Ottawa’s only Spanish bookstore turning page
Erin Easterbrook, Centretown News
Leslie and Peter Roster have been the owners of Giros Books for more than 35 years. They're looking forward to spending more time with their grandchildren.Archive 1997-2016
Girol Books is set to close its doors this spring after more than 35 years of supplying local customers with Spanish and Latin American books.Erin Easterbrook, Centretown NewsLeslie and Peter Roster have been the owners of Giros Books for more than 35 years. They're looking forward to spending more time with their grandchildren.
There is an artificial nuisance in downtown Ottawa which hurts businesses and stifles revitalization.
As spring rolls in, Ottawa taste buds grow a little greener thanks to a local Green Party initiative and a Centretown-based chocolate company.Erin Easterbrook, Centretown NewsCocoa Camino is raising awareness for its organic fair trade product by partnering with federal Green Party candidate Jen Hunter for her Taste of the Green Economy initiative.
For one hour this Saturday, millions of people will be turning off electricity in their homes and businesses to shed light on the dangers of climate change.