Prescott is a small town on the St. Lawrence River, with about 4,200 people at the 2016 census, close to where Highway 416 meets the 401. For an Ottawa buyer, it tends to work well if you work from home most days or work locally, and it is a harder fit if you need to be in Ottawa five mornings a wee

Orléans is an east-end suburban community within the City of Ottawa, offering established neighbourhoods, newer growth areas, bilingual services, and access to employment across the city. This Orléans relocation guide focuses on the decisions that matter before a move: housing options, school bounda

If the Ottawa house you are looking at was built before 1958, the water pipe coming up through the basement floor could be lead. The City says about 15% of Ottawa homes were originally built with lead water service pipes. You can usually get a good idea in a minute at the water meter: lead is dull g