When the Alexander Fleck House was first built in 1902 on Laurier Avenue West, its owner and namesake would have been able to gaze through the red brick mansion’s ornate, stained-glass windows and see his foundry’s workforce in the industrial neighbourhood of LeBreton Flats below. 
Catherine Cross, Centretown NewsThe Alexander Fleck House on Laurier Avenue.
Author: Centretown Staff
Study shows potential for high-end retailers and services on Sparks St.
A recent study by the Sparks Street BIA reveals an untapped market of affluent, young professionals that could turn Sparks Street into a financial goldmine, ending the pedestrian mall’s long history as one of the city’s most under-utilized retail resources.
New restaurant to bloom in Elgin St. pub space
A new restaurant is set to move into the space occupied by the Mayflower Restaurant and Pub, which is considered by some locals to be a staple of Ottawa’s pub scene. 
Marie-Danielle Smith, Centretown NewsThe Mayflower Restaurant & Pub will soon close after 35 years of business at Elgin and Cooper streets in downtown Ottawa.
Viewpoint: More online shopping not necessarily better for business
Online shopping is coming to Canada in a big way but it may not be all it’s cracked up to be – businesses may not see the benefits they expect.