March Break has shifted a month to take place April 12-18 in Ontario. Are you trying to think of ways to keep your kids busy during this April Break? The Ottawa Public Library has quite a few virtual events in store to keep your little ones active and learning. For lovers of dance, one of […]
Following days of beautiful sunshine, a large amount of rain is here – up to 50 millimetres is expected in some parts in Ottawa. And after the winter months, you may not have been ready to stay in so soon. Not to worry – there’s so much to enjoy from the comfort of home that […]
A new study from Ryerson University called “Examining Children’s Animated Television in Canada” has shone a light on the representation of people of colour in this medium in 2018-2019. In the findings, 51% of human characters were white, while 49% were people of colour. Representation has increased though, as the previous study revealed 74% of characters were white. However, […]
Have you had trouble explaining no trick-or-treating to your kids this year for Halloween? That doesn’t mean you can’t leave the house and celebrate in new and creative ways while keeping a safe distance! The greater Ottawa area is full of spooky and fun attractions for all age groups that your family and friends will love. Pumpkin Fest […]
With social distancing measures in place, you might be feeling pressed for things to do. On Tuesday, a brand new online hub for Harry Potter fans opened up called “Harry Potter at Home”. The website features activities like quizzes, drawing tutorials, chapter challenges and special features. The biggest feature is a weekly live reading series featuring […]
There’s no shortage of things to get up to this month! We’ve put together some of the events we’re looking forward to in Ottawa. What’s on your list? Ottawa International Writer’s Festival Readers, writers and creators alike will enjoy the Ottawa International Writer’s Festivals featuring a diverse range of authors and works from May 2nd […]