kids & family

_ The following was written by Kanata mom Shelita Dattani, who is the associate director of professional development at the Canadian Pharmacists' Association. She also works _ _ part time as a pharmacist at the West Carleton Pharmasave in Carp and at Northwest Telepharmacy Solutions. ...

_ (Via NCC) _ The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) 2017 Confederation Pavilions were launched today, with the opening of the Winter Pavilion at Rideau Hall.  His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, accompanied by Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, inaugurated Rideau Hall’s historic Dairy Building as the Winter Pavilion for Canada’s 150th celebrations. ...

_ (Via Bell Capital Cup) _ ** OTTAWA ** – The 18th annual Bell Capital Cup , often recognized as the world’s premier atom and peewee hockey tournament, came to a successful conclusion earlier tonight when the final championship game was played at Canadian Tire Centre . ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** Starting January 2017, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will mark Canada’s 150 th anniversary with a year-long celebration of ** Storytelling ** . “Public libraries hold a special place in Canada’s 150 years of history- they are the spaces where stories are told, shared, remembered, celebrated, and saved. ...

_ (press release) _ Olivia is the most popular baby name in Ontario for the fifth year in a row, according to the province’s annual list of the top names for new babies. Ontario’s most popular baby names are slowly changing, with new names rising up the list. ...

_ (press release) _ November 28, 2016 – Gatineau – Canadian Heritage Canadians will be marking the arrival of the 150 th anniversary of Confederation in a spectacular way on Parliament Hill on December 31. This event, hosted by Isabelle Racicot, promises to wow audiences! ...

_ (press release) _ Ontario is recognizing safe and inclusive schools across the province, supporting student achievement and well-being. Nominations are now open for the 2016-17 Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools. These awards recognize Safe and Accepting Schools teams that have demonstrated initiative, creativity and leadership in promoting a safe, inclusive and accepting school climate. ...

_ “Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas” – a Jazz Holiday Tradition with live soundtrack by legendary drummer Jerry Granelli _ ** Thursday December 1 @ 7pm (Doors at 6pm), Dominion-Chalmers United Church - $49 - $27 (12 and under) ** Including renowned jazz artists Simon Fisk on bass and Chris Gestrin on piano, backed by The Cross Town Youth Chorus. ...

_ (press release) _ (Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service is partnering with the Ottawa Youth Services Bureau to provide warm clothing for youth this winter.  “Cold weather is already upon us and unfortunately there are youth on our streets without warm clothing,” said Christine Drummond from the Youth Services Bureau. ...

It’s flu season - everybody’s favourite time of year (after Festivus .) If you’d rather avoid the fever, cough, aches, sores, congestion, occasional vomiting and other… symptoms, you’ll probably want to get the flu shot ASAP if you haven’t already. ...