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It’s been a while since we shouted about some new businesses that have popped up in Heron Park over the last year or so! With some new retail and restaurant space along Bank Street as well as some turnover of closed businesses, there are quite a few to check out for Heron Parkers. Header image…
When you lace up your skates and take a few laps around the Heron Park rink, do you find yourself curious about what kind of work goes into creating and maintaining this revered winter recreation space? Did you know that this rink is volunteer-run and it serves as one of the key fundraising opportunities for…
There are many perks to starting a local business. Not only does being a business owner give you more freedom and flexibility with your time and energy, but it also presents the opportunity to provide your neighbours with a unique product or service. What's more, a local business benefits its community as much as it…
The snow and ice will soon be upon us, and in past years, cars parked on both sides of the street have narrowed the road making it difficult for emergency vehicles, snow plows, school buses, and local traffic to get through safely.
There’s a good chance your holiday season will look a lot different this year compared to previous years. Weekends in December are often filled with office parties, friend or family get-togethers, shopping trips, and special events like Christmas markets or visits with Santa. To put it simply, this year won’t be the same. It’s important…
Living in a quiet neighbourhood just steps from a commercial street with plenty of shops, restaurants, and offices sure has its benefits. Though we seem to have experienced a lull in new businesses opening during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a few new businesses have sprung up recently on Bank Street. Here are…
When was the last time you spent time outside in nature, listening to the sounds of the wildlife and the rustling of leaves, breathing the fresh outdoor air, or feeling the snow, sun or breeze on your skin? Do you remember feeling more calm, relaxed or focused afterward? If so, you’ll likely agree with the…
We should count our lucky stars that spring 2020, a spring spent stuck indoors and away from friends and family due to COVID-19, happens to be one of the nicest springs we’ve had in quite some time. Families were out at the first sign of warmth, dusting out their bikes from winter storage to go…
According to a study of 11,000 small businesses across Canada conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 60% of small businesses have reported a significant drop in sales, with over a third reporting a reduction in sales of over 75%. Nearly a third of the businesses surveyed said they will not survive as is…
Live music and cold beer right in Heron Park Have you caught a show at Heron Park’s lively new music venue yet? In the short time that it has been operating, Overflow Brewing Company on Kaladar has already established itself as a premier music venue in Ottawa, drawing in cover artists and original bands. The…
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