FACES Magazine March 2015 - Curtis Lazar

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COVER STORY

Curtis Lazar Ottawa Senators Centreman, 27

A Memorial Cup winner, Canada Winter Games winner, U20 Gold Medal winner and a Gold Medal winner at the 2014 World Junior Championships. Curtis Lazar, the 6’0” centreman for the Ottawa Senators, has won just about every medal possible in such a short timeframe. Now all that’s left is a Stanley Cup ring for this B.C.-born Canadian hockey star.

Prior to being drafted by the Ottawa Senators 17th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Curtis won the Memorial Cup with the Edmonton Oil Kings, a team that he had played on for 4 years of his junior hockey life. Throughout these 4 years, Lazar recorded 169 points in 199 games. His power, speed and playmaking abilities allow him to be one of the most dominant and fastest NHL rookies on the ice each and every game.

Lazar gives it 110% each game and is plays a strong two-way game; one of the many reasons that the Ottawa Senators club and fans are so happy with Lazar.

It’s only going to go up from here for this talented rookie NHL player.

FACES had a chance to sit down with the 20 year-old Ottawa Senator to discuss life growing up in B.C., what it’s like to be in the NHL at only 19, the transition to playing in the NHL and what the future holds for Ottawa’s rookie sensation.

What was life like as a kid? What high school did you attend?

I grew up in Vernon, B.C. and made the jump to Kelowna where I played my Bantam years. I went to a private school, which was a unique experience because my hockey team was there for the first two years. We weren’t well-liked at the school – probably because we would go to class for half the day and then go off to the rink, workout and practice for the second half. But it was a great bonding and team building experience. The year after that, I went to high school in Penticton, which was a very similar academy school. Finally, I made the jump to Edmonton for my final two years of high school. It was the same thing – people knew we were junior hockey players and splitting time between school and hockey.

We were involved with the community, but education was obviously and important part of it so we just grinded it out and made it through.

What are some of your hobbies?

I played a lot of sports growing up – baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc. Now I try and get away, go up to the mountains in B.C., go fishing and hang out at the beach. I’m actually a big hockey card collector. I’d say I have about 30,000 cards. The fun part is that now that I’m in the NHL and my cards are coming out – my dad’s been all over that.

Growing up, who was your favourite hockey player?

What about now?

Growing up, my favourite player was Joe Sakic. When-

ever Colorado came to Vancouver, my dad and I would make the 4 hour trip from Vernon at least once a year just to watch Sakic. I remember the way he would shoot the puck, he was so highly skilled. The respect and class Sakic had made him a great leader, and that’s why I really looked up to him. Once he retired, I became a big Ryan Getzlaf fan. One of the perks of playing junior hockey in Edmonton was that we were always at the rink so we would run into the NHL teams that were in and out. Whenever Anaheim was there, I would go and watch him play. The passion he has is something that’s really important to me. Whenever I’m on the ice I try to enjoy every moment – I always try and smile on the ice – and I noticed that with Getzlaf too. When the going gets tough, he’s an absolute warrior and a beast.

Was playing in the NHL always a dream for you? What was the feeling like for you when this dream became a reality?

It’s something I aspired to when I was quite young.

Everyone talks about how tough it is to make it in the hockey world. When I got drafted quite high to the WHL, I knew it could become a reality and it was my job to stay humble, respectful and work towards it. Now that I’m here, it’s surreal and it’s everything I could have ever imagined. The guys here are awesome, they support me every step of the way. It’s my first year in the league and I still have a lot to learn. There are baby steps and growing pains (on and off the ice) because it takes some adjustment. Ottawa is going to be my home for many years, but I’m very happy and proud of myself for making it here.

You made your NHL debut on October 9th against the Nashville Predators. What was the experience like for you when you took your first step onto the ice? What about after the game?

I was nervous, but also excited. I really tried to take a moment to soak it all in. It was my lifetime goal and dream to make it to the NHL. Getting to the NHL by the age of 19 was definitely a wow moment. I’ll never forget my first shift in Nashville – I stepped onto the ice and the puck was in the offensive zone and I toe-picked. I came back to the bench and Paul Maclean said, “Did you forget to sharpen your skates?”. Those are the memories you never forget. Now, I’m just over 40 games in and it gets better and better each game.

You played for the Edmonton Oil Kings for 4 years and were able to put up a lot of points with the team. What are some of your favourite memories from playing on that team?

It has to be winning the Memorial Cup. During my first 3 years, we had a pretty good team and reached the finals each year, winning the WHL twice and Memorial Cup once. It was a special, young organization. My last year with the team, nobody would consider us a powerhouse but we just kept grinding away. Whenever we had to face adversity, somebody stepped up. Going into the final

“It was my lifetime goal and dream to make it to the NHL. Getting to the NHL by the age of 19 was definitely a wow moment.”

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game, Guelph was heavily favoured and thought they would blow us out. We all knew what they were going to throw at us and how we would counter it. To come out on top was a moment I’ll never forget.

In 2011, you represented Canada Pacific at the U17 World Hockey Challenge, where you scored 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 games. What was it like to play in that tournament?

That was good. It’s the one I’m still kicking myself about because it’s the only one that I didn’t win.

That’s the first time we got to wear the maple leaf, which is a really cool experience. Coming together with the people from B.C. and Alberta was neat.

We had a great team, but unfortunately we became victims to the round robin and tie-breakers.

Still, it was a fun and great experience.

In 2012, you were part of Canada’s gold medalwinning U18 team at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Tell us a little bit about that experience?

That was a lot of fun. We had a tremendous team and it was my first time playing with people from across the country. My linemates at the time were Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin, so I had some pretty good company there. I was able to go over and play in Europe. It was cool to see the rink in Slovakia because that’s where the big Piestany brawl happened and they had to turn the lights out. The bonding experience with the team was amazing because you battle and compete with them and become good friends.

Growing up, who was your favourite team?

I was a big Vancouver Canucks fan. Once I started playing in Edmonton, I kept tabs on them too.

Both teams were on my list.

If you had to compare yourself to any other player in the NHL, who would it be and why?

I would say I’m pretty similar to Dustin Brown. I can play a rugged game and I’m pretty simple with bringing the puck to the net. Brown’s a great leader who has led the Kings to a few Stanley Cups, which is what I aspire to be. Obviously I have a lot of work to do, but I feel that it’s in reach if I keep plugging away at it.

When you’re not on the ice, what sorts of things do you like to do to keep busy?

I like to relax with my spare time. Now it’s gogo-go, and I’m travelling all the time. We get to go to some neat cities and just walking around places like New York is a good time. Whenever I can, I like to watch TV shows here and there and just be a kid. I am still 20 so I try to fit in as much as I can even though some people still look at me differently.

What was the feeling like for you when you were selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round and 17th overall?

It was tremendous! I had no idea what would happen going into the draft. I had a hunch that a couple other teams would call my name. I met with one of the scouts in Vernon before the draft

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and, speaking to him about the draft, I wasn’t sure if I dropped the ball. But when I heard my name I was so happy. I love it here. Ottawa is a great hockey market.

You scored your first NHL goal in December against the Buffalo Sabres. How relieved were you after netting your first goal?

I had a big sigh of relief after that one. Being such a high draft pick, people expect a lot of points from me. I haven’t quite been putting those up yet. Some people have either written me off as a prospect or as a player, but that’s their own opinion and I know that the results will come. If I can figure out the league and play the right way, I’m bound to get the bounces. Obviously building off that first goal was huge and I feel like I’ve played some good hockey in the second half of the season.

You were named Team Captain of Canada’s World Junior team in the 2014 World Junior Championship team that went on to win gold.

Tell us a little bit about this experience?

It was wild! The final in Toronto is still the loudest atmosphere that I’ve ever been a part of. Playing on a line and being roommates with Connor McDavid was awesome too. It was up to me to get him to relax and enjoy it. He has so much pressure on him and he’s such a special player. To end the streak and get us back in the medals with gold was awesome. Having a big lead and blowing it, but then being able to hold on and win was junior hockey at its finest. I can’t say enough good things about the entire team we had. I get a lot of credit for being the captain of that team, but I was the last person to join the team. When I joined, they were already tight together so I didn’t have to do much managing.

Out of everyone on the team, who would you say you’ve become closest with?

Chris Phillips. I live with him and he’s got a lot of games under his belt. He knows the do’s and don’ts of the game, and he’s someone I can lean on for advice. Other than that, we have a young team here and a good core group of guys. Everyone’s been able to help me out. If I’m away from the rink, I’m with Ceci, Stone and Zibanejad.

How is it living with the Phillips family? Are you a big fan of Erin’s cooking?

Oh yeah! She always gets nervous when I come upstairs and see her looking at her own cookbook (laughs). I’m very thankful and fortunate that they were able to open their home and family to me.

Just the other night, Chris and Erin went to see Florida Georgia line with two of their kids, Ben and Zoe. So Naomi, their other child, and I went to the trampoline park. Just stuff like that – babysitting and being part of the family – is a lot of fun. I have 2 brothers and a sister back home so I know what it’s like to have a bit of a hectic house.

It’s been a lot of fun so far. @CurtisLazar95

“Some people have either written me off as a prospect or as a player, but that’s their own opinion and I know that the results will come.”

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DUFOUR-LAPOINTE SISTERS

Speaking with the Dufour-Lapointe sisters, you cannot ignore the incredibly strong bond that they share. The skiing sensations from Québec took the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics by storm, earning a gold (Justine) and silver (Chloe) medal in moguls, and hearing them describe the experience, it sounds like they had a lot of fun doing it.

Freestyle skiing has always been a part of their lives, and an activity that they share together. The support that they have from one another is certainly a large factor in their success.

