‘Definitely busier’: Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday
Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced
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Restaurant owner braces for rush of business after GST holiday kicks in Saturday
For Ottawa restaurateur Anish Mehra, this week has been unusually slow. Next week, he says, will be a completely different story. That’s because the federal
GST break could boost sales but also bring headaches for Ottawa restaurateurs
Restaurant owners in Ottawa are welcoming the federal government’s recently announced GST break, but a few anticipate some problems along the way. Last week, the
Forget toilet paper, lettuce is suddenly the latest hot commodity
With the cost of a simple head of lettuce spiking, restaurants are scrambling to remove or replace the leafy greens in their menus.
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