Mars: "Where no one has gone before". What’s in it for mankind?
“SpaceX Interplanetary Transport System”
Changing of the Guard: Your calling in Ottawa this summer
Changing of the Guard – Parliament Hill
Tomorrow is the last day of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Parliament Hill. If you haven’t seen it yet it’s your appointment for tomorrow morning.
Watch the guards dancing and marching
Citizen Journalism: When Black Lives Matter and Cellphone Videos Expose Police Brutality
Lately, cellphone videos have been to black Americans a lifebuoy they draw out whenever an encounter with police occurs. The recordings serve not only as proof, but seem to be the torch of a protest carried by a new generation of black Americans who decide to take action against police violence, against discrimination. It’s citizen journalism at its best. (more…)
Canada Day 2016: Diversity era?
Yesterday was the 149th Canada Day, which to some extent could be considered as a prelude to Ottawa 2017 that will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Federation throughout the year 2017. Several events and activities were held across the country. And to no surprise diversity was the hot topic at Parliament Hill. (more…)
The 2016 Canadian Tulip Festival: Lesson learned for a more culturally diverse nation
Tulip Festival – Alberdeen Pavillon – Lansdowne Park – Ottawa
This Monday has marked the last day of the Canadian Tulip Festival in the city of Ottawa, which was held from May 12th to 23rd 2016 to wrap up with a bright note on Victoria Day. This is a rare opportunity to reflect on the Tulip legacy and government public events in Canada. The multicultural character of this festival can serve as example for government endeavours. (more…)
