After 50 years in business, Mountain Orchards’ co-founder has no regrets
Mountain Orchard celebrates its 50th season this year. Co-owner Shelley Lyall tells Capital Current about the highs and lows of the last 50 years.
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Robyn Best ,
October 25, 2024
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Indigenous homelessness plan ambitious but needs to succeed, Ottawa councillors told
The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition (OAC) gave city councillors an update on its plan to address Indigenous housing and homelessness, which the coalition acknowledged is ambitious and requires systemic changes.
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Robyn Best ,
October 24, 2024
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Councillor expects backlash over $193M south-end police HQ rising in Barrhaven
After a decade of discussion a new Ottawa police headquarters is under construction in the Barrhaven area. Costs are rising on the project.
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Robyn Best ,
April 14, 2024
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Press ‘paws’ on pet-influencer trend on social media, say animal advocates
Experts are raising concerns about the mistreatment of some pets by those making videos of the animals to gain likes and views on social media.
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Robyn Best ,
February 20, 2024
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Inflation has restaurants struggling to pay the bills as costs rise and consumers watch their wallets
The restaurant industry is struggling with rising costs, narrow profit margins and cost-conscious customers.
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Madison Flaro, Robyn Best, Tessa Peterson and Haven Caster ,
February 7, 2024
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3 min read