Unhealthy habits are costing Ontarians 7.5 years of life
Study examines impact of smoking, alcohol, diet, physical activity and stress TORONTO, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Unhealthy habits are costing Ontarians 7.5 years of life. However, by reducing five unhealthy behaviours Ontarians could become the healthiest people in the entire country.

Stage falls at Ottawa Bluesfest; 3 injured
TORONTO — The organizer of an Ottawa music festival where the stage collapsed during a sudden storm, scurrying thousands of fans who were watching the band Cheap Trick, called the accident “a freak situation” at a press conference Monday.

Media Advisory - Minister of State Bal Gosal Makes Announcement About Olympic and Paralympic Sports
OTTAWA, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), will make an announcement regarding Olympic and Paralympic sports on Tuesday, in Ottawa. Also present will be representatives from the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Own the Podium, as well as Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. This advisory is subject to change without notice. The details are as follows: Date:  Tuesday, March 13, 2012   Time:  11:30 a.m.

Outside the Ordinary in Canada
48 more tourism businesses support Canadian Tourism Commission's Signature Experiences Collection® to promote travel to Canada Tweet: 48 new members selected for @ctccct Signature Experiences Collection to help promote #tourism to #Canada #secced VANCOUVER, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - From building sand castles in the monumental Athabasca Sand Dunes to travelling back in time at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Canada offers world travellers experiences that are anything but ordinary. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is pleased to welcome 48 more tourism experiences as members of the Signature Experiences Collection® (SEC)—a collection of remarkable experiences available ...

Sunshine Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Making Dreams Come True
OTTAWA, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - 80 children from the Ottawa-Gatineau region are on their way to Walt Disney World today, thanks to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. The kids, who range from age 7 to 17, are all living with either a severe physical disability or life-threatening illness.

Seattle Sutton's 2012 Slim Down Contest Winners Announced
OTTAWA, Ill., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating (SSHE), the premier meal replacement company in the country, is proud to announce its Seattle Sutton's 2012 Slim Down winners for its LaSalle County, Ill.

Enjoy holidays like never before with Flights to Ottawa
Ottawa is a leading tourist destination in Canada and a budding metropolis of the world. Nestled on the banks of three picturesque majestic rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. Ottawa is highly rich in culture and heritage with its many national museums and institutions, parklands, waterways and historic architecture. It is also the financial and economic capital of Canada. Whether visitors are here for business or for pleasure, this vibrant and colorful city will welcome you day and night with a wonderful array of activities and entertainment for all ages, and all interests. Visit this city and get captivated by its magic.