Archive 1997-2016
By Kim Latimer
Parades attract thousands of spectators to the heart of Centretown, but for many retail merchants it’s hardly business as usual.
Susan Rose, manager and owner of the Herb and Spice Shop located at 375 Bank St., says the problem is that shoppers can’t get to her store when roads are blocked off for parade days.
The Sparks Street mall could be considered a quaint stretch of tourist heaven right here in Ottawa. But despite continuous efforts to revamp the mall, it’s clear the mall management just doesn’t get it. Shopping should be easy and quality will always attract shoppers.
By Shannon Hagerman
Elias Nasrallah says he’s watched corner stores like the one he owns disappear from city streets and wonders if he is part of a dying breed.
Nasrallah owns Roma Confectionary, an independent variety store that’s stocked with everything from bananas to cigarette lighters.
By Nicolas Van Praet
More and more people are ditching suburban space and opting for the convenience of downtown Ottawa living and Centretown is seeing a piece of the action.
The time has never been better to buy accommodation, local real estate agents say, and people are snapping up homes, condos and apartments in Ottawa’s core almost as quickly as they are put up for sale.