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To Comic, Or Not to Comic

A pile of comics, photo by Dev on Unsplash

I’d been declaring, with all the confidence in the world, that my books were destined to be comics. And they still are — just not exclusively, and not yet. Before the visual work takes centre stage, a wave of prose ebooks has quietly surfaced on ottawavalleycreations.ca. If you’re wondering why the catalogue suddenly looks more … Read more

Handmade Goods Will Return…Soon.

Handmade jewelry set including a turquoise-beaded necklace, matching bracelet, and earrings with bone quills, displayed on a fur background.

If you’re a returning visitor to OVC, you might have noticed that the handmade items are missing. Don’t worry — they haven’t disappeared forever! The short version is: bringing the handmade collection back online takes a bit more behind-the-scenes work than the other parts of the store. Every piece needs to be photographed, staged, and … Read more

Why Ottawa Valley Creations Has Moved Again: Embracing Internet Sovereignty for Small Business Success

buckingham palace with victoria memorial in view

At Ottawa Valley Creations, we’ve recently made the decision to move our online presence once again. While frequent moves might seem disruptive, this change reflects a deeper commitment to something far more significant: internet sovereignty. In today’s digital landscape, where many platforms dictate the rules and often hold the fate of small businesses in their … Read more

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