Month: November 2007

The new head of Ottawa Tourism is eager to face the challenges his job will pose, much to the relief of businesses in the area struggling with a drop-off in visitors.

Ottawa bar owners wish their patrons were more aware of the regulations governing serving alcohol, and some have suggested the government run a public awareness campaign to publicize them better.

As the Christmas retail rush approaches, help wanted signs have become a common sight in the windows of Centretown businesses. But with Canada’s unemployment level at a 33-year low, store owners may have difficulty filling this season’s service sector jobs.