You Know it’s Summer in Ottawa When…

 Feature photo credit: Anna Jonas A heat wave is about to hit the National Capital Region this weekend cementing that summer is officially here! Besides the heat, here are a few other classic, tell-tale signs that the hot season has graced the city. You just know it’s summer in Ottawa

Beach Boy Blast Caps off Ottawa Jazz Festival

 All images by Andre Gagne. Ok, so they didn’t really cart out 9,000 tonnes of sand into Confederation Park but the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival had one hot final night beach party nevertheless for the near record setting crowd. With several concerts goers dressed in Hawaiian shirts and Bermuda shorts and,

Summer Swimming: Pool Safety Tips

 Swimming and summertime go together like peanut butter and jelly. Who doesn’t love a dip in the pool on a hot summer day? Of course, swimmers of all ages and skill levels know that pool safety is an extremely important topic year-round. But, did you know August is one of

How to Grill Fruits and Veggies

 Grilling isn’t just for meat-lovers. While carnivores steak a claim (pun intended) on grilling season, Weber makes it easy for vegetarians and vegans to also enjoy this summer! Weber’s New Real Grilling: The ultimate cookbook for every backyard griller by Jamie Purviance features easy instructions and tips for grilling everything