Closing call for Kiddie Kobbler on St. Laurent as longtime owner takes 'a step back' | Unpublished
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Closing call for Kiddie Kobbler on St. Laurent as longtime owner takes 'a step back'

January 4, 2026

For four decades, Robert Krantzberg has fitted kids with snow boots, skateboard shoes and more from his east Ottawa shoe store. But parents may soon need to go elsewhere as Krantzman — often known simply as 'The Shoeman' — says he's retiring in March.



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