Archive 1997-2016
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Finding stylish clothing is now a little easier for Ottawa shoppers, with the opening of the Swedish retail giant, H&M. But for small boutiques in the city, the new competition means taking a careful look at what they can do to keep up. A CJTV feature story for Centretown News.
Winter is coming. In Ottawa, this means skateboard season is almost over. The outdoor skateparks are too slippery once the snow falls. And the indoor ones? They don’t exist. A CJTV feature story for Centretown News.
It’s not easy to be a small bookstore these days, up against large retail chains and online booksellers. And if you happen to own a small niche outlet, such as After Stonewall, Ottawa’s only queer bookstore, staying in business is even harder. A CJTV feature story for Centretown News.
When you think of street food, hot dogs and French fries are often the first things that come to mind. But that wasn’t always the case this summer, especially in Centretown. Local street food vendors had a busy season pushing the boundaries between fast food and traditional restaurant fare. A CJTV feature story for Centretown News.