How to select the right sunscreen formula

 Sunscreen is an essential part of any sun safety routine, but with so many options available, how do you know which one is best for your skin? Here Banana Boat shares sun protection tips that can help you and your family. When selecting a sunscreen, the first thing you should

Have fun in the sun safely this March break

 With time off around the corner, it's time to think of sun care. Whether you're headed down south or planning a staycation, you need to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. In fact, both snow and water can reflect UV rays, making your skin even more susceptible to sun

Partial Eclipse of the Capital

 You can probably hear Bonnie Tyler’s 1983 hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart” on a radio station somewhere on the planet at least once a day but today’s total solar eclipse is a much rarer event (at least in our neck of the orb). It’s a fair bet that most

Atlantis: A Watery Paradise

 Photo courtesy of Chris Ross. Photo courtesy of Ethan Kaplan. It's hard not to be taken by the beauty of the beaches on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. A natural reef acts as a buffer, calming the waves that gently crash onto its' shores and the sun is said to

Are you Getting Enough Vitamin D?

 As our Canadian cold weather trickles in and the days become shorter, getting your daily dose of sunlight can become a challenge. While curling up at home with your favourite blanket all winter might sound like a great idea, it can also hurt your vitamin D intake. Many Canadians are

A Windy Day In Spring

 You should have heard the wind Roaring in my orchard One fine spring day in May He was so full of himself He almost blew the trees away Why he was in such a foul mood Even the robins couldn’t say All I know for sure Is that once he

A Beauteous Evening

 As darkness falls All around me all I can see Are silver stars and blue shadows And the silhouette of a tree It’s a beauteous evening And the only light you’ll see Are the moon’s reflections Shining on the sea As evening wends down And night gradually ebbs away The

Daisies

 There is a special woodland flower That’s sunnier than the summer’s sun Round in shape and tall and straight It cheers the soul of everyone For when Daisies come into view They are a welcome sight Dancing and shimmering In the morning light So when you foray into the woods

The Vampire Bat

 Black as black As the night could be His shrieking call Was a mystery Like some spider In his dusty web The bat inspires Fear and dread With blood-red eyes And a serpent’s tongue He seeks out blood When the sun goes down With vampire’s teeth He traverses the night

Visit Me Ibiza: Celebrate Summer in Style

 Grab your sunscreen and start packing for the ultimate vacation getaway! Luxury lifestyle hotel ME Ibiza is now open for its second summer season. Are you looking for some place private and spacious with a great view of the sea? This is the perfect destination for you. Located near Santa

Around the World in a Day: The Ottawa Travel & Vacation Show

 Photo courtesy of Lois Siegel Bit by the travel bug? Your timing couldn’t be better. Photo courtesy of Lois SiegelThe Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show is back to guide you every step of the way in planning your next trip! Whether you want to bask in the sun on a

Audition Tour Dates Released by Canada’s National Ballet School

 Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) will be stopping in Ottawa on November 22, as part of its 2014/2015 National Audition Tour in search for Canada’s most talented young dancers. Presented by Sun Life Financial, the Professional Ballet Program (PBP) will visit 20 cities across the country beginning in Halifax, NS

Top Dog Hot Dogs

 There are two kinds of people in this world: burger people and hot dog people. While we prefer to remain neutral, we realize that perhaps an unfair advantage has been given to the burger people (see: Burger of the Week) when really, there are just as many ways to dress

Hot Summer Projects: It’s a Shore Thing

 Beauti-Tone brings lakefront style without the cottage commute Ahh Summer. Sandy beaches, pristine lakes, warm winds and long days. Want to create the carefree and relaxing charm of a summer getaway year-round in your home (without the blackflies)? Beauti-Tone has created a collection of projects, many using colours from the Colour