OAG reopens with Chains & Crowns by Ottawa artist Stéphane Alexis

 ABOVE: Rows No. 2, 2020, pigment ink on rag paper, 38.1 cm x 38.1 cm, (RIGHT) Ghana Braids No. 1, 2020, AP, pigment ink on rag paper, 63.5 x 63.5 cm. The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) reopened July 21 with some exciting new exhibits. One of the new installations at Gallerie

How Canadians are embracing their culture through food

 A recent survey reveals that 67 per cent of Canadians connect with their heritage through traditional recipes. Almost half are concerned family history will be forgotten if recipes aren't passed down. The Leger Marketing survey was conducted in response to the upcoming Food Day Canada on behalf of Ancestry, a

Canadians with diabetes may be eligible for continuous glucose monitoring

 Dexcom, a trailblazer in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), has announced that people suffering from type 1 diabetes, above the age of 2, may now receive provincial coverage for the Dexcom G6 CGM. The company is providing insurance covered CGM systems to select Canadian provinces. Dexcom manufactures continuous glucose monitoring systems

Mer Bleue Bog: Ottawa’s best kept secret

 Photos: Sofia Donato The stay-at-home order has been lifted and while you wait for things to reopen consider heading to the east end to check out one of Ottawa’s hidden gems, Mer Bleue Bog. Located in Ottawa’s Greenbelt, Mer Bleue Bog is a 3,500-hectare conservation area. Over 7,000-years-old, the bog is the largest

Orthodontist clinics have reopened — what your next visit will look like

 Over the past six months, many Canadians have experienced increased anxiety and stress as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.  For orthodontic patients looking to get their treatments back on track, COVID-19-related closures have meant that some have had to wait for treatment maintenance, non-critical repairs, consultations, or to get

The Bad Boy and the Tomboy

 The Bad Boy and the Tomboy Author: Nicole Nwosu ISBN: 9781989365335 Some love stories begin in all the wrong ways. The Story: Always comfortable being one of the guys, Macy Anderson is laser focused on only three things: studies, soccer, and a scholarship. Romance is the last thing on Macy’s

Cheryl Wilcox is the mom behind Mom’s Homemade salsa

 Cheryl Wilcox first began making salsa when a co-worker gave her a recipe. She spent the next few years adjusting, taking out and adding ingredients until she found a taste that she and her family loved. Jump ahead 16 years, Mom's Homemade is available in three spice levels and sells out regularly at