How to make your house safer and more tech-friendly?
There are many different devices and systems you can set up to make sure that your home is protected at all times.
Managing Type 1 Diabetes: The Dexcom G6 has given me back peace of mind
I’ve always been good at managing life with diabetes, this device makes it seem like I’ve conquered it.
Making art and sticking with it: Avery Lawrance receives art scholarship
Avery Lawrance has been making art for as long as she can remember. “I was never really into sports” she said “I would rather stay inside and colour.”
BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Murals and street art
In this weekly series, we share our top spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss #OLMBest every week!
First International Vein Week aims to improve vein health
April is dedicated to many health-related awareness campaigns but this year marks the first time Vein Week will join the roster.
The health benefits of keeping your body well hydrated
Water is vital for our health as it allows our blood to carry important minerals and vitamins around our body, to the organs and tissues that need them to function properly.
Local author’s debut thrills with dark backwoods drama
Ellie Beals’ debut novel, Emergence, is a Canadian backwoods thriller set in the wilds of the laurentian mountains.
The Ottawa Senators are 20 games away from finishing this shortened 2020-21 season
The Sens sit eleven points out of the final playoff spot in the North Division currently held by the Montreal Canadiens.
When your child always wants to be the ‘Top Dog’
Advice for parents concerned about their young son's obsession to win.
Top 12 most popular types of YouTube videos: list of popular genres to get the most views
With the right content, YouTube becomes a very fertile ground, an essential tool for video marketing.
How to overcome fatigue
A lot of people have been waiting for the year 2020 to be over. However, not too much has changed.
MP annual pay raise raises backlash
The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation slammed MPs for failing to stop their annual pay raise during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A fairer capital gains tax
Most capital gains are made by the middle class just trying to have their later-in-life nest egg keep pace with inflation, and they tend to invest very conservatively,
7 important benefits of good dental hygiene
Bushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups are the keys to preventing a whole range of potential issues and maintaining a brilliant and healthy smile.
Tips and hacks to saving more when shopping online
With the growth of E-commerce, many stores have sprouted up, leading to the popularity of online shopping.
Pests to watch out for this summer in Ottawa
Raccoons give birth from the spring up into the summer. During this period, they use attics and chimneys as dens to raise their young.
Tough conversations: how to talk to senior parents about personal support care
It might be time to consider hiring a professional, accredited at-home caregiving provider to give your parents the independent, joyful lives they deserve.
The top design features to add to your home
Would you like to breathe some new life into an older house?
Sproud makes a splash with sustainable alternative milk from unlikely source
“Sproud is all about bringing people together around a shared passion for plant-based alternatives and sustainability.” — Maria Tegman
Virus forces new role on the Bank of Canada
Bank Governor Tiff Macklem, is the most important person in Ottawa . . . But accountability processes developed in gentler times do not allow Canadians or Parliamentarians to fully peer behind the Bank’s curtains.
Winds of change: personal attendant care and shortages
For a PWD to live in their home, we need to give up certain things that most take for granted.
What tech services does Ottawa provide?
As the nation’s capital city, it’s definitely fair to say that Ottawa is one of the big tech centres within Canada and helps to provide some of the most valuable services around.
Album Reviews: Vallens, L’Impératrice, Les Shirley
Frank Smith and Phillip Victor Bova’s latest release, plus four more!
Who you know: Democracy Watch Calls for accountability in judicial appointments
Two justices appointed to the New Brunswick Court of Queen’s bench and one justice appointed to the New Brunswick Court of Appeal all donated to help Minister LeBlanc pay off his debt.
Saying goodbye to my PS4 and . . . hello PS5!
‘I have no intention of getting a PS5!’, I said this to my friend. . . . I mean why would I? I have a PS4.
