Tag Archives: Ottawa

Not In My Backyard

Posted on September 25, 2008 by The Dearlove

I like my neighbourhood. Built during the post-war boom in the 1940’s, Manor Park is a fairly typical urban community, with nice tree-lined streets and an interesting mix of single-family homes, green space, and lower-income community housing. There are a … Continue reading →

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We’re Number One!

Posted on May 1, 2008 by The Dearlove

Earlier this week, MoneySense Magazine published its annual list of the best places to live in Canada. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Ottawa finished in first place, ahead of usual suspects Victoria and Vancouver. The top 10 looks … Continue reading →

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14 Feet and Counting

Posted on March 10, 2008 by The Dearlove

In a post from December 17, I wrote the following: “There’s the feeling that we’re witnessing something special, a once-every-thirty-years kind of winter that people will talk about for years to come. Come on, Mother Nature, show us what ya … Continue reading →

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Canada Day in Ottawa

Posted on July 2, 2007 by The Dearlove

Ottawa has a reputation for being a sleepy government town. You know, the kind of place where you can’t get a decent meal after 9:00 pm, bars close at midnight, and the docile sports fans sit on their hands for … Continue reading →

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We’re Number 1(8)!

Posted on April 3, 2007 by The Dearlove

Mercer Human Resource Consulting recently evaluated 215 world cities in their annual Quality of Living survey, and Ottawa placed 18th overall (3rd among North American cities). Actually, we tied for 18th with Luxembourg. I’ve always said it’s uncanny how much … Continue reading →

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