Nepean Chamber awards 2008
Shari Westman won the Businesswoman of the Year at the Nepean Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, held on October 16th. Shari’s business, Comfort Keepers, provides home care services to seniors. Congratulations, Shari!
Class action against Maple Leaf
A Regina lawyer launched a class action suit this week against Maple Leaf Foods in association with the listeria outbreak which has killed 15 people so far. Tony Merchant has launched class actions against a number of other, well- known, companies in the past- Hershey’s, Sears, HSBC. You can read about the lawsuits on canada.com […]
Remembrance Day bylaw for store closures extended
For years, Ottawa has had a bylaw requiring retail stores to close until 12:30 on Remembrance Day. It has been recommended that City Council now amend the relevant bylaw to remove some of the exemptions which had previously been put in place allowing certain businesses to stay open such as large grocery stores, pharmacies, and car […]
Small business consultations at Ottawa’s Entrepreneurship Centre
For any business owners who don’t know about the consultations offered by the Entrepreneurship Centre, this is my plug to take advantage of the service. The Entrepreneurship Centre is located downtown, in City Hall. You can meet with a lawyer, an accountant, or have your business plan reviewed for $25.00. Where else can you receive professional feedback about your business […]
Bylaw to limit bars in the Market
The City is considering changing the wording of a bylaw for the Byward Market area which will expand the definition of “nightclub”, and restrict the ability of restaurants to operate like bars after dinner. In 2006, City Council passed a bylaw prohibiting new bars from opening up in the Market in order to allow time […]
