City seeking theme park, “House of Sport” to boost economy
The city is hoping to land a theme park or other large-scale tourist attraction and is eyeing a home for major sports organizations as part
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Council approves several development plans
Several neighbourhoods are now destined for new looks after city council approved a number of planning committee recommendations Wednesday. Council approved a proposed 27-storey tower
Heineken Escapade Music Festival planning big things for seventh year
Calling its event “about more than music,” Heineken Escapade Music Festival producers unveiled plans Tuesday for expanded programming for its seventh year in June 2016.
Construction industry training centre coming to Kanata
A new training centre being built in Kanata will ensure tradespeople get the skills they need to keep up with construction industry demand, the president
KPMG policy paper suggests many prefer Uber to taxi industry
Many Ottawa residents feel they are better served by services such as Uber than they are by the traditional taxi industry, according to a policy
OMB clears path for Windmill’s Zibi project
The Ontario Municipal Board on Tuesday dismissed an appeal of the city’s decision to allow Windmill Developments to build shops, condos, parks and a hotel
Mayor’s business delegation heads off to China, Thailand
Mayor Jim Watson and a delegation of 15 local business leaders arrive in Beijing Monday on a week-long mission they hope will pay long-term dividends
City’s draft budget calls for two per cent tax hike, 50 jobs cut
City council tabled a draft budget Thursday that would see a two per cent residential property tax hike, in line with one of Mayor Jim
Former Nordion CEO named to board of Quebec City sterilization technology firm
Former Nordion CEO Steve West has been appointed to the board of directors of TSO3, the Quebec City-based company announced Tuesday. TSO3 (TSE: TOS) makes
Record-setting fiscal 2015 for Calian Technologies
Calian Technologies generated more revenue than ever before in fiscal 2015, president and CEO Kevin Ford said after the Ottawa-based firm released fourth-quarter and year-end
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