Amidst challenges, struggles and wins, teachers emerge as ‘true superheroes’ It would be unlikely to find a parent in Ottawa who could have envisioned the current world we live in – one where we are not only living through […]
Samantha Ball
Love your life
Are you living your truth? Why not? Writer Samantha Ball talks to women who have changed their world for the better With her children grown and out of the house, Kimberly Ellis wanted to make major changes to her life […]
‘A gift for their future’
Considering having your child learn a language – other than English and French? Here’s why you should go for it “There are so many reasons why language programming for children is important,” says Sarah Graham, marketing administrator for continuing […]
Love makes a family
Writer Samantha Ball sits down with Ottawa’s Knox family in the wake of bestseller ‘Love Lives Here’ Six years ago last month, Alexis Knox came out as transgender to her parents. Alexis, now 17, shared this with […]
Art for all
Mobile arts school helps kids to shine A man recognized for his previous career as an accomplished social worker has created an art school that emphasizes the importance of art for emotional and creative growth. The brainchild of Paul Field, […]
In the name of love
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, a Stittsville woman shares how readers can help those in the fight of their lives Almost everyone knows someone who is battling a serious illness like cancer. Many will want to support that person, […]
Stepping up
In tribute to all men, fathers and stepfathers who have played a positive role in the life of a child who wasn’t their biological daughter or son, Parenting Times shares an Ottawa family’s story […]
Finding their roots
Connected through the past, three women find extended family through research After losing her beloved Gramma Marie in 2009, Stittsville’s Amanda Murphy turned to genealogy as a means of connecting with the stories from the grandmother that she had grown […]
Safe haven
Bethany Hope Centre a ‘one-stop shop’ for young parents in Ottawa From the clean, bright and beautiful building, to the carefully planned and thoughtful programming and resources, to the dedicated and welcoming staff, the Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre has […]
‘It has truly been a game-changer for our family’
Everyone should have the opportunity to play sports. That’s the idea behind Ausome Ottawa. Liisa Vexler is co-founder of Ausome alongside husband Derek Firth. They have two sons, ages 10 and 12, and live an active lifestyle. While looking into […]