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Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 11, 2012February 12, 2012

Hookah crackdown too much: Owner

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/02/11/hookah-crackdown-too-much-owner A downtown business owner says the public health department’s crackdown on tobacco is warranted, but not if it’s intended to stop all forms of smoking. “I think they’re going a step too far. It’s becoming Communist within a country like Canada,” said Charbel Karakouzian. He co-owns the Garlic Corner shawarma restaurant in […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 28, 2011December 28, 2011

Big stars key to Ottawa film success

Getting A-list movie stars to come to Ottawa is part of producer Ron Schwarzmann’s master plan, but he knows it’s easier said than done since there are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa. “Al Pacino would be waiting for two hours in Montreal,” said Schwarzmann. Sorting out the logistics would clear the way, […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 17, 2010December 21, 2010

Planes, trains and … long lines

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/17/16594546.html#/news/ottawa/2010/12/17/pf-16594321.html The three busiest days at the Ottawa airport fall during the week before Christmas, with more than 10,000 travellers each day. Graeme Goodlet is one of them. He’s off to Vancouver to visit his 91-year-old mom, and he’s ready for airport security. “I just carry a small carry-on bag. We check everything […]