Brian Dryden

Is there room for seven pro sports teams in Ottawa? Observers say ‘clustering’ could be key

While the number of pro sports teams in Ottawa has proliferated in recent years, observers suggest that the “clustering” of these teams will prevent the type of failures seen in the past.

Ottawa’s Growcer makes vertical farming accessible to those with physical challenges

Ottawa-based startup Growcer has partnered with two non-profits to help make its vertical farming system more accessible to people with physical challenges. 

Local booksellers say buyers are back in droves post-pandemic

Independent booksellers in Ottawa are thriving, despite competition from big box stores, online retailers and e-books.

Is there room enough in Ottawa for both the Mayfair and the ByTowne?

In Ottawa, the Mayfair Theatre and the ByTowne Cinema have co-existed in the market for decades. But in the aftermath of the pandemic and with changes in the industry, can it continue?

In the changing landscape of Ottawa, does the concept of de-amalgamation make sense?

With the rise of “15-minute neighbourhoods” and the ongoing challenges facing the downtown core, some local officials have been left to wonder if de-amalgamation would make sense for the City of Ottawa.

Local MPPs doubt whether province is taking LRT report recommendations seriously

Ottawa’s much-maligned light rail transit system is a blueprint for how not to do P3 projects in future, government officials agree.

Rental property owners ‘happy’ that legislation requiring generators defeated in provincial legislature

Local property owners with residential rental properties say they are relieved that legislation that would have required them to purchase power generators has failed in the provincial legislature.

Is it worth the commute? There’s no template for the hybrid office

Experts say there is no one-size-fits-all template for how to create a hybrid office.

West-end communities want plan to mitigate possible Senators move downtown

While a move by the Ottawa Senators to a downtown arena is not a done deal and could be years in the making, business organizations and civic politicians in Kanata and Stittsville say it is vital that there be a new community vision for their area. 

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