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.
Category: Business
Viewpoint: City should butt out of business owners’ affairs
Once again, the City of Ottawa is making it more difficult to operate a restaurant patio.
Market takes root in Little Italy
The Little Italy Farmers’ Market appeared just as the area was “ripe for retail,” says Lori Mellor of the Preston Street BIA.
New smoking ban worries some bars
The City of Ottawa’s proposal to ban smoking on restaurant patios before 8 p.m. has bar owners worried about loss of customers and revenues.
Adrianna Banaszek, Centretown NewsCity plans to introduce a new bylaw to ban smoking on patios before 8 p.m. could affect Centretown businesses.