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Regional Roadtrips: High-end Nevis Estate boutique hotel yet another reason to visit Perth
Terri Hofan had been planning to start an inn but hadn’t settled on a location. Then her husband, real estate agent Scott Moore, spotted the
Sweet success: New research out of Carleton aims to strengthen maple syrup industry
A team of researchers at Carleton University is hoping a test they’ve developed to detect “buddy” sap will stick, saving maple syrup producers from making
The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Commissionaires) is proudly marking 100 years of dedicated service. Established on July 25, 1925, Commissionaires has played a vital role
CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped
Two Ottawa entrepreneurs develop entertainment scene app with support of nightlife commish
With the support of Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner, two local entrepreneurs have launched an app that not only informs users about various venues, but tells them
Hudson’s Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation
When the pre-lunch rush hit Wednesday at the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto, Brian Bursten was considering himself one of the lucky ones. As
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It promises to be a tumultuous year for local businesses, with a provincial election, federal election and ongoing uncertainties surrounding the relationship with the U.S., Canada’s largest trading partner. In
The possible liquidation of Hudson’s Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, including in Ottawa, and highlighting the exposure other companies have to its
Ottawans eager to know more about what their nightlife commish is doing, local influencer says
Ottawa residents may feel a bit in the dark when it comes to the city’s new nightlife commissioner and what he is working on, says one local influencer who follows
Imagine enjoying a perfectly seared entrée surrounded by Indigenous art and culture, while enjoying breathtaking views of Parliament Hill. Or sipping a glass of wine
Op-ed: The case for including business owners in our voting system
With the Ontario election behind us and a federal election on the horizon, it’s time to address a critical gap in our democratic system: the exclusion of business owners from
Inflation’s surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts
A surprise jump in inflation and a flood of “noise” in the economy may push the Bank of Canada to pause its interest rate cuts next month, some economists argue.
Closure of The Bay on Rideau would leave ‘gaping hole’ that would be hard to fill, analyst says
If Hudson’s Bay liquidates its Rideau Street location in Ottawa, it would leave a “massive gaping hole” in the area, according to one local retail analyst.
CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty
Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year as homebuyers stayed on the sidelines amid the uncertainty created by the trade war with the
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