
COVID-19 in the Glebe
As the coronavirus pandemic continued to spread like wildfire in early April, Kate Magner still wasn’t too worried about working 24-hour shifts in the intensive care unit at the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus.
Read moreAs the coronavirus pandemic continued to spread like wildfire in early April, Kate Magner still wasn’t too worried about working 24-hour shifts in the intensive care unit at the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus.
Read moreIn years to come, our grandchildren (or our grandchildren’s children) may ask, “What did you do in the pandemic, Grandma? Tell us a COVID-19 story, Grandpa.” The coronavirus has swept into our lives like an avalanche, a force majeure, and changed everything. Here’s what a few of us are doing to cope in these unprecedented times.
Read moreFor the first time in 35 years, the Glebe will not be hosting the Great Glebe Garage Sale on the fourth Saturday in May.
Read moreIn this challenging time, I try to remember all the people who are showing up to keep you and me healthy, safe and fed – to keep the important things in our lives present and on as much of an even keel as possible.
Read moreThey say it takes a village to raise a child. I never imagined that in my third trimester of pregnancy, our village would be under quarantine. They didn’t cover that in What to Expect When You’re Expecting!
Read moreNothing compared to our nightmare of being stuck in Spain as it spiralled downward into the abyss of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreAs we visited Rwanda in mid-March to see the renowned silverback gorillas, the reality of the coronavirus crisis suddenly hit home when guides distributed hand sanitizers and surgical masks and briefed us on keeping our distance.
Read moreWith a wife at home who is at risk for the virus, I packed up my laptop computer and important documents in preparation for setting up a makeshift home office. I have been working here ever since.
Read moreTwo brothers from the Glebe have been climbing the world rankings in the extreme sport of ice cross downhill. Robin and Andrew Worling both placed in the top 10 this year.
Read moreBefore the pandemic, I was considering replacing my 20-year-old Toyota Camry. After a few afternoons of shopping, I set five criteria to sort among the thousands of choices: I wanted a new car, an SUV with an electric motor that would minimize my carbon footprint, at a reasonable price.
Read moreNow that we face the new challenge of being homebound during this pandemic, gardening might come to our rescue once again, as a therapeutic way to be active and enjoy the arrival of spring safely in our own homes and yards.
Read moreAbbotsford House shut down March 13 because of the coronavirus pandemic but staff are busy calling and emailing to check on members and clients during our closure.
Read moreIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local Jane’s Walk festival of walking tours will be postponed from the first weekend of May until September 12–13.
Read moreIt’s only been a year and a half, but Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard has been vocal and effective in advancing the interests of the ward, its communities and the direction of the city. A key reason for this is the support of his four staff advisors.
Read moreWe’re all cocooning now so it might be a good time to think about writing a memoir. Perhaps all you need are some ideas on how to get started, or a lovely example. Read Anna Rumin on writing memoir, and Carol Sutherland-Brown’s memoir called “Sitting with the Past.”
Read moreThe Ottawa Public Library is closed during the coronavirus crisis but you can still access our collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks to help you through this time of uncertainty and isolation.
Read moreOne of the best ways to de-stress is by taking a walk and it is especially helpful during these uncertain times. Our library may be closed, but we still offer some wonderful online resources to help you enjoy your walk with children.
Read moreIn troubling times like these, cooperation is essential. This virtue is fundamental at the Glebe Cooperative Nursery School, where we start teaching it early. Cooperation is our middle name!
Read moreCapital Rainbow Refuge was founded in 2010 in response to a commentary published in the Globe and Mail on Canada’s methods of handling individuals at risk of persecution due to gender identification.
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