Five small Ottawa-area towns to visit this summer

 By Hilary Thomson The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on many people’s travel plans this summer. Road trips have been postponed, flights have been cancelled and hotel reservations have been refunded. Despite the fact that many Ottawans are itching to leave the house after several months of isolation, many may

Weekend Plans: Go see Newsies!

 Photo credit: KYMTC Hannah Grosskleg has a lot in common with most Broadway performers. She loves what she does, has a true passion for performing in front of a crowd., and is quite good at it. Her resume of performances is long and she has absolutely no signs of slowing

It’s Not Just a Concussion

 Eighteen-year-old Connor O’Callaghan lay unconscious on the side of Rideau River Road in North Grenville. He had overdosed on cocaine. His body was essentially lifeless, except for thud of his heart that was still beating inside his chest. His friends had dumped him at the side of the road while

Auto Writer Hones Green Driving Skills on 2016 EcoRun

 The 2016 EcoRun wrapped up with closing speeches at Ottawa City Hall. Twenty-seven vehicles, minus my EV, made the journey from Toronto to the nation’s capital. (photo courtesy AJAC) Closing speeches under the hot sun at Ottawa City Hall may sound enticing, but thanks to the whims of lithium-ion batteries,