Kimberley Fowler

Feb 28, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Fowler

It’s the start of the holiest month for Muslims. “It’s a very auspicious month, and we feel proud that it has come,” Raghid Syed, partner at Cafe by Dhruvees in Vanier told CTV News Ottawa Friday. “Ramadan is the holy month in Islamic calendar. In fact, it’s the month where every Muslim across the globe, look (forward to) and wait for.”This is Syed’s first Ramadan in Canada after moving to Ottawa from Dubai.

Feb 26, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Fowler

After nearly a year and a half, the Alexandra Bridge officially reopened Tuesday afternoon, a day earlier than expected. “I am happy, very very happy,” said a cab driver who just drove across the bridge from Gatineau to Ottawa. “I drive (my customers) to go straight here. I don’t need to go to the MacDonald Cartier. It’s a very nice bridge.”The Alexandra Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic in October 2023 for repairs and rehabilitation.

Feb 14, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Fowler

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out plans to increase reciprocal tariffs on all its major trading partners. This has caused some Canadian companies to consider expanding into the U.S. to avoid any looming tariffs. “If we wait for them to resolve our problems, I don’t think we’re going to survive,” says Jacques Champagne, associate director of international supply chain at Aluminium Depot Gatineau (ALDG).

Feb 12, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Fowler

If you’re thinking about buying flowers or some sweet treats for that special someone this Valentine’s Day, those romantic gestures will cost you a little more than you might expect this year. The cost of Valentine’s Day chocolate is expected to go up 10 to 20 per cent, as the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024. A dozen roses could also cost you more, with several factors like unpredictable weather and supply chain issues influencing the price.

Feb 6, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Fowler

When U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Canadian goods last week, his executive order also included eliminating a tax exemption that’s been in place between the USA and Canada for nearly a century. The new rule could hurt some Canadian small businesses who rely on their American clientele. For nearly 100 years, Canadian companies have used what’s called the de minimis exemption.