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While there are many advantages to living in a region like the Ottawa Valley, the geography of living in a valley can make us more…

Welcome to the future, where homes are no longer just a place to live, but a technological experience.  By all accounts, the…

Since 2016, Hydro Ottawa (through our subsidiary, Envari Energy Solutions Inc.) has converted 58,000 of our city’s streetlights from…

There’s been a lot of talk over the past few years about Canada’s ambitious commitment to reach a net-zero economy by 2050. Canadians have…

Is an electric vehicle in your future? Since the Government of Canada set its ambitious and mandatory target that 100 per cent of car and…

Extreme weather events have become more frequent and intense due to climate change, and Canada has certainly experienced its share of…

If you’re in your 40’s, but your kids roll their eyes and say “OK, boomer” every time you suggest a fun family activity, it might be…

Power outages are often an inconvenience. Because our daily lives are so centred around electricity usage, nothing spells relief quite like…

We spend more than 80 per cent of our time indoors - whether at home, work, school, shopping, or enjoying recreational activities - it’s no…

As Canadians, we spend a lot of time indoors, so it’s important to schedule a little safety housework, especially in the winter where many…