CHILL MAGAZINE: SEPTEMBER 2009

THE FINAL FRONTIER: CANADIANS IN SPACE By Jeff Renaud - It was not so long ago that a Canadian had never been to space. in June of this year, for the first time ever, we had two astronauts visiting the Cosmos at the same time. How's that for progress? And when you add in the fact that the Canadian space agency (CSA) added two astronauts to its active roster in May, 2009 (boosting its numbers for the first time in 17 years) well, it's pretty darn good. ... read more

REMEMBERING TERRY By Mike Dojc - Almost three decades since his passing, Terry Fox remains as indelibly etched in the national landscape as the bedrock of the Canadian Shield. Terry was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma. The malignant bone cancer ravaged his right leg and doctors were forced to amputate six inches above the knee to arrest the spread of the disease. He took a situation that would be devastating for most and courageously turned ... read more

CAPITALIST DIGS By Becky Dumais - Next time you're in one of our nation's capital cities, take in as many tourist traps and locales as you can, proving you were there by snapping photos along the way. Here is CHILL'S list of attractions that are worth seeing at least once in your life. The Hockey Hall of Fame is an outstanding combination of treasured artifacts, multi-media exhibits, interactive games, and, of course, home of the Stanley Cup. ... read more

OLYMPIC HOPEFUL: ASHLEIGH MCIVOR By Mike Dojc - Alpine racing was too ho-hum for Whistler-bred adrenaline fiend Ashleigh McIvor. Six years ago she got hooked on braving icy NASCAR turns just four to six skiers wide, bracing for big air, and vying to be the last woman standing at the ski cross finish line. The new kid on the mountain is set to make its bone crunching debut at the Vancouver 2010 Games where world champion McIvor plans to strike gold. ... read more

NHL FREE AGENCY By Adam Auckbaraullee - With the current state of the economy, everyone is feeling the pinch and looking to spend their dollars wisely. But does that theory also pertain to NHL teams? As the NHL Free Agency period began on July 1st, general managers once again opened the vault to sign unrestricted free agents to big-money contracts. No doubt that direction was needed in order to land the marquee names such as Jay Bouwmeester, Marion Hossa ... read more

RECLAIMING SUNDAYS By Jeff Leyland - Not long from now your Sundays will be booked. Come to think of it, Monday nights and some Thursdays and Saturdays as well. You'll be back in the professional couch-surfing association, eating, drinking and watching football game after football game with opening night Thursday September 10th, Pittsburgh 8:30 p.m. The season kicks off on a Thursday night, with the Super Bowl champs hosting the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field. ... read more

CELEBRITY SWINGERS By Henry Brunton, RCGA National Coach - Whether you're a golf nut, a movie buff or an armchair athlete you have to agree: 2009 was a sweet season on the celebrity swingers' circuit. Ontario's golf courses were simply swimming with superstars this summer, from Oscar-winning actors to Stanley Cup winners to Olympic champions. The Great One Number 99 hosted a Nationwide Tour event in Collingwood and teed it up himself, finishing tied for first ... read more

BEAT THE BACKLASH Here in Ontario we have certain summertime traditions and noises that we all associate with time spent on the lake. The call of the loon, the splash of a surfacing fish, the laughter of children playing in the water - these are all good sounds. One summer sound that haunts every angler is the bone-chilling screech of obscenities flying out of your mouth after a giant fish surfaces and you rear back with your brand new baitcaster ... read more

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED By Jeremy Sale - 'The four levels of comedy: make your friends laugh; make strangers laugh; get paid to make strangers laugh; and make people talk like you because it's so much fun.' -Jerry Seinfeld. Even when I got back to it, rare was the month that I did four sets. That is not enough for comedic mastery. It's like doing 100 push-ups a day... once a year. The equivalent of trimming four Christmas trees and implying that you're somehow a lumberjack. ... read more

JUST PEACHY The sight and smell of Ontario peaches surly ranks among summer's most delicious delights. Available between July and late September, Ontario peaches are perfect for eating on their own or using as an ingredient to add a unique twist to some of your tradition grilling grub. The fuzzy fruits history dates back hundreds of years in the Niagara region. The Niagara Fruit Belt is one of the richest fruit-producing areas in Canada. Fire up the barbeque, grab some Ontario peaches and get grilling! ... read more

RIBS 101 101 BEER + BBQ = MIGHTY TASTY! For many, the real joy of the barbeque is that idea that just about anyone can do it well and barbeque ribs are no exception. Even if you're not an Iron Chef, the ability to create a quality rib-inspired meal is not out of your realm. Several grocery outlets sell pre-cooked and pre-sauced packages that require nothing more than a few minutes on the Q. Before you throw your ribs on the grill, whip up a batch of this zesty beer BBQ sauce ... read more

BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH RACHEL MCADAMS By Fred Topel - Canadian actress Rachel McAdams became the next big star the year mean girls made her a comedy queen bee and the notebook made even men cry. She was on a hot streak with Wedding Crashers, Redeye and The Family Stone, then disappeared. Now she's back with State of Play earlier in this year and the recently released The Time Traveler's Wife. ... read more