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. […]
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Anticipation for the nation
In the words of singer-songwriter Carly Simon: ‘We can never know about the days to come, but we think about them anyway’ I’ve always seen “anticipation” as such a positive word: full of hope and happy expectation. Though the […]
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 […]
A matter of survival
Getting lost in the woods can happen to anyone, says outdoor educator Sonia Vani, and can be avoided if one puts thought into preparation Sonia Vani has enjoyed a feeling of “belonging outside” since childhood. “My parents encouraged […]
Treats for all
How one Ontario family turned an accessible Halloween for one child into a Canada-wide goal to make trick or treating safe and open to everyone Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, Families with a Cause. The families featured […]
Catwalk style in Ottawa? You bet
Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy offers young artists a unique camp experience Your young designer’s dreams of catwalks, high fashion and red carpets can come true right here in Ottawa. This summer, your fashion-obsessed child can attend the same school […]
12 Great Family Fun Events
Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this summer What: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Where: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Rd. When: June 21 to 23 Why: The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm, Indigenous […]
From the Editor
As a former daily news journalist, Ottawa resident since 2007 and mother of two active kids who like to see and do all the things, there are very few festivals, events, or attractions that I haven’t been to at least […]
They’ve got you, babe
Riley has the best teachers in his corner — and it brings back memories for his dad When I was in junior high, my teachers frequently told my parents how bright I was. My teachers were either very wrong […]
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 […]