“It’s kind of sad that a lot of people don’t get to do what they love. Sometimes it takes a while to find what you love. It’s worth the wait.” It took Anne Woolley twenty years of working in contracting and dental offices before she was able to pursue a job that incorporated her passion…

Harrison Duncan, a law program graduate, decides to devote his life to art. Originally from Toronto, Duncan was drawn to Ottawa from his interest in Carleton University and getting away from home. He changed majors, going from human rights to political science, and finally settled on law. “I don’t plan to use my undergrad,” Duncan…

Rob Michael has been a locksmith for 36 years. Like all professions, he had to start at the bottom as an apprentice for seven years before opening up his own company that lasted for 22. His wife took the business in the divorce along with his three kids who are the best thing to ever…

Since 2002, Tuqiqki Osuitok has spent the majority of his afternoons panhandling for money for two to three hours each day. Although his favourite spot is outside the Chapters bookstore on Rideau Street and Sussex Drive, he sought refuge under the entrance to the Rideau Centre to protect himself against the harsh winds on a…

With Mardi Gras in full motion, a local restaurant, Fat Tuesday’s is embracing the festivity. The head chef, Samuel McClintok was standing outside of the restaurant in a full sparkly gold cape, gold crown and a purple checkered mask shaking maracas on Tuesday evening. There were drums playing and people laughing – an all around…

In October 2015, Amanda Dent woke up in a hospital in Winnipeg, confused, and aching.. In the months prior to her hospital experience, Amanda had been dealing with blood pressure and nerve problems. “I never thought much of it until one day I just woke up and something didn’t feel right. I called my friend…

Josh Dymond, 23, cuts a striking figure in the often-crowded halls of Rideau Centre, where he works as a makeup artist. “I’m working three jobs right now, so it’s a bit of a struggle to make money and plan my future in this economy.” Dymond isn’t the first young person to comment on this hardship;…

Tanner Yildirin was born and raised in Turkey. It was there, at a family dinner, that he met his wife, the love of his life, at age 18. “We decided to get married after two months. The first time seeing each other we fell in love.” She was born a Canadian and he was born…