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Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Craig Conoley and his father, Rodney. Photo Courtesy Craig Conoley

I’ll be there for you

December 22, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

One in four Canadian millennials is a caregiver for an older adult. Here is one young man’s story of caring for his dad   Everything in Craig Conoley’s world fell apart in March 2020. “Not only did COVID-19 hit, but […]

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A whole new world

August 28, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

New rules for new beginnings: how our local seniors are coping since the outbreak   With COVID-19, our world changed. Stores and businesses closed. People were told to stay at home and isolate, and retirement homes and long-term care facilities […]

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There’s a camp for every interest

April 8, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Explore the arts with these creative City of Ottawa summer camps Is there a budding actor, film director or fashion designer in your home? Then there is a City of Ottawa camp for them! These creative summer camps are offered […]

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Get out there

April 8, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Make the most of spring and summer with the city’s parks and rec programs No matter what your age or ability – Ottawa Parks and Recreation has programs and camps for just about everyone. “We have an incredible array of […]

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The magic of dance

April 8, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Explore what’s new at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe Dance into April and May with two sensational productions at Meridian Theatres @ Centrpointe. Audiences around the world have been mesmerized by “Catapult: The Magic of Shadow Dance.” This collaborative team was […]

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There’s something for everyone this March Break

March 8, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

City of Ottawa offers plenty of camp options   Energetic, entertaining, educational and most of all, fun – if you’re searching for a March Break camp for your child, check out what the City of Ottawa has to offer. “We’ve […]

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Life skills, real world

March 8, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Schools are teaching kids about entrepreneurship and finances. Here’s how kids can benefit, writes Sheryl Bennett-Wilson   Entrepreneurship, finances and understanding economic systems are all part of the learning curve that students can apply to the real world. Numerous schools […]

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Should you go independent?

March 6, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Ottawa has many choices when it comes to independent schools – here’s how to find one that suits your child’s needs               As a parent, you’re looking out for the best interest of your child. And sometimes that means […]

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The sandwich generation

March 6, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

In addition to caring for their young children, many parents have taken on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents as well According to Statistics Canada, there are over two million caregivers in Canada, and the majority are women, […]

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‘Be Community, Be Well, Be Innovative’

January 11, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

How OCSB’s kindergarten program nurtures young minds It’s just after 9 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic School. The sound of laughter is everywhere on the kindergarten playground. Kindergarten students are doing what they do best – playing. It’s […]

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