A 200th birthday party needs more of a celebration than cake and a few balloons, especially if it’s for Canada’s first prime minister.
Macdonald birthday parties more than just fun and games
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Flu vaccine not as effective this year
Kayla Wemp, Centretown News
The standard flu shot may not be sufficient this year due to a particularly agressive strain of the illness. City medical professionals advise residents to be proactive and stay at home if they are noticing flu-like symptoms.A chorus of coughs and runny noses has become the all too familiar anthem of winter in Ottawa. But if you’re feeling as though this season’s flu has been harder to shake than other years you’re not alone.
Winterlude to honour Macdonald, flag
This year’s edition of Winterlude, Ottawa’s winter festival, will feature some nation-building celebrations that are sure to warm hearts with pride – despite the frigid temperatures.
Centennial school vies for playground funds
Centennial is one of 22 schools vying for funds for a new playground from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. The board has allocated $300,000 this year toward improving play areas.
“Back in the ‘80s, we built a bunch of play structures under ministry funding. Once they get to the point where they’re deemed unsafe, we pull them out,” says manager of facilities Peter Wright, adding that the average lifespan of a playground is about 25 years.