An EGGcellent way to support local with Metro

 ABOVE: Metro Grocery Stores has selected La Ferme Avicole Laviolette as one of its prime local producers, thanks to eggs that are produced, graded and delivered to Metro stores in just 3 to 5 days. During the second half of the 19th century, Ontario sought to increase settlement and develop agriculture

Oat & Mill non-dairy ice cream is looking towards a more sustainable future

 Over the past decade, there has been a rise in the popularity of non-dairy products, including desserts. As many people are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy, there is often a shortage of non-dairy products that do not sacrifice the great flavour. Introducing Oat & Mill, a dairy-free and vegan

Metro’s newest store opens in Kanata with a unique event

 Metro Eagleson Road officially opened its doors in the national capital region in Kanata on August 20. The 40,000 square foot location offers customers a wide variety of fresh and local products including Foodland Ontario produce, ready-made meals, Nescafe Coffee Bar, a pharmacy, and free electric vehicle charging stations. The

Kindness comes to call during tough times

 Nice. Niceness. Really wishy-washy words. Until now. To truly get the gist – the meaning – of what it’s truly like to be nice or kind, throw your community, your province and your country into a seemingly endless bind. Well, we’re here now aren’t we. Coronavirus or COVID-19 has changed

Fressy Bessie’s ‘Ice Lolly’ is taking Canada by storm

 Finally, a frozen treat you can feel good about.   Fressy Bessie Foods Inc. has developed a healthy and very tasty organic popsicle called the “Ice lolly.” Rather than use unhealthy artificial sugars, preservatives and additives, ice lollies are made with all-natural fruits and vegetables. The result is a frozen

Neighbourhood Spotlight: Westboro

 With Light Rail on the horizon, here at Ottawa Life we’ve decided to start a series where we break down each of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods. We’re profiling each area by price, transportation, and lifestyle. Whether you’re a young professional or a family-making nest-builder, we’re giving you the details on every corner