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…
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…
Yesterday evening President Trump announced his intention to nominate Kelly Knight Craft as U.S. Ambassador to Canada with the following statement: Kelly Knight Craft of Kentucky to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Canada.…
Updated July 6, 2017 Photo: From the gallery of Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland. Since an election promise in October 2015 to replace CF18 aircraft through a non-competitive “off-the-shelf” procurement and an interim fleet to meet NORAD and NATO…
Updated May 16, 2017 The above picture was part of the Minister’s own photo gallery – a picture speaks a thousand words or maybe even a few thousand more following the Election of Donald Trump. One that stood out for me…
The Circumstances and Challenges the Murrays faced with Resolve An Easter Tale of Faith, Hope, Determination, Courage and Love. (1911-2005) A 1998 file photo of Martin McGuinness, the Sinn Fein Chief Negotiator, left, and Sinn Fein’s president Gerry Adams…
The partnership between the United States and Canada will continue to be unique and a model for the world. They affirmed their longstanding commitment to close cooperation in addressing both the challenges facing our two countries and problems around the world…
Updated February 12, 2017 “PROPHETIC” CAMPAIGN ELECTION PROMISES “REAL CHANGE” and “WE’RE BACK” on the world stage. Perhaps what goes around really comes around. Accordingly, the above captioned 2015 electoral platform, a promise made in the context of the Obama…
Updated February 23, 2017 Title image: Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet flies next to a U.S. Air Force BOEING KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while his wingman refuels, March 4, 2015, over Iraq. The Hornets are…
Ottawa urged to decriminalize simple drug possession as overdose deaths reach record highsCBC/Radio-CanadaA growing number of officials and organizations in Canada, including police and prosecutors, are calling on the federal government to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs. In British Columbia, change has already started. On Wednesday, the …
Canada falls to 20th in the world for vaccine doses administeredCBC/Radio-CanadaCanada has fallen behind other developed nations in the number of shots administered per capita as supply disruptions derail planned vaccinations. According to data collated by the University of Oxford-based Our World in Data, Canada now ranks 20th …
Should Canada divert vaccines from regions with low COVID-19 levels to hot spots?CBC/Radio-CanadaThis is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. In a week bookended with significant COVID-19 …
Put your Provincial money where your mouth is for Made in Canada shipsTradingcharts.comOTTAWA, ON, Jan. 29, 2021 /CNW/ - In a week when new US President Joe Biden re-issued a "Buy American" directive reaffirming the Jones Act of 1920 (which precludes Canadian and ALL foreign-built ships from plying American waters), we have …
Fear of shortages driving rush to buy seedsCBC/Radio-CanadaLast year's seed shortage has translated into an early rush as gardeners seek to stock up before growing season and avoid last spring's seedy drama, when demand outstripped supply. CBC talked to local gardeners and seed sellers about the big race …
New travel restrictions a roadblock for Canadians with family in Mexico, CaribbeanCBC/Radio-CanadaTravel restrictions meant to discourage Canadians from taking vacations in sunnier destinations are now a major roadblock for those with loved ones in the Caribbean and Mexico. The federal government announced Friday morning that Canada's major …
Vets 'swamped' by surge in pandemic petsCBC/Radio-CanadaAnimal hospitals across Canada have their hands full with the sudden surge of newly purchased pandemic pets, a situation compounded by a nationwide shortage of qualified veterinarians. Dr. Danny Joffe, vice-president of medical operations for VCA Canada, …
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday, Jan. 30CBC/Radio-CanadaRecent developments: What's the latest? Animal hospitals across Canada have their hands full with the sudden surge of newly purchased pandemic pets, a situation compounded by a nationwide shortage of qualified veterinarians.
Seed sellers in Ottawa are …
Ottawa bowling program announces Motiv sponsorshipThe CampusPhoto courtesy of @MotivBowling, Twitter
Monday, January 18: Ottawa Bowling’s Head Coach Geoff Poston announced on Facebook that the men’s and women’s teams have come to an agreement with manufacturer Motiv Bowling on a sponsorship of the program.
“I …
Maneuvering Within a PandemicThe CampusGraphic by Alaina Burris
The year 2020 left many people worldwide wondering, “What comes next?,” as the future is doubtful for many lives across the nation.
At the beginning of March 2020, Ottawa University decided to switch over to hybrid learning for …