Bank Street businesses will have to brace for another season of construction next spring.
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Christmas caterers try to weather recession
Although the end of the year is usually the season when Christmas parties are in full swing, tough economic times have taken a bite out of business for some local caterers. 
Andrew Sachs, Centretown News A pastry chef with Prime 360 restaurant prepares desserts for an upcoming Christmas party.
Viewpoint: Creative giving benefits businesses in tough times
Tis the season when United Way posters spring up in shop windows, volunteers jingle their bells near Christmas kettles and food drive hampers overflow.
City favours locals in outdoor markets
Ottawa’s city council has passed a bylaw that will raise operating costs for vendors who do not sell local goods in the Byward and Parkdale markets.
Ainslie Coghill, Centretown News Starting this spring, the cost to rent a booth for vendors selling non-local goods in the Byward market will double â to $900 per month.