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Laura Byrne Paquet

Ottawa

Travel Writer at Freelance

A freelance travel writer who looks at daily life in different countries.

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  • Modern living: Rebooting the affordable housing cause

    2 weeks ago | ottawacitizen.com | Laura Byrne Paquet

    Advertisement 1  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentIf you’re looking for a quick fix to Canada’s shortage of affordable homes, Carolyn Whitzman has sobering news for you.

  • Regional Roadtrips: High-end Nevis Estate boutique hotel yet another reason to visit Perth

    1 month ago | obj.ca | Laura Byrne Paquet

    Terri Hofan had been planning to start an inn but hadn’t settled on a location. Then her husband, real estate agent Scott Moore, spotted the perfect property for sale in Perth, an hour southwest of Ottawa. The couple put in an offer and took possession of the 7,000-square-foot bed and breakfast in late 2020. Then, […] Already an Insider?

  • New way of building fills vital need for rental housing

    1 month ago | msn.com | Laura Byrne Paquet

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  • Modern living: New way of building fills vital need for rental housing

    1 month ago | ottawacitizen.com | Laura Byrne Paquet |Paul Welch

    Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentAn Edmonton-based builder has just broken ground on an Ottawa project that aims to address Ottawa’s rental crisis in an uncommon way.

  • Regional Roadtrips: Here’s where you can buy local in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

    2 months ago | obj.ca | Laura Byrne Paquet

    Due to the recent tariff turmoil, buying Canadian is all the rage — and Ottawa and Eastern Ontario store owners are ready to respond. “The explosion in paying attention to what’s really made here and what’s not … has been huge,” says Heather Mitchell-Adams, owner of Modern Thymes Health and Bulk Foods in Smiths Falls. She believes some consumers trying to shop locally may be making things needlessly complicated for themselves.

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