Sex shop owner sounds the alarm over homelessness crisis, addiction on Bank Street
In the time since a methadone clinic opened across the street, this shop owner has seen an increase in drug use and homelessness on her
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Local booksellers say buyers are back in droves post-pandemic
Independent booksellers in Ottawa are thriving, despite competition from big box stores, online retailers and e-books.
Business is blooming: How one entrepreneur’s vision kept a well-known florist from closing up shop
When florist Elizabeth Young heard that well-known floral shop Tivoli was for sale, she immediately saw the advantages of merging it with her own nearby
Local high-end clothing store on Sussex re-emerges from the shadow of Nordstrom
Schad Boutique, a women’s luxury clothing store on Sussex Drive, has been in business for about 25 years and, after coming through the pandemic, owner
SoPa organizer says downtown revival is coming — and Sparks Street could be its ‘crown jewel’
With union members still out on picket lines in full force, Bar Robo owner Scott May says he’s currently enjoying “far and away” the busiest
Love them or hate them, e-scooters have found a niche in this Ottawa neighbourhood
While Paris may have banned shared e-scooters from its streets over safety and clutter concerns, one neighbourhood is fast becoming an e-scooter hotspot.
Ottawa water sports brand makes waves in sustainability just in time for summer season
With warmer weather on the horizon, an Ottawa company is making a splash, both in the sportswear market and the world of sustainable business.
Quebec hobby store to occupy two-storey location in Rideau Centre, opening slated for October
Quebec-based, Imaginaire, will occupy 20,000 square feet bridging the third and fourth floors, next to Simon’s in the Rideau Centre, representing a $3-million investment.
Two friends team up to build fast-growing hobby store with plans for expansion
When Edmond Georges got a message from a friend who was having success selling long-forgotten Pokemon cards online, he could never have imagined the difference
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