The New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking Event
The Ottawa Network is hosting a networking event for new entrepreneurs at the end of the month. On Sept. 24, The New Entrepreneurs of Ottawa Networking Event will bring together small business owners. The goal of the event is share ideas on how to innovate, create effective marketing plans and manage customer relationships. Successful entrepreneurs will deliver addresses about …
MoreAromatherapist reveals candle burning dangers
By: Heather Garrod We use candles to celebrate birthdays, get togethers, holidays and to bring serenity into our otherwise hectic lives. So, you might be surprised to know that you may be burning toxins into your household. Most candles, especially cheap ones, are made from paraffin wax. Paraffin is created from the sludge waste, when crude oil is refined into gasoline-not what you would want …
MoreCapital Pride Parade marches on Bank
[fsg_gallery id="1"] The Capital Pride Parade marched down Bank Street yesterday for the first time in over a decade. Above are some of the photos we snapped, please share your own on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Here’s the Ottawa Citizen’s account of the parade.
MoreBank Street Attracts New Gym
Sacha Hijazi couldn’t be happier with his new gym. After working as a personal trainer for over six years, he opened his own establishment, Ottawa Fight & Fitness in January. It was a liberating move for the professional Thai Boxer. “I slowed down on the whole fighting side of things a couple years ago,” Hijazi says. “I discovered I have …
MorePet Circus owner living his childhood dream
Pet Circus from Bank Street BIA on Vimeo. Bob Macfarlane loves his pets. He’s been flipping rocks in search of different critters ever since he was a boy. Now, well into adulthood, Macfarlane continues to live his childhood dream. Next year will mark his 20th year as the owner of Pet Circus. Hundreds of chameleons, hamsters, gerbils, kittens, goldfish, budgies, …
MoreQueen St. water main replacement continues.
City workers started work to replace a water main underneath Queen Street, at the beginning of August. A temporary water system will be put in place. However, there will be times office buildings on Queen Street will be without water while the temporary system is installed, until the end of August, according to the city. The city assures outage times …
MoreCarmel Gallery Carries On
For over 30 years, Peter Gelbman and his wife Nadia have showcased art of some of the country’s top artists. They also travelled the world searching for pieces to fill out their small gallery on Bank Street. Are you looking to travel the world, but don’t have the time? Just pay them a visit, and they’ll give you a slice …
MoreNew Public Event By-Law
On July 17, 2013, the Special Events on Public and Private Property By-law No. 2013-232 was approved and enacted by City Council. As a result, all events occurring on both private and public property with an expected attendance of at least 500 persons, at any one time, during the event are required to submit a special events application to Event …
MoreGuide to Pride on Bank
The Village Movie Night – August 21st Sit back under the stars and watch Mambo Italiano, a Canadian Comedy about a son who shocks his traditionalist Italian family by revealing he’s gay. The showing is courtesy of The/Le Village, Wilde’s, Stroked Ego and your friendly neighbourhood BIA. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Wilde’s …
MoreChristine Leadman Accepts Executive Director Role
The Bank Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Christine Leadman has accepted the position of Executive Director, effective Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Ms. Leadman’s experience as the Executive Director for two other Ottawa BIAs, a co-producer of a very successful street festival, and as a former City Councillor, will be a great asset to the Bank …
MoreTree Rescue
Bank Street will look a little greener in the next couple of months. As part of our ongoing efforts to keep Bank Street in pristine condition, new trees will be planted. Twelve dead trees, which stand along the side walks, will be cut down and pruned out next week. Two dead ash trees on the north-east corner of Nepean will …
MoreWatch Clinic Owner Talks to the Citizen
Steven Schenker came to Canada in 1957 and spent three years repairing watches for the Royal Canadian Air Force before he opened the Watch Clinic in 1960. He’s been on Bank Street ever since. Before Canada Day, Schenker spoke with the Ottawa Citizen about why he came to Canada from Hungary. He also delves into what the transition was …
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