickname in high school was Timid. Believe it or not, I was and still am very shy in a group setting. I consider myself an introvert.

I’m never the loud one or the life of the party.

I think that’s another reason why I fell in love with journalism. As soon as I held that mic, it was like I had an excuse to channel my voice I usually keep inside. It’s like it was an excuse to speak and be heard.

What advice would you give young people looking to get into broadcasting?

Don’t give up! There are going to be a lot of people who say no, but you only need one to say yes. Rejection is part of this job, but don’t get discouraged. Use the rejection as fuel to persevere, because someone will notice and you will get that break.

You have become more involved with CHEO. Why is CHEO so important to you?

It’s very important for me to give back to our community in any way that I can. I love hosting events and getting out in the community as much as possible. CHEO is such an amazing organization that I knew I had to be involved with them on a personal level, and so I’ve recently started volunteering with them once a week. It’s so rewarding and really makes you put things into perspective. I hope to brighten their day as much as they do to mine.

We hear you are a huge country music fan.

Do you have any favourites?

I’m a die-hard country music fan! Being from Vankleek Hill there is no escaping country music, pick-up trucks and daisy dukes. I love having Ottawa’s New Country 94 in the building. Now I can listen to country music at work all day every day. As for favourites, I think it’s no surprise that I have a massive crush on Luke Bryan. It’s pretty well known. I actually get stopped in the community and asked about Luke all the time. Thankfully my boyfriend is cool with my Luke obsession.

Twitter: @CTVMelissaLamb

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Yes, it’s wonderful to walk into any beauty product shop and lose your mind over all of the amazing scents that they have created. But do you really know what you’re putting on your skin with those products?

Why not try making your own?

This DIY coffee body scrub is simple, cheap and smells amazing. Plus, coffee is a major disease-fighting antioxidant.

The granules help exfoliate skin, leaving it incredibly soft.

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What you need 1/2 cup Organic Ground Coffee 1 cup Organic Coconut Oil 1/2 cup Organic Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon 1 jar 1 mixing bowl 1 fork

What to do Mix ingredients together with a fork. Throw it in a jar and scrub away in the shower.

That’s it. This mix will stay good for about 6 months.

Dr. Ginger Southall

HEALTH & FITNESS

Dr. Ginger Southall has a Doctorate of Chiropractic, is a wellness consultant and consumer health advocate who has brought her super-nutrition message to Fortune 500 companies.

She has appeared as a TV medical correspondent, has taught at the Hippocrates Health Institute, and serves on the scientific advisory board for Ariix.

Her new book, The Rainbow Juice Cleanse, outlines a healthy eating plan designed to help you “Lose weight, boost energy, and supercharge your health.” FACES got to speak with Dr. Ginger about the science behind her methods, her facts on juicing and detoxes, and what simple steps we can all take to lead a healthier lifestyle.

How does what we eat really affect the way that our whole body functions?

In EVERY way. All of the body’s cells, every metabolic and physiological reaction that occurs in the body is affected by the real nutrients (or lack thereof) provided to the body. You can’t feed a living body dead food and expect it to thrive long-term, and we are seeing that more than ever today with all the processed, packaged, and toxic foods being consumed.

What inspired your passion for nutrition, and your shift into this field of health?

My father was diagnosed with terminal, inoperable cancer when I was young and it was the whole manner in which his case was handled that: a) turned me off of “traditional” medicine; b) lead me to pursue more natural methods of health and healing; and c) made me realize how much your mind, thoughts and emotions affect your health challenge outcome. I also taught in the Health Educator Program at the world-renowned Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, so I was able to spend quite a bit of time there and saw how vital nutrition is to our health and to balancing our bodies, which in turn will resolve disease. Give your body the right tools, it knows what to do.

What do you believe is the single most common misconception about juicing?

That juicing fruit and drinking pasteurized juice is a good move.

What message do you hope that people take away from your book?

The Rainbow Juice Cleanse isn’t your run-of-the-mill juicing book in any way, shape or form. First, if you’ve never juiced before, I offer two phases: the Rainbow Warm-up and the Rainbow Rev-up to allow you to move at your pace, first by cleansing your body with foods and juices. You may never get to the full-on 7-day Juice (only) Cleanse, but you will be moving your body and your health in the right direction by incorporating the food recipes, the foods from the food list, and at least trying out some of the juices. Not only will you be learning how to juice properly from a therapeutic standpoint, but there is even an entire chapter on sugar and fructose and how it affects the body.

