The place to be for corporate and wellness retreats, as well as weddings By Jennifer Campbell Adam Hendriks says he’d return to Thee Farm’s corporate retreat site in a heartbeat. The vice-president of Tomlinson Group...
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How Emily Kirk’s vision for Lavender Mills Farm grew from 30 sprigs to a thriving hub for events and local partnerships. By Janet Wilson Live music drifts across lavender-scented fields as the sun slides down, painting the sky in purple, red and gold. Emily Kirk moves through the crowd with an easy...
Post-Parliament Hill, former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna has written a memoir, Run Like A Girl, and broadened her climate leadership on the global stage. By Hattie Klotz Photos by Ashley Fraser When Catherine McKenna decided to launch her bid to enter politics in the Ottawa...
Celebrating 34 years of flavour, community and heart with Sheila Whyte, the visionary behind Ottawa’s beloved Thyme & Again By Janet Wilson Walking into Thyme & Again Creative Catering & Take-Home Food Shop, a beloved neighbourhood gem in Wellington West, visitors are greeted by the...
With three award-winning restaurants, Stephen Beckta has been setting the bar for top-notch service for more than 20 years By Janet Wilson Photographs by Tim Skinner When Stephen Beckta was 13 years old and working part time as a busser in the ByWard Market, he dreamt of opening his own restaurant...
Arts photographer Richard Tardif exposes the talent and potential of all kinds of creatives. By Hattie Klotz For a man so accomplished in his legal career, Richard Tardif is surprisingly reticent in describing his success in his second career as a professional photographer. “I’m just not used...
Celebrating 22 years of dressing up for Christmas, aiding hospice By Sheila Brady Homes for the Holidays is an iconic helping of glitter when celebrating Christmas in the Capital. For the past 22 years, a dedicated band of volunteers has donated thousands of hours, countless jars of chutney and...
Julie Beun was unsure about hot air ballooning, until she took to the skies and discovered a whole new way of viewing the world By Julie Beun Standing in an open field south of Ottawa on an autumn morning in the pre-dawn darkness, my friend Janet leans close and whispers in my ear. “My...
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In her teens, Ottawa native Sierra Smith was a downhill phenom, but knee injuries ended her Olympic quest. Now she’s back on course for Italy 2026, this time as a guide for visually impaired skier Kalle Eriksson. In some snow sports, bumps are a good thing. Not, however, when they get in the way of...
It’s timpossible in Ottawa and beyond By Pam Dillon Photos by Tim Skinner Tim Skinner is Ottawa’s impresario of Wow Factor. The creative force behind timpossible.photography, he makes magic happen for both people seeking statement-making portraits and for photographers who aspire to produce jaw...
Luxury living in the heart of Ottawa By Janet Wilson Photographs by Marc Fowler, Metropolis Studios Jonathan Snook has a front-row seat to one of the most iconic views in Canada. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Parliament Buildings, the popular web designer’s condo is the place to...
