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Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

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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Cool sports

January 11, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Winter’s here for the long haul – get out there! The City of Ottawa has some great suggestions for fun winter activities. “We’ve got something for everyone and every age,” says Jennifer Cunningham, recreation supervisor with the City of Ottawa. […]

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Packed with talent

January 11, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

This winter, there’s entertainment for everyone at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe   Dance, music, theatre – the 2020 season at Meridian Centrepointe has something for every entertainment taste. “The 2020 season is not only exciting,” says Allan Sansom, Meridian Theatre’s […]

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Redefining wonder

January 11, 2020By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

The Wonderist Chris Funk brings beyond believable illusions to the Shenkman Arts Centre Mind-boggling. Spectacular. Unbelievably funny. Get ready for musical illusionist Chris Funk, The Wonderist: Redefining Wonder at the Shenkman Arts Centre, Saturday, February 22, 2020. The show is […]

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