There is a section on what to look for when purchasing a juice, and so many more

great tips and direction. The book is also part of a larger, online program I developed called, The Fat funeral Detox.

You say it is important to “eat your fruit and juice your veggies.” What is the most important reason for this?

Juicing fruit is one of the biggest mistakes I see today with the juicing trend. Juicing is a trend I’m thrilled to see, but I come from a healing perspective. Society has an addiction to sugar (fructose and high fructose corn syrup). People have a natural inclination when they decide to start eating healthier to migrate to their addictions, and in this case, it is often loads of fruit juice, which is really a glass of fructose. If you have candida, diabetes, cancer, or are trying to lose weight, this is not going to help your cause. This is why all the juice recipes in my book are made from vegetables, not fruit, with delicious spices and herbs that you may have never thought of before to give amazing flavors.

What is the hardest part of a juice cleanse, for those who are trying one out for the first time?

The hardest part of a juice cleanse can be dealing with sugar addictions. It might surprise you to know sugar and cocaine light up the exact same reward centres in the brain on an MRI. The addictive nature of sugar is real. When you follow the cleanse during any of the 3 phases you are eliminating sugars, caffeine and other toxins, because you are eating cleaner and eating and drinking real food. But if you can hang in there for a few days, you will get over the sugar addiction hump, so-to-speak, and it’s smooth sailing from then on out.

What are the greatest benefits?

The greatest benefit is a long, healthy, vibrant life! Additional benefits include weight loss and inches lost, incredibly increased energy, blood sugar balancing, dramatically improved, incredibly glowing skin (I’m always asked what I use on my skin, but it’s what I put in my body that is the biggest skin secret), taste bud transformation (you appreciate Nature’s foods again), and body balancing – various signs and symptoms dissipate. It’s interesting to point out that there is an emotional component to “cleaning house” as well, and that involves greater mental clarity, improved spirituality, and deeper connections. When you get your diet truly clean, everything falls back in line and you can live life the way you were meant to.

What is your take on GMOs? Avoid them at all costs. Man’s manipulation of food is what has us in this mess of epidemic obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and the list goes on and on. As good ‘ole Jack LaLane said, “If man made it, don’t eat it.” I apply that sentiment to GMOs as well.

What is one food that we should all try to avoid at all costs?

There are so many specific foods I believe we should avoid, so let’s just say the food category of processed and packaged foods. Processed foods are nutritionally devoid, most are loaded with GMOs, hormones, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, and yoga mat ingredients – all sorts of damaging, synthetic, hormone-disrupting ingredients. If you currently eat these foods, I don’t expect you to give them up overnight, although that would be great! Just start inching them out of your daily routine. Crowd them out with real food and juice choices like the ones in my book, foods that really nourish you from a cellular level. The more real food you eat, the more nourished your body will become, and you will discover you are not hungry all of the time – as is with a processed food diet. So in the long run, you eat less food and you end up spending less on your grocery bill over time. That really does happen!

What tips do you have for making more healthy decisions while eating out?

It’s not difficult to eat healthy when dining out.

You can check out the restaurant’s menu online so you know what to expect and what they offer before you go. I often make a special request and ask them to make me a “Kitchen Sink Salad”- a big bowl of greens with all the veggies they have in the kitchen or I simply order several veggie side dishes and a soup. As for dressings and sauces: watch out for these. This is where you can get into trouble! Avoid the creamy choices. I often ask for a lime, orange, or even a grapefruit and simply squeeze the juices over my salad. Sometimes I even bring my own dressing and sea veggies to sprinkle over the salad. None of the dressings I make involve processed, bottled oils. I make them with whole foods and use fats like avocado or raw, soaked nuts. Another tip is to wear an item of clothing that fits just right so you don’t overeat.

Is there one simple change that most people can make today to make a significant improvement to their health in the long run?

Start eating more real food. When we eat foods that are heavily processed, cooked, or foods that are synthetic, loaded with toxins, hormones, and pesticides, we are slowly killing ourselves. Let’s get back our common sense. It’s only a matter of time before that type of diet catches up with you. So, focus on consuming more real food, more of Nature’s food, in their least processed, least touched-by-man way. You can baby step yourself to a diet that gives to you instead of takes from you and supercharge your body with delicious food and juices. Think of your food and juices in terms of living versus dead, because that is exactly how your body sees it, whether you know it or not!

