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[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/snowperson.jpg) _ Westboro _ In keeping with her parenting philosophy that children should not be forced into gender specific activities, a Westboro mother of two helped her daughters build a racially diverse and gender neutral snowperson after last night’s snow fall. ...

[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_2348.jpg) ** Farrhaven Family Fun Pack: ** Enjoy re-creating suburban life with this exciting WASP family& Golden Retriever! Beige minivan not included. [ **  ** ](http://3. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/taylorswiftfarmboy.jpg) _ Nashville _ Following in the footsteps of fellow country singer Carrie Underwood who dated former Ottawa resident Mike Fisher, country-pop star Taylor Swift has announced a relationship with Ottawa’s own animatronic Farm Boy. Recently spotted performing alongside Swift at the American Music Awards, Farm Boy has also been caught on camera with Swift at various restaurants and nightclubs in Los Angeles and New York City. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/condo1.jpg) _ Ottawa _ The approval of a 28 story model condo development in a ceramic miniature Christmas village at the Devonshire Retirement Residence has some residents upset and wanting answers. A tradition at Devonshire since 1999 when resident Doris Hillman began her quaint miniature village, residents are concerned the new condo tower planned for the model village will ruin the nostalgic feel of their Christmas village and create unwanted traffic woes. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/carcrush.jpg) _ Wellington St. W. _ Vehicle traffic in the West Wellington Village area was disrupted on a quiet Sunday afternoon after a stroller chase lead to a massive stroller straying off the sidewalk and into traffic. The usually quiet, latte toting sidewalk foot traffic scattered as the errant stroller careened off the sidewalk and head on into a passing Subaru SUV . ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/winners.jpg) _ Barrhaven _ Residents of the Barrhaven community were greeted Monday morning by the rallying chants and protests of members of the Barrhaven Historical Society as they waved placards in front of the closed Winners store that is slated for demolition next week. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/barrcolours.jpg) _ Barrhaven- _ Countless crowds of curious onlookers flooded the streets of Barrhaven earlier this week to take in the vibrant colours of the changing lawns and newly leased minivans inside the community. Devoid of any trees or other foliage, Barrhaven boasts an impressive and colourful display of dying lawns and new minivans that paint a mutli-coloured palette of vibrancy within the suburban community. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kidleaves.jpg) _ Ottawa- _ Parents in the Westboro/Wellington West neighbourhoods are voicing some concerns over the safety of the city’s tree leaves that have changed colour and fallen to the ground this autumn season. The various multi-coloured leaves strewn over lawns, parks and sidewalks have raised concerns with some parents whose children may frolic in the neighbourhood leaves, leading to possible injury, or worse, unbridled fun. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pumpkinvote.jpg) _ Ontario _ A record number of Ontario voters turned out in droves Thursday to cast their ballots in what has become the most well attended voter turnout in Ontario Election history. Elections Ontario is attributing the record turnout to their use of new whimsical, seasonal themed ballot boxes that utilized hand carved pumpkin jack-o-lanterns, making the voting process a fun and rewarding experience. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/signs.jpg) _ Ottawa Centre _ Local independent candidate John Black is frustrated to discover his campaign signs have been mistakenly printed using the Wingdings font which may hinder his election chances. The somewhat hard-to-read campaign signs were hastily printed and Mr. ...