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The fair-trade coffeehouse chain is committed to establishing and sustaining strong connections with customers, farmers, employees and frontline workers A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Bridgehead Coffee, a renowned fair-trade coffeehouse chain, is a well-known hub for the residents of Westboro and Hintonburg. The first company to offer consumers…
May
20
2021
How urban beehives at Hintonburg Connection contributes to biodiversity and sustainability A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. What is World Bee Day? World Bee Day is a special occasion for residents, staff, and beekeepers at Hintonburg Connection. The mixed-use property is home to three urban beehives, installed on the…
Apr
28
2021
Local mural artist Ryan Smeeton fuses realism with the abstract to capture the city’s vibrant energy A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. Hintonburg is one of Ottawa’s most interesting, culture-filled hotspots that encompasses a broad range of urban artistic practices, including sculptures, breathtaking murals and miniatures. While exploring…
Apr
21
2021
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:…
Mar
26
2021
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…
Mar
11
2021
All of the best local culinary hotspots – for whatever you’re craving A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. It’s hard to believe how much our relationships with local restaurants have changed over the last year. Not so very long ago, we took for granted the idea of going…
Feb
24
2021
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…
Feb
12
2021
A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. The moving day is just around the corner. Before you can settle into your new life in your new hood, you’ve got the many particulars of planning and packing to put into play. If you’ve ever moved before, you’ll know that it’s never…
Jan
29
2021
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…
Jan
19
2021
A variation of this post was first published on the Westboro Connection blog. 2020 was a unique year that changed our working patterns forever. Would you have ever thought that your working days would be spent at home on a couch conducting virtual meetings via Teams and Zoom? For so many of us, the notion…
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