Home & Garden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Home & Garden

3 Tips to Avoid Moving Stress

0 Amanda Murray

Packing up all of your worldly possessions and moving to a new home can understandably be a stressful process. On the one hand, it’s exciting to move to a new place, a new neighbourhood, or a new city. On the…

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- UPDATED: Mandatory masks considered; new COVID case 04 Jul 2020 08:58 Recorder and Times Mark McKay, floor supervisor and bartender at the 1000 Islands Brewing Company on King Street in Brockville, wears a mask while booking customers on a busy Friday afternoon. (RONALD ZAJAC/The Recorder and Times) jpg, BT The tri-county health unit hopes …
- Matthew Halton graduate earns Dr. Lloyd Cavers Scholarship 04 Jul 2020 08:22 Pincher Creek Echo Zack Renschler stands outside of Matthew Halton School with his Dr. Lloyd Cavers Scholarship. Riley Cassidy / Pincher Creek Echo Zack Renschler, a local student who graduated from Matthew Halton School this year, was named Livingstone Range School …
- Bill Morneau and the path out of the pandemic economy 04 Jul 2020 08:21 CBC/Radio-Canada Now comes the hard part. Finance Minister Bill Morneau has, in the space of a few months, approved the spending of nearly $200 billion in federal aid in a deliberate effort to shut down huge portions of Canadian society so that a contagious disease could …
- City pools will begin opening Monday — here's how it will work 04 Jul 2020 08:13 CBC/Radio-Canada Swimmers seeking refuge from the heat will soon be able to take a dip in city pools for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place — but this summer, things will be a little different. Starting Monday, wading pools and public swimming …
- City reopening 5 rinks Monday 04 Jul 2020 08:13 CBC/Radio-Canada The City of Ottawa is slowly beginning to reopen indoor arenas that have been shuttered since March due to COVID-19. The first phase will see five rinks reopen Monday: Ray Friel Arena 3, the Matt Bradley Rink at CARDELREC Goulbourn, Nepean Sportsplex Rink …
- Bank Street BIA seeks to close Centretown strip Saturdays 04 Jul 2020 08:13 CBC/Radio-Canada The Bank Street Business Improvement Area wants to close part of the downtown commercial strip to traffic on Saturdays this summer. The BIA is proposing the complete closure of Bank Street between Queen and Flora streets every Saturday from July to …
- Pamphinette Buisa's journey from elite athlete to BLM warrior 04 Jul 2020 08:13 CBC/Radio-Canada If COVID-19 hadn't sidelined the 2020 Olympic Games, Pamphinette Buisa of Gatineau, Que., would be preparing to head to Tokyo to complete with Canada's women's rugby team. Instead, the 23-year-old is helping organize Black Lives Matter rallies …
- What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday, July 4 04 Jul 2020 08:13 CBC/Radio-Canada Recent developments A mandatory mask policy in Ottawa could come into effect as soon as Monday. Somerset Street W. between Bank and O'Connor streets will now close on weekends. Ottawa reported three new COVID-19 cases on Friday but no new deaths. …
- Karina Roman: Parents, provinces call on Ottawa to help ensure schools open in the fall 04 Jul 2020 08:12 CBC/Radio-Canada Children, Families and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says that while he understands the burden working parents have been carrying for months since schools closed due to the pandemic, Ottawa's ability to help provinces fully reopen their …
- Fr. Thomas Kelly, 89, dies; private funeral Mass planned at St. Anthony, Bartonville 04 Jul 2020 07:50 Catholic Post Father Thomas Kelly is pictured at Independence Village in Peoria in 2016 prior to observing the 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems) A private funeral Mass was planned at St. Anthony Church in Bartonville …