Glass blowing studio raises funds for Down syndrome society
By Jackie Bastianon Young children laughed and scurried excitedly around Flo Glassblowing studio in Little Italy, thrilled to help turn hot molten glass into rainbow coloured ornaments during a fundraising…
New patio bylaw rankles business owners
By Hilary Laffrenier Some Centretown restaurants say the city’s new patio bylaw — which goes into effect on April 1 — is forcing them to scale back their patios so…
VIEWPOINT: Financial support needed to close gender gaps
By Cassandra Plourde Ottawa played host to a Women in Leadership conference on March 8, International Women’s Day, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. The all-female panel said there has…
Health authority says smoking pot should be banned in apartments, condos
By Allison Gram Ottawa Public Health proposed to the Ontario Government in early March to ban all smoking —including cannabis — in all homes within multi-unit dwellings such as apartments…
New patio rules aim to improve sidewalk accessibility
By Rachel Jaskula Ottawa’s Transportation Committee has voted to change a patio bylaw in order to improve accessibility on sidewalks for pedestrians. The bylaw amendment, which was approved…
VIEWPOINT: Survey highlights mixed reactions on wage hikes
By Cassandra Plourde Since Bill 148 came into effect in Ontario on Jan. 1, raising the general minimum wage from $11.60 to $14 per hour, there has been a vigorous…
Transportation advocates decry carbon cost of ride sharing
By Rachel Jaskula The imminent arrival in Ottawa of Uber rival Lyft has sustainable transportation advocates raising concerns about the environmental cost of ride-sharing services. Lyft, a service that allows…
Business owners ‘blindsided’ by Elgin Street construction
By Rebecca Kiriakopoulos Some business owners on Elgin Street are raising alarms about the unexpected March 12 start to construction work along the busy downtown restaurant and retail strip —…
European business, Le Boat, makes its way into Rideau Canal
By Jasmine Stamos Europe’s largest self-driving boat company hopes to ride the wave of enthusiasm generated by last year’s Canada 150 festivities by offering new cruising vacations along the Rideau…
City of Ottawa consultations suggest less cars and more greenery for Sparks Street
By Lui Xia Lee The City of Ottawa’s ongoing look at the future of Sparks Streets suggests even fewer cars and more greenery are needed in the downtown retail and…