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Beer, Diplomacy and Local Business
Sometimes the best days on the job are those when unexpected events throw me off kilter and I find myself scrambling to make it work. Often, that means we’re dealing with an issue of sorts. This time, we were dealing … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted April 12th
John Baird vs. John Kerry – The Beer Bet
There’s a lot on the line for tonight’s women’s world hockey championship. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made an impromptu Twitter bet with my boss: Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Baird. On the line? Sam Adams, Molson Canadian, and … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted April 9th
West Coast Amber Ale: One Week Later
It’s been a week since I bottled the West Coast Amber Ale. That means it’s time to check in tasting. The beer is never ready so soon, but I do it as quality check of sorts. While this beer should … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted April 9th
Cabane à Sucre
This is what happens when you take a toddler to the sugar bush for the first time: Cabane a sucre from Joseph Lavoie on Vimeo.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 31st
My first Irish Stout: The Tasting
This post comes a day late, yesterday being the best day to enjoy an Irish Stout, of course. While we may be a day removed from St. Paddy’s Day, the weatherman is predicting a big winter storm for tomorrow — … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 31st
Jerusalem
It’s the name of my favourite place in the world, and of my favourite cook book of all time. Just over a year ago, I visited Jerusalem for the first time and had the good fortune of returning a couple … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 31st
West Coast (Darker Than) Amber Ale
This recipe, which I adapted from George Hummel's West Coast Amber Ale, intrigued me because of a small twist in the brewing process. Rather than add all the malt extract at the start of the boil, you add half at the start and half near the end. Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 31st
Our son’s first Easter Egg Hunt
I think we had just as much fun as the kid! A short video of how our oldest started his day: Easter Hunt! from Joseph Lavoie on Vimeo.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 31st
Our son’s first Easter Egg Hunt
I think we had just as much fun as the kid! A short video of how our oldest started his day: Easter Hunt! from Joseph Lavoie on Vimeo.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 31st
West Coast (Darker Than) Amber Ale
This recipe, which I adapted from George Hummel's West Coast Amber Ale, intrigued me because of a small twist in the brewing process. Rather than add all the malt extract at the start of the boil, you add half at the start and half near the end. Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 26th
Jerusalem
It’s the name of my favourite place in the world, and of my favourite cook book of all time. Just over a year ago, I visited Jerusalem for the first time and had the good fortune of returning a couple … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 23rd
My first Irish Stout: The Tasting
This post comes a day late, yesterday being the best day to enjoy an Irish Stout, of course. While we may be a day removed from St. Paddy’s Day, the weatherman is predicting a big winter storm for tomorrow — … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 18th
Cabane à Sucre
This is what happens when you take a toddler to the sugar bush for the first time: Cabane a sucre from Joseph Lavoie on Vimeo.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 15th
Improve your time management skills: get yourself a kid
I remember when my wife and I found out she was pregnant for our first child, the sudden rush of excitement and jubilation was quickly replaced with anxiety about how exactly I’d make this happen. I was working long hours … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 8th
My first irish stout: one week later
It’s been a week since I bottled my first irish stout. As I most always do, I’m giving the beer an early taste. It still won’t be ready for at least another two weeks, but I like to taste it … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 9th
My first Irish Stout
It’s late. The kids are sound asleep and my lovely wife is trying to catch up on rest. I’ve always been a bit of a night owl. So I took the opportunity to bottle my first batch of Irish Stout. … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 2nd
La Cuisine Raisonnée
Seventeen years ago, I lost my maternal grandmother to cancer. She was only 56. It was a great loss for all the reasons you can imagine. She was an extraordinary woman, a loving grand-maman, and an artist in the kitchen. … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted November 17th
So yeah, I brew beer
A couple months ago, my obsession for making all things from scratch took on another challenge. It’s not enough that my wife and I make our own bread, pasta, stocks, tomato sauces, ricotta, crème fraîche, and ice creams – literally … Continue reading →
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted November 4th
Gallup Points to Very Long Election Night for Dems
Gallup Points to Very Long Election Night for Dems
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted November 3rd
Romney, Obama refine themes for campaign’s last days
