Immaculate 4 bedroom home on a quiet street in Kanata Lakes. Gleaming hardwood and upgraded trim work throughout the entire home. Stunning kitchen with antique glazed cabinetry, gorgeous granite, under-mount sink, large island, potlights and a spacious eating area. Spacious principal rooms plus main floor den! Master suite features sitting area, two walk-in closets plus linen closet, dressing area and 5 piece ensuite. Walk-out basement has a full wall of windows – the space is ideal for finishing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES AND DETAILS

The reviews so far have been great!  Having been open a few days prior to the Grand Opening, nearly every one has commented on the freshness and the quality of the food, not to mention the absence of MSG and other artificial ingredients. The restaurant’s service and atmosphere have also been complimented well. This one is definitely on the list to try here at Evans Team Ottawa!

Visit their website for further information and menu details!

Lots of living space in this sunny family home. Main floor features spacious principal rooms with hardwood, upgraded trim work  and crown moulding! Eat-in kitchen with adjoining dining room overlooking the spacious backyard with mature trees and lovely landscaping. Sunny lower level family room with wood fireplace. Located within walking distance to shops, restaurants, public transit and parks this home is perfect for families, young professionals or those wanting a quicker commute to downtown!

These areas, or zones, will have signals that compel tourists to connect to Wi-Fi in order to get further information about the landmark of their choosing. Of course, this will also mean that large areas of downtown including residences and offices will receive free Wi-Fi by default. The NCC hopes to have the system up and running by August and the NCC will do this without the City’s involvement.

Free Wi-Fi in blanket areas has been tried by several other cities before but has failed in Chicago, Toronto and Dublin to name a few. Ottawa has also tried the service before but switched it to a pay-per-use system after rising expenses. Will it work this time? We will keep you posted on the progress so you can make sure to get downtown to one of our lovely Ottawa landmarks to try it out!

Yesterday, they gathered with their friends and colleagues at the Hampton Inn for Tea @ 12. Hosted by comedian Jessica Holmes, the event was designed to bring women together to converse freely about mental health and their own experiences with it. When women were asked to stand if they had been affected by or have known someone affected by mental illness, the entire room was on its feet. This is why Women for Mental Health exists – to encourage open communication and destigmatize mental illness and those whom it affects.

The tea encouraged women to share their experiences with one another and the room. Should you be interested in learning more about The Royal’s Campaign for Mental Health or Women for Mental Health please visit their website or call us at 613-592-6400 for further information.

Running from May 4 until May 21st, this festival is a favourite among Canadians and receives over 500,000 visitors annually to see the 1 million tulips that bloom throughout the downtown core areas of our capital city. Events will be held throughout The Byward Market, Sparks Street, Little Italy and Chinatown.

Are you looking for something to do for Mother’s Day this year? Why not bring your family and your mom out to lunch downtown and for a walk through the tulips. Be sure to check out the Mother’s Day Mad Hatter Tea Party, running on Saturday and Sunday. Local artists have gotten together to create “mad” hats and will parade them through the Byward Market! Visit the Tulip Festival website for further information and event times!

Amazing location! Spacious, 3 bedroom split level on quiet, dead-end street in Glen Cairn, Kanata. Living room and dining room with cathedral ceilings. Sunny kitchen looking onto large, mature backyard. Master bedroom with ensuite and 2 other spacious bedrooms and 4 piece main bath. Recently finished basement (2011) with space ideal for family/media room. Located close to all amenities, this home is ideal for families!

If you’re interested in supporting or participating in this very important day please visit the CN Cycle for CHEO website for further information.

The article states that the majority of those in the field of psychology and psychiatry have noticed the recent rise in the need for mental health services. With focus on youth, the article discusses the tragic story of Daron Richardson, a 14 year old girl who committed suicide in November of 2010. The Richardson family courageously launched the Do It For Daron (D.I.F.D) Campaign to raise awareness and promote discussion about the issue of mental health between youths, teachers and parents.  The campaign has raised over a millon dollars for the The Royal’s educational programs and educational programs at high schools in the Ottawa area. They have also started Power to the Purple recently, to spread the need to speak about mental illness without fear and create open discussion between parents and children about the topic.

Throughout the article’s telling of tragic losses and hopeful triumphs the message is clear. As a group, we must not be afraid to discuss mental illness and how it affects us and those around all of us openly and honestly. The city is in the midst of ensuring that help will be provided for all of those that need it and it is  open discussion, knowledge and awareness that will be our biggest assets in realizing this goal.

Please visit the Do It For Daron website and Ottawa Magazine for further information.

*Note* the featured picture shown here is painted by Janis Miller Hall entitled Autumn Splendor, Oil.  Janis Miller Hall will be one of many artists participating in the tour this weekend.