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Using our stuff for longer – ways to share, reuse, repair in Lowertown
By Caitlin Perry Did you know October is Circular Economy Month? It’s a public awareness campaign that educates Canadians about circular economy and how you can reduce waste, save money, build community, and take action on climate change. The previous article talked about how you can reduce plastic waste when ordering takeway food in Ottawa….
MPP Lucille Collard / Députée provinciale Lucille Collard
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Upgrading from Windows 10 to 11 – NOT a Nightmare
By Malcolm and John Harding of Compu-Home We remind Macintosh users that although this column is one that they can blissfully ignore, it is unseemly to appear too smug! Microsoft sometimes ghoulishly refers to “end of life” when the date for the end of support for a piece of software is approaching. In the case…
The G.O.A.T.s of invasive species removal
By Stéphanie Plante, Councillor for Rideau Vanier Now that we are fully immersed in autumn, residents and tourists alike go crazy for the beautiful fall colours. I love to go on hikes with my family and there is no better place to do so than in our nation’s capital (or just next door in Gatineau). As…
