Category: Business

Under constant pressure from aggressive chain-store advertising campaigns such as Blockbuster’s recent “no late fees” gimmick, certain ‘Mom and Pop’ video stores in Ottawa have survived by creating a niche market of hard-to-find videos and onsite expertise.

A new business advisory committee will aim to give small- and medium-sized businesses a voice at city hall, but not all owners are convinced that the committee is worthwhile.

Small business needs help, but there seems to be little in sight.

Sometimes the cost of owning a car can outweigh the convenience, and that’s when car-sharing services like Ottawa’s Vrtucar come in.