Elisha Barry

The Canadian War Museum has become one of my favourite places to spend an afternoon in Ottawa. Every time I visit, I end up learning something unexpected, even when the subject feels familiar. That's why I was curious to check out Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War, a new exhibition that explores how a historical event most of us probably think of as strictly American helped shape the Canada we know today.

Sleep feels like a nuisance when you're a kid — you’d rather stay up for fun than miss out. But as you grow older, sleep becomes precious, often worth skipping social events for the chance to slip into comfy PJs and catch those increasingly elusive z's. And no wonder: Sleep is critical to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It helps you manage stress, process emotions and maintain a balanced mood.

Sleep feels like a nuisance when you're a kid — you’d rather stay up for fun than miss out. But as you grow older, sleep becomes precious, often worth skipping social events for the chance to slip into comfy PJs and catch those increasingly elusive z's. And no wonder: Sleep is critical to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It helps you manage stress, process emotions and maintain a balanced mood.