St. Andrew's Day -- a time for giving

St. Andrew's Day -- a time for giving

Everywhere there will be dinners, toasts, and memories of the auld country. But perhaps most important of all, there will be kindness, caring and giving. This year, let's do more than celebrate St. Andrew. Let's #BeLikeStAndrew .

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Scots wha hae kent the Grey Cup

Scots wha hae kent the Grey Cup

Last week, Ottawa hosted the Grey Cup Festival -- a national celebration of the unique game that is Canadian football.  It's a time for fans from across the country to come together, and this year, when the championship was held in Ottawa, there was a strong Scottish flavour.

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What a difference a week makes!

What a difference a week makes!

If you believe winter comes to Canada on December 21, you haven't been paying attention! It hits different regions at different times. In Ottawa, we can expect a blast around Remembrance Day on November 11. This year, the skies were bright and clear, and so was the ice forming on the Rideau Canal.

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