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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

UPDATE: Grey’s Social Eatery to open in ByWard Market, replacing longtime Blue Cactus restaurant
Grey’s Social Eatery is postponing its opening in the ByWard Market at the site of the former Blue Cactus Bar and Grill to Wednesday. The

Mann Lawyers grows litigation practice with pair of savvy veteran additions
Full-service law firm Mann Lawyers has built a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to its clients in all its service areas, including its

Techopia Live @ Tech Tuesdays: Women Leading Tech as Angels and Founders
Techopia Live was on location for the special International Women’s Day 2025 edition of TechTuesday, hosted by Wesley Clover International in collaboration with L-SPARK, Capital

Op-ed: More procurement reform would allow Ottawa businesses to help shape our city
In all the recent talk of trade wars, tariffs and buying Canadian, I didn’t expect procurement to feature prominently. I couldn’t be more pleased to

End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists
Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada

Broadhead Brewing’s new Ottawa Wheat 26 hits sweet spot of buy local sentiment
Orléans-based Broadhead Brewing Co. has scored even bigger than it expected with its new collaboration with Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark. In less than 24 hours since the partnership was

Construction of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa in the ‘homestretch,’ president says
The old signs are still there when you drive up to the soon-to-be former Rideau Carleton Raceway and Casino off Albion Road South, but inside the building a massive transformation

Having more women entrepreneurs could be key to winning a trade war, report suggests
Enabling more women to pursue entrepreneurship could only help Canada as the country engages in a trade war with the U.S., a recent report suggests.

How Emond Harnden Helps Employers Navigate the Complexities of Employment Policies
Emond Harnden Legal Counsel Alanna Twohey says there’s one main thing she always tells employers when they’re crafting their employment policies. “They’re not worth the

How the pandemic taught Rewind CEO Mike Potter the importance of having a backup plan
When COVID hit, Mike Potter’s Ottawa-based tech firm, Rewind, was on a roll.

BIAs across the city ramp up efforts to get consumers to support local businesses
Local BIAs across the city are encouraging Ottawa residents to buy local in the face of the current economic uncertainty. SabriNa Lemay, executive director of Centretown BIA, is launching a

Training in plant-based food prep helping Ottawa charities reduce costs
Several Ottawa shelters and food kitchens are taking part in a plant-based food training program offered by animal welfare group Humane World for Animals Canada.

‘Emotionally, it was excruciating’: OSEG boss Mark Goudie looks back on the pandemic shutdown
On the morning of March 12, 2020, Mark Goudie addressed a packed house in Ottawa City Hall’s council chamber as part of a panel discussion on local pro sports teams.
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