Charlie Senack

Charlie Senack is a freelance journalist and editor of the Kitchissippi Times newspaper, a sister publication of the Ottawa Business Journal. He has appeared in various journalistic mediums, including print, radio and television. He has a passion for covering interesting people and topics that often get overlooked. In his spare time, Charlie is out walking in nature, sitting at a local coffee shop, or bingeing Netflix.

A redering of the proposed redevelopment of Westgate Shopping Centre.

Portion of Westgate Shopping Centre could be torn down as soon as this fall, councillor says

Ottawa, Insider Only

Economic conditions force holiday closure of Stella Luna locations, layoff of staff

Ottawa

Difficult economic conditions have forced the closure of the Stella Luna Gelato Cafe on Wellington Street West, with staff told they were being laid off

District Realty CEO says no immediate plans for redevelopment at City Centre

Ottawa, Non-Residential, Real Estate

Hintonburg’s Orange Art Gallery will vacate its space at 290 City Centre Ave. at the end of December after the building’s landlords did not renew

Sharpfle Waffle reopens in Hintonburg after dispute on Wellington St. West

Ottawa

Sharpfle Waffle is back in business after closing up shop on Wellington Street West and relocating to a new spot in Hintonburg.

Westboro’s Cupcake Lounge bakes Pride into its desserts

Ottawa, Top Stories

Queer-owned bakery Westboro’s Cupcake Lounge want customers to feel like they are entering a safe and inclusive space. That’s why they decided to start selling

Herb & Spice closes its doors on Wellington after half a century in business

Ottawa, Retail

After half a century in business and over three decades in Kitchissippi, Herb & Spice Shop on Wellington Street West has served its last customer.

Render of new city development at 1010 Somerset

New development proposed at junction of Little Italy, Hintonburg and Chinatown

Real Estate

The City of Ottawa is seeking community feedback on a proposed development at the intersection of Little Italy, Hintonburg and Chinatown.

Ottawa, Top Stories

Popular children’s clothing store West End Kids closed both its locations earlier this year and reportedly owes creditors just over $900,000.

Dare to Dream: Salut! raises $74K for Ottawa youth leaving foster care

For kids leaving the foster care system, finding their footing can be a challenge. It’s why the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa and the Children’s

Empowering youth: Proud To Be Me gala raises over $150K

Founded in 2011, Proud To Be Me raises money for community resources, organizations and programs to help empower and educate youth about inclusion and anti-bullying.