Corey Reed is an Ottawa-based freelance writer with a passion for ocean liners and retro gaming. He has published a wide variety of content including reviews, essays, and retrospectives that can be found at www.coreyreed.net.
Even though we’re certainly ALL looking forward to 2022 and the new year is finally here, one shouldn’t forget the good things about 2021. For our team, there were dozens upon dozens of these to cherish, from favourite tunes to…
2020 was most certainly a thing. Okay, now that the elephant in the room is out of the way, what actually went right this year? As it turns out, way more than all the doom-and-gloom-speak might lead you to believe!…
A new year, a new decade and a wealth of new possibilities! The UpFront Ottawa team is thrilled that 2020 is well and truly here, even if we’re feeling old and still remember the days of transparent electronic gadgets, VHS…
Springtime in Ottawa means a lot of rain and a lack of sun – the struggle is real, especially after the positively exhausting winter we’ve had! That said, there’s a silver lining to those gloomy rainclouds. Across the globe, Springtime…
It’s that time of year again! We’ve reached out to family, friends, and the UpFront team to see what their top picks for various categories are in 2018. Here are our favourite responses: The Best Movie of 2018 Bohemian Rhapsody…
Recently, I embarked on a road trip across most of the Canadian Maritime provinces (the glorious vistas of Newfoundland will have to wait until next year). It was an absolute thrill to check so many items off the ol’ bucket…
Are you looking to bring home a new furry friend to make your household feel even more complete? The sheer number of options available to you can be mind-boggling, to say the least. The thing is, every single breed of…
With summer well and truly here at last, perhaps you’ve been developing a yearning to explore what Canada has to offer beyond your doorstep. If you’re itching to give weigh to the travel bug, look no further! We’ve come up…
Gamers in Ottawa, are you looking to add another awesome experience to your library? The Electronic Entertainment Expo (commonly referred to as E3) just wrapped up in Los Angeles, revealing some incredible new video games headed our way in the…
As if not getting any snow for the last two weeks was a miracle in itself, let’s take a moment and appreciate her grace Queen Victoria for the federal holiday on Monday. From the opening weekend of the Ottawa Champions…
How to Rebuild Canada’s Crumbling Housing FoundationThe TyeeOur Crumbling Foundation: How We Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis
Gregor Craigie
Random House of Canada (2024)
No matter what Canadian city you live in, you’ll know the dismal feeling of watching rents and home prices climb higher and higher.
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One person killed, 2 injured in Putnam County crashWTOL 11 - OhioFeliciano Ramos-Villa, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Thursday afternoon about 20 miles west of Findlay.
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ohio — One person was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Putnam County Thursday afternoon.
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Gan Kim Yong visits US and Canada; to mark 20th anniversary of US-Singapore FTAThe Business Times SingaporeMINISTER for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong is making an official visit to the United States and Canada next week to deepen ties, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Friday (Apr 26).
Gan’s visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of …
Long-time Richmond volunteer helps save life on flightRichmond NewsLoren Slye volunteered again on his flight back from Ottawa where he had just received the National Award for Volunteerism
A long-time Steveston resident, who is known for his volunteering contributions, helped save someone’s life on his flight last week.
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CFL suspends three-time Grey Cup champion Lemon for betting on own teamiGBHome > Sports betting > CFL suspends three-time Grey Cup champion Lemon for betting on own team
25th April 2024
| By Jill R. Dorson
Shawn Lemon has become the third professional athlete playing for a Canadian team to be suspended for breaking sports …
Three-point Q and A with Head of Delegation from Niue at the INC4 on plastic pollutionSecretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)25 April 2024, Ottawa, Canada - The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), is taking place from 23 to 29 April …
Two arrested, one facing attempted murder charges after two stabbed in RenfrewOttawa CitizenA 60-year-old Renfrew man is facing two counts of attempted murder after two people were stabbed in the Eastern Ontario town late Wednesday night.
At about 11 p.m., OPP officers from the Renfrew detachment responded to a disturbance and found two males …
Family, friends deliver searing victim impact statements for deadly hit and runThe Sudbury StarBreadcrumb Trail Links
Provincial
"You will never have the benefit of my absolution for what you did to my husband, my family and our friends."
Franco Micucci's widow, Shirlene Byne, clutches a picture of her late husband as she leaves the …