TheDrGinger.com Twitter: @TheDrGinger

Blackberry Banana Split Ice Cream Imagine a healthier softserve ice cream—it’s totally doable and totally tantalizing. With ripe, frozen bananas to help lower blood pressure and keep the Big Pipe moving, just add blackberries (or the berries of your choice) for an anthocyanin-phytonutrient blast.

3 ripe bananas, peeled and chopped into chunks 2 cups (400 ml) fresh blackberries Filtered water, as needed For garnish: Fresh banana slices Fresh blackberries Freeze the banana pieces and blackberries overnight or until firm. In a blender, pulse the bananas and blackberries with a little bit of water until a smooth, creamy consistency is reached. Garnish with banana slices and fresh blackberries before serving. Eat immediately, or let it set in the freezer for an hour.

Loaded with vitamin K, one of the hallmark anti-inflammatory nutrients, as well as omega-3s, vitamins C and E, and heart-healthy phytonutrients, this juice offers great cardiovascular support, keeping the arteries clean and the blood flowing!

1 head cauliflower, chopped into chunks 2 yellow bell peppers, cored and seeded 1 lime Juice the cauliflower, peppers, and lime (rind on lime is optional). Pour into a glass, and enjoy.

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Toe Taps Lie back on ground with your arms at your sides.

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Slowly lower one bent leg at a time and quietly tap your toes to the ground.

Once you’ve tapped the ground lift your leg back to the start.

Alternate your legs in slow motion for 1 minute.

You will feel the burn in your abs very quickly!

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Flutter Kick

Kneel on the floor and hold an ab wheel (or a weight with a small pole through the middle of it) below your shoulders.

Grab a big fitness/antiburst ball.

Lie on your back and put your legs straight back.

Lie back on the ball and have your feet shoulderwidth apart on the floor.

Make sure your arms are fully extended by your sides.

Make sure your lower back is supported by the ball.

Lift your heels about 6-8 inches and rapidly kick your feet up and down quickly. It should be like a scissor motion.

Roll the wheel forward until you feel you’re about to lose all the tension in your core.

Roll yourself back to start.

Continue until your form begins to break. You will feel it all over your core!

Place hands on the back of your head and tuck your chin.

Curl your body up off the ball until you’re sitting upwards.

Repeat until your form breaks. This is great for your lower abs.

Repeat the process for 1 minute or until your form begins to break.

5 Spiderman Plank Crunch Start in a normal plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body perfectly straight.

Bring your left knee forward toward your left elbow.

Return to the plank position.

Repeat by bringing your right knee toward your left elbow. Consider this one rep.

Alternate between sides for 1 minute.

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May the 4th is an unofficial holiday called Star Wars Day. It’s a cheeky pun intended to pay homage to the movie franchise created by George Lucas in the 1970s. Most people, regardless of how they feel, have at least seen the Star Wars movies. But here are 10 facts most people don’t know about Star Wars.

May the 4th be with you may refer to Star Wars Day, but it was first used as an advertisement in 1979 to congratulate Margaret Thatcher on taking office as Prime Minister of the U.K. Tupac Shakur was planning on auditioning for The Phantom Menace before he died. Yep. Mace Windu may have been Tupac and not Samuel L. Jackson.

James Cameron and all of his great films wouldn’t exist without Star Wars. Cameron was a truck driver, but quit after seeing Star Wars in 1977. Because George Lucas didn’t have enough to brag about.

Return of the Jedi was originally called Revenge of the Jedi. Posters were made and sent to some theatres before the change of name was made.

The name or word “Ewok” is never said in any Star Wars movie. It’s written in the credits, but nobody actually says the word in the films.

Renowned British actor Peter Cushing, who played Vader’s right-hand man Grand Moff Tarkin, wore slippers during all filming.

NSYNC made a cameo in Star War: Episode III – Attack of the

Clones, but the scene was cut from the film.

Harrison Ford was paid $10,000.00 for his role in the first Star Wars film.

The voice of Yoda was done by Frank Oz – you may remember him from such voices as Miss Piggy, Cookie Monster and Grover.

The following actors were considered for Han Solo but didn’t make the cut: 1) Kurt Russell; 2) Nick Nolte; 3) Christopher Walken; & 4) Al Pacino.

