How are you doing? It has been a tough week in our city. COVID-19 cases are spiking and we’ve been asked to reduce our social interactions to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. The province has announced more COVID-19 testing sites will open across the city to help alleviate longer waiting times but with that […]
Happy autumn! I always associate Labour Day with summer’s end and this year is no exception. We’re not even halfway through September and I’m wearing a heavy sweater, long pants and slippers at home! How many layers are you rocking? This week, we got advice from Premier Ford to plan to nix trick or treating and […]
How’s your week going? It’s back-to-school season, but everything feels so different this year. Speaking of, you can still take part in the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope this month, but it’s all virtual so you can participate from anywhere. If you wanted to get even more exercise in, the National Capital Commission has extended […]
Going out in full coronavirus gear has become the norm in recent times. However, the battle against COVID-19 has brought on an unpleasant and unexpected side effect. When City Council passed a mandatory mask by-law to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, there was an extraordinary increase in the production and usage of disposable masks. […]
If you struggled with overusing your phone before the pandemic, you’re likely on it even more these days. In several studies, screen time and social media use has been linked to loneliness, depression and anxiety and in my opinion, it isn’t exactly fulfilling to look back at the hours spent on my phone each week. […]
Hey! How’s your week starting off? It’s an exciting one with Capital Pride on the go with a slew of virtual events and festivities you can check out. I know, it feels like we were just here doing the Stay Home Club thing, but I’m heading off for a few days to get in some staycation and […]
How are you doing this week? It’s been a cooler summer week in the city. Things started off a little interestingly with a severe thunderstorm and a tornado warning on Monday. Thankfully, it was just a warning! Heading into the weekend, temperatures are up again but we’ve got a possibility of rain and thunder as […]
While the government of Ontario has decided that school will be back in session in September, many parents are still faced with a difficult choice. Should they send their kids back to school and be worried about their safety all day, or try juggling homeschooling with a full-time job? It’s a tough choice either way. […]
Happy weekend! The city has been lively this week with lots of things to do and good things on the way. Earlier this week, we got to experience the Perseid meteor shower! You can continue to look to the skies this weekend as the Illumination fireworks show will light up the city on Saturday night. There’s also been a lot of […]
How’s it going this week? Cases are still pretty high in Ottawa and regardless of that sad fact, there’s never a bad time to reiterate the importance of wearing a mask and washing and sanitizing your hands regularly to keep safe and avoid spreading germs. Stay COVIDWISE as Ottawa Public Health would say. If you want to stay […]