Growing up in Ottawa, Dr. Firas Al Khalili knows the city pretty well. So, when it came to him and his wife, Dr. Susan Daftary, to open another dental practice in the city, he knew exactly which neighbourhood they wanted to go to – Westboro Village. Westboro Village is one of Ottawa's most diverse neighbourhoods.…
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A variation of this post was first published on the Hintonburg Connection blog post. One advantage to travelling is that it can provide the freedom 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 travels? Imagination, tenacity,…
Two Beets Farm provides the opportunity to get a fully personalized organic vegetable basket in Ottawa Two Beets Farm makes healthy eating easy for residents in Westboro and Hintonburg Connection. Two Beets Farm is an online vegetable farm-stand initiative, founded by Diana Beirnes and Nic Gosselin. They offer completely customizable fresh vegetable baskets, which can…
Westboro’s Bridgehead Coffee nourishes the community with its caring spirit – and its amazing coffee
The fair-trade coffeehouse chain believes in building connections with customers, farmers, employees and frontline workers Bridgehead Coffee, a renowned fair-trade coffeehouse chain, is a local favourite for the residents of Westboro and Hintonburg. The first company to offer consumers fairly-traded coffee in Canada has a special relationship with the Westboro neighbourhood. The first Bridgehead Coffeehouse…
Westboro’s Natural Food Pantry offers a unique shopping experience When shopping for easy-to-find products like vitamins, personal care and cosmetics, there’s one thing we can be certain about: healthy living has fully entered the mainstream. While you might be able to find all the products mentioned in the big chains, you cannot underestimate the value…
Crossfit Bytown is helping Ottawans build strength, confidence, and community Does the idea of using unfamiliar machines and exercising in front of strangers intimidate you? At Crossfit Bytown, no matter who you are or what your skill level is, you can expect one thing when you step inside: support. “Everyone at the gym is on the…
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