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Tech, family, March Break: GO!
If you’re only 40, but your kids roll their eyes and say “OK, Boomer” every time you suggest a fun family activity, it might be time to mix…
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A Look at the Girl Power on the Grid
As we reflect on International Women’s Day, where this year’s theme was “an equal world is an enabled world”, we are reminded that we are…
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The Power Impact of Climate Change
From Nanaimo to St. John’s, Canada has faced some severe winter conditions so far in 2020. And we’re still early in the season!
According…
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Did a squirrel turn your lights out?
Nobody likes being kept in the dark, especially when the power is out.
But did you know that outages caused by squirrels are one of…
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Elgin Street Renewal, more than just a burial project for Hydro Ottawa
Hydro Ottawa’s infrastructure is ‘’going under’’ on Elgin.
The design for the renewal of Elgin Street was completed in early 2019. The 12-…
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Warm and Fuzzy Winter Energy Saving Tips
Once the holidays are over, winter can feel unbearably long, especially for those who don’t enjoy the cold. Natural Resources Canada…
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A Wattson Story of an Elf Off the Shelf
If you’re reading this, I need your help! I made a mistake and I need to fix it before I disappoint Santa Claus!
Here’s what happened:…
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Fall Back to Energy Efficiency
It’s that time of year again, and this time we get that coveted extra hour of sleep! But did you know that the end of Daylight Saving Time…
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Leaders Don't Need Titles
For those of us in the National Capital Region, 2018 will be most remembered for the six tornadoes that hit Ottawa-Gatineau and the…
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Weathering the Storm: A Look Back at the September 2018 Tornadoes
On September 21, 2018, six tornadoes ripped through Ottawa-Gatineau and surrounding areas; destroying homes, trees, hydro poles and so much…
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