Dave Scharf, Centretown News
Beyond the Pale partners (left to right) Rob McIsaac, Al and Shane Clark at their Centretown brewery.The dream of cold ones next to eggs and milk at the grocery store has finally become a reality.
Category: Business
Viewpoint: Declining loonie a boon for Ottawa’s tourism industry
The thought of the Canadian dollar dropping to an all-time low – and expected to keep plunging – has bred some worrisome consumers and industries.
High produce prices drive up restaurant bills
Deanne Pittman, Centretown News
Fresh vegetables are displayed in the produce section of Independent Grocer at 296 Bank St. The price of fresh produce is on the rise thanks to Canada's weak dollar. After three decades of service, Maxwell’s restaurant on Elgin Street is closing its doors to rebrand and letting “something fresh” move into the beloved space.
Online athletic gear business does heavy lifting for clean water
Centretown-based LVD — a newly launched seller of powerlifting athletic gear with the motto Lift, Visualize, Dominate — is highlighting a trend toward social enterprises among businesses geared to the millennial generation.