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Gallery: President’s Gala in Support of the Shepherd’s of Good Hope
Rideau Club Members gathered for an elegant evening of celebration, entertainment and philanthropy at the President’s Gala on Saturday, March 28, in support of Shepherds

Kingston conference centre proposal hits snag and other news from around the region
A trio of developers bidding to construct a conference centre for the City of Kingston has failed to reach an agreement with the city within

How Westboro’s female entrepreneurs are making it an attractive destination to live, work and play
When fitness guru Amber Stratton opened the first Pure Yoga studio in Ottawa in 2012, Westboro was her first choice. “The space we found was

From a one-bedroom apartment to $12M in revenue, Ottawa native Sara Fortier comes home
When Sara Fortier returns to Ottawa next month to launch her debut book, Design Research Mastery, she’ll do it at Bayview Yards, surrounded by the

Nearly seven years after Bruce Linton last occupied the CEO’s chair at what was once the world’s largest cannabis producer, he’s still wearing the company

Ottawa’s infill developers seek to be part of the solution to the city’s housing shortage
While many multi-tower projects with hundreds of residential units are being built across Ottawa, urban infill could be another part of the solution to the

Senators and Algonquin Anishinabe Nation plan ‘economic partnership’ at LeBreton Flats
The Ottawa Senators and the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation are working toward establishing a “long-term economic partnership” as plans for a new arena at LeBreton Flats continue to take shape. “Through

Defence-tech briefs: Dominion Dynamics teams up with Calgary firm on drone AI project
Ottawa’s Dominion Dynamics is joining forces with an Alberta company to develop artificial-intelligence technology that will teach cutting-edge drones to fly alongside F35s and other military aircraft. Dominion Dynamics said

Third tower proposed at Maison Riverain development in Vanier, adding 426 units
A third tower is being proposed for a residential development on Montreal Road on the site of the former Eastview Shopping Centre.

Local businesses face hiring obstacles due to immigration pullback, flawed screening
In his 39 years of practicing immigration law, Warren Creates (a rare Law Society Certified Specialist) has never seen an environment so challenging for employers

Local restaurateurs band together to create new food festival highlighting Ottawa eateries
A new food and beverage festival is coming to Lansdowne Park this May, focused on making local eateries more accessible to the broader community. Henry Monkhouse has amassed more than

Frontline hospitality staff recognized by Ottawa Tourism with Shine On awards
A program interpreter from the Canadian Museum of History has been recognized by Ottawa Tourism with the Shine On Awards grand prize.

Multi-tower project at 299 Carling Ave. joins long list of developments planned for Little Italy
A project to build four mixed-use towers at 299 Carling Ave. near Dow’s Lake is moving ahead under new ownership.

ByWard Market plan misses ‘underlying issues that really plague’ the area, biz owner says
ByWard Market businesses are expressing mixed reactions to the city’s plan to revitalize the area, citing social infrastructure and parking as potential issues. Last month, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced a






