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Writerly sort. Ottawaholic. #WestboroVillage resident. Comms gal @TheRoyalMHC. Veteran blogger (est. 1999!) who is prone to flights of fancy. Views are my own.
Ottawa
Joined March 2008
Ottawa Food Bank receives largest donation in its four-decade history
ctvnews.ca
Franklin Holtforster and his family are donating $2.5 million to the food bank, the largest donation in the four-decade history of the Ottawa organization.
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Pizza at the beach? Sign me up 🤤 >> #Ottawa restaurateur John Borsten excited to open The Grand at Westboro Beach later this year @obj_news
obj.ca
ByWard Market staple The Grand Pizzeria will open a second location in the newly unveiled Westboro Beach pavilion this fall.
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Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death
nytimes.com
His decimation of U.S.A.I.D. has had fatal consequences.
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I find the sense of entitlement that some dog owners have sad and distressing... Why does your dog have the right to run around the park and I don’t have the right to cross it peacefully without fear? This is my daily commute. 😔
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A super cool project by two amazing women who have done much great work in #Ottawa ! :) >>
obj.ca
Radio host Sam Laprade and Caroline Phillips have teamed up to chronicle the stories behind local inventions in new book Ottawa Made.
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Mental health researchers push to make 'mental hygiene' as common as brushing your teeth https://t.co/KYWKrn6Zyo
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#ICYMI Do-It-Yourself Fundraising for The Royal! 💙 Check out our new tool and bring your fundraising ideas to life! With the 'Mindful Movement' blueprint, you can make your dream fundraiser, whether it be a run, hike, or even yoga session, a reality! 🔗 https://t.co/e8oFSKoGdx
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The update to this story is that we just received a letter from @FordCanada telling us to NOT plug in our car until they find a solution, but that won't be until an as-yet undetermined date. I'm so disappointed. >>
batterytechonline.com
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for over 20,000 hybrid SUVs due to a battery defect that poses potential safety risks.
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In person and online! Register right here: https://t.co/K3ephDfWvU
#MentalHygieneChallenge #Ottawa #OttCity #mentalHealth
theroyal.ca
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🧠 Join us March 4 at @TheRoyalMHC for an evening dedicated to mental hygiene! Learn how small daily habits can improve mental wellness, reduce stress & boost resilience. ✔️ Meet our experts ✔️ Learn practical strategies you can start now ✔️ Pick up some free resources
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I checked something off my bucket list and skied to the office this morning! 💪🇨🇦❄️ #Ottawa #iAmCanadian
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I won’t be travelling to the US anytime soon and I’m really surprised when I hear about people who are keeping their vacation plans.
cbc.ca
Donald Trump's repeated chirps about Canada becoming a 51st state and threats to impose sweeping tariffs have riled America’s normally mild-mannered northern neighbours.
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A good list if you’re looking for Canadian goods at the grocery store >> Made in Canada Grocery Store Guide
madeinca.ca
Find Canadian-made grocery products in-stores easily with our Made in Canada Grocery Guide. Support local brands & discover quality foods produced right here in Canada!
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Tonight! Open to the public! Learn about pioneering treatments poised to transform treatment for mental illness: https://t.co/d7h6W3zAFA
#Ottawa
theroyal.ca
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In case you’re looking for another reason to spend time outside with the kids:
cbc.ca
New research shows the rate of myopia among children and teens worldwide has tripled over the past three decades, with a particularly steep increase noted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in...
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Challenge complete! >>Check out #GoodreadsYearinBooks @goodreads to discover the 90 books I read in 2024!
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