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Sales tax ‘holiday’ gets mixed reviews from Ottawa restaurant owners
As the break from federal and provincial sales taxes on certain items comes to an end this Saturday, two Ottawa restaurateurs are giving the initiative

‘Proudly Canadian’: Sales of made-in-Canada BeaverTails boom with busy canal season
BeaverTails co-founder Grant Hooker says business is booming as a frosty Canadian winter has skaters stopping in to enjoy the iconic pastries on the Rideau

A day in the life of chef Lizardo Becerra at Raphaël: Making food that evokes memories
For chef Lizardo Becerra, owner of Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine on Elgin Street, it’s been a busy few months, topped off by competing at the Canadian

More homes for sale in Ottawa but buyers remain cautious, OREB says
The number of active residential listings in Ottawa last month were up 57 per cent from January 2024 as more sellers jumped into the market

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls in January
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in January, mirroring a national trend as job gains beat economist’s expectations. The jobless rate in the nation’s capital fell


A day in the life of Pat Nicastro: After 30 years in the ByWard Market, a few things never change
For Pat Nicastro, the morning always starts with an espresso – the first of many he’ll enjoy from the opening to the close of his
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