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Since American retail giant Target announced that it will open 100 to 150 new stores in Canada, few Ottawans have taken note of the looming red-and-white logo coming north of the border.
With Blockbuster closing its doors and the future of a flagging industry in question, independent video stores will launch the first international Video Store Day this Saturday.
Adrianna Banaszek, Centretown NewsFilm fans browse DVDs at local video rental store Invisible Cinema.
Daily deliveries of freshly roasted beans and a seasonal lineup of coffees are what a new Preston Street roastery will bring to Bridgehead, the Ottawa chain known for its fair trade and organic brews, when construction for its flagship Centretown location is completed next spring.
The City of Ottawa is urging residents to spend $10 a week on locally cultivated produce and meats, in a campaign aimed at promoting personal and environmental health, as well as the regional economy.
Gord Lamb, Centretown NewsOttawa farmers hope demand for locally produced foods will continue to grow.