Two letters, one syllable, the most common word according to the English dictionary and yet an awfully difficult one to use — No. A possible threat to social lives and moral obligations, this tiny, mundane expression seems to hold more power than most weapons in modern times. But learning to say No could be life-changing for many, including me. I...

While attending high school in 2020, Kamran Fotovat spent his March break searching and applying for jobs on Indeed.com. He had no idea it would lead him to receiving a phone call from Marko Semcesen, co-founder of LocalStudent. LocalStudent is an online platform that provides quick quotes on services for seasonal tasks such as snow shovelling and lawn mowing. The...

At Ringette For All, children with developmental disabilities get the opportunity to participate in team sports, often for the first time in their lives. Ringette For All is the first all-ability ringette program in Canada for any player unable to play on another team due to a developmental disability. They are always accepting new players from ages 8 -18 years...

When it comes to astrology, your first thought might be teenagers gossiping over what signs are the most compatible, but there's a lot more to it. Astrology is the study of the universe and how it affects Earth and all things encompassed by it. It’s used to understand how the universe affects us individually and as a population. Whether you...

Who doesn’t like a little getaway? Be it to a different era with big crowns, heavy gowns or a time when dragons were real. Just the feeling of nostalgia can keep you hooked to the screens. So what exactly makes us forget all our work and binge-watch these fancy shows and films for hours? “Period dramas and historical dramas bring...

When Helen Hunley, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, passed the Family Day Act in 1990, it was so workers could spend more time with their loved ones. Family Day has slowly become more popular in Canada. In 2007, it was adopted by Saskatchewan, and it came to Ontario in 2008. British Columbia started celebrating it in 2013 and New Brunswick...

Many Ottawa businesses, including cinemas, restaurants and retail stores opened their doors on February 16th for the first time since the province instituted its 28-day lockdown. One small business that was happy to open to the public again was The Grand Ol' Meat Company in Place d'Orléans Shopping Centre in the east end of Ottawa. The company sells all kinds...

Why do LGBTQ+ people come out?Coming out is simply the act of disclosing one’s sexuality or gender identity to another person. It’s about being honest to themselves and others. It’s mentally draining to hide a same-sex partner from family and friends and coming out can feel like a weight off their shoulders. Jade Byard Peek, director of advocacy & community...

Invest Ottawa has teamed up with local podcast host, consultant, and compliance analyst Naomi Haile to launch a new series. The Power of Why with Naomi Haile podcast will feature the stories of women who are making waves in different fields – education, beauty, artificial intelligence, venture capital and much more leading up to International Women's Week on March 1-9....

Nothing pushes people to step outside their warm homes and brave the cold Ottawa winter like the lifting of a stay-at-home-order. The pandemic lockdown has gotten many people off their couches and trying new winter sports, as outdoor activities are permitted. With such beautiful cross-country skiing trails in the Greater Ottawa area, it's no wonder our friends and neighbours are...