From FIS Championships to the Olympics, these three have definitely earned all of the attention and respect that has come their way since dominating the hills of Sochi.

FACES was able to chat with all three sisters and hear about their experiences at Sochi, obstacles that they have overcome to get them where they are today, and the importance of sticking together in the craziest times. In honour of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month, we can’t think of a more inspirational group for young Canadian women to look up to.

You all grew up in Montreal, QC. How did that help shape your passion for skiing?

Maxime: Coming from Montreal, the beauty of it is that we were

only about an hour away from many mountains. When we were young, just barely walking, our parents would take us to the slopes and it was a family activity. So every weekend, we would just go around and try new mountains and sometimes even after school in the evening we would go do some night skiing. We were born and raised to be active, and Montreal was a great place to do that.

When did you know that skiing went from being a passion and hobby to a full time focus?

Chloe: For myself, it was when we started in the Québec Ski Team.

At this level, it was fun to be more competitive and serious. I have always been a dreamer and if I wanted something I just worked for it. When I was a kid, I saw Jennifer Heil in the World Cup, and I just thought that is where I want to go so, what do I have to do to get there?

How did you choose a specialty in freestyle skiing? Aside from moguls do you enjoy aerials, cross or any other styles?

Justine:

Even when we first started skiing, I remember I didn’t really like the flat areas. I just wanted to go into the woods and hit the little moguls and jumps, and that was the only thing I was really loving. I

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think it was the same for my sisters. The thing I just fell in love with was going fast into moguls – that was such a thrill and fun to do. Especially because I could do it with my sisters and my parents. We just fell in love with the freestyle moguls and it was a really easy choice.

Maxime: Yeah, especially being from Québec, we have such a

strong mogul history and legacy. When you think about skiers like JeanLuc Brassard and Jennifer Heil. We were very strong in aerials as well.

For my sisters and I, a combination of jumping and moguls were what really got us into the sport. Like Justine said, it was a very easy choice.

Growing up, were you competitive with each other? How did that competitiveness and support help you grow as athletes?

Justine: When we started skiing, I remember my mother always

told us that it’s not about competition between each other – it’s an individual sport. You have to look at yourself like it’s your performance, if you do well or if you do badly, it’s in your hands and you have take care of it.

It’s not your sister’s fault. That’s the way we see it. Then it just naturally comes together. I was happy when my sisters were doing well, and I think they were happy when I was doing well. It was always a healthy competition. We love a challenge, challenging and pushing each other to be the best that we can. We still always have a healthy relationship. We just love each other so much, so competition never tore us apart.

What is one thing you all agree on no matter what? What is one thing you never agree on?

Chloe: Oh, that’s a good question! (All three girls laugh) One thing

we all agree on, most of the time, is the clothes that we should wear to interviews. We always want to look good and we need to match, but each one has to have her own style. Sometimes, we like to do kind of a theme or coordinate with colours that we agree on. Most of the time.

What did it mean to be able to compete together in Sochi on the global stage?

Maxime: The three of us competing in Sochi was a big deal becau-

seit was the biggest event any athlete could dream of. You can never really be prepared enough for it. There are so many distractions, and yet you need to have the best performance possible. But being there with my two sisters, it made it feel more like another World Cup. It felt familiar, like something that we were used to, because we were each others’ anchors to reality. It felt comfortable. In our house where we were staying, the Canadian Olympic Committee built this special little place called the Wellness Centre. It was open to athletes all night and we would go there

FEATURES after our day, do our stretching, have a cup of tea and write in our journals. Those moments were priceless to us because they were moments of peace, moments where we laughed about the day. We could have been anywhere in the world, but it felt like being at home.

How about winning Gold and Silver in Sochi?

Tell us a little bit about that experience and the emotions at the time.

Justine: We had been working for four

years before the event. It was something that we had planned so much. We just did our best at the right moments, and I think that was quite magical. Because you know, with all that pressure and excitement, it was like Disneyland for us. We had our path, and we stayed really grounded. I remember saying to myself, “I want today to be like my birthday. I want it to feel like Christmas time, and I want to enjoy every second.” I think Chloe and Maxime sort of felt the same way. It was a big day and we just wanted to have fun.

Chloe: And the results arrived. What can I say about that day? We performed a lot in the World Cup Tour, going for weeks and weeks, and we were used to it. For the Olympics, we were so focused on the performance. When we finished the day and got the results we couldn’t believe it. We were so into our own zone and so connected to the course, when it was done it was just like, “What? We’re here? We made it?” After four years of work, we stepped up onto that podium. That’s when you realize all of the work that you have put into it since you were a kid has paid off, and you made it at the Olympics! It was just a crazy feeling.

Justine: It was surreal. I wasn’t quite

prepared. I knew what it meant – lots of photos, and memories that will stay in my mind for the rest of my life – so I had to make it count, and I felt like I wasn’t ready. I just took Chloe’s hand and squeezed it. It was so big to be there. I wouldn’t have known how to handle it alone.

What is the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to get to where you are today?

Maxime: I think every athlete goes

through obstacles throughout their career, but I can’t really say that we had any major ones.

Chloe: Every mistake or difficult moment, I think those were where we learned the most.

So, I can’t remember anything that was really hard or hurt me.

Maxime: I think it’s really about choices.

I remember being on the Québec team and sitting with my parents, talking about the financial realty of that time. We would sit and talk about which competitions we should do, because we couldn’t really afford all of them. It was always, let’s choose the best one and the ones that are really worth it. We had to think things through and take the time to make the best choices throughout our careers.

When you aren’t training or competing, what do you like to do with your free time?

Do you even have free time?

Maxime: We do have some free time

when we are home. Sometimes we each go our own way, then we’ll call each other three or four days later, a bit upset, like “Hey, you haven’t called me. What are you doing?” So, we still like to hang out together. We like to go shopping.

Justine: We love shopping! We like to

do normal stuff like any other girls. We love getting our nails done and going to the beach.

That is a place that is really peaceful for us, because we grew up going on sailboats. Water always brings us back home, and it’s a good feeling. We like doing BMX, biking, surfing.

Chloe: We like to watch TV shows after

training. We like getting out in the sea, walking, discovering and just appreciating wherever we are.

Justine: And for me, I really love to

cook. Sometimes when you have a busy night your head is spinning and you don’t know what to do. That’s when I like to just go cook for one or two hours, and that’s really helping me a lot.

Do you have a favourite dish that you like to cook?

Justine: I actually love doing a lot of

gluten-free stuff. We are really into glutenfree. It is something that really helps us out a lot in our sport. We love to eat healthy. We eat a lot of vegetables, as much as we can, soup, salads. I cook really good soup. It’s one of my favourites. We make good desserts. We are good cooks.

What’s on your playlists?

Chloe : Mostly pop. Our trainer, Paul Gagné, likes a lot of older classic rock so he plays AC/DC, Metallica, and all those grungy rock songs. And actually, now, when I go to the gym, it’s the only thing I know and I love to listen to it. But outside of there, it’s a lot of pop.

Maxime: We’re listening to a lot of

Taylor Swift right now. We had a Katy Perry phase too, Lady Gaga... Hey, we’re emotional girls and we like any songs that trigger our hearts or make us want to sing and dance.

March is women’s history month, how does it feel to be a trio of inspirational women to so many?

Justine: It’s surreal! I don’t think we really realize what is going on right now. It’s the three of us, and it has always been that way.

I’ve had these girls around my whole life, it’s how I grew up, and it’s our normal. It’s really interesting to show little boys and girls who have siblings that they can make it together if they are strong and if they support each other.

They can all make it together at some point.

It’s a huge privilege to have someone to share those big moments in your life with. Whether it’s in sports, or art, or anything, it’s special to share those moments like a real team.

It’s family forever, so why not enjoy the ride together?

Which women have or continue to inspire you?

Chloe: I would say that Jennifer Heil has

always been an inspiration for me. I saw her train and compete. On my way to Socchi I met her a few times and she really helped me out.

She is a really important woman for me. She is such an inspiration for me and so many other girls too. I saw her doing a camp for young girls, for Because I am a Girl, and it was amazing to see what she does. After that, my sisters and I decided to do a camp of our own at home in Québec. We have done it for three years now, with a fourth year coming. It’s really just to keep inspiring young girls to stay in the sport, and share the passion for mogul skiing. We have had girls as young as five years old, she couldn’t even get up on the chair lift on her own, up to 18. At the end, we like to have a conference with the girls. We like to do it with no parents, so we can actually bond in a smaller room and really engage in conversation if they have any questions for us.

It’s not about the competition; it’s about just sharing that passion, being intimate, being open and accessible to all of those girls.

It will happen when the time is right and when everything is aligned. When we compete we want to win. We put our hearts into the course and we just want to go 100%. There are plenty of places we still want to go.

Maxime: I think it’s important to keep

developing our athletic sides and our personal sides and maintaining a balance within. Like I said, we are all dreamers. We keep aiming high and I think the best is yet to come.

Where do you see yourselves in 5 years from now?

Justine: I think five years from now we

will still want to ski. The next Winter Olympics will be in Korea, so that will be the next big challenge. I think we all want to be there. I can’t wait to see that. I can’t wait to see what we will achieve. I’m sure we’ll be trying some new jumps, and trying to go even faster than we are now!

“It’s family forever, so why not enjoy the ride together?”

I’ve read that you have a passion for fashion. Any plans to start your on clothing line or get involved in the industry?

Maxime: Right now we’re in season,

so we are focusing on skiing. But we are all dreamers, and every time we have an idea we just write it down.

Chloe: I think it’s a work in progress. It is something we really want to happen. Like Maxime said, we’re really into skiing right now, but at the end of the season I think we are going to go forward into something.

