The New Home Build: Decisions, Decisions!
With a very detailed DesignerDIY action plan in place and following my recent new home purchase, the…
Fall into Fitness
We can’t live in denial much longer; fall is coming. Say goodbye to impromptu cottage getaways an…
Letter To The Editor: A Response From The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
The following letter from Rita Notarandrea, CEO of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, is a resp…
Industry Leaders Rally Together to Support ALS Canada
From left to right: Sir Terry Matthews, Debbie Weinstein and Bruce Lazenby
Terry Matthews, high tech…
Udi’s Kid Friendly Turkey Quinoa Meatball Hoagie
Recipe courtesy of Udi's Gluten Free. This kid-approved meal is a hit with people of all ages.
Spotlight’s on Top Canadian wines!
Are you a wine enthusiast? So many people in Ottawa want to discover fine wines from across Canad…
Celebrate Jane Austen in Perth tonight
There is no question Jane Austen fans were celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the publicati…
Weber Wrap-Up
Chances are, if you’ve been following our summer barbeque series and burger of the week, you could…
Summer Swimming: Pool Safety Tips
Swimming and summertime go together like peanut butter and jelly. Who doesn’t love a dip in the po…
The Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto: A Fantastic Escape in the Heart of Toronto
Toronto is a great city and there is no doubt that it has some fine hotels. The key to a stay in the…
Bidding the Bathroom Blahs Bye-Bye
As with every large purchase decision in life, there are many factors that should be considered. Tak…
Mazda’s CX-5 is Top of its Class for Smaller SUVs
Like millions of Canadians, I am a fan of smaller compact SUVs. What I look for in a SUV is a combin…
Burger of the Week: Spicy Jalapeño and Bacon Cheeseburger
Happy Burger Day! That’s right, today is a day to celebrate the existence of a juicy, delicious patt…
Emmy Awards Recap
Did you watch the 66th annual Emmy Awards on Monday night?
We were tuned in from the red carpet to t…
Canada Slow to Respond to Prescription Opioid Crisis
In my first career as a pharmacist, I worked in more than 30 pharmacies across Nova Scotia, filling…
Just How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Should We Eat a Day?
Digesting the evidence
Many organizations cook up recommendations for the number of fruit and vegeta…
Summer Reading
Be sure to add Ottawa Stories: Trials and Triumphs in Bytown History, by Clifford Scott to your summ…
How a National Drug Plan Can Boost the Canadian Economy
Canadians pay among the highest costs per capita among OECD countries for prescription drugs, with o…
Enjoy Some Digital Family Time Together
No negative behaviour associated with kids’ use of video games in households with strong parent-ch…
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Fresh Dill Appetizers
Recipe courtesy of Udi’s Gluten Free.
Serves 2
The classic cream cheese, local smoked salmon and…
Ontario Wood: Choosing Local Benefits All Ontarians
In the office of Forests Ontario, Rob Keen, CEO of the not-forprofit organization, sits at a beautif…
Top Dog Hot Dogs
There are two kinds of people in this world: burger people and hot dog people. While we prefer to re…
Mercedes-Benz Start Up
This week, designers took to the runway in Gatineau, Quebec for their chance at competing at World M…
Value Village: Second-Hand Secret Weapon
Value Village, first introduced to Canada in 1980, is a second-hand clothing paradise. No, it may no…
Public Service Week: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Twenty-two years ago, then-MP Marlene Catterall introduced a private member’s bill recognizing the…
