winter

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 5, 2011February 5, 2011

Pedicures carry risk of infection

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/05/17167511.html The sign says no cellphones allowed. I almost pedal backward, but figure an hour won’t kill me. So I grudgingly put both BlackBerries on vibrate, roll up my pant legs and take off my socks. Once my feet hit the warm water, it’s all worth it. It’s my first winter in Ottawa. […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 10, 2010December 10, 2010

City prepared for winter weather

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/16507416.html#/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/pf-16509556.html There’s barely any snow on the ground, but that’s supposed to change Sunday. Forecasters are predicting freezing rain or about five to 10 cm of snow. And the city’s public works department is ready. “If it comes as predicted, we’ll have all our staff out on Sunday, Monday. That will consist of […]