Harvest season has begun for many growers, but a water shortage and other weird weather has led to reduced yields for some of those who sell their goods at the weekly Preston Farmers’ Market in Little Italy. 
Nick Ashdown, Centretown NewsKelly Butler (facing camera), who manages the Preston farmers' market and owns Helios Farm, says she and other farmers have had to raise prices because of a reduced fruit and vegetable harvest.
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Viewpoint: The lucky ones: New immigration program is not enough
Canada’s efforts to woo experienced international students and workers paid off when Gaurav Gore became the 20,000th permanent resident admitted under the Canadian Experience Class immigration program.
Sparks Street seeks to attract shoppers with fundraisers
About 40 old-fashioned automobiles pulled into parking spots along Sparks Street earlier this month as the downtown retail district hosted a Classic Cars Cruise Night fundraiser for charity that was also aimed at attracting weekend shoppers.
Mireille Sylvester, Centretown NewsVintage cars and trucks lined Sparks Street during its first ever classic cars cruise night.
Local tech companies score seed funding
Two Centretown start-up tech companies are among a handful of Ottawa businesses chosen to receive funding and business skills training through VentureStart, a new program for entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario.
Belinda Ha, Centretown NewsGnowit Inc. is one of two Centretown start-up tech companies receiving funding and training through VentureStart.