Category: Focus

A wave of young professionals and retired couples are opting for the convenience and panache of an urban lifestyle.

Conversions and additions to existing homes are key to meeting housing demand.

By Keith Kalawsky

Unlike that plastic wrapping found on hardcore porno magazines tucked away on the top shelf or behind the counter at a corner store, there’s no foolproof way to protect computer-savvy children cruising the Internet.

Don’t talk to strangers. Don’t give anybody your name, address or phone number. Tell your parents about any suspicious characters lurking in the neighbourhood. read more

By Craig Babstock

Marino Sani of the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Police says the only violent act he hasn’t seen in a schoolyard is a shootout.

And that may not be too far off, because he says many guns are confiscated along with all the knives he finds on students. read more