Who's New

The Ottawa Citizen
Saturday, January 17, 2004
Page: K1 / FRONT
Section: Careers
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Source: The Ottawa Citizen
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Cairndale Canine Inn
Owners: Judy and Bruce McPherson
Location: Rural Alexandria area.
Telephone: 613-525-2053
E-mail: cairnsclydes@hmnet.net
Business: Dog boarding in our country home for pets with special needs. We cater to seniors, puppies, diabetics, etc. and to other pets who would benefit from a peaceful, low-stress environment.
Employees: Two
Opening date: October 2003

GCGS Inc. Gov't Surplus
Owner: Rachel Cardinal and Len Gaultois
Location: Hammond
Telephone: 487-3212
E-mail: gcgs@videotron.ca
Website: www.gcgs.ca
Business: Everything you need to furnish your office: modular office furniture (Global, Teknion, Hayworth) desks, chairs, conference tables, bookcases, filing cabinets, supplies. We also sell new and used computers, networking, electronic
and specialized equipment, commercial shelving and more.
Employees: 3
Opening date: May 2003

Francesco's Coffee Company Inc.
Owner: Pietro Comino
Location: 383 Winona Ave., Westboro
Telephone: 761.7788
E-mail: info@FrancescosCoffee.com
Website: www.FrancescosCoffee.com
Business: Remember that cup of coffee you had on the piazza in that little town in Italy? The coffee you haven't found since. Well it's here at Francesco's Coffee Company where every day we roast our coffee from green beans according to our family's 80 years of tradition. We are Westboro's only coffee roaster and, because we care, we also offer a selection of Fairly Traded and Organic Coffees. While you visit, you can surf the web on our wireless access point and check out our art gallery featuring a new local artist every month.
Employees: 9
Opening date: April 4, 2003

Nancy Sheppard
freelance makeup artist
Owner: Nancy Sheppard
Location: Ottawa
Telephone: 836-7141
E-mail: njshep@hotmail.com
Website: www.nancysheppard.com
Business: Nancy Sheppard is a professional makeup artist specializing in making Ottawa brides beautiful. Using only top-quality product, makeup is always up-to date, classic and flawless. Providing convenient in-home service.
Employees: 1
Opening: June 2003

Brighter Vistas
Counselling Services
Owner: Christine Vestervelt
Location: 201-2742 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans
Telephone: 837-9877
E-mail: cvestervelt@brighter
vistas.com
Website: www.brightervistas.com
Business: Individual and couple/marital counselling and/or coaching is provided. Christine is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who has completed a master's degree in psychology and a master's degree in Pastoral Studies. Thus, if desired, she is able to integrate a client's religious affiliation/spiritual orientation into the therapy. She has experience helping clients deal successfully with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, anger, grief, stress, guilt, sexual abuse, low self-worth, lack of assertiveness, lack of life purpose/direction, as well as relationship, parenting, and workrelated issues, always with a focus on growth and balance. The sessions take place in a private, warm, relaxing atmosphere.
Employees: N/A
Opening date: November 2003

Stephen Martin: Computing
Owner: Stephen Martin
Telephone: 262-0970
E-mail: sdm70@rogers.com
Website: members.rogers.com/sdm70/
computin.htm
Location: Ottawa
Business: With over 14 years of experience as a consultant to the federal government and the high-tech Industry, Stephen Martin provides a range of computer related services from repairs and maintenance, security evaluation, upgrades, and networking, to a variety of personalized tutoring options. Our goal is to help you get the most out of your computing experience.
Employees: 1
Opening date: November 2003