As anyone who has spent time making magazines can attest, there is so much more to every page than the words and pictures that made the final cut. Here, we asked people who spent years - even decades - at Ottawa Magazine to recall a favourite project, experience, or moment that had a lasting impact on them as a person. Because even as the magazine prints its last issue, these connections, memories, and achievements have made a lasting impression not only on those directly involved, but on the city itself
The 10th Anniversary Issue is very memorable for me. Working on that issue was a chance to look back over past issues and see how far we had come. The city had embraced the magazine, trusting us to cover the issues that needed to be discussed, and showcasing the best the city had to offer. We ordered a special cake from The Girl with the Most Cake, and it was spectacular! A treat for both the eyes and the palate. A large paint-by-number was made of the cake for guests to paint at the celebrations we held at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School that spring. I spent an afternoon with Amanda Forsyth in the photographer's studio shooting the cover. She brought champagne. Not only were we celebrating a milestone in the life of the magazine, but I was celebrating my 50th birthday. Celebrations all 'round!
- Jane Corbett, Art director, 1998 - 2017
For me, photography is an opportunity to meet people in their environments and tell their stories. Throughout the years, Ottawa Magazine gave me the opportunity to photograph many amazing spaces and portray our city's vibrant community. It is all about collaboration and community: building a vision with the writers, editors, art directors, and subjects. When it comes to photographing interiors, the collaboration includes homeowners, architects, and designers who bring spaces to life. MARC FOWLER, Metropolis Studio
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Voice - Hope on the horizon
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Drink - The low and no trend
Experts agree: a world of benefits and flavours come with reduced alcohol consumption. Yvonne Langen surveys the scene - and offers a refreshing recipe
Food for Thought - Exhibits with taste
While Ottawa may not be a sophisticated metropolis that compares with London, Paris, or Rome, it is still the national capital, and as such is blessed with excellent museums and galleries, as well as some really good food. But as Hattie Klotz learns, it can be difficult to find the two under the same roof
Working with the grain
As demand for artisanal bread and craft beer continues to grow, Hattie Klotz meets the people building Ontario's small-scale grain sector from the ground up
Found - Working with the grain
As demand for artisanal bread and craft beer continues to grow, Hattie Klotz meets the people building Ontario's small-scale grain sector from the ground up
Design Insider
Upcoming projects, recent awards, and new openings in the city's dynamic design and build sector
THE WINDS OF CHANGE
Storms that knock down trees and cut power are becoming increasingly common. A snapshot of the May 2022 derecho offers a glimpse of what city hall and small businesses are doing to prepare for the next big one
THE HOTEL FACTOR
As tourism returns, new hotels are opening - and many have their sights set on locals
THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN
The way people move and work in the core is changing. We explore the possibilities by talking to industry leaders and engaged residents about how to build a great downtown
Opinion - Counselling change
It's been 20 years, but the effects of amalgamation are still being felt. Drew-Anne Glennie argues community councils could reconnect us with city hall and our neighbours