Rory's Playlist
Rory came into the world on March 20th, 2017 at 13:13. During the operation, the following songs played on 106.1 CHEZ. She arrived during U2's New Year's Day.
For the record, the staff cranked it up during Steppenwolf.
Matthew Good Band - Hello Time Bomb
David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust into Suffragette City (for Rory Stardust, naturally)
April Wine - Enough is Enough
Red Rider - Human Race
Metallica - Turn the Page (one of my personal faves)
Steppenwolf - Born to Be Wild
U2 - New Year's Day (enter Aurora at 13:13)
Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
Northern Pikes - She Ain't Pretty
Led Zeppelin - The Immigrant Song
Bryan Adams - Run to You
Smashing Pumpkins - 1979
Harlequin -Superstitious Feeling
Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion
The Pursuit of Happiness - I'm An Adult Now
I'm Hosting the CCFCC Cook Off!
Food? Charity? And getting to see my friends from the kitchen at the Ottawa Mission?
Awesome! I am honoured to MC the CCFCC Cook Off in May.
I don't have a large amount of info right now on account of Baby2's impending arrival. However, if you're on a mad hunt for details there is more info about the CCFCC, local charities and upcoming gala available: CLICK HERE.
How Acupuncture Helped Me Survive Pregnancy
When the weight of this pregnancy nearly had me considering Sick Leave and leaving work over a month early, I knew I had to try something, anything to keep going up until my proper leave date.
Some backstory...
I have rheumatoid arthritis. It affects every joint in my body (major ones include ankles, hips and wrists) and has since I was about 18 months old. I'm 30 now. So. Yeah. It's been a wild ride! This is my second pregnancy. I was not working full time during the first (which is stressful in a different way).
December 2015: I gained 40lbs with my first pregnancy.
It was around seven months into this pregnancy that the weight combined with stretching of ligaments and joints in my pelvic region started causing me some outta-this-world pain! I knew it wasn't just the RA and if it continued, how could I continue to be focused at work? I could barely walk to the white-board (about 10 feet from the microphone. Oh, I'm a radio DJ, BTW). Work itself is pretty low-impact, thank GOD, but you know you're in for a rough go when doing things like walking to the washroom, moving studios/offices and getting from the parking lot to said studios/offices leaves you absolutely drained. I was heading to bed before my 2 year old!
I don't like to miss work. The idea of Sick Leave was present in my mind, but I was unwilling to accept that as reality. So... I went to the doctor. Something's gotta give, right? The doctor strongly suggested I try acupuncture.
Hmm...
I had never considered acu-treatment before but the good doctor told me about this place downtown that was great and I was willing to try anything. The place?: OC3. I was set up with Dr. Steen and, let me tell you, his positive attitude and genuine interest in his patients' well-being really helped to keep me going through those painful sessions. Yes. Acupuncture probably cured me, but holy shit. It hurt. It definitely hurt. Dr. Steen (whose official title includes the following: B.Kin, ART, DC Chiropractor) is also a chiropractor (see official title reference like, four words ago), so we would often mix treatments.
What started as two to three appointments per week turned to once a week as my situation improved. The weight was still piling on of course but towards the end of my time with Dr. Steen and the OC3 we cut my appointments back to one every two weeks.
I'm nine months pregnant now and in great shape thanks to some brilliant medical intervention. Every appointment reminder came with an invitation to rate their business and care online. I told myself I wouldn't say anything about their service(s) until I had wrapped my time there.
I can't imagine being in this positive of a head space, feeling this good physically and being able to still be a "fun mom" for my 2 year old, very active son feeling the way I had prior to visiting the OC3. What Dr. Steen has done for me in 8 sessions over the course of 2.5 months is absolutely remarkable. I would highly recommend visiting the OC3 (conveniently located off Elgin St. at Cartier and Lewis with lots of street parking available nearby).
I will be pursuing further treatment with the OC3 post-pregnancy to deal with some ongoing issues relating to my RA which, again, is a method of treatment I hadn't previously considered.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns that relate to this blog post: CONTACT ME. I will gladly answer any and all Qs relating to rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy with RA and my experiences relating to the treatment I received at the OC3.
My last day with these awesome people! Look at me, walking and smiling and stuff! (Feb. 28, 2017 @ KiSS 1053)
PC Organics Baby Food RECALL
Massive recall: PC Organics baby food recalled due to botulism risk
To read the full article via Today's Parent, CLICK HERE.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Loblaws has expanded it's recall of their PC Organics brand baby food, originally issued on February 3rd. The following products or "pouches" may contain Clostridium botulinum which is linked to botulism.
