Globe Mags & Cigars — Local services in Ottawa

The finest ‘old school’ newsstand in Ottawa, presided over by the nicest, most media literate proprietor. Zubar is an Ethiopian CANADIAN still well connected to his first home and theEthiopian diaspora here.

He doesn’t share his political views, but chuckles when you observe there appears to be a shop owner’s silent commentary in which magazine covers are given prominent display next to the cash...

Stuffed with mags and papers from around the world, if you don’t see one, ask and he’ll try to get it.

And, by the way, a fine cigar collection to boot. Open from seven am, try him once and you will become one of his...

I have bought cigars here since last summer. This year the cigars seem worse, dry and unravel quickly.

Today I bought 2 cigars and both fell apart as I started what I thought would be a great afternoon with friends. WRONG

I took both cigars back and the guy at the cash lost his temper, gave me money back for one cigar and more or less wanted me to leave.

I will never purchase there...

Went in looking for some flavoured Dominican cigars, but the clerk knew nothing about the products in the store. Cigars are like wine and the staff need to have a good product knowledge in order to help guide the customer. Especially in Ontario where tobacco products can't be displayed where the customer can browse through a selection and...