Servers in Ottawa are pinning their hopes on a bill that could prevent management from taking part of their tips.
Amanda Stephen, Centretown NewsBartender Courtney Cochrane collects her tips at Brixton's Pub. The Sparks Street bar has publicly supported a proposed bill to regulate tip distribution.
Month: October 2012
Viewpint: Invest in green economy to end youth unemployment
High levels of youth unemployment and the serious threat of environmental disaster are contributing to a sense of malaise among young people today. It’s time for Ottawa to address these problems by developing a green economy that will not only employ youth, but also mitigate the worst effects of global climate change.
Young people locked out of Ottawa job market
The kids aren’t all right. Today’s youth – dubbed ‘Generation Flux’ by the Vital Youth report released earlier this month – are overeducated and underemployed, according to the report. 
Amanda Stephen, Centretown NewsWhen Target replaces Zellers on Sparks Street in March, all staff will be let go.
Fundraiser pits women against breast cancer
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Unshaven Mavens is taking a different approach to awareness of the disease by not shaving their armpits to raise money for the cause geared towards a younger audience. 
Brad Clouthier, Centretown NewsMalorie Bertrand and Amie Beausoleil show off their hairy pits in aid of a quirky fundrasing campaign for breast cancer.