Home & Garden

Is your home insurance company stealing money from you?

September 26, 2016 0 Andrew MacDonald

Believe it or not, the overwhelming majority of homeowners out there in the Canada are paying a lot more for their home insurance than they should be – than they could be – and a lot of it has to…

Home & Garden

Five Ways You’ll Know If A House Isn’t For You

August 29, 2016 0 Ann Torres

Knowing whether or not your should buy that home may come down to recognizing the problems with the home. If you can spot the signs that may cost you money–or your life-right away, then you’ll be better prepared to make…

Business

Local Business Profile: Scheel Window & Door

August 25, 2016 0 Faith Murray

My husband and I were first time home buyers this past fall. There’s a certain magic to being a first time home buyer, a certain element of “wow we’ve really grown up now!” and a certain weight of responsibility. We…

Helpful Tips

Get out That Red Wine Stain – No Fuss No Hassle

August 22, 2016 0 Andrew MacDonald

You come home from a long day at work, have dinner and put the kids to bed. And then you pull out your favorite bottle and want nothing more than putting your feet up, curling up with your partner and…

Home & Garden

5 Surprising Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

July 25, 2016 0 Amanda Murray

Since kitchens are one of the most utilized rooms, they can become more like the showpiece of your entire home. So instead of opting for those modern trends that display subtle hues and chilled accents, why not make it stand…

Home & Garden

5 Great Ways to Enjoy Time in Your Backyard

July 6, 2016 0 Ann Torres

A backyard holds a lot of potential. However, without some inspiration, it can be challenging to figure out how to best utilize the space you have. With that in mind, let’s take a moment to review five great ways you…

Families & Parenting

How to Protect and Clean Rugs: Tips for Pet Owners

June 20, 2016 0 Ann Torres

Pets, especially cats and dogs, are a popular fixture in family homes across North America. While our furry friends can add life, fun and companionship to the home, they can also bring with them a hefty mess that we then…

Helpful Tips

5 Reasons to Invest in a Metal Roof

June 13, 2016 0 Ann Torres

Many Ottawa homeowners are trading in their traditional asphalt roofing shingles for new metal roofing options, recommended by expert contractors including Mike Holmes. If your roof is in need of updates and you are still weighing the pros and cons…

Home & Garden

Five Spring Cleaning Steps You Probably Missed

April 27, 2016 0 Ann Torres

Typically, those who don’t disregard spring cleaning only focus on the big jobs, such as vacuuming, Ottawa replacement windows, and dusting. There are many little jobs that are important to clean and maintain your house that are often overlooked or…

Home & Garden

Sustainable Condo Living in Ottawa

March 22, 2016 0 Ann Torres

Earth Day is only one month away. Though we should all live an eco-friendly lifestyle year-round, these tips can help you embrace the green philosophy at home as we strive to make our planet healthier. You’re probably familiar with the…

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- Quebec premier says province will cap flood compensation 23 Apr 2019 01:53 CBC Quebec Premier François Legault says the province will help compensate homeowners dealing with flooded properties — but he also wants to ensure taxpayers don't pay for those repairs again and again. Legault made the comments Monday while touring flood- …
- Former Liberal candidate in Penticton weds Green party leader 23 Apr 2019 01:08 Penticton Herald VICTORIA — Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and Ashcroft entrepreneur John Kidder married in a midday ceremony on Earth Day in Victoria on Monday. Emerging from Christ Church Cathedral were friends, family, environmentalists, politicians, local …
- Faith groups unite to celebrate Earth Day and speak out for the planet 23 Apr 2019 00:09 CBC Eleven religious groups in Nelson, B.C., banded together Monday to show faith communities can play a role in protecting the planet. The Nelson Interfaith Climate Action Collaborative is celebrating Earth Day with reflection, prayer, meditation and …
- Effort was there for Gaudreau, but it wasn't ... 23 Apr 2019 00:00 Calgary Herald Calgary Flames Johnny Gaudreau reacts after giving up a goal to the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Friday, April 19, 2019. Al Charest…
- Killing TransMountain Pipeline expansion could be Trudeau’s path to victory 22 Apr 2019 23:53 National Newswatch Justin Trudeau has been given a golden opportunity and we’re about to see if he has the killer instinct necessary to seize it. Alberta just turfed out the NDP and elected Jason Kenney. While I can think of a dozen reasons why that was a terrible plan, the …
- Long career as a pastor was an enjoyable one 22 Apr 2019 23:42 Grand Haven Tribune According to a report in expastors.com, being a pastor comes with a lot of pressure whether it be long hours, being unappreciated or poorly paid, resulting in 90 percent of those involved in ministry work leave for other employment opportunities. “I feel …
- Kelley Speaks on OKWU Conference Title 22 Apr 2019 23:21 KWON For the third consecutive year Oklahoma Wesleyan baseball has been crowned Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference champions. With this the Eagles punched their ticket to the NAIA national tournament. OWKU clinched the league with a three-game sweep over …
- Barbara J. Meyer 22 Apr 2019 23:08 WSJM Barbara J. Meyer, age 92 years formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan died at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with her family singing hymns around her bed at her home in Niles, Michigan following an extended illness. She was born on July 4, 1926 in Royal …
- Brownstein: Flood barricades aren't far away from blissful downtown 22 Apr 2019 21:59 Montreal Gazette What a difference a few dozen kilometres can make. While many Montrealers in the city centre were basking in the warm glow of the first true spring weekend of the year, others residing on the edges of bodies of water in Pierrefonds, Île-Bizard, Laval and …
- Floods kill one person and force 1,500 from their homes in Quebec province 22 Apr 2019 21:46 The Irish Times Spring flooding has killed one person and forced more than 1,500 people from their homes in Canada’s Quebec province, with waters expected to continue rising due to rising temperatures and more rain forecast for the coming days. Aerial photos showed entire …