I read that you (Chloe) once said, "There are three brains here. We're not only athletes…

For us we're going to continue to ski for sure, but besides that we want to push ourselves on another level." Having accomplished so much already what is the next level for you?

If you’ve been to Ottawa before, what do you like best about the city? Any plans to come back?

Chloe: We have been to Ottawa, but we

have never gotten to visit the city extensively. I think I can remember the Civilization Museum, but that’s all I can really remember. We went to Parliament as well, this spring, with the Olympic Committee. We did some speeches at schools in the Ottawa area. We did a little tour, but I think it would be really cool if we ever wanted to take a little trip out of Montreal to go visit Ottawa. @3_SDL

Chloe: For sure, there will always be new

heights to reach. Right now, we haven’t done any sweeps yet on the World Cup Tour, so that’s something that we would definitely like to do.

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FEATURES Diana Matheson is a truly inspirational Canadian woman.

She has had an impressive career in soccer, and an academic record to match. After winning provincial and national championships at home here in Ontario, she moved on to pursue post-secondary studies at Princeton University.

Her accomplishments during her time at Princeton include being named Ivy League Player of the Year (2007), Princeton Women’s Athlete of the Year (2008), and playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (2007), to name a few.

From there, Diana went on to play professionally in Norway, for the NWSL in Washington, and won medals for Canada at the 2011 Pan American Games and the 2012 Summer Olympics.

FACES caught up with Matheson to talk about the success that she has had, what got her here, and what more is to come.

When did you first start playing soccer, and when did it go from an interest to a career choice?

I started when I was 5, playing for the White Team back in Oakville. Then it became my career when I finished university. I went to Norway and played professionally there for a few years, so I guess that’s how it became my job.

Who are some of the players you looked up to or tried emulating growing up?

There wasn’t really a lot of women’s soccer out there when I was growing up. The Canadian team wasn’t really visible yet, so I didn’t really have that many role models. It was only when I made the national team that I got to know some of the best soccer players in Canada a little better. Then it was players like Charmaine Hooper and the Andrea Neil that I looked up to.

You were born in Mississauga and grew up in Oakville in the GTA. How did your upbringing and being in that area help define you as a player?

Growing up in the GTA helped me for sure.

There is a huge soccer culture around there and the women’s soccer clubs are some of the best in Canada. Oakville has the biggest club in Canada, so I was definitely spoiled to grow up there in such a great soccer environment.

Your post-secondary career saw you playing for Princeton. Tell us a little bit about that experience. Was it difficult to balance your academic and athletic career?

Princeton was a great experience. It’s a fantastic school with a beautiful campus and the people that I went to school with were amazing. It was a challenge definitely in my last couple years of school. I was with a national team as well for four years, but the last couple years were busier with the Olympics and the World Cup, so it was just about balancing your schedules and your priorities. Getting as much work done as you could before going on trips and that sort of thing. It was a lot of juggling, but you get used to it I think.

“We can’t wait until the World Cup to see everyone at our games, hopefully hear them every single game and score some goals.”

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Diana Matheson Canadian Soccer Star You have played for our hometown club, the Ottawa Fury, overseas in Norway and now in Washington in the NWSL. How does playing in Canada compare to Europe and the U.S.?

Unfortunately, the only league right now in Canada is semi-pro.

We don’t have any pro teams yet, so it’s obviously different than playing in a professional league. Hopefully in a year or two we can get some NWSL teams up in Canada, maybe to Ottawa. That would be fantastic. But every league is different. The league in Norway was really technical. They have a really strong technique.

First touch passing is really high. The US league is really competitive, physical, and has some of the best players in the world.

Every league you play in is really different.

Having played and lived in Ottawa, what do you like best about the city? Do you have any go-to spots when you’re back in town?

The summers in Ottawa were so much fun when I played for the Fury. We lived right downtown, near the Byward Market, so we were definitely spoiled there. We got to play soccer all summer and hangout with our friends. I love the city. We spent a lot of time in the Market area, and around Parliament, just walking around. So that was kind of our neighborhood around there.

Did you ever think you’d be living in a retirement home in your 20s? (laughs) No, I definitely didn’t see that coming. When they first told Robyn Gail and I about that, we thought they were joking.

But then we looked up the place and it was kind of luxury living for us and we were definitely spoiled living there. It was overall a great experience.

You’ve enjoyed, and continue to enjoy, a very successful and storied career, but your clutch goal in the 92nd against France in the 2012 London Olympic Games must be a favourite memory for you and fans. Could you describe the goal, the experience and what it felt like winning the bronze medal?

The whole tournament was unbelievable. The journey that the team went on through all the games was so memorable, and we didn’t really get a sense of how excited people were back home until we got home. The mania around the team was unbelievable.

The goal itself was just completely surreal. I didn’t remember it at all after it happened, but I’ve seen it a few times since then so I have a pretty good idea of how it happened. When it was happening it was just feelings of joy, relief and an unbelievable feeling with my teammates.

What is it like playing in famed stadiums like Newcastle’s St. James Park and Manchester’s Old Trafford? Does it feel the same as any stadium or is there a different atmosphere and vibe?

I think the walk through the day before the game was definitely a different experience. John Herdman is from Newcastle, so that stadium was pretty special to him and that kind of rubbed off on us. Then Old Trafford, of course, is Old Trafford. It was pretty cool being in those stadiums. Once you’re playing, though, it’s like any other stadium – there’s a field and there’s a crowd.

2015 will witness the Women’s World Cup on Canadian soil.

What does that mean to you and the team?

It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for sure, for me and for the team. We love playing at home in regular tournaments, and we know the World Cup is going to be a totally different experience.

After London, people really got behind the team. We can’t wait until the World Cup to see everyone at our games, hopefully hear them every single game and score some goals.

Canada continues to be a serious force in women’s soccer.

What do you think the expectations are for the team in this tournament? Does being on home turf increase the expectations?

I think it does. I think the results in London increased expectations, and so does being home for the tournament. We’re putting those expectations on ourselves as well, we’re going there to win the tournament and I think that’s what the public wants to see.

So, there is definitely going to be more pressure on us, but we’re putting it on ourselves as well. We’re looking forward to the opportunity.

March is women’s history month, and you’re obviously an inspirational and accomplished woman. What advice would you give aspiring female soccer players?

The one thing I always tell people is just be willing to work harder than other people. If you love what you do, it’s easy. Put in the extra work. If you want to be the player you want to be you have to work on those extra touches, finishing, whatever it is.

Go out there and play. And just be willing to do more than other people will.

In addition to your accomplishments in the classroom and on the pitch, you lend your time to the ‘Because I’m a Girl’ campaign. What is the purpose of the campaign and your involvement with it?

The team was involved with it leading up to London. We had a mutual friend who kind of ran the campaign, and it really appealed to us because it was all about empowering women and realizing that empowering women is a key to alleviating poverty.

Who were some inspirational women in your life and/or women you looked up to growing up?

Because women’s soccer wasn’t on TV every week, I think it was more the Canadian Olympians and Canadian hockey team that I looked up to. There were athletes like Catriona Le May Doan that were on TV winning medals for Canada, those were the women I looked up to most.

If you weren’t playing soccer professionally what would you like to do?

I’m still figuring that out. I think soccer has definitely changed the course that my life will take. My teammates always joke that if I didn’t play soccer I would probably be wearing a pantsuit and working at a bank. (laughs) @dmatheson8

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JON DORE

Ottawa’s own Jon Dore is a favourite in the comedy club circuits in Canada and the United States. He has come a long way from the early days of his career, where he started out co-hosting Rogers Daytime, and eventually became a correspondent for “Canadian Idol.”

In 2007, “The Jon Dore Television Show” first aired on The Comedy Network. Jon and his team of writers racked up several nominations and wins at the Canadian Comedy Awards for their work on this hilarious ‘mockumentary’ series, which ran for two seasons. From there, Jon had appearances in several notable projects, including an episode of CBS’s “How I Met Your Mother.” He was the first stand-up comedian ever featured on “Conan,” in 2010.

In addition to starring in several comedy specials on The Comedy Network over the years, Jon also hosts his own series on HBO Canada. “Funny As Hell” is now going on its fifth season. FACES got a few laughs in with one of Ottawa’s funniest comedians before he came to perform at the Cracking up the Capital Comedy Festival in February You have been described as having an “offbeat, unique bait-and-switch” style.

Where do you think your particular sense of humor came from?

HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David was the biggest influence on me. They broke all the rules - brilliant writing. Jokes would take twist after twist. I highly recommend watching, “The Story of Everest” episode.

Growing up, who were the biggest sources of inspiration for your comedy?

Well, like I said, Mr. Show. Also Bill Cosby, Letterman, anyone my dad would introduce me to, SCTV etc…

Do you use your own personal experiences in your material? If so, has it ever gotten you in trouble?

I lie a lot, if you believe that. I rarely speak about personal experiences, but I will reveal how I feel about various issues by how I approach a topic.

You grew up in Ottawa, what is it like when you come back to perform here now?

Cold. Familiar. Isolating. Lonely. But fun, you know!

You were here on February 7 for the Cracking Up the Capital Comedy Festival finale. It was a great show. What can audiences typically expect to see from you live?

You can expect me to misdirect the audience with information in the form of a set up.

Then, I lead them down a different road in the form of a punchline. Punchlines may vary from “…I said robot diarrhea” to “Colonel Beef Snow Pants.”

“Funny as Hell” wrapped up it’s fourth season in 2014. Is there a fifth season on the horizon?

Yes. Fifth season is due out this year. Feels like it will most likely be the last.

Do you have any favorite moments from the show that stand out? Any favourite guests?

