A City of Ottawa committee has approved bylaw changes that would ban drive-thru services for restaurants and banks from the downtown area.
Julia Eskins, Centretown NewsDrive-thrus such as this will be subject to a new bylaw if city council passes a bylaw change this month after negotiations with companies like Tim Hortons' parent company TDL Group Corp.
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Proposed demolition without replacement plan stirs controversy
The planned demolition of a vacant, run-down house in Centretown is raising concerns because the owner has no plans to build new housing on the property. 
Julia Eskins, Centretown NewsThis house at 358 Arlington Ave. is the subject of a debate over whether its demolition should be put on hold.
Viewpoint: Women need to get their finances in check
It has been almost 60 years since women started taking charge of their finances, but in that time women have not become as independent and confident when it comes to managing their money as they should be.
Food inspection system needs work
Imagine, if you will, primping and preparing for a date with your sweetheart on a Friday night. With dinner reservations at your favourite little hole in the wall in Chinatown or that family-run restaurant in Little Italy, you’re looking forward to some good food and conversation. But little do you know what awaits you and your bowels.