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“Larocque”: How a Famous Ottawa Store Operated in the Early 20th Century

The mid-20th century was a time of great change and challenges for Ottawa's department stores. Many long-standing...

The History of Restaurants in Ottawa: Where Did Residents Dine?

Analyzing archival articles from the Citizen newspaper, it can be determined that in 1940, Ottawa had approximately...

The Historic Bathhouse in Ottawa: The Plant Bath

Public bathhouses played a crucial role in the advancement of hygiene and sanitation. The Plant Bath was...

The First Newspapers in Ottawa

The first newspapers appeared in Nova Scotia and Quebec as early as the 1750s, and in Upper...

The First Bank in Ottawa

Ottawa’s first bank was established over a century ago. It has a unique history of formation and...

Mitel: The Success Story of an Ottawa-Based Company

Ottawa is a true technological hub of Canada. In the 20th century, numerous companies specializing in modern...

Shopify: Why Ottawa is Considered the Second “Silicon Valley”

In the 21st century, people around the world cannot imagine their lives without the internet. The history...

The History of Ottawa’s Historic Brewery

One of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world is beer. Thanks to its rich flavour,...
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