Favourite moments are writing and executing the sketches with Adam Brodie and Dave Dewrelany.

On top of being a well-known comedian and actor, you are also a writer and a producer. What role do you enjoy the most? Is it more exciting when you perform in front of a live audience?

I would disagree with your statement about being “a well known.” However, anything beats tree planting in Northern Ontario.

You get to entertain people and make them laugh for a living. What is the best part of the job for you?

The money.

You recently finished filming a new movie, After the Reality, with Matthew Morrison and Sarah Chalke. Can you tell us a bit about the film, what it is all about, and what it was like working with the cast?

Film was fun. Sarah Chalke was in it, so it was an easy decision to take part. Sarah’s character finds out that her father was a Robot designed by the former Soviet Union.

Her character, Kate, was raised with communist values. She contacts me to build a time machine in order to reverse the order of the universe. Matthew Morrison plays the time machine.

What else can we look forward to seeing from you in the future?

If I only knew I would tell you. Stay tuned to BBC news for more. @TVsJonDore

“I would disagree with your statement about being “a well known.” However, anything beats tree planting in Northern Ontario.”

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FEATURES

Gilbert Gottfried started his comedic career at the young age of 15. From open-mic nights on the streets of New York to the cast of SNL, and everything in between, Gottfried has proven himself in many ventures on and off screen.

MTV really got the ball rolling for this up and coming star, and he eventually went on to land several roles in film. His iconic voice brought the character of Iago in Disney’s Aladdin to life, and that was the start of a very successful career in voiceovers as well. To date, Gottfried has had many accomplishments in film, on television, as an author, and he continues to make us laugh with his stand-up. Don’t miss his shows at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club here in Ottawa, March 19-22.

What first attracted you to comedy?

What attracted me to comedy is what attracted me to show biz in general. You see, in real life, if you don’t know how to tie your shoelaces you’re an idiot. But in show biz, if you find out Johnny Depp doesn’t know how to tie his shoelaces then he’s just an eccentric artist. So I thought that I’ll be admired for all the things I’m considered a shmuck for.

When did it go from just having an interest in comedy to wanting it to become a career?

Well, I would watch TV a lot and I became fascinated by movies and shows. I started to imitate people I saw on TV and in real life.

Then someone told my sister that there was a place in Greenwich Village that had an open mic night. I went there, put my name down and went on stage. I was about 15 years old at the time.

What was it like being on stage for the first time? Do you still remember what it was like?

In some ways it’s a blur. I don’t know if I did well or if I was too stupid to know I had bombed. But I came back and just did it again and again. Eventually I would start finding other places to play and started going every single night.

Who were some of your influences growing up?

It’s funny; I always thought influence meant plagiarism. I remember the old Marx Brothers movies and I loved those, but also the Three Stooges, Jerry Lewis and a bunch of others.

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Early in your career you were called a ‘comedian’s comedian’ – what does that mean and what does it mean to have earned that name?

Sometimes I think it means I’m a comedian’s comedian because the audience doesn’t find me funny. It’s certainly a nice thing to be called.

In 1980 you were hired as a cast member for SNL. One of the personas you are known for now – the unique personality, squinty eyes and character voice - wasn’t really something you used on SNL. How did that persona develop?

It’s odd. To me, it’s like going up to someone on the street and asking how he or she developed his or her personality? I was just going up on stage so many times over the years that one day I woke up and realized I was delivering jokes a certain way. There was never a conscious decision to do it a certain way because it kind of just happened.

How does your experience on SNL compare to your time on MTV? Night and day. I got into SNL when Lorne Michaels and the original cast had left. Back then it was considered sacrilege that we were replacing them. It would be like replacing The Beatles with other musicians at the height of Beatlemania. The whole media went nuts with it and questioned why we were continuing SNL at all. The show was pandered before we even went on the air.

When we got on we really did suck (laughs).

Jump ahead a few years, MTV was a rising star. They asked a few different comics to come in and audition for something. I went in and just improvised the whole time. They ended up filming that and putting it up on MTV, and referred to me as their general manager. That’s where I got the first really good exposure.

Many people know you for your voice work as Iago in Aladdin. How did that role help launch your career in voice work?

I owe a lot to that parrot. My agent called and got me an audition for the role. I went in, read the script and improvised some and I got the part. The movie came out and was a monster hit so it absolutely helped my voiceover career.

You’ve done stand-up, voice work, television and film. Do you prefer one to the other?

Whoever waves a cheque in my face can

direct me to the artform I love (laughs).

What was it like being part of the Comedy Central roasts?

Those are always a lot of fun. I love the idea that you can get away with stuff that, if anyone ever said to you in real life, would normally get you punched in the face. They just have to sit there and smile to show they are a good sport.

What led you to write your first book ‘Rubber Ballas and Liquor’?

It’s really a case of a publisher offering to pay me to write a book. When I found out they would pay me of course I said yes. Then came the awful process of actually sitting down and writing it. The process was just horrible. When I was done writing it they printed a manuscript and asked me to read it again to confirm it was correct prior to print.

I don’t want to read my own writing. I’m my least favourite author! Surprisingly, the book was a big success with positive reviews.

What is the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to get to where you are today?

I don’t know. I feel like the obstacles never really stop. In this business you can’t really take a break. What got me in the business and kept me going was stupidity. Honestly, had I tried getting into the industry today I’d say it was stupid and impossible. The odds of any kind of success are like your kid skipping school and going to the 7-11 to buy lottery tickets to hit it big.

You’ll be performing in Ottawa from March 19th – 22nd at Yuk Yuk’s. Having been to Ottawa before, what do you like best about the city?

I always get booked in Ottawa during winter months. I love Canadian audiences, but the weather is brutal. The last time I was there it was subzero temperatures and I saw enormous mountains of snow outside my hotel room window. I felt like Jack Nicholson in The Shining. But the audiences out there are great.

What can fans expect from your shows?

I think they can expect to sit there for 5 minutes, look at each other, try to remember who’s idea it was to see Gilbert Gottfried and immediately storm out.

Your podcast has featured a number of comedians and actors. Do you have a favourite guest so far?

I’ve had so many really fun guests. Sometimes it’s guests that I have a great time the whole show, other times it might not be as fun but the guests have really interesting things to say. The show with Gianni Russo, who played Carlo in The Godfather, featured some amazing stories. In one story he explained that he had killed three people in real life, but said that it was the only three he could talk about. He also said he had sex with Marilyn Monroe.

You’ve got in some hot water in the past for jokes that some view as controversial.

When do you feel subject matter goes from being controversial to socially acceptable?

I always thought that it was kind of nutty, especially now with the internet, when people want to round up a posse to criticize someone online. The internet makes me kind of sentimental about old-time lynch mobs because at least they actually had to put their shoes on, go outside and deal with people in person. On the internet, you can sit in your underwear on the couch and just criticize people. I almost think that jokes should come with instructions that say, ‘laugh if you like it, don’t laugh if you don’t.’ A lot of people just get outraged and kind of pat themselves on the back to show everyone how great they are.

A year after I got in trouble about the tsunami joke, weathermen and comedians were using it as a laugh line. So I guess it’s no longer a crime against humanity to tell a joke after about a year.

What’s next for Gilbert Gottfried?

Hopefully they bring back Murder She Wrote so I can do a guest appearance and then die. More honestly, I’m doing voiceover work, stand-up and some movies as well. I’m still amazed that I’m still getting work and people want to hire me. @RealGilbert

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KAREN SPARKS

Ottawa Business and Philanthropic Leader She is a competitive show jumper, director of an investment management firm and holding company, board member of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, director of Equine Canada, executive director of the reinvigorated equestrian park in Ottawa’s west end, director of the not-for-profit Wesley Clover Foundation and mother of two. A Kanata native with a passion for her community, Karen Sparks is one of Ottawa’s top business leaders and philanthropists.

FACES had the chance to sit down and chat with Karen about her life, accomplishments and thoughts on Ottawa’s business community.

Who are some inspirational women in your life?

I’ll be a little sentimental and say my mom because she abides by a fairly strict moral code, she’s a good mother and was very supportive of my riding career. I would never have got to the level I did in my career without the support of my mother.

I also work closely with a team at Millarbrook Farms and the husband-wife duo of Ian and Lynn Millar are certainly inspirational.

Their daughter Amy was also a mentor during the development of my career.

Some businesswomen and colleagues like Debbie Weinstein, who has her own law firm in Kanata, is very inspirational – she works hard, has twins, a family and is very dedicated.

What are some of your favourite childhood memories?

My favourite memories would have to be my group of friends from Kanata, biking through the streets of Beaverbrook with my buddies and high school in general. As a family we took some fantastic vacations. We did a month-long family camping trip in France, which was incredible. We had a big Jeep loaded with our camping equipment and just travelled around as a family for a month.

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When did you first get involved in competitive show jumping?

I started riding when I was young, but I started competing around 12. I had bugged my parents for years to get me a pony. It wasn’t as nice as some of my friends’ ponies, but he was lovely. When I started going to Millar Brooke Farm I really started taking it to the next level.

Tell us a little bit about your work with Wesley Clover and Equine Canada.

I got some pressure from the family to get involved with the family business in my 20s. I was competing full time as a show jumper after graduating university, and started with the family business part time.

At first, I dealt with investment history, raising a fund and government funding for technology companies. It was a great experience because I got to work with technology groups without really having a technology background. I got to appreciate what it is they need, which is important because it’s not just about the engineers but the whole team.

In 2009 I helped found the Wesley Clover Foundation. I started concentrating more on the family’s philanthropic efforts. We had always contributed to numerous causes ad hoc, but we never had a common goal for our giving. I’m very proud that the Foundation has pillars to coordinate the philanthropic efforts we continue to do in the community.

