Upgrading the ’Hood: A Cleaner, Brighter Vanier

You may have noticed our streets looking a little cleaner lately—and that’s no coincidence. This summer, we’ve partnered with Litterbusters to add extra hands to help with daily street cleanup across Vanier’s mainstreets. From picking up litter to keeping sidewalks...

Free Business 101 Workshops for Entrepreneurs: Presented by Invest Ottawa

Thinking of starting a business? Need support getting your new venture off the ground? Invest Ottawa is here to help with a series of free workshops designed to guide you through the essentials of building and running a successful small business. These Small Business...

Funding Alert: New Grants Available for Small Businesses This Fall

Fall is the perfect time to reinvest in your business—and thanks to new funding opportunities, doing so just got a little easier. Three programs are now available to help small businesses go digital, upgrade operations, and modernize the customer experience. 1....
Holiday Shopping Made Easy in Vanier!

Holiday Shopping Made Easy in Vanier!

Not sure what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Vanier’s Mainstreets have you covered with something for everyone on your list! For the young (and young at heart), Hobby House (80 Montreal Rd) is a treasure trove of toys, model kits, and creative supplies....

Welcoming New Faces to the Vanier BIA Board

Welcoming New Faces to the Vanier BIA Board

This November, the Vanier BIA Board is excited to welcome a new Chair, Drew Dobson, owner of Finnegan’s Pub, along with two dynamic new members. Joining the Board are Cathie Orfali, president of Money Advisors on Montreal Road and the driving force behind our annual...

October is Small Business Month

October is Small Business Month

October is Small Business Month! It’s the time of year when we celebrate the contributions your small businesses make to our economy! In Ottawa alone there are 6400 small businesses, employing 128,000 people across the 18 BIAs of the City of Ottawa. They represent...

Celebrating Summer Jobs Program

Celebrating Summer Jobs Program

On July 18, the Vanier HUB hosted a barbecue for students participating in the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. The event, organized by Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier, brought in around 100 student summer workers who fill positions provided by CSJ grants. It offered...