Rain poured down steadily as I looked up at the majestic sodden Parliament buildings on a wet day in downtown Ottawa. Some of the bricks were darkened by the precipitation. Despite the on pour, the Centennial flame burned brightly as visitors huddled around, trying not to bump one another with their umbrellas. As I climbed […]
Not to be confused with “The New Pho Bo Ga La 2”, this gem in Ottawa’s Chinatown offers the most soul soothing soup one could ever dream of. I’ve never had a dream that revolved around soup itself, but if I did, this one would provoke a subtle smile on my sleeping visage. It doesn’t […]
Every time that I see a balloon floating in the sky I am filled with joy. A smile darts across my face. Then I remember that somewhere there is probably a child crying because that balloon is gone, and I feel like a bad person. Still, I like to see a balloon float wild and […]
And so it begins. I’ve committed to diving into Ottawa’s community and culture. Originally from the metropolis of Barrie, Ontario I’ve landed in Ottawa post-undergraduate degree. Sure, those university years were crazy. We went to the same restaurants for $3 breakfasts and the same bars for $2 drinks. Although perhaps I can’t afford it more […]
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