Shorter days and busier schedules call for quality time with loved ones The changing leaves, cooler nights and back-to-school routines don’t have to spell the end of summer adventure, and we set out to prove it with a road […]
Feature Articles
Are you ready to go on a safari adventure?
By Paul Edwards With more than 450 animals and 45-plus species, Parc Safari in Hemingford, Quebec, is full of surprises and wonders. The visitors can see the animals from the comfort of their vehicle, or from an electric bush […]
We are family
Considered as confidantes and children, pets are woven into the fabric of our lives Two years ago, sisters Melissa and Laura Hanson decided the time was right to add a new member to their household. The siblings, who grew […]
Find your om
Yoga teaches children to prioritize their well-being Anamda Sly has witnessed children “literally transform” before her eyes— and for the Ottawa-based yoga instructor, those are some of the most rewarding parts of her profession. In her classes, children “develop […]
The heart of the matter
Most people are unaware that heart disease is the Number 1 killer of women The last thing Sarah Fields expected was to be a patient at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Fields had always been an active person. The […]
Together, apart
Cohousing allows the best of both worlds — privacy and independence and a sense of community When Mary Huang began researching housing options for her aging parents in 2016, she came across the concept of cohousing. The Ottawa resident quickly […]
Living the wild life
The return of spring means more animal sightings. Three local wildlife rehab organizations educate us on what we should — and shouldn’t — do when nature calls When the city thaws and the ground cover makes its long-awaited reappearance in […]
Frozen hearts
Despite encouraging words, early mornings and shouldering fundraising efforts, hockey moms are often the forgotten heart of the game Looking back at her calendar, Michelle Hollett wonders how she ever did it. “I had two kids who were in […]
Move it, move it
Fitness post-pandemic can be challenging. Here’s how to keep the seniors in your life active Staying active can not only add years to a person’s life, but they’ll also feel better for it, says Anita Findlay, but it isn’t […]
A place to grow old in
An Ottawa-based organization is working to make communities age friendly and intergenerational. SWOOS shares their ideas with Sheryl Bennett-Wilson In response to Canada’s aging demographics, a local group is planning for the future. Senior Watch Old Ottawa South is […]