The National Women’s Show – So Much More Than Just The Free Swag
A few weeks ago I was approached by The National Women’s Show to become one of their official bloggers. Having attended two previous National Women’s Shows, one in Toronto and one in Ottawa, I was...
View ArticleSarah McLachlan, Atom Egoyan, And You! Win A Pair Of Tickets To A Black Tie...
On May 30th, an exciting black tie event will be descending upon Ottawa at the National Arts Centre! This year, the 2015 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards will be highlighting the...
View ArticleCelebrating Canada’s Talented Artists at the Governor General’s Performing...
Celebrating excellence in Canada’s fantastic performing arts community, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards “recognize a stellar array of artists and arts volunteers for their outstanding...
View ArticleYoga On Parliament Hill – How I Turned The Downward Dog Into The Toppled Turtle
Ottawa’s Parliament Hill is more than just home to politicians and political scandals. Every week, during the summer months, something spiritual happens on the lawn of this magnificent Canadian...
View ArticleRoad Trip Tour VIP Experience ~ Paul Brandt, Dean Brody, Me, and YOU!...
Are you a huge Paul Brandt fan? What about Dean Brody? How would you like to see these Canadian country music stars live in concert? Live in concert…with you sitting within the first five rows? What...
View ArticleTerry Fox: A Marathon Of Hope Leaves Behind An Enduring Legacy
This year mark’s the 35th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. Arguably Canada’s best known citizen, and one of our country’s most cherished heroes, Terry began his journey across Canada on...
View ArticleCape Breton’s Tyler Mullendore On Verge Of Country Rock Stardom
It has been a whole year since I wrote about Cape Breton’s Tyler Mullendore winning eOne Music Canada’s Big Break Contest. Now living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a professionally produced and...
View ArticleMy Night Out With Marriott Rewards, The NBA…and Chauncey Billups!...
Ottawa NBA fans turned out in full force last night for the #NBACanadaSeries game featuring the Toronto Raptors versus the Minnesota Wild! Thanks to Marriott Rewards and Delta Hotels and Resorts, I...
View ArticleA Veteran’s Vision And The Work Of VETS Canada
Thanks to one of my wonderful followers, Paul Crowe (@ScorpiosTales), I was introduced to the VETS Canada website, an organization that is committed to helping homeless and at-risk Canadian veterans...
View ArticleBConnected Conference: Should You Attend? Of Course You Should!
As evidenced by the number of hits I get on my post about the top blogging conferences in Canada and the United States, attending a blogging conference is something many bloggers seek to do on a yearly...
View ArticleHave You Made A #PinkShirtPromise? Help Stop Bullying!
For anyone who has ever been the victim of bullying, these words are full of truth. Bullying never really goes away. Even years later, long after the bullying has stopped, many victims are still deeply...
View ArticleExploring Canada One Campground At A Time
Canada was made for camping. Our vast forests, endless lakes, and gorgeous scenery make Canada a very popular place to pitch a tent and enjoy our great outdoors! While I’m not a regular camper, I have...
View ArticleInsight Vacations Launches Luxury Gold India
We all have a bucket list of places on earth we would love to travel to during our life time. Our dream vacations may include seeing another part of our own country or – they may include some exotic...
View ArticleWhy You Should Visit The Canadian Tulip Festival
Every year, the Canadian Tulip Festival ushers in spring here in Ottawa. This year, it couldn’t come fast enough! After a very long winter, it seemed like Ottawa residents were especially happy to see...
View ArticleLooking Up In Ottawa #MyOttawa
Have you ever thought about how much time we spend looking down when we walk around? How often do you look up at the world around you? I pondered this question myself as I spent a recent morning...
View ArticleJoin Us For One Haute Evening At Ottawa’s Boobyball
I don’t usually talk boobies on the blog but, I’m about to make an exception. On October 28, 2016, Lago Bar And Grill at Dow’s Lake Pavilion in Ottawa, will be transformed into Paradise City for...
View Article30 Fascinating Facts About Toronto, Canada
My family has a long and storied history with the city of Toronto. Some of my ancestors, on my mother’s side of the family, first settled in Toronto way back in the 1800’s when they arrived on Canadian...
View ArticleThe World Needs You Canada! Win A $15,000 Trip From Cheapflights.ca...
I will be the first to agree with Cheapflights.ca. The world does need more Canada. In fact, the world needs more maple syrup, poutine, double-doubles, all-dressed chips, and Nanaimo bars. It needs...
View ArticleI’m Sorry. Canada Didn’t Mean To Get Angry
Canada was trending on Twitter the other night. Of course that meant I had to go investigate. I needed to see what was going on with the Great White North. It appears Canadians were angry. Angry, and...
View ArticleWhere To Find Canada 150 Info #Canada150
Canadians from coast to coast will be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. I’m more excited about this 150th birthday than I am about my own birthday next year. The fact that I live in...
View ArticleOH CANADA! Celebrate #Canada150 In Style With Canadian Blog House! #Ottawa2017
Canada’s 150th birthday year is almost upon us! Are you ready to celebrate? Here in Ottawa, things are ramping up with all kinds of exciting events planned to celebrate #Canada150. Of course, Canada’s...
View ArticleLeave The Passports At Home And Find Fun In Niagara, Ontario
It might be a polite one but, there’s always been a debate about which side of Niagara Falls is the better side. Since there’s an international border in the way, that kind of complicates things for...
View Article150 Fabulous Things About Canada’s National Capital Region
Canada’s National Capital Region, encompassing the cities of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec (and their surrounding rural areas), is a vibrant region full of world-class attractions and...
View ArticleCanada’s Tourism Vision – Welcoming More Of The World To Canada
The world needs more Canada. There’s a reason this catch-phrase became popular over the last year. The world really does need more Canada. I see it every single day. I see it in the young man from...
View Article8 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Vacationing In New York State
I love New York. Everyone knows the iconic New York State logo and slogan which was designed by American graphic designer Milton Glaser in 1977. But personally, I really do love New York. Having grown...
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