Patricia Boal speaks with 'Beers and Braids' orgainizer Chris Hughes about the origins of the event, the spike in interest from dads across the capital, the perks of learning this skill and socializing with other families, and the potential for future events.

Patricia Boal speaks with 'Beers and Braids' orgainizer Chris Hughes about the origins of the event, the spike in interest from dads across the capital, the perks of learning this skill and socializing with other families, and the potential for future events.

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'Connect with your daughter better': Local dad organizes 'Beers and Braids' night to help dads learn hair styling

The phone lines are buzzing, as Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your health-related questions.

The phone lines are buzzing, as Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your health-related questions.

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The overall layout of Canada’s Capital possesses an intriguing combination of old and new designs, with some of the city’s oldest parts dating back to the days where limestone facades were commonplace. And if you do a lengthy tour of Canada itself, you might notice similar patterns in the cities and small towns you visit. However, in the eyes of a local writer and activist, today’s creations have become far too bland, as the olden days give way to a more generic background. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper with Canadian writer Suneeta Millington, who has previously served as the Chair of the Prime Ministers’ Row Initiative and on the Steering Committee for the National Arts Centre’s Southam Club. You can also find her viewpoints in a recent op-ed on MacLean’s Magazine.

The overall layout of Canada&rsquo;s Capital possesses an intriguing combination of old and new designs, with some of the city&rsquo;s oldest parts dating back to the days where limestone facades were commonplace. And if you do a lengthy tour of Canada itself, you might notice similar patterns in the cities and small towns you visit. However, in the eyes of a local writer and activist, today&rsquo;s creations have become far too bland, as the olden days give way to a more generic background. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent digs deeper with Canadian writer Suneeta Millington, who has previously served as the Chair of the Prime Ministers&rsquo; Row Initiative and on the Steering Committee for the National Arts Centre&rsquo;s Southam Club. You can also find her viewpoints in a recent op-ed on MacLean&rsquo;s Magazine.

CFRA Weekends - Has the modernization of today's neighbourhoods made Canada look too bland?

The Ottawa 67's were able to dispatch the Kingston Frontenacs in 4 straight, giving them a little extra time to prepare for a 'work-boots series' against the Barrie Colts. But after taking both regular season games in Barrie, Round 2 hasn't started off well for the barber poles, as the Colts hold a 2-0 series lead heading into Tuesday's Game 3. With the series now shifting to TD Place, how can Ottawa turn things around? Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

The Ottawa 67's were able to dispatch the Kingston Frontenacs in 4 straight, giving them a little extra time to prepare for a 'work-boots series' against the Barrie Colts. But after taking both regular season games in Barrie, Round 2 hasn't started off well for the barber poles, as the Colts hold a 2-0 series lead heading into Tuesday's Game 3. With the series now shifting to TD Place, how can Ottawa turn things around? Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

'Connect with your daughter better': Local dad organizes 'Beers and Braids' night to help dads learn hair styling

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