Ping-pong house serves up golden opportunity
Toni Baggos, Centretown News
Athletes train for the Olympic qualifiers at Table Tennis Canada's house on Louisa Street.Archive 1997-2016
For most Canadians, ping-pong is not much more than a game casually played in a basement at a party. But for four athletes training in Centretown, table tennis has become a full-time job. Toni Baggos, Centretown NewsAthletes train for the Olympic qualifiers at Table Tennis Canada's house on Louisa Street.
Another Centretown BIA has decided not to join the proposed Greater Ottawa Business Improvement Area, saying they don’t see the benefit of a city-wide group of competing business that will make it difficult to agree on priorities.
In sports, teams sometimes take on new names, colours and uniforms to draw attendance and boost revenue.
For those trying to balance their budget, paying off a mortgage or their credit card debt can leave them feeling stretched for cash.Belinda Ha, Centretown NewsMortgage agent and yoga instructor Jacqueline Richards strikes a pose at LiveWell Family Health Centre.