Business Headlines / November 9, 2007

New logo may help people 'shop smarter'   When Centretown resident Josh Johnson shops for fruits and vegetables in Byward Market each week between May and October, he always asks vendors the same question: “Was this grown locally?”   Alternative radio struggles to fit on the Ottawa dial   Plans for a new independent rock radio station are hitting a sour note with Ottawa’s music industry.   Women's business network seeks growth   Ursula Belanger was among a handful of pioneer women executives in Europe’s hospitality industry during the 1980s. When she began working in Ottawa, she found management was still predominately male; a male boss at the Sheraton Hotel suggested she join a women’s network.   Viewpoint: Savvy shoppers shouldn't buy what Flaherty's selling   When Finance Minister Jim Flaherty met with Canada’s top retailers last month to urge them to drop their prices in light of the high Canadian dollar, many shoppers likely let out a sigh of relief.