We all have an innate ability to recognize something beautiful, our Happiness Formula columnist writes I agree with the phrase “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” The word “beauty” has a definition — the quality present […]
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The beach
Kita Szpak shares one of her favourite ways to while away an Ottawa summer’s day An early riser, I make my way to Britannia Park. Little traffic and extensive free parking this time of day are a bonus. Depending on […]
Wet and wild
Want to make a big splash this summer? Look no further than your own neighbourhood for some fun in the water, Mike Carroccetto writes One of the best ways to have some family fun on a hot summer day is to […]
Trust me
His son’s summer adventures bring back memories of growing up for columnist Chris Hunt The fear was there. My son laughed as he ran along his grandparent’s dock on the Ottawa River, but I knew what would happen once he […]
The true value of extracurricular activities
Classes, lessons not only enrich children’s lives, but increase confidence, Jen Traplin writes “I just don’t want to put my face underwater!” It was the same line, delivered at the same time, every single week. From the backseat on […]