Out of that Foundation came the flagship cause in the equestrian park. It was an underutilized property that the city didn’t really want to be in. We thought, with our experiences and support, that we could do something special and give back to the community.

Tell us a little bit about your involvement with the Queensway Carleton Hospital and Equine Canada.

I was asked to sit on the board of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation. The Wesley Clover Foundation has a relationship with

the Ottawa Cancer Foundation, Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, CHEO and the Sens Foundation – those are the groups we tend to partner with, but we certainly give outside of those groups.

I also sit on the board of Equine Canada – the national organization for horse sport and recreation in Canada.

In addition to your professional and philanthropic career you are a mother of two. How do you find time to balance your family and professional life?

I’m pretty good at not taking work home. The kids, when they are in front of me, are my number one priority. I may answer an email here and there, but I don’t take the stress home because my number one job is being a good mother. It’s a line in the sand that I have drawn and I refuse to compromise it.

Knowing your background in competitive show jumping, how important was it to get a world-class equestrian park in Ottawa?

The whole project kind of happened in a funny way. It wasn’t our plan for the Wesley Clover Foundation to take it over – it just kind of fell into our lap as an opportunity. We decided to capitalize on the opportunity and it worked out well for me because of my background in show jumping. I was able to translate my detailed knowledge and experiences in competitive show jumping to the business, which is a great opportunity.

Princess Anne recently visited Wesley Clover Equestrian Park.

What was that experience like?

It was an honour to have her come to the park. They had approached us, which was a huge honour. Princess Anne has an interest and background in horses, so it was a great experience. We provided a lovely itinerary and a really great tour within the realm of something she is actually interested in. The experience helped solidify the partners, staff and students that the park was legitimate. It showed that what we are doing is different and special, and bring a positive impact to the community.

Wesley Clover Equestrian Park will play host to Horse Day – what is this event all about?

It’s a national initiative from Equine Canada, who approached me to host it. Toronto Horse Day has been a huge success and we wanted to

promote horse sport and recreation to non-horse people in Ottawa. In essence, bringing horses to people who don’t know about horses. Ottawa Horse Day will take place the first Saturday in June with the goal of encouraging other cities to host a horse day as well. It’s a free event that offers pony rides, jumping shows and so much more.

What other events do you hope to have at Wesley Clover Park? Will there be any sporting or concert events?

We have some exciting things in the works that will be released soon.

It will be a concert site in the future and some really interesting things yet to come. This year, we are hosting a national-level horse show with an international horse show coming in 2016. We also play host to charity runs, and soccer fields will be coming online in 2016-2017.

There’s also a campground next to the park that we run as well.

Ottawa sometimes takes a backseat to Toronto with respect to a business community. Do you feel Ottawa has a strong business community?

For sure. Ottawa has a very strong history in tech, and Kanata was one of the fastest growing cities in Canada in the early 2000s with the area being called Silicon Valley North. There are some amazing things happening again, and I feel that excitement building again. I really feel that the tech sector is coming back strong. There are also some great companies that have come out of Ottawa, so I do feel we have a strong business community.

What’s your philosophy on business?

Perseverance, tenacity, work ethic – whatever it is you want, if you believe in it and work at it you can accomplish it. If you fall off the horse you get back up on it.

What advice do you have for aspiring young women with an entrepreneurial or business mindset?

When women are confident or tenacious it can come across as aggressive or wrong. I’m generally a nice person, but I don’t mind being hard when needed. I also almost never lose my temper. You don’t need to get angry to be firm and get results. I would say that women need to be perseverant, confident and stick to their decisions. @KarenASparks

“Perseverance, tenacity, work ethic – whatever it is you want, if you believe in it and work at it you can accomplish it. If you fall off the horse you get back up on it.”

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Book The Lovely Bones – Alice Seybold

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ENTERTAINMENT

Animal House (1978)

National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) s Spring break is for familie ick pst sla be o als can It too. funny.

n More of a frat movie tha this but spring break, movie is a non-stop party and prankfest. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

Reno 911!: Miami (2007) Where Police Academy fails, this cop comedy suc ds. cee

Girl Happy (1965) Elvis, girls and the sun. it Despite being a musical works.

t s r o W Best and A flunking law school a student travels to Florid is to defend partying. This . vie mo l a rea

Spring Break Lawyer (2001)

Coming back from spring h break? Why not go throug ere wh n an abandoned tow a monster runs free?

Jeepers Creepers (2001)

Too many unnecessary dance routines and too cutesy for spring break.

From Justin to Kelly (2003)

Everything spring break needs! Girls, booze and… ummm… piranhas?

Piranha 3D (2010)

She’s All That (1999) Proof that taking off glasses and dirty overalls can make any girl in school get the prom king.

SPR in This movie needs to hop the Mystery Machine and drive off.

Scooby Doo (2002)

Where the Boys Are (1960) Ever heard of Florida for spring break? Thank this movie that started it all.

The Real Cancun (2003) This “real” documentary tries to show what spring may be like for some.

Road Trip (2000) Sometimes your spring break can just be a road trip to save your relationship... or tank it.

Spring Break (1983) Nerds pair up with jocks to win over girls. It’s like Revenge of the Nerds, but decent.

S E I V O M K A E R B G IN n Because the first one wo ht? rig an Oscar,

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)

Say it ain’t so, Amy Poehler?!

Spring Breakdown (2009)

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Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach (1988)

Even Selena Gomez is knows that spring break about partying.

Spring Breakers (2012)

The Hitcher (2007) A spring break horror e movie that works becaus Sean Bean is creepy and they never actually hit the beach in the film.

Why enter the ocean on spring break? Thanks, tiger sharks.

Spring Break Shark Attack (2005)

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The Famous Five

Karen Sparks

Margaret Atwood

Group of Women’s Rights Activists

Businesswoman

Author

Ottawa’s Powerful

Kira Isabella

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands

Elizabeth Manley

Musician

Royalty and Humanitarian

Olympic Medalist

Shelagh Rogers

Beverley McLachlin

Yaprak Baltacioglu

Radio Broadcaster

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

Politician

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Elisabeth Bruyere

Keshia Chante

Rachel Homan

Humanitarian

Musician

Curler

and Inspirational Women Past and Present

Alanis Morissette

Sandra Oh

Nancy Greene

Musician

Actress

Olympic Medalist and Politician

Laureen Harper

Michaelle Jean

Barbara Ann Scott

Canada’s First Lady and Humanitarian

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Wilson Phillips

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International Francophonie Day

Home town Hurst, Ontario

Career achievement

Fun facts There are over 200 million French speakers on Earth French is one of the two official languages in Canada

He is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. He was also selected 22nd overall in the 2006 NHL draft.

French was introduced to Canada in the 17th century

French background

by explorer Jacques Cartier There are more than 480,000 francophones in Ontario and more than 128,000 in Ottawa

He grew up in Orleans and went to a French catholic high school Béatrice-Desloges

Claude Giroux

Home town

Ottawa, Ontario

Career achievement

Leader of the Liberal party of Canada.

French background

His dad, Pierre Trudeau is from Québec. Justin was raised in Montréal. He also worked as a French and Math teacher. He is also fluently bilingual.

Justin Trudeau

Home town

Embrun, Ontario

Career achievement

She is a singer and imitator. She was also chosen to be a judge on Xfactor in France.

French background She is Franco-Ontarienne.

Véronic Dicaire Home town

Belleville, Ontario

Career achievement

Signer and songwriter.

French background

Avril’s father named her after the French word for the month of April.

Her father has French roots.

Avril Lavigne

Home town

London, Ontario

Career achievement

Signer and song writer and won several awards such as artist of the year.

French background

His mother is of French Canadian descent.

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ENTERTAINMENT

In honour of Saint Patrick’s Day, we have put together a list of famous Irish Ottawans and Irish Canadians with a strong Ottawa connection.

FAMOUS IRISH OTTAWANS

Thomas D’Arcy McGee

Ryan Reynolds

Thomas Mulcair

Ben Mulroney

Assassinated in Ottawa

Lived in Ottawa

Born in Ottawa

Lived in Ottawa

Dan Aykroyd

Jay Baruchel

Jim Flaherty

Brendan Fraser

Born in Ottawa

Born in Ottawa

Lived and worked in Ottawa

Lived in Ottawa

Dalton McGuinty

Alanis Morissette

Sir Guy Carleton

Gordon O’Connor

Born in Ottawa

Born in Ottawa

University Named After Him

Lives and works in Ottawa

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2 3 4 5

Irish Songs The Irish Rover

One of the most traditional Irish songs, this tune sparks emotions for many people when they listen to it!

A Nation Once Again

Written by Thomas Osbourne Davis in the mid-1840’s, this song is a great example of Irish “rebel-music”, as it talks about fallen Irish freedom fighters.

Home For A Rest by Spirit of the West

This song is extremely popular across all Canadian universities and is always a fitting song to listen to on St. Patrick’s Day.

I’m Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys

This song by the Celtic punk band enjoyed a resurgence after being featured in The Departed.

Whiskey in the Jar by Dubliners

This is an old Irish war song that has been heard all over the world and is still more popular than ever.

Worst

Irish Songs Fields of Athenry

This song is just overwhelming and repetitive.

Ireland’s Call

The purpose of this song is to help cross sectarian and national divides. However, it goes over the top and is disliked by many people around the world.

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Paddy McGinty’s Goat

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The Rose of Mooncoin

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The Wild Rover

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Released in 1967, this song never really made its mark and has become an unfavourable Irish song across the world.

This song talks about a river near Mooncoin, over and over again.

There’s nothing catchy about this one - poor lyrics and poor rhythm.

