English-speaking parents will be surprised by the amount of French they already know, experts say As Nicole Thibault, national executive director for Canadian Parents for French points out, “Canada is a bilingual country and the benefits for children to know […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
Taking learning outdoors
The pandemic has created a seismic shift in how lessons are delivered to students During the first year of the pandemic, many teachers took their classes outside. With the return of warm weather, classes can get outdoors once again. “We’ve […]
Connecting with causes
Today’s students are more connected with social issues than the previous generation. Here’s how local teachers are making that happen You can’t scroll through your Facebook or Twitter feed, read a magazine or newspaper, or watch the news without being […]
A final act of love
It’s something none of us want to think about. But preparing for your passing can spare your surviving family members worry and confusion in a time of grief No one wants to talk about death and dying. But sadly, this […]
Family ties
Experts say that grandparents are the glue that hold families together Storytellers. Family historians. Givers of great hugs. As Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Family Institute says, “Grandparents provide depth and richness to family relationships. They really can […]
I’ll be there for you
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 […]
A whole new world
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 […]
There’s a camp for every interest
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 […]
Get out there
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 […]
The magic of dance
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 […]