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O’Brien House will help Square Old Chelsea target a new, higher-end client, CEO says
The O’Brien House has stood in Gatineau Park for nearly a century, but for the company that will be reopening it as a boutique hotel

Improvements coming to Sparks St., including public realm plan and expanded Metcalfe Plaza
Seven years since the initial concept, work is underway on the Sparks Street public realm plan, the head of the BIA said on Monday. Downtown

Ottawa businesses critically important to ending youth homelessness across the city
Local businesses joining United Way East Ontario’s effort to prevent and end youth homelessness not only helps build a stronger, safer, and healthier community, but

Home sales this winter well below five- and 10-year averages as inventory remains high
This winter has been one of the slowest in the past decade in the Ottawa residential market. According to the Ottawa Real Estate Board, 780

Gallery: The Snowsuit Fund’s SnowBall, Presented by Intega IT
Each year, the Snowball brings the community together for an unforgettable evening in support of a vital cause: ensuring children in Ottawa have the warm

Two highrises and a seniors residence proposed for Carling Ave. near Altea Ottawa
An Ottawa real estate investor is eyeing a property just a block away from the Altea Ottawa fitness centre for a new development that would

Wayne Liko has worked with the feds for years. He sees one thing missing from the RTO debate
Wayne Liko has worked with the federal government for almost 30 years. In his view, federal office buildings aren’t ready for a return-to-office mandate.

Arcadia MapleLeaf Soccer joins local ownership of Ottawa Rapid as majority owner
Arcadia MapleLeaf Soccer is the new majority owner of the Ottawa Rapid FC, the club announced on Friday. Arcadia, led by Nick Sakellariadis, Ellen Shumway and Micheal Savit, will join

Kinaxis ‘will be a huge AI winner,’ executives say as firm’s revenues jump 13% in 2025
Kinaxis’s new CEO says the Kanata-based software firm plans to ramp up development of new artificial intelligence tools as it seeks to build on the momentum that saw it earn

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

The Kichesippi Beer Company closes tomorrow. What’s the outlook for other local brewers?
As the Kichesippi Beer Company closes its doors, other brewers in the city agree that they’re also struggling with rising costs and dampened consumer demand. Last week, Paul Meek, owner

Graham Richardson returns to CTV News, and Erin Benjamin joins the board of trade
Erin Benjamin will be applying her advocacy skills to a new role with the Ottawa Board of Trade starting next month, OBOT announced Thursday.

Ottawa office investment market will ‘see some trades in 2026,’ Colliers exec says
After a down year that saw no “investment-grade” properties change hands in 2025, the Ottawa office sales market is beginning to rebound, Colliers executive vice-president OIiver Tighe told an audience

Stolen Goods is closing on Sparks St., and the owners have some ‘crazy things’ planned
A popular cocktail bar on Sparks Street will be closing its doors at the end of the year, and the co-owners already have their sights set on their next venture.







