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Ottawa Citizen
29-04-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Mona Fortier declares victory in Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester
Article content Fortier was first elected in a 2017 byelection after the death of longtime MP Mauril Bélanger. During the nomination race to run for the Liberals in that byelection, she beat 11 other candidates. When she won her seat, Fortier became the first woman to represent the riding. Article content Before she was elected, she was the chief director of communications and market development for Collège la Cité. Fortier also managed her own communications consulting firm. Article content She was re-elected in 2019 and chosen by then prime minister Justin Trudeau to serve as minister of middle-class prosperity. She was also re-elected in 2021 and became Treasury Board president shortly after. Article content Fortier was then shuffled out of that portfolio a few months after a public sector strike that saw more than 100,000 federal employees walk off the job. In 2024, she became chief government whip, a position she lost when Mark Carney became prime minister in March. Article content Article content Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester's riding boundaries have significantly changed since the last election in 2021 due to population shifts over the past decade. The 2025 election was the first under the new name and the first to include the east-end community of Blackburn Hamlet. Article content The neighbourhood was previously part of the riding of Orléans. Wythe said the community, where the Conservatives have 'historically had a lot of support,' made little difference in eroding the Liberals' dominance of the riding. Article content Article content The riding change will bring Fortier a new group of constituents with new priorities. Article content 'They fit in a great diverse riding, and I know that we'll be working together very closely,' she said of Blackburn Hamlet in an interview on April 16. Article content Article content Oliff, the NDP candidate for the riding, campaigned largely on community care and supports, including the need for a universal basic income and other housing supports. Article content Wythe brought a resume as a former public servant in defence, intelligence and foreign affairs roles. He campaigned on the importance of housing, cost-of-living issues and safe streets. Article content Article content Christian Proulx, the Green Party candidate, most recently ran to be MPP for Ottawa-Vanier in the recent Ontario election and was also the Green candidate in the riding for the 2021 federal election. He campaigned on the importance of climate action and green investments to make life more affordable. Article content
The Star
27-04-2025
- General
- The Star
Want longer and fuller lashes? Here's how to apply mascara without clumping
Try moving the brush in a zig zag motion, say makeup artists. Photo: dpa Mascara is an important part of many people's daily makeup routine. All too often though, the end result can be rather disappointing, from eyelashes that stick together to lumps of mascara, or a curl that refuses to hold. Here is expert advice about how to get the best looking lashes. The right mascara Makeup artist Lukas Wythe says everyone has to find the right mascara and brush type that works best for them. 'There isn't one perfect mascara that works for everyone,' he says. 'And once you've found one that works for you, you should stick with it.' A common mistake is applying mascara too thickly. It is better to build it up in several thin layers as this prevents lumps from forming and makes your lashes look more defined. Wythe says it is particularly important to apply the mascara not only from below but also from above in order to conceal light lash roots. He also recommends lightly wiping the brush with a tissue before application, as 'there can quickly be too much product on the brush, which encourages clumps to form, particularly with a new mascara'. Read more: Vanity Fare: Take your pick of slick, shiny and shimmery lipsticks Volume and length He recommends a special application technique to create more volume. 'Place the mascara brush directly on the lash line and move it upwards in small zigzag movements,' he says. This distributes the mascara more evenly and adds fullness to the roots. If you also want to visually lengthen your lashes, you can then pull the mascara upwards using straight movements. More curl You can use eyelash curlers to give your lashes more curl. Wythe says that they should always be used before mascara applying mascara, as eyelashes with mascara are more brittle and can break off when curled. Warm the curler slightly before use, for example with a hairdryer or in your hands. This makes the curl last longer and the lashes do not have to be pressed so hard. You should also make sure that the rubber pad of the curler is intact to prevent hair breakage. Read more: Do you have really knotty hair? Here's how to make it behave and not act out Natural alternatives If you don't want to use mascara, you can shape your eyelashes using some simple alternatives. One method is to apply Vaseline with an eyelash brush. 'This gives natural shine and protects the lashes from external influences,' Wythe says. They also grow back healthier and can become longer over time. For a longer-lasting solution, eyelashes can be dyed. This is a particularly good alternative for people with light-coloured lashes or oily skin, as the colour does not smudge. Additional moulding with an eyelash curler enhances the effect and ensures a natural curl. — dpa
