The province of Ontario released the official guidelines for holiday gatherings in 2021 on November 25th. The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, says that the best protection against the spread of the virus this holiday season is by getting vaccinated. This could mean your first, second or third booster dose of the COVID-19 […]
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Two Social Distancing Stories by Indigenous Filmmakers
The National Film Board (NFB) recently introduced a new online feature on their website called The Curve. It’s a collection of approximately 30 projects by more than 40 Canadian artists aimed at telling stories about social distancing across different communities – from East to West and all the way to the North. The projects cover […]
The Ottawa Stargazer’s Guide to the Perseid Meteor Shower
Have you ever had the chance to see a meteor shower? There’s really nothing quite like it! Whether you have or haven’t, you won’t have long to wait because you can catch the Perseid meteor shower Tuesday and Wednesday and the viewing conditions are looking good with the moon at only 52% illumination. If you […]
Happy Social Distancing Birthday to You
My birthday is coming up this weekend and it’s been a bit of a tough one to grasp with social distancing. Each year I get all my friends together to celebrate. I just love the art of planning a party from the guest list to the food and drink menu. So this year I’m at a […]
Adjusting to Working from Home
The move to a work-from-home lifestyle has been a bit of an adjustment – especially if you live in a confined space or have new “co-workers” like family, roommates or pets. Unless you already accommodated a workspace into your home, you might be looking for ways to deal with this challenge. I’ve got some tips […]
10 Brain Teasers that will Challenge your Mental Sharpness
It’s pretty easy to let your entire day become consumed by technology. Whether it’s binge-watching Tiger King or spending hours scrolling through social media, you may not realize just how much time you’re aimlessly spending on the world wide web. We know that it takes a little more than just self-control to put down our […]
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 […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: March 30-April 5
It’s been just about three weeks of self-isolation now. How have you been holding up? I’ve been getting adjusted to our new at-home setup and my new routine too. I’m thrilled to be on the airwaves live from 3-7PM Monday-Friday. We have a great team here at ELMNT! There’s no doubt. On a personal level, […]
Live Streamed to Your Living Room: March 23-29 Edition
It feels like everyday and every hour, a concert or major festival is crossed off the calendar or pushed forward several months. But that hasn’t stopped musicians and artists from coming through and live-streaming their concerts (usually to an empty venue) or simply playing music from their homes as they self-isolate. Check out the list […]