A large-scale review of 30 studies involving nearly 20,000 participants suggests that parental favouritism is a common pattern across families. The research found consistent trends in how parents interact with their children, with differences often linked to birth order, gender and personality. Younger siblings were more likely to receive more warmth and less discipline, while older siblings…

A large-scale review of 30 studies involving nearly 20,000 participants suggests that parental favouritism is a common pattern across families. The research found consistent trends in how parents interact with their children, with differences often linked to birth order, gender and personality. Younger siblings were more likely to receive more warmth and less discipline, while older siblings…

Akheem Mesidor just accomplished something no one from Ottawa has ever done before. No one. On April 23, surrounded by family and friends, the University of Miami edge rusher got the call he had been waiting his entire life for. Mesidor was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, becoming the first player in Ottawa football history to reach that milestone. At his draft day party in…

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re a kid. The rooms are bright, the equipment is loud, and there are a lot of unfamiliar faces asking questions you might not fully understand. At CHEO, staff have found a simple, heartfelt way to make that experience a little less scary: crochet monkeys. And the idea didn’t come from doctors or administrators, it came from a group of thoughtful…

Chris Tucker is set to take the stage in Ottawa this spring. The comedian and actor, best known for his role in the Rush Hour films, will perform live at Hard Rock Live inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa on May 24, with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. Tucker first gained recognition through stand-up, with early appearances on Def Comedy Jam helping shape his signature style. Fast-paced…