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WHY DO SOME PEOPLE SAY, “THIS AIN’T MY FIRST RODEO”?

The expression means that you are prepared for a situation. The expression isn’t as old as you might think. The first known recording is in 1981 from the movie Mommie Dearest starring Joan Crawford. When being removed from a board she threatens the other board members with the now-famed expression.

WHY DOES THE WEEK START ON SUNDAY? Sorry to everyone who believes the week starts on Monday, but most of us start the week on Sunday. The reason, like many modern traditions, is religion. The Ancient Egyptians worshipped a sun god named Ra and had a sevenday week that began with a sun-worshipping day. That seven-day week system was passed on to the Romans and eventually modern Europe.

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE SAY KETCHUP AND OTHERS CATSUP?

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It used to always be catsup. The origins likely come from China or Indonesian naming of a fish sauce that made its way to Britain. The tomatobased version did not catch on in the U.S. until the 19th century. Once in the west, catsup usually referred to an inferior version of ketchup.

Over time, ketchup became the preferred condiment and pronunciation of the word.

WHY DO BASEBALL MANAGERS WEAR THE TEAM UNIFORM AND NOT A SUIT LIKE IN OTHER SPORTS? Before the days of coaching being viewed as a full-time and necessary position in baseball, most coaches or managers were players. They were more like team captains in modern sports – responsible for making decisions, communicating with officials, but still playing the game.

Over time, managers became dedicated managers without actual playing positions. But the tradition of wearing the uniform stuck.

WHY IS FIGHTING ALLOWED IN HOCKEY BUT NOT IN ANY OTHER NON-COMBAT SPORT? Well, fighting in hockey can lead to ejections in all non-North American leagues so it isn’t completely allowed. The origins of fighting in hockey can likely trace their roots to a combination of a lack of rules in the early game and the poverty and class of players at the inception of hockey. Another theory suggests that it had to do with puck handlers being protected by enforcers when the blue line came into existence in the early 1900s. The tradition of fighting stayed as the game evolved.

FACTS ON THE TURTLE World Turtle Day May 23rd

Turtles have an upper hardshell called the carapace, which protects them from predators. They also have a lower shell called a plastron.

Turtles have existed for about 215 million years!

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the largest turtle in the world.

It can weigh over 2,000lbs.

For some species of turtles, the temperature determines whether the egg will develop into a female or a male turtle.

Higher temperatures typically lead to females and lower temperatures typically lead to males.

One of the most vicious turtles is the Alligator Snapping Turtle. These turtles have a sharp beak, nasty claws, a powerful jaw and a muscular tail. They can grow up to 2.5 feet long and can weigh up to 200lbs.

These turtles are mostly carnivores that eat fish, frogs, snakes, worms, clams and even other turtles!

The 3 most appetizing colours to turtles are red, orange and yellow. Once they see one of these colours, they start to investigate the colours and check to see if they want to eat it!

Turtles can live up to 200 years old!

For turtles, the lighter their shell is, the warmer the place they were born!

Turtles live on every continent except for Antarctica!

Turtles will live in almost any climate, as long as it is warm enough to allow them to finish their breeding cycle.

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Ford Escape

The new 2015 Ford Escape has 2 punchy turbocharged four-cylinder engines that provide plenty of acceleration. Furthermore, it has a sporty handling system along with many new technological features to go along with a beautiful, spacious interior design. It has a towing capacity of 1587kg and 240HP.

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The 2015 Honda CR-V has always been a reliable and fun to drive SUV. However, the 2015 model has even more improvements! It has a stronger 4-cylinder engine and a continuous variable transmission that gives this SUV more of a boost while still having great fuel efficiency. Between its speed, reliability and dependability, the Honda CR-V has lots to rave about and remains one of the most popular SUV’s on the road!

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On May 31st, World Health Organization and partners have the annual World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The purpose of WNTD is to exploit the health risks associated with tobacco and smoking.

The group tries to implement effective policies to help reduce tobacco consumption all across the world.

Last year, the WHO and partners called on all countries to raise taxes on tobacco and tobacco products as a way to reduce tobacco use across the world. This year, WHO and partners are attempting to get countries to work together to end the illicit trade of tobacco products.

