Weekend What’s Up December 10-12, 2021
From holiday shopping to taking part in seasonal activities, check out our weekly roundup of things to do in Ottawa this weekend. We have a mix of fun activities including some free options, all are guaranteed to help you get in the festive spirit!
Not a penny more to the bloated and entitled Ottawa Police Service
Ottawa City Councilors should call for Independent audit of the Ottawa Police Service books, not give them more money.
Tourism returns big time in Mexico
The success of Tianguis Turistico 2021 in Yucatán is great news for Canadian travelers
Why kids are mean and what to do about it
Parents are an important part of correcting occasional mean behaviour.
The storage and portable storage market is booming
According to Mordor Intelligence Research, the valuation of the self-storage market reached USD $87.65 billion in 2019 and that valuation is expected to grow
Budget season is almost over.
The municipal budget has dominated the last month of Ottawa City Council committee meetings, but this chapter will be coming to a close on December 8th.
Gastops: Ottawa-based innovation in the F-35 program
Gastops was selected to provide critical sensors for Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the Lockheed Martin F-35.
Albertans should not be as worried about climate “alarmists;” They should be much more fearful about climate “deniers.”
Given that 69 per cent of all oil production goes to provide gasoline for vehicles, betting economic livelihood on the continued and increasing use of oil sourced energy would seem to be a losing proposition.
7 ways to hone your musical skills
Becoming a skilled musician takes time and patience.
Are you helping hackers?
Cybersecurity is a part of digital literacy. If you’re not following best security practices in today's volatile technology environment, you’re at serious risk of being hacked.
Art that uplifts–Alex Hunt Studio giveaway
Head over to @ottawalifemag and @alexhuntstudio on Instagram for your chance to enter and win this beautifully vibrant art piece.
Plan International Canada’s Gifts of Hope – Food Basket
For those looking for an ethical gift perfect for the socially conscious gift giver and receiver, Plan International Canada’s Gifts of Hope have the power to change real lives.
Daisy delights at the GCTC
Live in-person theatre is back at the GCTC with Daisy, on stage until December 17.
Front office changes in Ottawa?
They’ve made the seismic shift in Montreal. They’ve done the same, finally, in Vancouver. Where does that leave Ottawa?
As free transit rolls on, many Para Transpo riders are left behind
Use the hashtag #ParaTranspoInDecember to report any delays or other barriers that interfered with your trip
When it is better to get variable mortgage rates in Canada
In general, it's better to get a variable-rate mortgage in Canada when you expect interest rates to drop.
How you can consume marijuana: 5 different ways
Have you used the same old method of marijuana consumption for years and want to try out something new?
Top 3 Canadian NHL Players Of 2021
At the start of the 2021 NHL Season, the total number of players that were Canadian was 43%, meaning they almost accounted for half of the league!
NESCAFÉ’s coffee coffee table–a reminder that sustainability is in reach
Canadian designer Jesson Moen used 37lbs of repurposed coffee grounds to build a coffee coffee table!
Weekend What’s Up: December 3-5, 2021
Check out our weekly roundup of things to do in Ottawa this weekend.
Learn French language and culture with Alliance Française Ottawa
Learning French is more than adding a skill to your resume or crossing off an item on your bucket list–it’s experiencing the culture and discovering possibilities.
Empathy and your child
Advice to strengthen your parenting skills which will assist your child to mature through the teen years into an emotionally healthy and socially adept adult.
A helpful guide to horse betting in Canada
Horse racing is one of the biggest, oldest, and most played sports in the world.
US online gambling giants design Canadian game plan
Some of the leading online casino and sportsbook operators are eyeing the Canadian market as it seemingly starts to open up.
Barre Fit Warriors–fitness that’s empowering and fun
What if the movement of dance, the empowerment of self-defence, and the grace of yoga replaced the dumbbells and treadmills? Barre Fit Warriors makes fitness accessible and changes fitness perspectives to inclusion and holistic wellness.
