The plan, for CTV News Ottawa’s Katelyn Wilson, was to go into PR. But fate had other plans, taking her on a path that would include many stops across the country. Each one would play an important role in shaping her both professionally and personally. It all began when Wilson left her native Kitchener-Waterloo for the University of Calgary, before continuing to Lethbridge Polytechnic for…

Eating out used to feel like a break. Now it feels like a routine. Lunch between meetings. Dinner after a long day. A quick order because nothing is planned. It happens automatically, and over time, it adds up. Not just financially, but mentally. Because every meal becomes another decision. The Cost Adds Up Faster Than Expected Most people don’t track what they spend on food. They estimate. A…

For Rob Lavoie and Cory Edwards, what began as a part-time high school job has evolved into a full-time passion. Now the owners of three Play It Again Sports locations in Ottawa—Orléans, Barrhaven and Kanata—the pair have built their careers around helping local athletes get geared up. Like many teenagers, Rob and Cory were initially drawn to the job because of their love of sports. Being…

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re a kid. The rooms are bright, the equipment is loud, and there are a lot of unfamiliar faces asking questions you might not fully understand. At CHEO, staff have found a simple, heartfelt way to make that experience a little less scary: crochet monkeys. And the idea didn’t come from doctors or administrators, it came from a group of thoughtful…

Chris Tucker is set to take the stage in Ottawa this spring. The comedian and actor, best known for his role in the Rush Hour films, will perform live at Hard Rock Live inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa on May 24, with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. Tucker first gained recognition through stand-up, with early appearances on Def Comedy Jam helping shape his signature style. Fast-paced…