Archive 1997-2016
At first, it seemed like a great idea. After over-indulging through the holiday season and bemoaning an expanding waistline in the bathroom mirror, a spur-of-the-moment declaration on New Year’s was going to get you back into your high school jeans.
Not too long ago, a nine-year-old Corey Cowick was spending his afternoons in the packed stands of the Civic Centre yelling at referees and watching his hometown Ottawa 67’s. 
Courtesy Ottawa 67's. Ottawa native Cory Cowick takes to the ice for the Ottawa 67's.
The economy’s downward spiral hasn’t left all businesses bruised and battered – some area pawn shops say the recession has actually fattened their bottom lines.
Natalie Zakrzewski, Centretown News Unlike pawn shops, some second-hand stores are suffering in the economic downturn. Stan Wise, owner of Rings Etc. on Bank Street, wonders about the financial future of his business.
Centretown might have some competition in securing new leases to house Canada’s public service, as the government seeks lower rents and greener buildings.