ENTERTAINMENT

GREAT WHITE

ELEPHANTS

Not only are they dominant, but the females also take the lead when moving with their herd!

Female great whites are larger and dominant over males. They sometimes use a warning bite as a way to show dominance.

ANIMALS

WHERE THE

IS

DOMINANT

HYENAS

All female spotted hyenas are dominant over the males.

Even the weakest female hyena in a herd/clan is stronger and more dominant than the strongest male hyena in the herd/clan.

GOLDEN EAGLE

Female Golden Eagles are much larger than than males and dominate them. In fact, female Golden Eagles are North America’s largest predatory bird!

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FEMALE

BABOONS

Female baboons are dominant over male baboons. In order to declare dominance, the females use threats, mild aggression, biting, chasing, displacing at feeding sites and fighting.

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Facts on the Spider

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There are over 40,000 different species of spiders. Spiders are found on every continent except Antarctica.

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Most spiders are harmless to humans. However, there are a few kinds that can bite and inject venom, which can be fatal.

Black Widow spiders are a prime example.

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“Arachnophobia” is the term used to describe an abnormal fear of spiders.

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Spiders can’t digest solid foods.

Before every meal, they need to turn their meal into a liquid form, which is done by enzymes that their bodies contain.

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Although most people think otherwise, not all spiders spin webs to help catch prey. Some species of spiders have to get more creative and hunt down prey without the aid of a web.

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Male spiders have the risk of being eaten by their female mates.

Females are also typically larger than their male counterparts.

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Spiders can’t physically die of natural causes. In fact, there is a place that has a collection of spiders that hatched 2,800 years ago.

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2 of the 5 species of Black Widows are found in the Ottawa Valley area. Be careful around old wooden buildings, cabins and bathrooms - many spiders are found under old toilet seats.

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The largest spider ever found by scientists was 8 feet long and weighed 530lbs. It was immobile because it broke its legs trying to support its own heavy weight.

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Some egg sacs can hold up to 1,500 spider eggs, while smaller spiders’ egg sacs hold only 10 eggs.

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SAINT PATRICK’S DAY WHY IS SAINT PATRICK’S DAY ON MARCH 17TH? Saint Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a Christian feast day that honours the life of Ireland’s patron saint. March 17th is selected as the date because it is most commonly recognised as the day Saint Patrick died.

WHY IS GREEN ASSOCIATED WITH SAINT PATRICK’S DAY? Aside from being one of three colours in the Irish flag, green has a strongly rooted tradition in Irish culture. One story suggests that green became affiliated with Saint Patrick’s Day because of an Irish rebellion on March 17, 1798. The Irish soldiers wore green and it was on Patty’s Day. Another reason is that a green is abundant on the lush island of Ireland, which is why it’s called the Emerald Isle.

WHY DO PEOPLE DRINK GREEN BEER ON SAINT PATRICK’S DAY? Like many celebrations, some people indulge in beverages to mark the occasion. Despite what many people think Samuel Adams, not Guinness, is the most consumed beer on Saint Patrick’s Day. That’s because the most attended Patty’s Day celebrations actually occur in New York and Boston – not Ireland – where Samuel Adams is more popular. The lighter beer is easier to dye green than its dark Irish counterpart.

WHY ARE SHAMROCKS PART OF THE SAINT PATRICK DAY CELEBRATIONS? Legend states that Saint Patrick explained the Catholic Holy Trinity to Irish natives by showing that the shamrock is one entity with three parts, and that God is also one entity with three parts.

WHY DID SAINT PATRICK’S DAY BECOME SO POPULAR? Until the 1970s, Saint Patrick’s Day was a minor holiday celebrated in Ireland. IrishAmericans turned the party into a larger celebration with parades and green beer to honour their ancestry. The celebration stuck and many Irish and non-Irish continue to celebrate around the world.

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HOTELS/RESTAURANTS /NIGHTLIFE

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FEATURING:BOSTON STAY: THE VERB TONIGHT Newly open hotel located right in the heart of Fenway Park, The Verb IS a trendy hotel that gives homage to the rock culture of the Fenway music scene. The hotel boasts 94 rooms that features rare rock and roll memborilia and photos. The hotel features live music and THE newly opened Japanese pub, Hojoko, from James Beard Award Winning Chef Tim Cushman.

Find a touch of California in Boston.

1271 BOYLSTON STREET

EAT:

ALDEN & HARLOW Located in harvard Square. Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Inspired by the gathering of family and friends at his home kitchen table, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares bold and flavour-forward food that honours tradition of place in its quality. It’s how he connects with anyone who joins him at his table.

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BAR

BRICK & MORTAR Travel back into prohibition era at Brick & Mortar in Central Square. This unmarked Central Square spot plays on the speakeasy vibe and would be all too easy to completely miss if it weren’t for… the bouncer outside. Their cocktail list is in constant rotation, providing a great excuse to return frequently. The dimly lit haunt also boasts one of the best music selections found in any drinking den, playing tracks straight from vinyl on turntables 567 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

behind the bar.

NIGHTCLUB WHISKEY SAIGON

Located in the Theatre District is a Vietnamese inspired supper club that since its’ grand opening has changed the face of Boston’s nightlife. Featuring Funktion One surround sound as well as state of the art special effects and lux décor, the venue is now a rotating door for some of the best DJ’s. In a year, the venue has hosted Chainsmokers, Anna Lunoe, Makj and Safari Bros.

116 BOYLSTON STREET

MUST SEE FENWAY PARK

Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, and one of America’s most beloved ballparks. The enthusiastic and exciting atmosphere outside of Fenway Park before games is truly unique and cannot be found anywhere else. Yawkey Way is closed prior to every game so fans can mingle and enjoy live music, great food and the company of other Red Sox fans.

The park is a must visit for any sports lover.

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THIS IS THE FUTURE OF TECH

XYZE MEASURING TAPE - measuring tape to help you shop online for sizes

SWYPE CARDS - aims to replace all your plastic

ZOOM CONTACT LENS - contact lenses that have tiny telescopic lenses built in to boost vision

THERMAL MICROWAVE - shows when your food is cooked just right

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cards with one that’s electronic

n i t s e t a l e th nological design ----tech-----------------

TRACKY SPORTSWEAR - using sensors, the

SMART LITHIUM-ION BATTERY - warn users if it is

sportswear tracks your athletic performance

going to ignite

FLEXIBLE LED - graphene-based LED clears the way

SOLARBOX - turns old London phone boxes into charge boxes for your smartphones

for flexible displays

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HEALTH & FITNESS

March Break Bikini Body Recipes

Healthy smoothies of the week

Mon Tue Wed Thu Orange Juice

Orange Juice

Orange Juice

Cranberry Juice

Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt

Mangos

Oranges

Raspberries

Blueberries

Bananas

Peaches

Strawberries

Raspberries

Ginger

Carrots

Kale

Blackberries

Healthy Chicken Fajitas Recipe 4 oz chicken breast, cut in strips 1 celery branch, diced 1/2 cup of lettuce chopped red onions 1tbs light mayo 1 pinch of dried basil 2 whole wheat tortillas 1/2 a tomato, finely sliced

Fri Orange Juice Greek Yogurt Green Apples Bananas Celery Kale Cucumber

Healthy Grilled Salmon Recipe 2 portions 4 portions 369 cal/ 300 cal portions

2 tbs olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tps salt 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 1 pinch of dried rosemary 1 salmon fillet cut in quarters

1. Preheat oven at 450 F. 2. In a bowl, mix the oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and rosemary. Brush the salmon filet with the mixture and place on a baking sheet with the skin facing up.

3. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Flip over delicately and keep cooking for 2 to 4 minutes.

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Healthy Menu for the day

March Break Bikini Body Recipes

Breakfast

Snack

Lunch

Snack

Dinner

One of the weekly smoothies

1 non-fat yogurt

1 vegetable juice box

Celery

1 cup of fresh fruit

1 chicken fajita

Rosemary grilled salmon

1/2 cup of apple sauce

Green and Red peppers Cheese

Brown rice Broccoli Salad

FACES OF

FITNESS

Canada’s Flag Turns 50 2015 marks the 50th birthday of Canada’s flag. The symbol of Canada, the red and white flag with the maple leaf is known around the world. To mark this special milestone we have pieced together some fun facts about our nation’s flag.

1

The maple leaf was selected because it had been used as a symbol of Canada since the 1700s.

2

Red and white were chosen because they were declared

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as Canada’s official colours in 1921.

3

The first flag flown in Canada was St. George’s Cross in 1497.

4

Canada’s official flags traditionally had the Union Jack due to Canada’s British heritage.

5

The flag was designed by George Stanley, a Canadian soldier, historian, teacher, author and public servant.

6

The inspiration for the modern flag came from the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada.

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The Senate approved the flag on a vote of 163 to 78.

The flag first flew on February 15, 1965.

The flag in the Peace Tower is changed daily.

Red was chosen from St. George’s Cross and white

was chosen from the French royal emblem.

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Lester B. Pearson was prime minister when the flag first flew.

12

Despite some theories about the number of provinces, the 11 points on the maple leaf have no meaning.

13 moon.

The Canadian flag has been into space and the

SPORTS

GREATEST MOMENTS

Syracuse beats Georgia in OT 1996. With Syracuse down 81-80, they sink a 3-point shot with 2.8 seconds to beat Georgia by a score of 83-81.

MARCH MADNESS

Oregon wins their first and only NCAA Tournament in 1939. Throughout the tournament, they won every game and didn’t let any of their opponents come within 10 points of their final scores. Total domination.

Butler loses to Duke by just an inch. With just less than 5 seconds remaining in the 2010 Championship game and Butler down by 2, Butler’s Gordon Hayward attempts a shot from half court but hits the rim and bounces away.

