Buying and selling used gives new life to family essentials For generations, money-savvy parents have been outfitting their growing kids and their changing hobbies with gently used items. Buying and selling through thrift stores, garage sales and consignment shops stretches […]
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A worthwhile investment
While some intensive extracurricular activities can be all-consuming, parents are saying it’s worth the time and money Some months, Amanda DeGrace pays more for her three children’s extracurricular activities than for the mortgage on the family’s Ottawa home. Thirteen-year-old Dominic […]
Where there’s a will, there’s a plan
Change your will as your life changes, experts say Making a will is all about the big picture. “It’s about what you want, how you want your estate managed, and how to achieve it,” says Heather Austin-Skaret, a co-managing partner […]
All the lonely people
Loneliness is individual, complicated and situational—and can affect people of all ages Social isolation—being alone—was a devastating factor during the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care homes, contributing to feelings of loneliness and negative impacts on both the physical and […]
It only takes one
Giving was a part of Ava James Sidoli’s childhood. Now in her last year of high school, the Ottawa teen has led a charge in helping the less fortunate When you get the message at age five that it’s a […]
Learn about the six new CMEY programs offering early support for children with autism in Ontario
If you are a parent or caregiver of a young child with autism in Ontario, there’s great news: the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) has introduced six groundbreaking caregiver-mediated early years (CMEY) programs designed to provide crucial support for your […]
The return of the (prime time) king
Ottawa’s Kevin Gillis’s animated drama series ‘The Raccoons’ explored environmental and climate issues in the ‘80s and ‘90s—and dominated Sunday night television in the process A popular Canadian animated series enjoyed by kids today—and beloved by their parents and […]
A lifelong affair
Whether they sign up for dance instruction or a lecture series, seniors can benefit from heading back to class You make sure to get your steps in everyday, have a workout buddy and a membership to the gym. But Dr. […]
Fall for local travel
Shorter days and busier schedules call for quality time with loved ones The changing leaves, cooler nights and back-to-school routines don’t have to spell the end of summer adventure, and we set out to prove it with a road […]
Are you ready to go on a safari adventure?
By Paul Edwards With more than 450 animals and 45-plus species, Parc Safari in Hemingford, Quebec, is full of surprises and wonders. The visitors can see the animals from the comfort of their vehicle, or from an electric bush […]