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Cold Bear Brewing, nestled in the Ottawa Valley since their grand opening in 2023, is just a short drive from Ottawa’s west end.  They pride themselves on being a community focused brewery who always have something happening! From their Founders Club to weekly events like trivia, live music, karaoke and even bear cub baby social,…

One of the festival’s main draws (aside from the beer) are the musical performances. On February 22nd, the Orléans Craft Beer Festival announced its cancellation for the 2024 season, but, in a story emblematic of the community around craft beer, managed to bounce back a week later with positive news thanks to community support. Since the 2020…

Binging the latest season of Blown Away? Why not enjoy the experience first hand at Ottawa’s newest brewery, Gather Brewery and Glassworks. Previously a glass blowing workshop and boutique making upwards of 25’000 pieces a year, Gray Glass is transforming into Gather Brewery and Glassworks, Merrickville’s newest (and only) brewery.With a portion of the retail…

Visual Objects found that 76% of consumers search for a company’s online presence before visiting a physical location. 3 tips to implement right now to get more views, engagement and drive traffic to your business: 1. Use images with people in them!(Owners, staff, even just their hands serving up drinks will increase the amount of likes and…

Looking for more ways to freshen up your diet with seafood? Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, seafood fits into your meal plan with speed and lots of bonus nutritional benefits. Here’s another great idea to add to your seafood repertoire!(Written for Pelican Seafood Ottawa) Easy Grilled Oysters for Taste and for Health…

Are you craving a delicious meal that’s quick and easy to prepare? Fish tacos are a fun family favourite! These tasty tacos are a staple of coastal cuisine and are the perfect way to satisfy your hunger while getting your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids! Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a beginner…

Today’s guest post comes from Melanie Shields, and she shares why she thinks  every wedding should have a complimentary engagement session. Prior to 2008 I didn’t offer a complimentary engagement session.  I still remember the date I decided all wedding packages would now include engagement sessions and it was October 6th, 2007. Once during the bride’s preparations…

By Lara White This week’s article comes  from Melanie Shields, a wedding and portrait photographer from Ottawa, Canada. After graduating from Algonquin College’s Photography Program in 2003 she worked in fashion publications but found her true passion in wedding photography. She  photographs 25 weddings a year and countless portrait sessions. Her work has been featured on Weddingbells.ca,…