In a world where talk of “financial literacy” fills the pages of weekly consumer affairs blogs, columns and broadcasts, it seems strange that the most active consumers of media would have the least knowledge of the subject.
Month: January 2011
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Iconic clothier closing after nearly a century in Ottawa
After 92 years of dressing Canada’s prime ministers, Governors General and television news anchors, Centretown tailor G.L. Myles is closing its doors.
Youth program set to expand
An organization for homeless youth plans to expand its services and open a retail space for youth-created art when it moves to Centretown in February.
Winterlude celebrates 100 years of Parks Canada
Snow and ice are not the only stars in this year’s Winterlude festival. For the 2011 carnival, the National Capital Commission is partnering with Parks Canada to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the federal institution.