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With Ontario in partial lockdown, we’re all spending a lot more time inside. Our favourite bars and restaurants are closed for indoor dining, and many people are (understandably) erring on the side of caution when it comes to gathering and group activities. Though these restrictions are to help keep us safe, they do put strain…
Ottawa has no shortage of great local businesses to shop at, especially in the Hintonburg and Westboro neighbourhoods (though we may be a little biased)! Whether you're shopping for others or yourself (don't worry, we won't judge), here are some great Westboro and Hintonburg businesses to get something for everyone on your list! Flamingo Boutique…
Growing up in Ottawa, Dr. Firas Al Khalili knows the city pretty well. So, when he and his wife, Dr. Susan Daftary, decided to open a new dental practice, he knew exactly which neighbourhood they wanted to go to – Westboro Village. "We just always just gravitated to the area, its walkability, it's close to…
A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. The travel experience can provide us with space to think, create, and be inspired. If you’re a foodie, what better way to bring that feeling home than by starting your own restaurant based on your experiences? Imagination, tenacity, hard work and passion…
Stella Luna Café serves up award-winning gelato and sorbet – with passion and dedication A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. If you were to pose the following question to the average Ottawan, you may receive a few blank stares or perhaps even the odd head scratch in response:…
The Savoy’s revamped menu is big on Provençal flavours and local brews A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Running a restaurant – even one as well-known and well-liked as Westboro’s Savoy Brasserie – can be challenging enough without the added wildcard of a global pandemic. Instead of folding…
Equator Café is roasting, delivering, and serving fresh coffee, acting as a community hub for coffee lovers while also making a positive global impact. A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. When it comes to meeting our needs for high-quality beans, while also acting as a community hub for…
Natural Food Pantry is building a community of healthy-minded people A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Whether we’re shopping for easy-to-find products like organic kale, natural deodorant or vegan cheese, there’s one thing we can be certain about these days: healthy living has fully entered the mainstream. And…
Crossfit Bytown is helping Ottawans build strength, confidence, and community A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. From an outsider’s perspective, your average gym may seem a like an intimidating place with unfamiliar rules and machines, where everyone else seems like a seasoned regular. But at Hintonburg’s Crossfit Bytown, no…
A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Right next door to Hintonburg is Westboro’s popular Strawberry Blonde Bakery which is serving up mouth-watering vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free treats Stepping inside Strawberry Blonde Bakery to experience the warm and inviting specialty bake shop comes with a guarantee – you won’t be…
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