Quick Pick
September 18, 2023
Quick Pick is a bin store retail chain and a new location opened in 2023 at 2651 St Joseph Blvd! The store specializes in selling overstock and returned items from
5 Great Meals in the BIA
September 18, 2023
The Heart of Orléans BIA is home to over fifty restaurants. How does one choose what to eat when there are so many great options for a delicious meal in
10 Reasons NOT to Hate the LRT
August 31, 2023
We are all aware that Light Rail Transit is a very sensitive subject – especially to commuters who spend a big part of their day traveling back and forth to
Gutsies
August 29, 2023
In December of 2022 Natasha Landry and Denis Ouellet opened Gutsies, a 100% gluten free grocery store and bakery. The store opened its doors and the community welcomed them with
Request for Extension of CEBA Loan Repayment
August 16, 2023
The CEBA program offered interest-free loans of up to $60,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits. Repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2023 will result in
Café Amore
July 19, 2023
Café Amore is an amazing new spot in the BIA! The owner Emma Cosentino has always wanted to open an Italian Café and it has been a dream of hers
Trilogy Hair Lounge
June 15, 2023
This crazy venture all started in March 2023 when Michèle Amaya and Kait Beauchamp were daydreaming about opening their own salon! One morning Kait sent Michèle a listing for a
The Impact of Festivals and Events
May 25, 2023
It’s summer, which means festival season. Ottawa is fortunate to have so many vibrant festivals and events throughout the season. Events like Carivibe, Canada Day celebrations, and Santa’s Parade of
Are You a Localvore?
April 11, 2023
What is a localvore, exactly? I’m glad you asked. It’s someone who tries to consume food that’s grown locally. Think of popular books like The 100-Mile Diet and Food Matters.
Enviromarketing
April 6, 2023
Meet Kevin Whalen! The BIA’s Newest Associate Member Enviromarketing is owned and operated by Kevin Whalen and is a home business that opened in 2020. As an environmentalist with a background