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It’s been called black gold. It’s addictive. And it’s sold at almost every street corner in Canada. It’s coffee, the beverage of night hawks and early risers everywhere. Whether it’s an executive trying to wake up before the workday, or a student up late cramming for an exam, Canadians love their coffee.
The Canadian Tulip Festival injected $40-million into the regional economy, but Centretown businesses say they will be largely unaffected by the potential loss of the cash-strapped spring celebration.
A Booth Street grocery store, which serves a culturally diverse community that also includes many seniors and low-income families, is scheduled to close later this month.
A group of Elgin Street bars and restaurants are partnering with the Ottawa police to permanently evict troublemakers from participating establishments, says Brian Karam, president of the Elgin Area Business Association.