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

BEST OF OTTAWA 2021: Sports Stores

 After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top spots for takeout, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

Step Outside With Kamik’s Eco-friendly Footwear

 Photos provided by Kamik. Minutes away from the Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau airport in Montreal lays a Canadian jewel that has been polished to perfection for over 100 years. Many of you will recognize the iconic Inuksuk logo sewn onto our childhood boots as we thrashed and played through countless Canadian winters, or

Vegans of Ottawa – Lise Beutel

 Photos by Lise Beutel In this series, we chat with vegans from around the region to find out what it’s like to be plant-based in Ottawa, discovering tips and tricks for living a like a local - vegan style. Lise Beutel is the founder of the chic online vegan shoe shop

Rockport Refined

 Above: Melissa Lamb, Sarah Freemark, Alexandra Gunn and Carolynn Lacasse You’re likely to do a double take next time you’re in the Bayshore Shopping Centre and happen to walk past the newly opened Rockport store. The bright and airy layout mixed with trendy footwear is a step in the right

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

Sole-Searching in John Fluevog Shoes

 Written by: Lainie Towell The Mexican painter Frida Kahlo once said: “Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” Surely Frida never had her heels wrapped in John’s brilliance and style. Yes, it is true. It is hard to imagine my life before John. Because

In search of Style

 New Year, Fresh Skirt If there’s one key piece of clothing to update in your 2014 wardrobe, it’s the skirt. From A-line and pencil to trumpet and fit and flare, there’s a skirt silhouette to flatter every figure. Take your pick and pair it with a sweater or cardigan for

Blundstone: A Perfect Gift for Dad

 A year ago, this father received his first pair of Blundstone boots. I had always wanted a pair and was touched to receive the perfect gift. All dads are different – from the classic "man's man" dad, to the "hip and trendy" dad, they each have distinctive interests and tastes.