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Popular politico hang out, Hy’s Steakhouse, will close its doors for good in February.
The restaurant, located steps from Parliament Hill, was a key part of politics in Ottawa.
“I think the democratic process needs a place where people can meet, where journalists can meet politicians, politicians can meet other politicians from different parties,” said former broadcaster Don Newman.
Ashley Metzger, Centretown News
Silver Snail Comics on Bank Street closed on Sept. 13.After 25 years of business, comic book store, the Silver Snail, will be ending its final chapter this month.
It shouldn’t take a picture to call people to action, but that’s exactly how it happened. One little boy washing up dead on a Turkish beach did more than years of reporting on one of the worst civil wars in modern times.
The National Capital Commission is planning to improve Ottawa’s night time lighting environment, especially in the downtown area around Parliament Hill.