[caption id=“attachment_7744” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Photos by Hollie Davies[/caption] It all began with a simple documentary called Food Inc. It’s about corporate farming in the United States, and the idea that agribusiness produces food that is environmentally harmful and abusive of both animals and employees. ...

The goats at the Constance Creek Wildlife Refuge in Dunrobin love feasting on old Christmas trees. From their Facebook page : _ Drop off your trees at CCWR! The goats enjoy nibbling away every needle and piece of bark … they get a welcome change of diet, vitamin C and natural deworming! ...

** Report potholes ** and any other road or sidewalk deficiencies by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). ** Clear snow on your property. ** The Use and Care of Roads By-Law No. 2003-498 and Parks and Facilities By-Law No. 2004-276 prohibit the disposal of snow or ice on roadways or in any park. ...

Well, the 2014 Christmas Craft Show season has officially ended but fret not: most show producers are already preparing for their 2015 events – and you won’t have to wait long for the first one: the other day, I received word that the organizers of “For the Love of Winter” have decided to go ahead with the 3rd edition of their annual winter art and craft show in February. ...

The NAC English Theatre holiday production of _ Alice Through the Looking-Glass _ has been capturing the hearts and dazzling the minds of families since the show opened on December 12. And it’s about to become a little more magical. ...

The City of Ottawa is pleased to announce that free transit service will again be available to residents on New Year’s Eve after 8 p.m. This city-wide service is provided through a partnership between MADD Ottawa, the City’s Safer Roads Ottawa program and OC Transpo. ...

The National Arts Centre (NAC) enjoyed an extremely memorable year.  Here are our top 10 moments from 2014:  1) From April 30 to May 3 , French Theatre presented Michel Tremblay’s masterpiece ** _ Albertine, en cinq temps _ ** , directed by Lorraine Pintal and featuring six outstanding actresses — Monique Miller, Lise Castonguay, Marie Tifo, Eva Daigle, Émilie Bibeau and Lorraine Côté. ...

I’m the Canadian Music Editor for PopMatters.com, a website that generates 1.3 million unique visitors globally each month.. I help new bands by reviewing them. In many cases, I’m the first professional reviewer with global reach for these bands and musicians, and I’ve received appreciation for my work. ...

[caption id=“attachment_7735” align=“aligncenter” width=“405”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

On Sunday, December 21, several route improvements will take effect, and starting January 4, 2015, a new winter schedule will be implemented. ** New winter schedules and service improvements ** · Weekend service in Vanier will be improved on Routes 5, 7 and 12. ...