Category: Useful Advice

The number one resolution of the New Year will undoubtedly be start going to the gym, lose weight, eat better and make positive lifestyle changes such as quitting

It’s a product we all use every day. Our residential portal on the outside world. I am, of course, referring to windows. We never give them much thought

It's time to set the record straight. As the Canadian government continues to transition out incandescent light bulbs, take a moment to get to know the facts

By now, most of you probably have completed your Christmas shopping. The rest of us are men. You know, the ones who tend to leave it to the

MK Pit Stop is a local service provider that makes your seasonal tire change a matter of ultimate convenience. Instead of going to a local shop, this tire

According to a Canadian Tire survey, a majority of drivers in Ontario, the Prairies and British Columbia choose not to install winter tires, mistakenly believing that all-season tires

Collateral mortgages have been increasingly popular with major financial institutions over the past two years. Although collateral mortgages are great for some borrowers, it’s very important to

Fast, efficient transit is an important service for suburban communities such as Barrhaven. Many of us depend on OC Transpo to get us to work, special events or

On Tuesday October 28th, from 1pm until 2pm, Ross’s Independent Grocers will be hosting a Diabetes store tour to help people with this condition make better nutritional choices

The City of Ottawa will run a one-day depot on Sunday, October 26th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OC Transpo Park and Ride at 3355

A new law is in effect in Ontario that requires all homes of any age to have at least one working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed outside sleeping

The following is a sponsored blog post by Enercare Canada. I was recently visited by a door to door hot water tank dealer who quite literally tried to

Fall brings so many treats to the Barrhaven community. Our grocery stores are filled with fresh local fruits and vegetables, Halloween is just around the corner and our

Trains. Planes. Buses. Cars. Lawn mowers. I’m sure you could think of a few more items to add to this list. Let’s face it, if you’re looking for

Rogers cable is partnering with Shaw cable to bring Canadians a new “made in Canada” streaming video service similar to Netflix. The service is called Showmi and will

I often come across tweets originating from Barrhaven residents complaining of dropped cell phone calls. Turns out, it's a real problem for our community. Barrhaven does indeed suffer

Fall is almost here, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year when it comes to eating fresh locally grown food. You might also know that

Grow your own Organic Micro-Garden! No soil. No weeds. No pesticides. No backyard needed. By adding nothing other than water and sunlight to your Sam’s

What do a washing machine, a can of Red Bull, and a box of kids toys have in common? How about a freshly baked batch of cookies, barely

Barrhaven has come a long way when it comes to fine dining. Yes, the community is dotted with its fair share of fast food outlets and chain restaurants,

It’s been a great summer for local farmers and Barrhaven retailers are beginning to source fresh veggies and fruits from local growers. Whether you’re heading out to your