Choosing a summer camp for your child isn’t easy. There are so many options now: sports specific, arts centred, STEM, overnight. For Brooke Brown, the choice of which summer camp to send their son to was almost made for her. “When we had our second child in 2018, […]
Fuel Your Child’s Creativity Established in 1879, the OSA has always maintained its mission to deliver top-quality arts education, making it the ideal summer camp for your children. Participating children and teens will embark on an exciting hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles […]
Summers in Ottawa can seem short and the key to making the most of it is to fill kids’ days with adventure, fun, fresh air… and lots of PLAY. According to HIGH FIVE®, Canada’s quality standard for children’s programs, play lets children shape their environment using their imaginations. […]
I was catching up with a group of friends recently when one of the guys asked if I liked each of my three daughters’ boyfriends. I laughed a little, shrugged my shoulders and said, “They’re okay.” “Ah,” he replied, “you have a son-in-law lie.” This was a golf […]
There are many reasons summer campers of all ages love Dovercourt but we’ve narrowed it down to just five. 1. Best camp counsellors in the city. All of our staff are highly trained and selected carefully for their warmth, friendliness, and energy. Almost all of them have grown […]
It is hard to believe that it is March and spring is just around the corner. Soon the patios will be open and we’ll all be on our bikes, riding through the SJAM trail, the Byron Pathway, and beyond, to park right here in Westboro Village. I’ve met […]
NutriChem Compounding Pharmacy and Clinic understands that patients are frustrated and confused about health care. In turn, they provide efficient and highly effective choices with proven results. Their solution? Smart personalized medicine. Kent MacLeod, founder and CEO of NutriChem, is an award-winning pharmacist with over 30 years of […]
Open houses can be fun and exciting for both the Realtor and a potential buyer, especially when the home is presented well. This past January, I hosted an open house for a property that I had only just listed a few days before. The home was relatively small, […]
Winter can be a challenging time to remain active outdoors – especially with seemingly endless cold weather and early dark evenings. Icy, slushy sidewalks mixed with stormy weather can be slippery and dangerous at times, preventing outdoor physical exercise on a regular basis. How can you stay outdoor […]
Ever heard of Hygge (pronounced Hue-guh)? No, it’s not a new diet or a type of exercise. Hygge, according to hyggehouse.com, is a Danish term for acknowledging a feeling or moment—whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary—as cosy, charming or special. For me, […]
Some 30+ years after the City of Ottawa agreed to let the community run the Dovercourt Recreation Centre, their commitment to helping people has never been stronger. Dovercourt is a not-for-profit centre that operates as a registered charity and social enterprise. “It’s a true social enterprise in that […]
You might not expect that one of the city’s most delicious restaurants would be located in a shopping mall, but the newly opened CoBrie International at the Carlingwood Shopping Centre is defying expectations daily. Owners Karen and Brian Vallipuram are excited to honour the more than 60 years […]
Written by Taylorrose Walsh Chloe Lapenat’s New York City success story as an up-and-coming actor, writer, and producer began in her hometown of Ottawa. Before writing and starring in her own original mini-series, Lapenat’s passion for acting and burgeoning talent was fostered at the Ottawa School of Speech […]
Having a will protects your family, ensures that your wishes are followed and preserves your legacy. Planning for the future can be difficult, but it is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Ontario Bar Association has dedicated November as “Make A Will Month”, […]
We all know that swimming lessons are the optimal way to encourage water safety as well as being a fantastic fitness option during the cooler fall, winter and spring months. In fact, aquatic activities are great for the whole family, and one of the city’s best options for […]
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