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The illicit trade of tobacco has become a major global concern. 2015’s World No Tobacco Day campaign will try to raise awareness on the harmful damage that tobacco has on people’s health, especially for the growing population of younger smokers as well as people with low-income, as illicit tobacco products have a low cost and are easily accessible.

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Triggers are activities that may cause you to want to smoke cigarettes. The most popular trigger is alcohol, so do your best to drink less when you’re trying to quit!

10 Facts About

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The Canadian Mental Health Association celebrates Mental Health Week from May 4-10 this year. This week encourages everyone to learn more and engage others on issues

relating to mental illness and mental health. By raising awareness, we can help end the stigma around mental illness. Here are a few fast facts that you should know:

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Mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time through a family member, friend or colleague.

Almost one half of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem.

20% of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime.

The mortality rate due to suicide among men is four times the rate among women.

Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives.

Mental disorders increase the risk of getting ill from other diseases such as HIV, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and vice-versa.

It is estimated that 1020% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder – the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide.

The total number of 12-19 year olds in Canada at risk for developing depression is a staggering 3.2 million.

Surpassed only by injuries, mental disorders in youth are ranked as the second highest hospital care expenditure in Canada.

In Canada, only 1 out of 5 children who need mental health services receives them.

Tips For Staying Mentally Fit Taking these simple steps can keep you mentally fit and better equipped to deal with life’s stressful situations.

Be Active

Breathe

Whether it’s cardio, weights, or just enjoying a casual walk, exercise will boost your body’s natural endorphins – hormones that reduce pain and promote positive emotions.

Deep breathing techniques will get oxygen flowing in your blood, release tension, lower your blood pressure and help clear your mind.

Practise Mindfulness

Eat a Healthy Diet

This is a whole lifestyle approach that allows you to assess your problems in a healthy way. Mindfulness techniques like meditation and yoga have proven to be just as, or even more effective than, the most commonly prescribed medications for anxiety and depression.

You really are what you eat. Fueling your body with real, healthy foods will give you the energy you need and the ability to think clearly. Drink lots of water and try to avoid sugars and simple carbohydrates.

Instead, opt for fresh fruits and veggies and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to boost serotonin levels – a neurotransmitter that is linked to depression and other mood disorders.

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Sleep

Green tea has less than half the caffeine of coffee and contains healthy antioxidants, as well as theanine, an amino acid that has a calming and soothing effect on the nervous system. Other teas like chamomile and passion flower are also very relaxing.

The amount of stress that you feel throughout the run of a day can be greatly amplified if you haven’t had enough sleep.

You should really aim for the recommended 7-9 hours a night to recharge your body and mind.

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In 1970, a group of comics, movie and science fiction fans got together and put on a comic book convention in Southern California. It was a one-day “minicon” with 100 attendees called San Diego’s Golden State Comic-Minicon. The purpose of the event was to raise funds and generate some interest for a larger and more well-known convention. This smaller event was successful and allowed the creators to organize a full-fledged 3-day San Diego Comic-Con. At this event, over 300 people attended, filling a hotel’s basement which was where the event was held.

Comic-Con has always included the most popular comic books, films and science fiction/fantasy literature. In 1995, the event changed its name to “Comic-Con International: San Diego”. In more recent years, this event has drawn about 130,000 attendees and still continues to grow.

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In fact, there are also cities in Canada that host their own comic-con event each year.

From May 8th until May 10th, Ottawa Comiccon will take place at the EY Centre and will give attendees the opportunity to listen in on panels, get autographs and take photos with celebrities from the world of comical art. Ottawa Comiccon will have nearly 50 celebrity guests from different action movies, anime/cartoons, bane dessinée, comic books, entertainment, horror, music, scifi, superhero’s and video games. Some of these people include Billie Piper (Doctor Who), Billy Boyd (Pippin from Lord of the Rings), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver/Stargate SG-1), Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and the list continues!

May 5th marks the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo that is celebrated primarily in Mexico and the United States.

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A common misconception is that it is Mexico’s independence day, which is actually celebrated on September 16th.

Although a popular holiday, it pales in size and scope to the September 16th celebrations.

However, the holiday is greatly celebrated in the city of Puebla where in the battle and victory took place.

The world’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration takes place in Los Angeles and not Mexico.

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Guacamole is a big deal on Cinco de Mayo, with an estimated 87 million pounds being consumed on that day in the U.S. alone.

