Business Archives - Page 115 of 231

April 11, 2008 Ellen Keeble

Dismantled grow-ops could soon be weeded out

Google Maps

A Google map display of prominent grow-ops in the Ottawa area. Common damage in grow-op houses includes hotwired electrical systems designed to steal power, rotting in the walls and stairs due to high humidity and toxic mould.

It’s unlikely for homebuyers to see toxic mould build-up and potential fire hazards listed as features in real estate ads.

April 11, 2008 Wanda OâBrien

Smoke-free housing needed, say health groups

Lisa Xing, Centretown News

Carol Lebel, who suffers from multiple chemical sensitivities, has been on the Ottawa Allergy and Environmental Health Association's safe house waiting list for more than two years.

As the province is less tolerant of second-hand smoke, advocates in Ottawa are working to expel it from one of the last places it can hover – the home.

March 28, 2008 Avery Moore

Bylaw bars city from collecting pawnshop info

Yi Han, Centretown News

Rings Etc. Jewellers owner Stan Wise examines jewellery brought in from a Montreal company.

Following the lead of other Canadian cities, second-hand stores are no longer required to gather information on sellers for the City of Ottawa.

March 28, 2008 Charelle Evelyn

Viewpoint: Advertising . . . you can run but you can’t hide from it

Advertising is one of those pesky things that you can’t escape from, no matter how hard you try. The average person in North America is inundated with at least 3,000 ads per day.