Close, but not close enough!

Hampton beats Iowa State in 2001. Hampton, the 15th-seeded team was trailing Iowa State, the 2nd-seeded team until the last 10 seconds of the game. Hampton’s 6’9 Tarvis Williams corralled a pass in the lane and scored the game winning basket!

Comeback from Kansas. In 2008, Kansas was trailing Memphis in the national title game by 9 points with just 2:12 time left in the game.

Kansas came back to win the game with a 3-pointer from their point guard with 2.1 seconds left.

Richmond Spiders beat Syracuse in 1991.

With the 15th-seeded spiders taking on the 2nd-seeded Syracuse Orangemen, the Spiders were able beat beat the Orangemen. This win was the biggest upset ever recorded in March Madness!

BYU beats Notre-Dame in 1981.

Trailing the Irish with 8 seconds left, BYU’s point guard takes a pass and weaves his way through the entire Notre-Dame defense and wins the game with a layup.

Duke beats Kentucky with a buzzer beater. In 1992, Kentucky scores a basket and was leading 103-102 with 2.1 seconds left. However, Duke’s Christian Laettner scored a 3-pointer from 18 feet away from the basket. It’s still known as one of the most historic buzzer beaters of all time.

Louisville makes a comeback. In 2005, Louisville was trailing West Virginia by 20 points until they kicked it into high gear.

They came back and forced OT and went on to win the game. It was one of the best comebacks in March Madness history.

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SPORTS

SPORTS

Top 4 Moments of

Senators #4

Chris Phillips 2 goals on his 1,000th game with the Senators.

Phillips became the 46th player to reach 1,000 games as they took on the Nashville Predators.

During this game, Phillips also scored twice, one of which was the game winner!

1

Phillips is drafted Number 1 overall by the Ottawa Senators on June 22, 1996.

The choice for Senators GM (at the time), Pierre Gauthier, was between either Chris Phillips or Andrei Zyuzin. Fortunately for the Senators, Phillips ended up being picked first overall and has become a dominant, 2-way defence end for the Senators.

2

Overtime goal Against New Jersey - May 21, 2003.

As the Senators played in overtime against the Devils and were down 3-2 in the series, Phillips scores at 15:51 time of overtime to tie the series up 3-3 and forced a game 7. The Senators went on to win game 7 by a score of 2-1.

Without Phillips, their hopes of advancing in the playoffs would have come to an unfortunate end earlier than they would have hoped.

3

Phillips breaks the Senators record for most games played as a Senator.

On Thursday, February 5th 2015, Chris Phillips, a.k.a. “The Big Rig� set a Senators franchise record for games played wearing the Senators uniform at 1,179 games. He has truly become a dominant veteran player for the Ottawa Senators.

4

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people from Ottawa that have played in the MLB!

Doug Frobel

played from 1982-1987 for three different teams- the Pittsburg Pirates, Montreal Expos and the Cleveland Indians.

George Korince

played for Detroit Tigers for 2 years.

MLB Players from Ottawa

Chris Mears

played for Detroit Tigers in 2003.

Erik Bedard

Currently pitching for the LA Dodgers

History of The Panda Game The Panda Game is a Canadian football game between the rival local universities in Ottawa University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s and Carleton University Ravens.

This rivalry game has existed for several years and is one of the oldest rivalries in Canadian university football. In 1998, Carleton University cancelled their football program, ending the tradition of the Panda Game. This left the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s to be the only university football team in Ottawa. It was the first time in 53 years that Gee-Gee’s had been the only team in Ottawa.

15 years later in 2013, the

Carleton Ravens returned to the field and, once again, the Panda Game was restored. In 2013, 4,000 fans attended the game and witnessed Ottawa win by a score of 35-10. In 2014, the game was held at TD Place with 12,000 cheering fans attending the game. In that game, Carleton Ravens came out on top with a score of 33-31. What will happen in this years Panda Game? Will Carleton win for the second time in a row or will Ottawa Gee-Gee’s take back what is theirs? Make sure to attend the game to be part of the experience!

Top Cars of 2015

$32,925 The Ford Mustang GT has an outstanding 5.0L V-8 engine with 435hp. They range from $32,925-$42,425 and are a front-engine, rear wheel-drive car. Driving these Canadianmade cars sure does make a statement!

Ford Mustang GT

Volkswagen Golf GTI These European cars range from a price of $18,815$31,515. This is a front-engine vehicle that comfortably seats 5 passengers. Surprisingly, this little car is offered in many different engine types. The top of the line model has a turbocharged and intercooled engine that has a total of 220hp. Great combination of fuel efficiency and power.

$18,815

$46,340 This luxurious ride has a base price ranging from $46,340-$60,335. The most expensive model has a twin-turbocharged and intercooled 3.6L V6 engine that offers drivers 420hp. These cars are incredibly sharp looking vehicles that offer a large amount of both speed and luxury.

Cadillac CTS

BMW M235i These luxurious vehicles range from $44,050$45,850 and are equipped with a front-engine, rear OR 4-wheel-drive car with a 3.0L turbocharged engine, giving it a total of 320hp. They’re the perfect combination of speed and luxury!

$44,050

Ban against Physician Assisted Suicide Struck Down By: Heather Austin-Skaret Canadians may be one step closer to obtaining physician assistance in dying as a result of the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision distinguishing the 20 year old Rodriguez decision. Much like in the prostitution case, this court has once again confirmed that laws which are overly broad in relation to their objectives will be struck down.

Since the Rodriguez decision, the social and legislative climate has significantly changed. There are several western jurisdictions which have regulatory regimes in place permitting physician assistance in dying.

Canadians who have sought to control the timing of their death have made the trek to Switzerland at great personal and financial expense. Perhaps within a year this will no longer be necessary as our highest court has struck down the law finding that the blanket prohibition violates an individual’s Charter rights and is not justified as it prevents physician assisted suicide for a competent adult who 1. clearly consents to the termination; and

The court has suspended its ruling for 1 year to provide the federal and provincial governments an opportunity to provide a regulatory and legislative response.

The court did not address whether the criminal code provisions would be applied against others who assist an individual with this action. It also did not comment on the conflict that might arise in such a situation where a physician’s religious beliefs might be in conflict with a patient’s desire to terminate their life.

Many individuals and organizations will be anxiously awaiting the government’s response to this landmark decision and to see whether the government will weigh in on the questions the court did not address.

Heather Austin-Skaret practices in wills and estates and real estate 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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Let the celebrations begin....

OTTAWA (January 27th 2015) – Commemorating two extrordinary decades of the best nightlife entertainment in the Nation’s Capital, Ebony & Ivory Lifestyle celebrates it’s 20th anniversary on Easter Weekend. Events will be held in downtown Ottawa on Thursday April 2nd, Saturday April 4th and the marquee star studded event will take place on Sunday April 5th.

Flybar, EightyFive, City, The Bourban Room and Tequila Jacks were hand picked to be the venues where the events will take place.

Entertainment will feature invited guests Kardinall Offishall, Russell Peters with his official DJ Starting from Scratch who is also a DJ on Virgin Radio 99.9FM, Canadian rapper, record producer and actor Maestro Fresh Wes, Canadian comedian Trixx, Canada’s Urban Ambassadors Baby Blue Soundcrew, Canada’s Hip Hop Queen Michie Mee, DJ Spexx Canada’s #1 Reggae Music DJ from G98.7FM in Toronto, Dr. Jay the Soca Prince, Canadian Soca DJ group D’Enforcas and Ottawa’s very own Ray Ray, Ken L Jones, Kam, Sweet Chunes, Selekta Shellz and Mace & D-Train. There will also be more celebrity surprise announcements to be made.

Ebony & Ivory Lifestyle has always been at the forefront of change; and leading the way is Trevor (DJ MACE) and David Mason (DJ DTrain), with their out of the box entertainment concepts and projects.

“Since we launched our entertainment company in 1995, the Ottawa nightlife scene has

changed dramatically, but we have consistently led the pack with the strongest brand and the best nightlife programming around” said E&I owner Trevor Mason.

“This is going to be an amazing celebration of 20 years of doing what we love, which is providing Ottawa with quality events, that feature the best music and entertainers around. Our passion and creativity when excecuting events, is what keeps our patrons coming back year after year.”

(David Mason) Ebony and Ivory began in the early 90’s where they had the ear of a whole untapped demographic through the music they played. R&b, hip hop, reggae, dancehall, soca and house music exploded onto the scene but club owners did not want to touch it. They were still playing rock and country at a time when the new generation was following new sounds in music. Ebony and Ivory started renting out halls and gymnasiums, and occasionally threw parties on “off” nights given to them by venue owners, as they were not willing to change their club formats for a “passing fad”.

After consistantly packing every event they produced, it was only a matter of time before the original Ebony & Ivory Soundcrew - DJ MACE, DJ D-TRAIN, DJ KANE & MC RICHNIQUES were headlining every major night club in Ottawa on Friday & Saturday nights. They also travelled the country and abroad with their signature events.

“We took risks and they paid off. I remember booking an event at Topaz, which was in an industrial park off of St. Laurent Blvd. We were laughed at, they said nobody is going to leave the party scene downtown, to go hear you guys play in a massive pool hall in the middle of nowhere. 15 plus events and 2500 people per show later, we were laughing at them.”

(Trevor Mason)

Ebony and Ivory worked with the best and have helped launch a lot of careers. Their popularity led up and coming artists to their door as they needed to tap into the Ottawa market.

