Mar 5, 2021
What a difference a year makes. While the 2021 Virtual Inspiration Awards held Thursday night in the downtown Delta Hotel was a much smaller event than last year’s grand and splendid affair, it was certainly no less special.
The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health honoured Carleton University president
Benoit-Antoine Bacon,
Charlotte Smith and
Samantha Nadon for work they’re doing in the community to tackle mental health stigma and to raise awareness. Clinical neuroscience researcher
Jennifer Phillips received the Young Researcher Inspiration Award for her ongoing studies on depression and suicide prevention.
A net total of more than $415,000 was raised for patient care and mental health research at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.
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A Christmas carol this is not, but taking inspiration from the classic song The Twelve Days of Christmas, we’ve come up with 12 home-themed things to do over the holidays in this strangest of Christmas seasons. We may not be able to gather with family and friends the way we usually do, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate and have fun.
No. 1: Got your tree?
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First off, if you don’t have your tree yet, let’s check this one off the list. One source for real trees that also helps others is the Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa Christmas tree sale. Fresh, local Balsam and Fraser firs are available until Dec. 24 at the Ottawa Tennis Club parking lot, 176 Cameron St. Hours are 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends. Trees are $50-$60. Delivery/set-up available. Details: 613-738-37