Faces Magazine

06/11/2025

Ottawa-Gatineau has its sights set on becoming Canada’s next defence innovation hub. Here’s how local leaders plan to make it happen by 2030.

Canada’s capital region is positioning itself to take a leading role in the country’s growing defence and technology sector.

06/11/2025

🚗 Nearly 3,000 Parking Tickets in 2 Months — Westboro & Wellington West

A CTV Ottawa report says bylaw officers have issued 2,966 parking tickets since the city introduced paid on-street parking in Westboro, Wellington West, and Hintonburg just two months ago.

About 700 paid parking spots were added along Richmond Road and Wellington Street West on Sept 2, with rates set at $3/hour.

City officials say the goal is to improve turnover and make parking more available for shoppers and visitors in high-demand areas.

🅿️ Paid parking is now in effect:
• Churchill Ave (N to S from Richmond Rd to Scott St)
• Richmond Rd (West & East sections)
• Wellington Village and Hintonburg side streets

Motorists are reminded to check signage before parking — enforcement began after a short warning period in early September.

The city says these changes were designed to support local businesses by ensuring more parking turnover during peak hours.

📍 Source: CTV Ottawa — Josh Pringle, Nov 5 2025

05/11/2025

Canadian golf star Brooke Henderson continues to make history. The Smiths Falls native captured another major victory, reaffirming her place among the sport’s elite. Discover how Brooke continues to redefine what’s possible for Canadian athletes.

Brooke Henderson, Canada’s most decorated professional golfer, captured her second Canadian Open title in 2025.

31/10/2025

📊 A recent YouGov study found that 34% of adults believe in ghosts, and roughly 10% claim to have witnessed one firsthand.

Researchers suggest these experiences may stem from how the brain interprets uncertainty, emotion, and sensory input — especially in low light or moments of stress.
Others argue it points to a reality we don’t fully understand.

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the data reminds us: the unexplained still holds power.

Do you believe in ghosts? 👻

31/10/2025

Experience Almonte’s first Highland Haunt & Harvest festival. Don’t miss spooky activities and vibrant fall foliage before it ends on November 1st.

29/10/2025

Steve Cooper is on a mission to break the silence around men’s mental health. Through his It’s OK Foundation, he’s sparking honest conversations and inspiring change across Ottawa

How Steve Cooper Turned Golf Into a Platform for Men’s Mental Health

29/10/2025

Rob Lavoie and Cory Edwards turned their passion for sports gear into a thriving Ottawa community business with Play It Again Sports Orléans and Barrhaven ⚽️

How two former employees turned franchise owners are growing a community-first sporting goods business.

29/10/2025

How Steve Cooper turned golf into a platform for men’s mental health with the It's OK Foundation.

How Steve Cooper Turned Golf Into a Platform for Men’s Mental Health

29/10/2025

🌿 Meet Devin, Operations Supervisor at Exact Landscapes

From the first blueprint to the final stone set, Devin keeps every project running on time, on budget, and above expectations. 💪

With years of experience and a hands-on approach, he’s the bridge between the vision and the finished result — making sure every detail reflects the Exact standard of quality.

👷‍♂️ Precision. Teamwork. Results.
That’s what drives the operations behind every Exact Landscapes project.

29/10/2025

Soma Pilates helps clients move better, feel stronger, and stay grounded. ✨

Every session blends strength, control, and calm — building a body that moves with ease and confidence. 💪🧘‍♀️

It’s not just a workout.
It’s how you reset your day. 🌿💫

28/10/2025

How two former employees turned franchise owners are growing a community-first sporting goods business at Play It Again Sports Barrhaven and Play It Again Sports Orleans

How two former employees turned franchise owners are growing a community-first sporting goods business.

28/10/2025

📊 CTV News Ottawa reports that total criminal offences in Ottawa have climbed 63% between 2015 and 2024, with over 50,600 reported offences last year.

• Violent crime: up 58%
• Property crime: up 64%
• Shoplifting: up an alarming 384%, reaching 12,100 incidents
• Mischief: the only category down, by 13%

Police Chief Eric Stubbs noted that retail theft spans from organized crime to people struggling to afford essentials. He said part of the increase may reflect better reporting and urged businesses to continue reporting thefts so police can identify repeat offenders.

Stubbs also highlighted the “crime prevention through environmental design” program — a free service where officers help local businesses redesign layouts to reduce theft risk.

Meanwhile, the service faces rising strain: overtime up 226%, sick leave up 34%, and a clearance rate down to 26% (from 36% in 2015). As the city heads into budget talks, a 6.5% police levy increase is on the table to meet rising demands.