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The stories behind each bouquet
Rima from Mille Fiore Flowers on the unique rewards of her business For me, running a flower business was just
Vanier’s arts and culture scene to get boost in 2020
Several new arts and cultural initiatives are taking shape in Vanier, thanks to fresh and renewed collaborations between the Vanier
2019 review: A bigger, better year for Vanier
In 2019 the Vanier BIA faced new challenges like we have never seen before. With these hurdles came the opportunity
Sita Sanogo YKO
The secret behind YKO’s barbecued chicken
Sita Sanogo Coulibaly is the warm, welcoming heart of YKO Chicken BBQ, a staple on McArthur Avenue since 2010. Sita
Vanier merchants gain new voice on municipal issues
Small businesses in Vanier and across Ottawa have a new advocate promoting their interests at city hall. The Ottawa Coalition
Polica in Vanier
What the return of community policing means for Vanier
Vanier merchants once again have a dedicated team of police officers working in their community while using a strategy of
Jacobsons Gourmet enters a new era
On the eve of opening a new, expanded location at 103 Beechwood Ave., Dominique Jacobson of Jacobsons Gourmet explains how
Skatepark draws youth and adults alike to Montreal Road
Community groups raising funds for permanent installation The organizers of a temporary summer skatepark off Montreal Road are raising funds
What Ottawa’s new payday loan rules mean for Vanier
New municipal regulations on Ottawa’s payday loan establishments impose additional restrictions on operators looking to open in communities such as
A community of different people, business – and creatures
Kelly Butler shares what she loves about Vanier animals – and their owners: “There is a very diverse community in