Canada’s adult entertainment industry says it is trying to clean up the image of strip clubs but has been struggling to gain cooperation from a wary City of Ottawa.
Susan Krashinsky, Centretown NewsThe strip club Barbarella's Diamonds Cabaret at the corner of Queen and Lyon.
Author: Centretown Staff
Viewpoint: Know where your money’s going: Investing with a conscience
The ‘go green’ movement has encouraged people to make a series of changes in their lives.
New network to aid women-run businesses
The taste of success for an Ottawa-area food retailer has been sweeter since joining WEConnect Canada, a new networking group that certifies women-owned and controlled businesses – the first of its kind in Canada.
Max McBride Peterson, Centretown NewsJanet Campbell, owner of Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop, is a new member of WEConnect .
Transforming a community
When Hamdi Mohamed arrived in 1989 as a Somali refugee, she faced many of the challenges newcomers still face today. She struggled to find work in her field, and was unfamiliar with Canada’s institutions. But by helping others, she was able to overcome those barriers to become the executive director of the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization, and a renowned community leader. 
Emma Lovell, Centretown NewsThrough her role as executive director of OCISO, Hamdi Mohamed strives to make Ottawa a more inclusive place for new immigrants.