What's Up Wednesday

Kanata woman turning wedding favour into big business

Midweek Mugging: Rachelle Tessier has been making chalkboards with handmade frames for four years after her chalkboard wine glasses for her wedding and bachelorette party turned out to be a big hit.

Apr 3, 2019 9:51 AM Read more >

Ottawa bakery mixing east and west, one sweet at a time

Midweek Mugging: Talluza Desserts is mixing cultures to bake success.

Mar 27, 2019 9:35 AM Read more >

Ottawa business looking to stay ahead of Canada's organic food curve

Midweek Mugging: Farm2Fork is looking to create more transparency in the process of getting food from the farm to your dinner table.

Mar 20, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

After 10 years, Wabi Sabi still keeping Ottawans warm through knitting

Midweek Mugging: A decade after opening, Wabi Sabi in Hintonburg continues to be a hub for the knitting community in Ottawa.

Jan 30, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

The local hot sauce line that spawned a Bank Street restaurant

Midweek Mugging: For over a decade, Meow! That's Hot has been selling fruit-based hot sauces. Now they have a restaurant.

Jan 23, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

New Ottawa company brings custom-built Italian signs to Canada

Midweek Mugging: Iridance Image Systems Inc. builds custom backlit images.

Dec 12, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

Family-run Italian deli opens in Urbandale

Midweek Mugging: Robbie's Corner serves an assortment of homemade Italian dishes, sandwiches, soups and desserts.

Dec 5, 2018 9:02 AM Read more >

Mexican eatery looks to bring authentic flavours to Vanier

Midweek Mugging: New restaurant serves chilaquiles on Montreal Road.

Nov 28, 2018 9:14 AM Read more >

New Centretown diner offers comfort food in mini portions

Midweek Mugging: Pudgyboy's Diner opened on Bank Street in November and is offering mini-sized options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Nov 21, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >

Syrian refugee launches pastry business in Billings Bridge

Midweek Mugging: Just a few short years since arriving in Canada, Aeman Alkadour has launched a pop-up stall in Billings Bridge Shopping Centre selling an assortment of Syrian sweets, cookies and pastries.

Nov 14, 2018 9:00 AM Read more >