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Kingston’s Leon Centre to be renamed Slush Puppie Place next month

In an agreement valued at more than $2.025 million, the home arena of the Kingston Frontenacs will be renamed Slush Puppie Place as of next month.

My Ottawa: Sheepdogs, ponds, ’70s music — the city through the lens of Michelle Valberg

In this instalment of OBJ’s My Ottawa, award-winning photographer Michelle Valberg talks 70s music, her Ottawa “staycation” itinerary, and what sets Ottawa apart.

Housing starts in region dip 34% as rates, labour shortages take bite out of market

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts fell 34 per cent last month compared with October, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says.

With high demand, Porter increases capacity on eight routes out of YOW

In response to high demand in Ottawa, Porter Airlines is increasing capacity on eight routes from the nation’s capital to key destinations in Canada and the U.S. for the spring and summer. 

OCOBIA head Michelle Groulx to leave role in new year

Michelle Groulx, executive director of the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA), will leave her role in early January to become president of MBC Group, a national engineering and appraisal firm.   

Ross Video and Carleton University team up on tech for video, live event production

Ottawa’s Ross Video has partnered with Carleton University on a new initiative to foster talent and innovation in robotics, AI, digital systems and hardware design, the university announced Tuesday. 

Uniqlo to open second Ottawa store in Bayshore Shopping Centre next year

Fashion retailer Uniqlo will open a second Ottawa location in 2024 as part of its efforts to expand its North American operation.  

Jason Cherry

Jason Cherry joins Assent as chief financial officer (CFO) and a member of the company’s leadership team. Based...

Porter Airlines launches direct route to Winnipeg in latest move to expand Ottawa services

In yet another direct offering servicing the nation’s capital, Porter Airlines announced Wednesday a non-stop, round-trip route between Ottawa and Winnipeg, beginning in May.

New president at Rideau Carleton Casino to oversee future Hard Rock Hotel south of Ottawa

Ontario gaming industry veteran Christine Crump has joined the Rideau Carleton Casino as president, following the departure of Helen MacMillan. 

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