ByWard Merchants Want Immediate Action Not More ‘Talk’ From City Officials

 A group of merchants from Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market are beyond frustrated. Many gathered Tuesday with a panel of city officials and Councillor Stephanie Plante to air their grievances and ask the city to take immediate action. Top of mind is safety. Chantal, owner of Schad Boutique, has been robbed

Fifteen ByWard Market businesses post letter comparing ByWard Market to Vancouver Downtown Eastside

 Ottawa Life Magazine has received a copy of the open letter by the Merchants of Murray Street that was sent to various city officials outlining their frustration with the city's response to illegal activities and vagrancy in the ByWard Market. Already suffering from the decline of tourism and in-store shopping due to