Her son Nolan’s life-threatening allergies inspired Michelle Nel to pen a series of books for families. Tracey Tong talks to the Ottawa author A personal support worker, Michelle Nel had yearned to be an author since childhood. For years, it […]
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Canada’s missing history
Experts say we have far to go when it comes to teaching reconciliation in schools When it comes to teaching reconciliation, most schools are off to a good start, but there must be more purpose and intention, says the director […]
On the wings of love
My children’s butterfly-raising project gave us gifts we didn’t anticipate It’s a long-held belief of educators that learning doesn’t only take place in the classroom. I agree: teaching important life lessons — respect for the planet and its creatures — […]
Close to home
Ottawa families watched in horror as Ukraine was attacked. Janhabi Nandy writes about how their crisis became ours Judit Marton watched the news coverage of Russia’s attack on Ukraine with increasing anxiety. Her concern for her daughter, living and working […]
Earth’s angels
These eco-friendly organizations are leading local grassroots efforts to make the city a greener place For Brittanny Belanger, it all started with prescription pill bottles. “A couple of years ago, I had some mental health issues, and I was taking […]
There’s an app for that
There’s a growing number of online programs dedicated to seniors, their fitness and health. Here are some worth checking out Winter and COVID-19 kept many of us — especially seniors — from getting active, but with the arrival of […]
Outdoor ed
Being outside has numerous benefits for students. Local educators share what they know By Janhabi Nandy Being in nature not only has tremendous benefits for our bodies and minds, it also shows us how much we depend on […]
Taking care of business
Parenting plus pandemic means double the work for local business owners Running your own business can be difficult enough, but for many local small business owners who are also juggling parenthood, the pandemic has proved a time of challenges and […]
Staying put
More seniors are choosing to age in place. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson counts the ways millennials can help keep their parents safe When the National Institute of Aging asked Canadians over the age of 65, almost 100 percent said they plan to […]
Sea change
A new baby is coming, which means undertaking a big — and important — task of helping the big brother- or sister-to-be. No matter how old they are, getting your first child used to the idea of having a sibling […]