Travelling off the beaten path

 I’ve been fortunate to be able to travel a bit. As of this writing, I’ve been to Toronto several times, Montreal, Kingston, and London, Ontario. All of these places have one thing in common. They’re all big cities. What happens when a person with a disability wants to travel to

New Travel App Wins 2018 Small Business Expo PitchFest

 From May 28 to June 1, Startup Ottawa and Collab Space presented the Small Business Expo PitchFest - an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to pitch their business idea to a live audience and expert panel for the chance to win $3,000 in cash. 22 finalists are chosen, and given three minutes to pitch

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

 Uber Insists its Drivers are Independent Contractors. There has been much talk recently on whether Uber drivers are in fact employees. And the answer depends very much on who you ask. Last year, a California Labour Commissioner ruled that an Uber driver was an employee because Uber controls the tools

You Drink It – We’ll Deliver

 On my fridge there is a magnet that reminds me: “so many wines, so little time.” The truth is that we are creatures of habit and despite so many options, it’s often easier to simply reach for a bottle of wine that we know. A friend called me recently and asked me to

Skip the Grocery Lines with SmartKart

 If you’re like me, the worst part of putting together any meal is finding that impossible-to-find ingredient at the grocery store. Whether it’s coconut milk for a curry, tahini for hummus, or an obscure brick of cheese for that French onion soup, digging through piles and getting lost in the