A common ground of ideas brought two contemporary apparel shops together this holiday season in pursuit of a shared charitable goal: hosting a community clothing drive for youth in need throughout Ottawa.
Category: Business
Parking app sparks chatter
CityParking says its app will reduce cruising for parking spots on busy downtown streets. Kelsey Curtis, Centretown NewsCity representatives have agreed to meet with the founders of CityParking, a parking app that is currently operating illegally in Ottawa.
Viewpoint: Our solemn duty — shop ’til we drop
Christmas-themed gift boxes line the shelves at a downtown Dollarama. Kristine Lee, Centretown NewsBah humbug — it’s that time of year again.
Health centres raise red flags on city’s rooming houses
Residing in an Ottawa rooming house could mean living amongst cockroaches, bed bugs and broken appliances while facing lower life expectancy and poor health.
A new report published by the Somerset West Community Health Centre and the Centretown Community Health Centre shows many rooming houses in Ottawa are failing to meet minimum health and safety standards – and tenants are suffering.