Archive 1997-2016
The arrival of international fashion chain Forever 21 at the Rideau Centre shows Ottawa is growing up as a retail location, but local boutiques say they don’t feel left behind.
Kayaking and rafting; float planes and rental cars: this year’s Classic Canadian Adventure Contest showcases the wonder and excitement of Ottawa, but organizers are failing to shine a spotlight on locally-owned businesses, says a local outdoor equipment retailer. 
Christopher Tse, Centretown NewsTommy and Lefebvre president Kevin Pidgeon, shown here outside the chain's flagship store on Bank Street, says he is disappointed that his store wasn't chosen as a prize provider.
Red, yellow and green is a familiar colour code.
A Bank Street shawarma restaurant is changing its name after a failed experiment in trying to attract Francophone customers. 
Christopher Tse, Centretown NewsAli Badreddine, owner of Le Beret Rouge on Bank Street, says he plans to change the name of his shop back to something that will let customers know it is a shawarma restaurant.