An Ottawa non-profit cooperative offers art lovers the chance to experience beauty without commitment or a hefty price tag It’s (almost) as easy as checking out a book from the library. No longer the exclusive territory of the […]
Tracey Tong
From the Editor
I’m usually a very happy person. If you know me in real life, you’ll know that my outlook tends towards the annoyingly sunny side up. But as a working writer, editor and teacher and wife and mother of […]
From the editor
At first blush, there are many things that are special about Canada’s capital. The Parliament buildings, of course. All the big museums and the National Gallery of Canada. Many of us have recently enjoyed Winterlude and the Rideau Canal Skateway. […]
Tiny worlds
A local mother-daughter team leads plant lovers of all ages in terrarium workshops During the pandemic, Nadia De Santi worked from home while her daughter did online learning. Wanting to bring the connection to nature indoors, De Santi purchased […]
Happy together
A free grassroots community group is spreading a life-changing message In a world dominated by screens, Ottawa residents Stephen Bierbrier and Tamara Robinson are rooting for face-to-face meetings and in-person connections. They want to remind everyone that happiness is […]
Local beauties
With snow on the ground, native plants may not be top of mind for many of us. But now’s the season for winter sowing While looking for a volunteer opportunity during the height of the pandemic in 2020, Ottawa’s […]
Unlocking the door
Your child’s been referred to a speech-language pathologist. What happens next? Communication is the essence of human interaction, says Brigitte Dobrzanski. But for some, that doesn’t come without effort and support. That’s where speech therapy comes in—it can […]
Writing for a reason
Three local children’s authors and illustrators share the goals behind their books Derville and Tasha Lowe “We believe books are excellent resources for introducing and explaining difficult topics.” It started off as a “simple project” to […]
Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this winter What: 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship Where: Canadian Tire Centre When: December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025 Why: Ten teams are divided into five-team groups in the preliminary […]
Fresh ink
When the weather outside is frightful, curl up with a new book Inclement weather is keeping the family inside. What to do? Check out these 10 new reads by Canadian authors and illustrators. Books for Babies and Toddlers […]