September 2008 - Page 4 of 15

September 25, 2008 Heather Wallace

Preston sewer construction wreaking havoc

Jake Williams Centretown News

Construction workers continue to replace sewers on Preston Street, causing frustration for local businesses and accessibility issues for residents.

Businesses in Little Italy are grumbling and groaning as broken promises from the City of Ottawa have left construction on Preston Street driving away customers with no end in sight.

September 25, 2008 Kate Horodyski

Local tourism hopes for more than fallen leaves this season

Jake Williams, Centretown News

An empty double-decker bus waits at Sparks Street and Elgin Street on Sept. 16. Tourism has been slow this summer in Ottawa.

As the colder weather sets in and summer comes to an end, Ottawa’s tourism businesses are hoping for a rebound in business this fall, following a lukewarm summer.

September 25, 2008 Brendan Ross

Viewpoint: Yoga wear company profits from selling ‘cool’

If there’s one lesson aspiring brands can take from Lululemon’s recent overwhelming success, it’s that if you can’t find something cool to sell, find something relatively obscure and make it cool.

September 25, 2008 Andrew Sachs

Dalhousie food co-op abandoned

Plans for a local food co-op on Booth Street have fallen through, lead development partners say.