Lifestyles

Ten Signs You Are Drunk

(GuySpeak.com) -- A lot of drunk questions land in my inbox. Some about their actions while drunk, some asking if they drink too much and some obviously written while the questioner was incredibly drunk. So, how do you know you are drunk? Everyone has been tipsy, but out and out drunk? Luckily, there are graduated warning signs for the initiated.10/ You suddenly find everything funny. Sitcoms, new ....

Pet Nutrition: Four steps to feed your Cat and Dog

(NC) — A recent study conducted by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition found that the most common advice veterinarians offer pet owners during routine examinations surrounds nutrition, weight loss and weight control. By following these key steps you can help ensure your pet receives the right nutrients to help maintain a healthy weight for a happy and long li ....

Low cost Car insurance for Canada's teens

(NC) — As Canadians rely more and more on cell phones to stay connected, government agencies are addressing the use of cellular devices on the road. ....

Pets: Four Ways to Avoid Dental Problems

(NC) — According to a study by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition, dental care ranks second to weight control as t ....

Canada’s teens face car insurance challenges

If you have a teen who is getting ready to drive, you will find that car insurance is not as affordable for your kid than it is for yourself, unless ....

Ottawa hosts winter Bike Parade

Ottawa may have fallen into winter weather, but that doesn’t mean you have to let your beloved bike fall to disuse. Ottawa winter cyclists are out t ....

Your Car and Cell Phone - Keeping safe

(NC) — As Canadians rely more and more on cell phones to stay connected, government agencies are addressing the use of cellular devices on the road. With bans already in place in most provinces, the rest of Canada will not be far behind. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that talking on a cell phone while driving increased the risk of motor vehicle crashes by f ....

Top 10 Canadian Credit Cards for Travelers

Travel features matter Attention all Canadian snowbirds, beach-seekers and slope-shredders. Travelling soon? Before you leave, check your credit card for travel insurance! If you have the right coverage already included on your credit card, you might not need to buy separate rental car coverage, or even health insurance for your destination. If something should go wrong, make sure you’re co ....

Tutorhub offers online tutoring to kids and parents worldwide

Are you a student seeking tutors online? Are you a parent seeking online tutoring for your child? Are you a teacher who is based in the U.K, and see ....

How to save for retirement

(NC) — You've put in your fair share of time at work and now you can enjoy the fruits of your labour in retirement. Perhaps you've decided to keep w ....

Ottawa Young Professionals invite you on January 21

Location: Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Drive, From: 8:30 pm To: 2:30 amWe would like to invite you to the 4th Ottawa edition in a series o ....

Ottawa: Home Renovations Show starts January 20

The Home Renovations Show is the only show in Ottawa devoted exclusively to home renovation products and services. This is not just another home show; ....

Ottawa's Premier Bridal Show on January 7 and 8

You are invited to eastern Ontario and western Quebec's biggest bridal ehow with over 200 of Ottawa's finest bridal merchants available to help you.Th ....

Ottawa's Premier Bridal Show on January 7 and 8

You are invited to eastern Ontario and western Quebec's biggest bridal ehow with over 200 of Ottawa's finest bridal merchants available to help you.The Premier Bridal Show Event on the Bridal Industry's 2012 Calendar - the one you can't afford to miss! The Wedding Palace Bridal Show delivers the most unique and creative bridal shows that Ottawa region Brides, Grooms and Exhibitors will ever exper ....

Ottawa: March of Dimes -- People with Physical Disabilities

January is March of Dimes month, and the organization’s largest fundraising campaign is underway. For the 61st straight year, Ontarians will brave the winter weather canvassing door-to-door to raise funds for March of Dimes’ essential programs and services, helping to increase the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. The organization is counting on ....

Canadians protect savings with useful facts

(NC) — The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) is the federal Crown corporation that protects Canadians' savings in the event their financial institution goes bankrupt. It provides automatic protection on eligible savings at its member institutions. When planning your savings, you should know that: -- CDIC only insures eligible products at its member institutions. Ask where you bank or ....

Emigration to Montreal — a Transformative Experience

Yes, it is a stressful undertaking. It is like starting a business without a business plan while lacking all the necessary skills. I know, not every emigrant faces challenges to this extent; I did. Oh, for sure I had dreams, but I would not call that a plan. After spending six months in a refugee camp in Rimini, Italy, Canada was generous to offer me and my wife the opportunity to start afresh ....

New Zealand revives December summer swimsuit competition

Strutting the catwalk in her bikini was a first for Miss Alexandra Swimsuit contest winner Ashleigh Anderson, but she hoped her late mother Natalie would have been proud of her. Her mother died more than two years ago in a motorcycle crash and Miss Anderson, a 20-year-old apprentice hairdresser of Alexandra, said the question of "would she have been proud of me" was always in the back of her min ....

New Gift Shop opens in Ottawa

If you’ve happened by any craft show recently, or negotiated your way down Somerset from Rochester to Preston, you’ll probably have noticed a fragrance to the air that wasn’t there before. It’s all thanks to Purple Urchin (P.U.!), a new little shop that sells locally-made soaps, lotions, scrubs and more. Co-owned by Sarah Stewart and Rebecca Pereira, this new venture is all set to e ....

New Year's: Achieving your Financial Resolution

(NC)—The old year's passed and the new one is just beginning. Time to think about establishing good habits and making those annual resolutions stick this time around. "Every year, Canadians tend to make resolutions aimed at improving their physical health," said Karrina Dusablon, director of the Education Centre and Sales Support, Group Retirement Savings at Desjardins Financial Security. "Thi ....