September is the month of fairs and festivals. Go see what’s happening around Ottawa. The Richmond Fair kicks it off September 15 through September 18. It’s located on the Richmond Fairgrounds just under fifteen minutes from Stittsville. Kids will enjoy the petting farm and pony rides along with free entertainment at Kiddyland. Check out trade […]
The community of Alta Vista is located east of Ottawa’s Walking Districts, not far from The Glebe and Elmvale. Many parks, churches and schools can be found in this family-friendly neighbourhood established in the 1960s. Bank Street is the place to go for dining, close by to The Riviera . If you’re in the mood […]
Don’t let the summer pass you by. Get out of the house and see what’s happening in your city. The Rideau Canal Festival starts July 28 through August 1 with different events at three locations. All kinds of performances will be going on during the three day event, including Irish, Scottish and French Canadian tribute […]
Whether you can’t get enough of social media or wish you could find a way to break in, the Social Capital Conference is coming to the University of Ottawa, just five minutes from Byward Market. This day-long event on July 23 is aimed at all walks of the social media lifespan. Be you a beginner, […]
Centretown is a gorgeous community right in the heart of Ottawa. Close to the Byward Market, one of Canada’s oldest public markets, and the Rideau Centre, this neighbourhood is not far from places to eat and shop. Residential streets offer a mixture of town homes, apartment buildings and single-family homes. Many condominiums have a clear […]
If you’re looking to stay in shape or want a fun day out, get ready for the upcoming National Capital 5K and 10K. Bring friends and family to this Somersault Event Series on July 30 starting at 8:30 am at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. No matter what level you are, whether a casual walker […]
It’s Christmas time in Little Italy at the Farmer’s Market! Several vendors will be showcasing their products from 11 AM to 3 PM at Preston Street across from the Adult High School Soccer Field. You can pre-order a Christmas turkey or ham, shop for holiday essentials & gifts, and event visit Santa!
On Sparks Street, a six floor building including retail shops, a hotel, and luxury residences will open its doors in the near future. The prime target: rich people. The president of the Ashcroft Homes, David Choo, will be launching the Re Hotel and Residences after similar mixed use projects have seen success in cities like […]
Starting April 1, all new apartments and condos that are higher than three storeys are now required to install sprinkler systems. The Ontario Building Coded, which currently already requires that new residences have hard-wired smoke detectors on every floor, is putting their foot down after some recent fire deaths have been ruled as completely avoidable […]
This month, Statistics Canada announced that the price of new homes in the Ottawa-Gatineau market increased more rapidly in December than any other city. The price of new houses in Ottawa-Gatineau rose faster in December than in other cities, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The increase of 0.8 per cent is double the average for country. […]
