What's Up Wednesday

Summer is cigar season for Elias Ayoub

Once ubiquitous, a cigar store is now a rare sighting on the retail landscape.

Jun 15, 2022 10:18 AM Read more >

Bringing books back to life: Black Squirrel Books and Espresso Bar

Steven Yong and his friend and partner Vaughn MacDonald made every mistake an entrepreneur can make with their first business. Fortunately, they learned from their mistakes.

Jun 1, 2022 9:57 AM Read more >

Bringing modern design to Ottawa

The Modern Shop's personality is fun, stylish and one of a kind much like it's owner Michael Shaikin.

May 25, 2022 9:39 AM Read more >

Vittle delivers healthy and delicious meal options

The moment Omar Radwan tackled his weight problem by eating better, he realized he found a golden business opportunity.

May 11, 2022 10:19 AM Read more >

History in the making at McGahern's antiquarian rare book store

If the atmosphere at Patrick McGahern's antique book store seems out of step with the rest of the world, so be it.

May 4, 2022 9:54 AM Read more >

Retro Rides and Escape Tours is counting on good things for Sparks Street

The Sparks Street Mall was originally intended to be a busy pedestrian mall. Things haven't turned out that way.

Apr 27, 2022 8:55 AM Read more >

Kevin Haime's rise to the top of Canadian golf

If there's one name synonymous with golf in Ottawa, it's Kevin Haime.

Apr 20, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Don Frisby is ready to give up the reigns of his enterprise

His name is synonymous with tires in Ottawa, but he wanted to be a musician.

Apr 13, 2022 2:32 PM Read more >

Bakers make bagel magic at Kettlemans Bagels

Bagel-making at Kettlemans is high drama.

Apr 5, 2022 1:41 PM Read more >

Local hockey legend Liam Maguire parlays love of hockey into a one-of-a-kind career

If the NHL had an award for "most knowledgeable hockey historian", Liam Maguire would win, hands-down.

Mar 16, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >