October 16, 2009 Beatrice Fantoni Recession still rippling through businesses Dany Ghosen, Centretown NewsThe former home of Friday's Roast Beef House is now up for lease after its sudden closure last month. The Bank of Canada may have declared the recession over, but small businesses in Ottawa are nursing consumers’ hangover. Continue reading
October 16, 2009 Cleopatra Murphy New Bronson Avenue parking adds traffic congestion Megan Cheung, Centretown NewsIn light of the addition of new parking spaces on Bronson Avenue, commuters have been experiencing increased travel delays due to fewer lanes. City council’s decision to place parking spaces along Bronson Avenue is receiving mixed reactions from business owners and motorists. Continue reading
October 16, 2009 Wu Yun Congregation brings new life to 100-year-old church Stephanie Smith, Centretown NewsParishioners enter the newly opened Peace Tower Church on Bronson Avenue. As more traditional churches close downtown, a church whose parishioners practice a more boisterous form of worship has taken over one of the empty buildings. Continue reading
October 16, 2009 Safiya Ibrahim Lewis Street condominium wins Urban Design Award Stephanie Smith, Centretown NewsThe new condominium at 57 Lewis St. is among the top three winning buildings of the 2009 Urban Design Awards. The 2009 Urban Design Awards generated some impressive designs, one of which is a new condominium at 57 Lewis St. Continue reading