Ebony and Ivory helped them reach the masses, by having them perform at signature events and weekly night club parties. Some of the world’s top djs, comedians, singers, rappers, bands, groups, dancers and more have graced the Ebony & Ivory Lifestyle stage in the past: Kardinal Offishall, Jazzy Jeff, Russell Peters, Choclair, Keisha Chante, Sean Paul, Deborah Cox, Jully Black, Glen Lewis, Carlos Morgan, Crystal Waters, Bell Biv Devoe, Cameo, Tommy Davidson, Maestro Fresh Wes, Starting From Scratch, Baby Blue Soundcrew, Sean Desmond, Belly, Karl Wolf, Nine Planets, Boogaloo Tribe, Kid SL, DJ Illo, Ray Ray, Kam, Balu, Mes, Casual, Rudeboy, Mikey Wizdom, Papa Richie, Chris Sound, King Turbo, Cool Breeze, Baby Yu, Chris Dubbs, Ms. Felicia, Si Vu Play, Lissa Monet, Spoonz, Grand Slam, Majess, Kwite Sane, Bware, ill Kidz, Dr. Jay, Spexx, D’Enforcas, DJ Premier, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, DJ Enuff, Sweet Chunes, Massive Vibes, Selekta Shellz, Digable Planets, Tony Touch, Kid Capri, De La Soul, Red Alert, Beenie Man, Snoop Dogg, Saukrates, 2 Live Crew, Vince Carter, Kerwin DuBois, Lil Rick,Edwin Yearwood, Next, Zhane, Beres Hammond, Lady Ga Ga, Drake and many other local and international performers.

Ebony & Ivory Soundcrew and Ebony & Ivory Entertainment are now rebranded as Ebony & Ivory Lifestyle. They continue to host nightlife, wedding and corporate events, while managing and marketing Carivibe Festival Ottawa, Carivibe Radio, Talented Kids Ottawa (TKO), Bananas Beach Grill & Rum Shack and Bananas Caribbean Grill & Take-Out. Who knows what the next 20 years will look like, but they plan to be there, setting trends that others follow, while keeping the vibe alive in the Nation’s Capital!

We started with an idea. Our idea inspired a movement. The movement created a culture named Urban Who gave birth to EBONY & IVORY LIFESTYLE For more information, interviews and sponsorship packages: Trevor Mason, Ebony & Ivory Lifestyle, 613558-9504 or EbonyIvoryLifestyle@gmail.com

we were working 16 hour shifts at CFRA. I was feeling pretty exhausted and desperate but at the same time the people we were covering were in much worse shape. You wanted to do their stories justice because you were feeling the impact yourself. Also, pre-internet days, we functioned as a coordination service of sorts. Helping connect those who had a generator to spare or wood to burn with those who didn’t made us feel like a vital link for the community.

Some years back I had a chance to visit Bosnia and report on the job of the Canadian peacekeepers. I was extremely impressed with the work that they did. They were all spending months away from their families and working through sometimes very difficult conditions. The willingness of the people of Bosnia to share their stories (and coffee) was amazing. The conditions in a Bosnian run refugee camp filled with people fleeing Kosovo was eye-opening.

Patricia Boal CTV News Anchor

What first sparked your interest in journalism?

I went to McGill and took English Literature with a plan to move on to law school from there. While at McGill, I thought I would give the school newspaper a try. Writing for the McGill Tribune allowed me a free pass to check out different aspects of university life I never would have pursued on my own, and I loved it. My favourite was writing about visiting authors such as Rohinton Mistry and Robertson Davies.

The only thing I didn’t enjoy was reviewing movies because I felt it spoiled my time in the theatre because I was thinking ahead to the negative things I’d need to write down in a short while. And it’s tough to eat popcorn when you’re taking notes.

What is your favourite part of working for CTV? It’s wonderful to have regular co-workers again after years of working as a beat reporter, isolated from headquarters in Toronto (The Score).

Doing freelance work, which I did for a few years after my third child was born, provided incredible freedom and a myriad of interesting experiences but doesn’t allow you to feel a part of something the same way. There has been a lot of change at CTV Ottawa which has been tough for many, but there is also great vision for the future. This is a station that wants to continue to be an integral part of the community and provide a vital service. I am proud of the way we are able to be entertaining and informative. Our 6 o’clock news show is a very complete package. It comes down to an excellent team working incredibly hard, and not always with the resources that were available in the heyday of broadcasting. I am proud to be a part of this group.

What are your favourite kinds of stories to report on?

The federal referendum vote in 1995 and the Great Ice Storm of 1998 were big. More recently we’ve had some tough stories to tell in Ottawa: the bus/train crash and its impact on so many families, and of course the lockdown in our city following the shooting at the War Memorial and the breach on Parliament Hill. Those can be tough, but also very rewarding to be part of a team that handles those stories well, and I believe serves the community at the same time. On the sports side, love a playoff run, and the way stories develop and build through a series.

Is there one in particular that has really had an impact on you?

I would pick two: 1) living through the Ice Storm here in ’98; & 2) visiting Bosnia and reporting on Canadian peacekeepers.

During the Ice Storm, I had a newborn at home and no power or phone service. My husband was on the road with the Senators and

March is Women’s History Month, who are some of the women who have inspired you the most?

My mom. Her birthday happens to be on International Women’s Day, March 8th. She is a quiet hero in my life. She had an interesting upbringing. She was the daughter of missionary parents and was born and grew up in Angola, Africa. She had trouble adjusting to the cold climate and the somewhat closed off Canadians when she first moved here as an older teenager. She has grown to love it. She trained as a nurse but like so many of her generation gave that up after her second child was born.

She was diagnosed with lupus a short time after her third came along and struggled with some very debilitating effects of that disease. A medication prescribed for her lupus ended up eating away at her eyesight and she has been legally blind since I was in high school. Despite her own struggles, she has always had a positive attitude and been my constant sounding board and my biggest cheerleader. She and my dad have a strong Christian faith that has been a reassuring force in all our lives. When I was young and ambitious, I sometimes resented that my mom had given up her career. Now I understand everything that I gained from her availability and presence in our home and in my life. She is a wonderful mom and I strive everyday to be half of what she was to me for my children.

What are the most important life lessons that you hope your own daughters learn?

I hope they learn to deal with disappointment because our instinct as parents is to coddle. They need to learn to stand on their own two feet. Go after their goals, but understand that getting knocked down is a regular part of life. Phone your mom for encouragement and then get back up! I hope they remember to give back. We are incredibly fortunate to be born here and have the advantages we do. I already see them learning that lesson. And I want them to have fun. No one can make me laugh like my kids do. I hope they keep laughing. And did I mention call home often?

You are a board member for STRIDE Assistance for the Disabled, and you and your daughter volunteer for the Ottawa Mission as well. Is that something you enjoy doing together?

My daughter started volunteering at the Mission regularly after doing a charity dinner there with me. For two years we would hide our pride, and grumble about driving her downtown on a weekly basis, but it was wonderful to see what an essential part of her weekly routine that became. On February 21st we did the Coldest Night of the Year walk together for the Mission. Fortunately it wasn’t actually the coldest night of the year!

STRIDE is an organization started by Mary McDowell, a wonderful family friend. I have been involved on some level since she convinced me to model a scuba suit as a teenager for a charity fashion show. My retired father does deliveries each week and works in STRIDE’s wheelchair recycling depot. I think the desire to be involved in charity has really been instilled by my family.

I recently had the pleasure of emceeing the Snowflake Gala at the Hilton Lac Leamy to raise money for CHEO and Screen Colons Canada. @PatriciaBoalCTV

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Well into our 12-Month Celebrity Chefs for Charity Campaign, I am honoured this month to have the National Arts Centre’s Executive Chef, John Morris, creating his Johnny MO-zzarella Pizza for his Charity - The Kaleidoscope of Hope.

Chef Morris’ pizza is prepared on our in house daily made fresh dough, with our Milano Tomato Sauce. Johnny Mo, as he is warmly nicknamed, selected green olives, hot peppers, bacon, fresh tomato, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella, along with our Famous Milano Cheese Blend. I couldn’t be more thrilled when John gave it the name “Johnny Mo-zzarella.”

I’m already confident that this pizza will be a permanent item on our menu! We have already had several taste tests, all to great applause. By the time this article will appear in Faces Magazine, I’m sure I’ll have held several more, only to boast about the combination of flavours. Tangy and salty, sweet and spicy, every ingredient working together like a symphony for the palate. Chef Morris, John or Johnny Mo, is preparing lobster bisque ravioli and pizza on the same day. He is a Maestro, and I’m grateful to have him leading us!

Almost as pleasing to the palate, the Johnny Mo-zzarella Pizza looks amazing.

As you can see in this photo, my words could not describe the look and certainly not the taste!

I’m so happy for my friends Tony & Sharon House, founders of Kaleidoscope of Hope which brings awareness and treatment to youth mental health and suicide prevention I hope everyone will order the Johnny Mo-zzarella Pizza, from which, Milano Pizza will donate $2 from Small $3 from Medium & $4 from Large & X-large Pizzas sold, to the Kaleidoscope of Hope Gala!

Mazen Kassis | President | Milano Pizza Ltd.

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WINTER DESIGN FESTIVAL

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FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE

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2015 FACES AWARDS

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MADDY’S GALA

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SENS SOIREE

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MARCH

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Mar 8th Ottawa Senators vs. Calgary Flames Canadian Tire Centre

Mar 6th - Mar 17th Ottawa Irish Festival

11 WED Mar 8th Daylight Saving Starts

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St. Patrick’s Day

20 FRI Mar 21st - Mar 22nd Ottawa Antique Show

Carleton University - Fieldhouse

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Ottawa Home & Garden Show EY Centre

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Maple SugarFest

Richelieu Park, Vanier Quarter