OFF THE BEATEN PATH By Madeline Kallio Back in 1820 and 1821, unemployed tradesmen from Scotland and soldiers discharged from the Napoleonic wars flocked to the surveyed lots in Lanark Township; most came from the Scottish counties of Lanark and Renfrew. A similar influx of Irish settlers arrived during the 1830s and 1840s...
Tag - September 2022
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston The good news for seniors considering moving to a retirement community is that the majority are pet-friendly these days. Knowing the connection with a much-loved animal will not be affected by what will probably be the final move makes the decision much easier. It is also good for a person’s...
The Little Things By Jason Marshall Some transitions in life are so subtle you don’t even realize things have changed. Physically, you also morph into your parents. You now have your father’s hairline, and these days your facecloth is way busier than your comb. Then there are things you swore you’d never do. Your mom would...
Enjoy the bounty of the harvest—mushrooms, tomatoes, beets, peppers, parsnips, apples and other goodies—in hearty, satisfying dishes and beloved classic fare, from pizza to mac and cheese. This recipe and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, will inspire you to eat your fresh veggies and fruit, in all the best ways. Stuffed...
Imagine making your own acoustic guitar from scratch? There’s a unique opportunity to do just that at Blackwood Guitar Company in Mallorytown. Starting with raw wood, over the course of a five-week program you’ll build a fine acoustic steel-string guitar. And in the end you’ll go home with a hand-crafted, quality instrument...
Enjoy the bounty of the harvest—mushrooms, tomatoes, beets, peppers, parsnips, apples and other goodies—in hearty, satisfying dishes and beloved classic fare, from pizza to mac and cheese. This recipe and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, will inspire you to eat your fresh veggies and fruit, in all the best ways. Enjoy...
Enjoy the bounty of the harvest—mushrooms, tomatoes, beets, peppers, parsnips, apples and other goodies—in hearty, satisfying dishes and beloved classic fare, from pizza to mac and cheese. This recipe and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, will inspire you to eat your fresh veggies and fruit, in all the best ways. This...
Enjoy the bounty of the harvest—mushrooms, tomatoes, beets, peppers, parsnips, apples and other goodies—in hearty, satisfying dishes and beloved classic fare, from pizza to mac and cheese. This recipe and photo, courtesy of Foodland Ontario, will inspire you to eat your fresh veggies and fruit, in all the best ways. A combo of...
The Glebe has long been one of Ottawa’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, thanks to its historic charms, eclectic mix of shops and eateries, and attractions such as the Rideau Canal and Lansdowne Park. Now it’s home to a brand new senior lifestyle destination: Amica The Glebe. Located at 33 Monk Street, Amica Senior...
When I ask former mayor Larry O’Brien what’s exciting him recently, he says he’s busying himself with “recreating the definition of democracy in the 21st century”. He’s clearly easing into retirement! Larry, who was a part of the “Silicon Valley North” boom of the 1970’s, contrarily steers the conversation to sixth-century...
