A silk scarf is the only flourish to Francoise Magunira’s business attire. In her right hand she holds an unlabeled mason jar of homemade Somali hot sauce, or checni.
Somali sauce heats up local market, one jar at a time
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Parachute kids land new life in adopted country
They call them parachute kids — children of immigrant families who are left in Canada, while their parents live overseas.
Shawarma shops waging tasty war for supremacy
Walk down any major street in Centretown and chances are you’ll find a shawarma shop. But is there a shawarma war?
Banks offer the cash, but businesses aren’t biting
An optimistic report by the Royal Bank says Centretown small businesses will become more diverse over the next decade as immigrants and visible minorities take advantage of business openings, but some Centretown small businesses see a tougher road ahead.