How To Prevent Falls Among Seniors

 The human body undergoes several changes as it gets older, and the common concern is the impact on mobility and balance. It increases the risk of falls among seniors - something nobody wants to happen. Unfortunately, 20-30% of older adults experience falls annually. It is good to implement home safety

“Fall” is One of the Few Movies That Must be Seen in a Theater

 Synopsis: For best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing

4 style staples to fall back on this season

 It’s officially fall! A drop in temperature means it’s time to recover your fall favourites from the back of your closet. Layering made easy is the key to dressing for this season. Whether you are the type of person who can’t wait to break out a whole new wardrobe, or

Ease Into Fall with these Simple Life Hacks

 Believe or not, the fall season is upon us. Though it feels like the summer totally flew by and none of us are ready to say goodbye to the sun and say hello to chillier, dark weather, there are a few things you can do to make the transition easier.

Dress up fruit for fabulous fall desserts

 During fall and holiday entertaining, desserts often command the spotlight. For inspiration, use the beautiful, vibrant colours of autumn to inspire unique desserts. Few fruits can match the taste or vibrancy of green, red and black California grapes. Buy one or buy them all and turn on the creativity. Here

Make the seasonal switch easy with strategic wardrobe picks

 Transitioning your closet from summer to fall can be seamless with a few go-to pieces. Since the warm weather doesn't disappear all at once, neither should your summer clothing. By swapping in strategic items, you can comfortably freshen up your wardrobe without saying goodbye to the tried and true summer

Celebrate the Fall Season in Ottawa

 Despite what the warm weather will tell you, summer has officially come to an end. You might think Festival Season is over but there are a lot of fun activities and events lined up for the fall in the National Capital Region worth checking out. Local Fairs (End of September to

Old Favourites and New Horrors at Saunders Farm

 Photo courtesy of saundersfarm.com. That chill in the air is a spine-tingling reminder that Halloween is approaching, and the place to be during the ghoulish season is Saunders Farm. It’s a little known fact that Mark Saunders, the Director of Fun and co-owner of Saunders Farm (along with his wife

Beguiled by Belugas and Charlevoix’s Charm – Part 1

 Photos courtesy of Charlevoix tourism. The colours of autumn are once again upon us, and while many flock to Gatineau Park for a taste of the glory, a short drive east will truly get you away from the fray of life. In about the same time it takes to drive to

How to Get a Part-Time Job in School

 It’s that time of the year again. Days get shorter and wallets get lighter as school bells ring and post-secondary students dole out the cash for tuition, residence, books and more. With rising costs, it’s no wonder nearly half of all students in the country are worried about paying their loans

Grill Your Way To Sweet Satisfaction

 Slowly but surely, the seasons are changing. The sun is a little later to rise, and a little sooner to set. Whether we like it or not, fall is on the way. Before it makes its presence known with plunging temperatures that call for comfort food, chunky sweaters and curling

Embracing eTextbooks: The Future of Learning

 Photo courtesy of Algonquin College All the resources you need in just a click of a mouse—or a tap of a screen. Algonquin College is transforming education through the use of etextbooks. Imagine having access to all the academic resources you needed for school in just a click of a

Moving the Crops that Feed the World

 One of the romantic visions often held of Canadian railways (and American for that matter) is that of the long lines of hopper cars filled with gleaming golden wheat and other grain and oilseed crops, on their way to feed people all over the world. That vision was challenged in

The Coalition of Ottawa Arts and Sciences

 It goes without saying, the National Capital Region is full of cultural life. Thriving institutions have been developed in the area to promote and preserve Canada’s arts and sciences including the National Arts Centre, the Museum of History and four universities. There are also numerous operations dealing with special interest

Making the Most of Fall and Winter: 2014/15 Ottawa Event Guide

 “I’m bored! What should we do?” This familiar question far too often doesn’t have an answer. Stop right there! Look no further! OLM’s Fall and Winter Event Guide is here to relieve your boredom. With the turning of the seasons comes many new activities to kick the fall and winter blues

Back to School in Style

 Vintage Wings of Canada is a public charitable organization committed to inspiring young Canadians to become outstanding citizens and leaders in their communities. It operates year round from its newly completed state-of- the-art hangar and maintenance facility at the Ottawa/Gatineau Airport (CYND) just 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Designed in

You Belong Here: Carlingwood YMCA

 Now that fall is officially here, the days of frisbee in a wide-open field or stepping up to the plate for a game of baseball are gone. With the brisk air setting in, families can look to the newest YMCA at Carlingwood Mall for indoor family fun. The YMCA offers

New York Fashion Week 2014: Street Style

 It’s a wrap! Another season, another New York Fashion Week. Models, designers and fashion enthusiasts descended on New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to see the shows, meet-up with fashion friends and to take part in one of the world’s biggest fashion events. Everyone knows that if you want to

Fall into Fitness

 We can’t live in denial much longer; fall is coming. Say goodbye to impromptu cottage getaways and evening ice cream cones and hello to crisp autumn air and pumpkin spice lattes. But don’t fall into an end-of-summer slump! Autumn represents new beginnings—whether it is the start of a new school year

Kale, Brown Rice and Butternut Salad

 Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. Kale and brown rice are a match made in nutritional heaven. Toss in crunchy slivers of butternut squash and drizzle with this refreshing dressing for a delicious, impressive salad that is ideal for the summer or fall, lunch or dinner, any day of the

Too cool for school

 Campus or classroom, hit the halls in style. Offering over 60 brand names, NRML Femme on Rideau Street in the ByWard Market is the place to go for hip clothes, shoes, even backpacks and headphones! PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Couvrette, Couvrette Studio www.couvrette-photography.on.ca ASSISTED BY: Christina MacPherson STYLIST: Alessandra Gerebizza ASSISTED BY:

Fall Back on an Old Favourite or Find a New One…

 As we head into fall, we swap those light and fruity whites for the heavier, warming appeal of reds. I like to give you the latest releases available, but it’s always good to step back a few weeks to see if certain faves are still kicking around the LCBO. We’re

OLM Recipe: Curried Squash and Apple Soup

 Summer is not quite over, especially given the warm weather, but school has already begun and the leaves are slowly starting to turn. As with any season, come culinary traditions and seasonal delights. Fall, being the season that is to prepare us for winter is usually thought of as the