recreation

Miles Willing eyes the finish line with mom Nicole cheering him on in the Hintonburg 1k race in July. Miles, who loves to run, is primed for one day joining a school cross-country running club. Photo Credit Jon Willing

After the bell

A robust school extracurricular program has much to offer children and their families   If kids are gloomy about being back in the classroom this fall, hopefully they find joy in the school’s extracurricular activities. We should urge our children […]

A world of opportunity

After-school programs offer chances to learn — that’s why activity types, social aspects and instructors are all factors to consider when it comes to finding a space for your kids, Janhabi Nandy writes Children can spend up to 25 hours […]

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I’m with them

Membership in organizations and clubs often teach kids just as much as official school activities     When we think about learning, we may think about classrooms. But just as much of the childhood learning experience happens outside those four […]

Orienteering Ottawa's Jeff Teutsch and his girlfriend, Kim Perry

Where in the world?

‘Orienteering is great for families with kids,’ local organizer says. Tracey Tong reports on the sport you need to check out in 2020   As Ottawa thaws into spring, many families will want to trade their indoor views for one […]

There are so many things to do in Ottawa and area.

12 Great family fun events

The Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, August 10 through 24 Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St., Gatineau What: With a mission of encouraging cultural discoveries through a varied and international artistic program, the Sound […]

Eddie Ekiyor, pictured in 2014, playing in an East-West high school all-star game. Ekiyor is one of the best basketball players to emerge from Ottawa, has said he will play pro somewhere in Europe this fall. Mike Carroccetto photo ***ONE TIME PUBLISHING RIGHTS GRANTED TO OPT****

Hoops catching on in the capital

In the wake of Raptors fever, grassroots basketball expected to grow locally Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you already know that the Toronto Raptors captured the entire nation’s interest by winning the NBA championship earlier this summer.   […]

Giving back to the community

Volunteers needed to maintain neighbourhood ice rinks   It was love at first sight for Al Arsenault and his wife Betty. She loved the house and he loved the community skating rink located right behind the house. “That was over […]

January marks busy month at Dovercourt Recreation Centre

In the Ottawa neighbourhood of Westboro, you will find the Dovercourt Recreation Centre. Winter programs get underway at the beginning of the month. Activities and health are usually on the minds of people following the holidays. To that end, fitness […]