Romney, Obama refine themes for campaign’s last days.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted November 3rd
Do polls have you confused?
With the latest polls pointing to a major shift in Canadian politics, this has suddenly become the most closely watched election in years. Confused? So is everyone. Our Ottawa firm Ensight Canada – will be working to figure it out in the days following the election. Our post-election qualitative research study, which takes place in [...]
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted May 2nd, 2011
Man on Wire
Watched this documentary last night and found it quite fascinating. Makes us climbers look like wimps.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 21st, 2011
Canadians call for an end to hockey violence
New research commissioned by Navigator Ltd. is providing some remarkable insights into how Canadians have been moved by the hit on the Chara-Pacioretty hit
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 17th, 2011
Nancy Duarte on Powerful Presentations
Particularly interesting for speech writers out there.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted March 8th, 2011
Examining The Design Process: Clichés and Idea Generation
An interesting read for us public affairs practitioners who often rely on clichés.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 22nd, 2011
Navigator’s Will Stewart Talk Politics
Navigator’s own Will Stewart makes his regular appearance on CTV’s Power Play to talk John Tory, the HST, Buck-a-beer, and other timely issues.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 15th, 2011
The Economics of Blogging and The Huffington Post
“Although The Huffington Post does not pay those who volunteer to write blogs for it, this content represents only a small share of its traffic. And, to put it bluntly, many of those blog posts aren’t worth very much.”
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 13th, 2011
Algeria shuts down internet and Facebook as protest mounts
First Egypt, now Algeria. WTF.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 12th, 2011
My new project
This is the blue monster I plan to tackle today.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 12th, 2011
Pencil to Camera
I found this when I was searching for images to use in a presentation. Found it fascinating.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 10th, 2011
Exchange merger is worth a tweet
Industry Minister Tony Clement, recently seen creating instant telecom policy via Twitter, apparently has a different approach to the proposed merger of the London Stock Exchange and the TMX. It will, he said, be “many, many moons” before he gets around to passing judgment on the stock exchange deal.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 10th, 2011
TMX, LSE aim to be ‘powerhouse’
This is great news for Canada.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 9th, 2011
Powerful Super Bowl Ad
If you’re like me, the first half of this ad will give you goosebumps.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 8th, 2011
Test link
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Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 8th, 2011
Testing image
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Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 8th, 2011
AOL to purchase the Huffington Post
How weird. On the weekend I actually thought to myself “I wonder if the Huff Post will ever get bought out” and wondered why no one had made the move yet. Is this the end of the Huff Post? Seems whenever AOL touches something it fails.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 7th, 2011
Eat My City dines at Boehmer
Our scribe, Jeremy Adams writes that “chef Paul Boehmer’s menu provides an exceptional tour of local and seasonal fine dining choices at reasonable prices.”
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted February 7th, 2011
5 things I learned on paternity leave
Tomorrow morning marks my official return to work after a two-month hiatus of sorts (it’s impossible to be 100% on leave, but the flexibility afforded in working from home makes a huge difference). Everyone tells you that having a kid will change your life. It’s so clichéd, but it’s so true. It really does. I’ve [...]
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted November 29th, 2010
And then there were three
So I may or may not be 7 weeks late in posting this update, but in case you didn’t know, my wife and I welcomed our first child, a beautiful boy on September 24, 2010. It was a pretty amazing day and it still feels like it just happened yesterday. What an ignoramus I was [...]
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted November 16th, 2010
TO’s underground resto scene
With instructions to bring my own wine (I chose the Inox Chardonnay from Peninsula Ridge for this occasion), I made my way to Karen's backyard. I quickly introduced myself to my dinner companions. There was a couple from upstate New York; a cellist and an antique car enthusiast. Sitting next to them was a well-travelled man who spent at least a decade in India.
Joseph Lavoie | more | posted September 30th, 2010
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Senator Pamela Wallin leaves Conservative caucus

Wynne Formally Apologizes for Power Plant Hijinks

2013 BC Election: Liberals Win Majority

Obama using IRS to build 'Enemies List'.





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