The recall originally included PC Organics Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea flavors but has been broadened to include the following:
- PC Organics Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea strained baby food, 128 ml, UPC 0 60383 06292 7
- PC Organics Apple Crisp Muffin flavour puree snack, 128 mL, UPC 0 60383 13730 4
- PC Organics Apple, Carrot, Apricot & Millet strained baby Food, 128 mL, UPC 0 60383 06996
- PC Organics Banana, Sweet Potato & Blueberry strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05362
- PC Organics Apple strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02840 4
- PC Organics Apple, Banana & Blueberry with Yogurt strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 04491
- PC Organics Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 04488
- PC Organics Apple Cherry strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02843
- PC Organics Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06294
- PC Organics Peach Maple Cobbler Flavour puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 13732 8
- PC Organics Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05363
- PC Organics Pumpkin, Apple, Peach & Buckwheat strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06995
- PC Organics Prune, Apple, Butternut Squash & Quinoa strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06994
- PC Organics Pear strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02842
- PC Organics Mango, Apple, Carrot & Peach strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05369
- PC Organics Blackberry Cobbler Flavour puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 13731 1
- PC Organics Banana & Kiwi strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02846 6
- PC Organics Mango strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02841 1
- PC Organics Banana & Raspberry strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05480 9
- PC Organics Banana, Apple, Apricot & Rice strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05368
- PC Organics Banana Bread Flavour puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 13589 8
- PC Organics Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06291
- PC Organics Sweet Potato, Banana & Apricot strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05366
- PC Organics Tropical Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 15430 1
- PC Organics Banana, Mango & Apple with Yogurt strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 04489
- PC Organics Orange Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 15431 8
- PC Organics Prunes strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 16963 3
- PC Organics Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18427 8
- PC Organics Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18429 2
- PC Organics Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18428 5
- PC Organics Mango strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18430 8
- PC Organics Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18426 1
If you have any of these recalled products in your home, throw them out immediately or return them to the store where they were originally purchased.
These items may not look or smell hazardous; that doesn't mean they can't make you very, very sick. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases, the bacteria can cause death.
JUNO Nominees for 2017
The 2017 JUNO Awards celebrate the best in Canadian Music on Sunday, April 2nd in Ottawa.
Being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame: Sarah McLachlan. The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award goes to: Buffie Sainte-Marie. Finally, receiving the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award: Randy Lennox.
Highlights for our fave Top 40/Pop Artists:
5 for Shawn Mendes (JUNO Fan Choice Award, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year)
5 for The Weeknd (JUNO Fan Choice Award, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year)
5 for Drake (JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Rap Recording of the Year)
4 for Alessia Cara (JUNO Fan Choice Award, Single of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year)
3 for The Strumbellas (JUNO Fan Choice Award, Single of the Year and Group of the Year)
And the nominees are...
CLICK HERE for a printer friendly version of the complete list.
JUNO Fan Choice Award: Hedley, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Alessia Cara, Belly, Ruth B, The Weeknd, Tory Lanez and The Strumbellas
Single of the Year: “Treat You Better” Shawn Mendes, “One Dance ft. Wizkid & Kyla” Drake, “Wild Things” Alessia Cara, “Starboy ft. Daft Punk” The Weeknd, “Spirits” The Strumbellas
International Album of the Year: This is Acting Sia, ANTI Rihanna, Made in the A.M. One Direction, A Head Full of Dreams Coldplay and Dangerous Woman Ariana Grande
Album of the Year: Starboy The Weeknd, Illuminate Shawn Mendes, You Want It Darker Leonard Cohen, Views Drake and Encore un Soir Celine Dion
Artist of the Year: Shawn Mendes, Drake, Alessia Cara, Leonard Cohen and The Weeknd
Group of the Year: Billy Talent, The Tragically Hip, Arkells, Tegan and Sara and The Strumbellas
Pop Album of the Year: Know-It-All Alessia Cara, Summerland Coleman Hell, Astoria Marianas Trench, Illuminate Shawn Mendes and Love You to Death Tegan and Sara
What we can expect from this year’s awards ceremony:
- Performances from Shawn Mendes, A Tribe Called Red, Ruth B, The Strumbellas and Alessia Cara
- $1 from every ticket sold is donated to MusiCounts, helping children and youth across Canada gain access to musical instruments via Plus 1.
Tickets for the 2017 JUNO AWARDS are on sale now. They start at $39. To purchase tickets online, CLICK HERE. You can also contact the Canadian Tire Centre Box Office or call 1-877-788-3267 for more information.