Howaida Sorour
“Always add, always walk, always proceed.” St. Augustine.
A natural communicator I’ve never been able to resist the temptation to strike up a conversation with whoever happens to be nearby! I love stories - every story.
Born in Egypt, I now make my home just outside Ottawa, Canada and freelance for as many publications as I can.
Oddly enough English is my first language, Arabic my second and an Honours BA in English and Comparative Literature seems to have cemented that order. An avid reader of just about anything I deem well written I’m also blessed with an ‘insatiable curiosity’ to borrow from Kippling.
I have been an actor, market researcher, social researcher, studio jeweler and a consumer show manager but now I think I’ve settled on the perfect calling – journalist/writer. Since graduating from a journalism program three years ago, I have written for newspapers like the Ottawa Citizen, and local papers like the Kemptville Advance, the Kemptville EMC, the Manotick Messenger, Barrhaven Independent and The Packet. I’ve also enjoyed writing for magazines both commercial and corporate. So I’ve been published in Canada Post’s Performance Magazine, Sunlife’s Real Life Magazine and Health Focus.
My areas of interest are diverse and reflect my background and personality. Growing up in a family of doctors I acquired a healthy medical vocabulary and understanding of human physiology, so I enjoy exploring and writing about medical issues and have had the pleasure of interviewing people like Dr. Rienhold Veith, Canada’s Vitamin D guru, Dr. Garber at the Ottawa Hospital among others
A nature lover, the environment has always held my interest particularly alternative energy sources, which lead me to follow energy innovations in my region closely. Growing up around the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean nurtured a love for water-sports. I enjoy swimming and canoeing and every summer volunteer as a voyaguer with the Rideau Roundtable—it’s a great combination, eco-tour meets sports meets history, meets conservation.
More than a decade of working as a jewelry designer and manufacturer has honed my knowledge of the arts from fine art to crafts. A degree in acting from England and more than 20 years as an amateur actor and award winner have taken me backstage at many a production, concert and even film location. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Canada’s queen of the Blues Sue Foley and comedians Bowser and Blue.
In a nutshell I strive to tell the best stories I can, and hope my readers will find them entertaining and interesting.
Latest Articles
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Exploring Women's Institutes
They've been around for over 100 years, yet but for those who are members few others know very much about them, and they are worth knowing.
Apr 18, 2008
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Creating a Full Service B&B
Hugh and Debra didn't know what they were getting into, but now they have wonderful plans for the B&B they purchased a year ago.
Apr 18, 2008
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A Fungus We Breath
Like one third of the population in the St. Lawrence valley, Jessica was exposed to bird dropping harboring spores that have left her legally blind.
Apr 18, 2008
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Kings of Hitchhiking
Whether they are at risk or not, offering Monarch butterflies a place to stay is easy, enjoyable and fulfilling. These delicate creatures are a wonder.
Apr 18, 2008
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My Lunch - my Planet
A tremendous amount of waste is generated from school lunches, but there are ways to reduce that waste as some parents are finding.
Apr 18, 2008
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Green Gables Winery near Ottawa
Planting a hybrid grape designed to withstand -37 C, one couple near Kemptville produce a series of LCBO accredited wines with wild and humorous names.
Apr 3, 2008
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Snoring more than Embarassing
Snoring can be the first sign of sleep apnea, which can lead to heart disease, diabetes, depression, hypertension and sleeping inappropriately.
Feb 21, 2008
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