Category: Business
Minimum wage hike ‘straw that broke camel’s back’ for Karters’ Korner owner
Photo: A view of the track at Karters Korner, posted to Facebook by real estate agent Mitch Gauzas. If you’ve got $3.5 million burning a hole in your pocket, here’s…
NOTEBOOK: SVA to host provincial candidate Q&A this Sunday
Here’s a few things that came across our newsdesk this week… CANDIDATES Q&A The Stittsville Village Association will hold a Q&A with local provincial candidates at the Stittsville United Church…
NOTEBOOK: Roundup of recent anniversaries, achievements
A few things across our news desk this week… BUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES We’ve heard of two local businesses with anniversaries this past week. Michael Blackie’s NeXT restaurant celebrated five years in…
Gaia Java evicted from Stittsville Main Street location
Photo: A notice of lease termination seen on Gaia Java’s door. Via Facebook. Gaia Java is no longer selling coffee — or anything else for that matter. A notice went…
Conference on arts law coming up on May 5
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Byron Pascoe, one of the organizers and speakers at this event, is a Stittsville resident. This is a media release provided by ALSO.) Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa (ALSO)…
Investing should be simple, says resident Idiot
(Photo by Barry Gray.) While most people wouldn’t take pride in calling themselves an idiot, Stittsville’s Derek Foster does. But for an idiot, he’s pretty smart. He is a best…
COMMENT: ReStore brings social and environmental benefits to the community
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore on Iber Road has a grand opening on Saturday, April 7 and it will be the organization’s third location in Ottawa. The store…
MARCH 28: Kanata North job fair includes companies from startups to tech giants
(Press release) On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm the Kanata North Business Association will host the 3rd annual Discover TechNata – a Technology Expo and Talent Hunt…
Simbad Bakery brings Middle Eastern baking to the west end
Photos by Barry Gray. When Stittsville resident Shams Feizi opened the Simbad Bakery just over five months ago, he was anxious to introduce the Middle Eastern baking to Stittsville and…
MR. & MRS. SOAP: Fringewood duo crafts artful and healthy soaps
(PHOTO: Jacqueline and Warren Hik aka “Mr. & Mrs. Soap” of French Country Soaps. Photo by Barry Gray.) Walking into the Fringewood home of Jacqueline and Warren Hik, a rich,…
Stittsville-owned Harvey and Vern’s sold to Mississauga firm
(FILE PHOTO: Paul Meek with his Harvey & Vern’s Old Fashioned Root Beer at Quitters Coffee. Photo by Barry Gray.) (EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville’s Paul Meek shared this note https://www.kbeer.ca/blogs/kichesippi-blog/harvey-and-verns-olde-fashioned-soda-has-been-sold today.…
Business round-up: Classy Kids, beer at Farm Boy, CAA grand opening
Classy Kids Wear has moved from Stittsville Main Street to a new location at Hazeldean Mall. Their grand opening was on Monday, February 4. The Farm Boy on Stittsville Main…
New Stittsville Business Association (SBA) has board of directors in place
Networking event planned for Cabotto’s on February 22 The New Year always brings new things with great enthusiasm and for the SBA it is no different. Last year was a…
Final buzzer about to sound for Rink-Pro’s retail operation
(PHOTO: Rink-Pro owner Luc Forget (left) with long-time employee Rick Spencer at the store in Jackson Trails Plaza. Photo by Barry Gray.) (EDITOR’S NOTE: After 15 years in the business,…
Stittsville Business Association launches survey to decide direction
Survey results gathered from nearly 70 Stittsville business owners who attended a breakfast meeting at ALE Tuesday morning are being compiled to determine the future direction of a voluntary business…