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Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 19, 2011December 22, 2011

Ottawa retailers see Christmas sales drop

The Christmas rush has been more like the Christmas lull for baby boutique owner Denise Carvellas. “Last year, I thought I was going to lose my mind,” said Carvellas, who owns lulu&coco in Hintonburg. She opened the shop two years ago, selling clothing she designs for newborns to six-year-olds. This is her second Christmas, and […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJanuary 18, 2011

City’s tallest building planned for Little Italy

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/01/18/16939726.html#/news/ottawa/2011/01/18/pf-16939726.html The idea of a 35-storey condo tower in Little Italy is getting mixed reviews from residents and retailers. “It depends, I mean if it’s a nice looking building I’m sure it won’t be an eyesore but it is going to be tall,” said Jeff Jacques from Slan Printing. “You certainly won’t be […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 4, 2010August 4, 2011

The season for scams

’Tis the season to be jolly, but don’t fall victim to holiday follies. With just three weeks left until Christmas, beware of the cybercrooks who steal your hard-earned money. In the last two months alone, 72 complaints of online loan scams have been filed, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre told the Sun. Last December, there were […]