October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Canada, one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Furthermore, according to Cancer Care Ontario, First Nations women statistically get diagnosed at later stages. Lastly, while rare, men can get diagnosed with breast cancer as well. So get checked early, and get checked often, because […]
Wellness
Ottawa ranks among the top fittest cities in the world
The capital is making its mark as one of the most active cities across the globe. A new study from Reebok called The Global State of Fitness, ranked Ottawa as the 16th most fit place to live. Amsterdam ranked the fittest, followed by Copenhagen and Helsinki. Only three Canadian cities made the list, with Vancouver ranking […]
My experience going dry for Dry Feb
Well, that’s a wrap! I made it through 28 days of Dry Feb, which means I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol during the entire month of February. To some people that may not seem like such a big deal but for me it was a small accomplishment that I never thought I would try. […]
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre is selling Christmas trees for a good cause
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre right here in Ottawa is doing a fundraising event by selling local trees! It is their 35th Annual Christmas Tree Sale and the proceeds will go towards activities supporting patients, comfort and care. Not only that but the price is good too! With different sizes available here is what […]
How to Stay Healthy & Prevent Sickness
It’s cold and flu season, on top of the pandemic. You might be looking for some tips and tricks to stay healthy and safe at this time. Although the below list may seem a bit obvious, it is tried and true. Hydrate A lot us struggle to stay on top of our daily hydration. You […]
Mental Wellness During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Nobody expected to be living in isolation for months on end and yet here we are trying to figure out what tomorrow will look like during these unprecedented times. People have lost employment, many businesses have either been severely struggling or have had to close down and we’ve been confined to our own households which […]
How to Stay Off Your Phone During a Pandemic
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. […]
Pandemic Poetry Keeps the Office Staff Laughing
Some people say they like to sing in the shower, but for Rachel Seguin, the shower is where she finds her inspiration for writing poetry. “I’ve always written poetry, and this sounds strange, but one morning several weeks ago when I was in the shower this poem started coming to me,” says Seguin, Ontario Native Women’s […]
Staying Connected for Free in the Age of Social Distancing
As the weeks go on, you might be searching for more and more ways to stay connected to your friends beyond the usual video call. We’ve put a list of free apps and websites together to keep you socializing when friends and loved ones feel extra far away! For the movie loving crew: Netflix Party […]
The Awkward Look
Let’s face it, we may feel a little silly at times as we’re not used to wearing medical or other types of face masks. It almost feels unnatural, but I guarantee if you go out on your next grocery shopping session you’re going to run into a lot of people with masks. Then hey, you […]