Business Headlines / November 23, 2007

Employers dangle perks to reel in holiday workers   As the Christmas retail rush approaches, help wanted signs have become a common sight in the windows of Centretown businesses. But with Canada’s unemployment level at a 33-year low, store owners may have difficulty filling this season’s service sector jobs.   Bars struggle to please patrons and government   Ottawa bar owners wish their patrons were more aware of the regulations governing serving alcohol, and some have suggested the government run a public awareness campaign to publicize them better.   Tourism head aims to lure Americans back   The new head of Ottawa Tourism is eager to face the challenges his job will pose, much to the relief of businesses in the area struggling with a drop-off in visitors.   Viewpoint: iPhone: Don't believe the iHype . . . iMonth? iDon't think so   Will November be iMonth? That’s the question that has set technology blogs abuzz these last few weeks with rumours that Apple’s iPhone is making the long awaited trek north of the 49th parallel.