A 2016 CHRISTMAS MUST-SEE AT THE NAC: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A MUST-SEE AT CANADA’S NAC: THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC – A CHRISTMAS CAROL Perhaps one of the most popular phrases known alongside Christmas is SCROOGE. Being known as the SCROOGE is exactly the anti-thesis of the spirit of giving during Christmastime. While this generally accepted parlance have came to refer to folks who are selfish, uncharitable,…

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CF RIDEAU CENTRE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FOR EASTER SEALS ONTARIO: TOP 3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

CF RIDEAU CENTRE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FOR EASTER SEALS ONTARIO: TOP 3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Saturday mornings are special. In one way, it’s a great way to wrap up the work week before it and in another, it’s a great promise for a lovely weekend ahead. The Saturday of November 19, 2016 will…

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RUNNING FOR DISTRESS CENTRE OTTAWA: SCOTIABANK CELEBRITY MEDIA CHARITY CHALLENGE

I have a confession. Well, two really. I hate to admit this but I am NOT really into running. I do it because I know it’s good for you in more than ways than one. However, if I were to choose, this is not my first pick in physical activities – at all. I have…

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TOP 5 REASONS TO “SHOP” AT RENT FROCK REPEAT

With many galas, grand events and special occasions coming up, shopping for a new dress along with everything else – shoes, accessories, make-up and of course, the actual cost of the tickets, is not only a major concern of money issues for many of us but also a major source of stress. Despite a closet…

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THE SURPRISINGLY HEART-WARMING “FREEZING” OTTAWA + #GIVEAWAY

Christmastime is the season for all things wonderful and magical. In the nation’s capital, that also means welcoming a little production with a big heart – Ottawa’s very own musical Freezing. With plenty of nod to Canadian politics and current events as well as the mandatory ode to the infamous and sometimes brutal Ottawa winter,…

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Au revoir 2013, Bonjour 2014! Top 5 Short and Sweet New Year’s Resolution

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Indeed it is as the merriment of Christmas gives way to the excitement of the New Year, this stupendous feeling extends all the way to the first month of the year – January! Despite the inhumane frigid temperature this side of the world, January is more than…

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Special Post: Have a Merry Merry Chicks’mas in Support of Harmony House

As Christmas lights start to twinkle and stores are brighter and more festive with holiday presents and Christmas trees, ‘tis is the season to be merry. It is the time to celebrate with friends and family over festive dinners and open presents by the Christmas tree, in the warmth and comfort of our homes. Unfortunately,…

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THE OPERA LYRA OTTAWA – ALL IN THE NAME OF THE OPERA (PART I)

When the Opera Lyra Ottawa announced last year that it’s newly appointed Director General is John Peter Jeffries in time for its 28th season, OLO also renewed its commitment to nurturing and showcasing Canadian talents and educating young audiences and instilling in them the love of opera and the arts. All photos in this post…

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ROYAL BABY BLUE – BY GEORGE, THIS IS NOT ABOUT THE PRINCE OF CAMBRIDGE

  Although we at Twenty York Street, along with the rest of the free world, congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for the much anticipated birth of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, this post is not about that. We do follow the coverage of the biggest news from the United…

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