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Businesses impacted by occupation to receive new provincial funding, support

Ottawa

Ottawa businesses affected by the weeks-long protests against vaccine mandates will be eligible for grants of up to $5,000 to help recoup their losses, the

Residential-class home prices jump 17% in February despite more inventory: OREB

Residential

Ottawa Real Estate Board president Penny Torontow said “unrelenting high demand” for housing is driving up prices despite the bump in supply.

Treasury Board boss OKs return to office for federal civil service

Ottawa

Treasury Board president Mona Fortier gave the green light Monday for federal departments and agencies to begin bringing public servants back to the office.

Gatineau developer eyes plan to replace Merivale strip mall with two-phased apartment complex

Residential

Katasa Group recently filed an application with the city to build a nine-storey residential project at 1509 Merivale Rd., just south of the intersection of

Power People of Eastern Ontario’s technology sector

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Innovative technology is not just the domain of Ottawa’s “Silicon Valley North.” This mature industry, whose roots are in Ottawa, has grown beyond the capital’s

Council OKs aid package for downtown businesses, temporary closure of Wellington Street

Ottawa

Relief measures approved Wednesday include $450,000 in grants to BIAs in areas affected by the three-week protests against vaccine mandates.

Ottawa rents rise 2.2% in 2021, vacancy rate holds steady, CMHC says

Residential

While a “considerable number” of new units were added to the city’s rental housing stock last year, the agency said demand rose enough to keep

Power people of Eastern Ontario’s tourism sector

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Eastern Ontario is home to some of the most scenic parks, picturesque waterfronts, historic towns and cities and overall attractions. All are beacons to tourists.