List/Grid Monthly Archives: August 2019

<i>What’s On Your Plate</i>:The Two Sides Of Agriculture

What’s On Your Plate:The Two Sides Of Agriculture

August 24, 2019 | Comments Off

By Geneviève Gazaille As consumers, we don’t give much thought to where our food comes from when we place an item in our basket at the grocery store, except perhaps… Read more »

Veteran, and Rookie Earn 2019 Hosers Of The Year

August 23, 2019 | Comments Off

By John Dance A long-time veteran and a rookie hoser were selected as the 2019 Brantwood Community Rink “Hosers of the Year.” Geoff Nimmo, one of the original hosers who… Read more »

New vendors, fresh spirit mark Main Farmers’ Market’s 11th season

August 23, 2019 | Comments Off

By Christine MacIntyre The Main Farmers’ Market launched its 11th season at the start of June, and after more than a decade in the neighbourhood, the market has truly become… Read more »

<i>Art Beat</i>: OOE Artist Feature- David Chernushenko, Plugged In On His Cross-Canada Book Tour

Art Beat: OOE Artist Feature- David Chernushenko, Plugged In On His Cross-Canada Book Tour

August 23, 2019 | Comments Off

By Tanis Browning-Shlep To survive, the world must change, To survive, four friends must remain steadfast… The stakes are high, and civilized society hangs in the balance. As events spiral… Read more »

<i>Our Neighbours</i>: An Active Lifestyle Suits This Couple Thrilled To Make OOE Their Home

Our Neighbours: An Active Lifestyle Suits This Couple Thrilled To Make OOE Their Home

August 23, 2019 | Comments Off

By Bonnie Weppler “I was blown away; I was so happy to be in Ottawa!” That is how Jen Elliot felt on her first day in Ottawa. She grew up… Read more »

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