Archive 1997-2016
But it’s hard to understand why enough of these youth councillors couldn’t even get it together to meet the quorum requirements to actually hold a meeting. Why fight for something if you’re not going to use it?
Small business needs help, but there seems to be little in sight.
A new business advisory committee will aim to give small- and medium-sized businesses a voice at city hall, but not all owners are convinced that the committee is worthwhile.
Under constant pressure from aggressive chain-store advertising campaigns such as Blockbuster’s recent “no late fees” gimmick, certain ‘Mom and Pop’ video stores in Ottawa have survived by creating a niche market of hard-to-find videos and onsite expertise.