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THE LOFTS HOTEL Started as a warehouse in 1882 until 1970, the building housed people that renovated the building and turned it into the 44-Room hotel it is today. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, it is steps away from the lively Arena District and artistic Short North, Lofts hotel is an example of fashion, art, and true vision in the heart of a big city. A must stay for all trendy and fashion forward visitor!

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OHIO STATE FOOTBALL GAME Ohio State Buckeyes football games are something unlike anything found in Canada. There’s no feeling quite like watching a college football game with 105,000 fans chanting and cheering!

Be sure to make attend the famous tailgate parties pre-game!

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CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP -- extract shows

MEAT SENSOR --MIT has developed sensors to detect spoiled meat

WORLD’S TALLEST FERRIS WHEEL -- work begins in Staten Island

ANKLE EXOSKELETON -- makes walking easier without the use of an external energy source

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Thinking of Buying Your First Home?

By: Jason Peyman For many people, the decision to become a home-owner is not an easy one. There are many reasons why people are hesitant to jump into home ownership but part of the reluctance can be the home-buying process itself. Uncertainty regarding down payments, interest rates, and surveys is common but the bigger question is often “where do I begin?� To assist those of you who are considering owning a home, here is a brief summary of the process.

Building Your Real Estate Team One of the best ways to begin your home search is to surround yourself with real estate professionals who can help guide you through the process. A mortgage professional will be able to work with you to determine the amount of mortgage you could qualify for; a realtor will assist you in finding that perfect home and preparing an offer; a lawyer will advise you on the legal issues associated with your purchase and register the deed. More importantly, your real estate team will answer your questions to put you more at ease.

Finding Your New Home After working with your realtor and mortgage professional to determine your budget and the type of property you are looking for, the next step is finding the home. For most first-time buyers, condominiums are an attractive option since they are generally less expensive than other types of properties. However, if you are considering a condominium, you should speak to your realtor and/or lawyer to ensure you understand how they work before making an offer.

Once you find a home you are interested in, you will submit an offer to the seller. The offer will consist of numerous items, such as the purchase price, the closing date, items included (e.g. stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, etc...), and conditions. There are numerous conditions that can be included in the offer, but two of the most important are financing and inspection (if the property is a condominium, a status certificate condition is also vital). While it may seem like a financing condition is not necessary if you have already received a mortgage pre-approval, you should still consult with your mortgage professional (the potential lender could determine the property is worth less than what you are offering, which could result in them lending you less than what you were pre-approved for initially).

Conducting an inspection is also crucial to ensure there are not any serious issues with the home (such as major leaks or foundation problems), which could result in extra costs in the future that will be your responsibility.

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represents and warrants that they obtained the necessary permits and inspections for the work that was done.

After submitting the offer to the seller, the seller will accept, reject, or counter-offer. If you and the seller can agree on all the terms and sign the offer, you can then begin to satisfy your conditions. Assuming you have satisfied all your conditions and are ready to proceed, you will sign a document indicating as such and the deal will be firm.

I Bought A Home... Now What?

Once the deal is firm, there are still some items for you to work on prior to closing. Your lawyer will need information about you (e.g. date of birth, spousal status, how you are going to be registered on title, etc...), your mortgage, and the property (e.g. how old is it, what changes have been made to it, etc...) so they can begin to prepare the necessary documents. This information will also allow your lawyer to perform the necessary searches and advise you as to the cost for legal fees and disbursements. In addition to legal fees and disbursements, there may be additional costs on closing for pro-rated property taxes (i.e. the seller has already paid property taxes for the year but you are moving in before the end of the year) and land transfer tax. Luckily, as a first-time homebuyer, you will get a $2,000 credit toward the land transfer tax payable. During this time leading up to the closing date, you should also be finalizing the details of your mortgage with your lender and arranging for property insurance for your home.

Shortly before closing, you will meet with your lawyer to sign the closing documents and bring in the necessary funds. Once the transaction has been completed on the closing date, you will receive a phone call to let you know your keys are ready and that you are now the proud owner of a home!

Jason Peyman practices in real estate and business law at Mann Lawyers LLP. Mann Lawyers LLP is a full service law firm operating in Ottawa’s Hintonburg area. This article is not intended to provide legal advice. Should you require legal advice, please contact Mann Lawyers LLP at 613.722.1500 or visit mannlawyers.com.

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