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The public health department plans to test air quality in hookah bars this year to see if there is a health risk. Restaurant owner Charbel Karakouzian finds the idea amusing. “If they’re talking about air quality, go stand (at the) Rideau Centre where we have the city buses killing people from the smoke coming out […]
MoreThe 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 […]
MoreBe skeptical of alleged charities who only want clothes while turning down furniture, appliances, housewares, and other valuables, says Ottawa Neighbourhood Services executive director Patricia Lemieux. “It’s a lucrative business for organizations that can do this,” she said. She wants the city to educate residents about clothing donations and the difference between real charities and […]
MoreHello, homework. Tuesday marks the end of summer vacation as about 100,000 Ottawa students head back to school. Nepean resident Vanessa Pietrantonio, 12, is excited about entering Grade 7 at Frank Ryan. “I’m looking forward to the new teachers, the new kids and stuff, but I’m kind of sad that I have to go back,” […]
MoreThe soft launch of the city’s new transit schedule Sunday had some riders smiling and others griping. “For today, I’m happy,” said Ann Martins, who’s been riding the bus for many years. She was catching Route 4 along Rideau St. near the mall. “Now I take one bus, instead of two or four,” she said. […]
MoreIt’s hotter in my car than it is on a city bus with no air conditioning. That’s the verdict after riding the 94 from Fallowfield to the Rideau Centre Tuesday afternoon. Armed with a thermometer, the needle was at 32C when I boarded. All the windows were open, and about 25 people were on board. […]
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