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Ottawa-Gatineau housing starts tumble in February, CMHC says

Residential

Builders started work on just 754 new units last month, down from 1,178 in February 2020, the housing agency reported Monday.

Minto Apartment REIT’s earnings up in 2020 despite rising vacancies

Residential

The REIT said it generated funds from operations of $50 million for the year ending Dec. 31, up from $39.6 million in 2019.

Ottawa’s unemployment rate falls in February as region gains 15,000 jobs

Ottawa

Region’s jobless rate dropped to 6.5 per cent in February, down from 6.7 per cent the previous month and its lowest level since the start

How are Ottawa businesses faring during COVID-19?

Techopia

Welch LLP Ottawa Business Growth Survey is an opportunity for business leaders to share their priorities and perspectives with policymakers, politicians and business advocates.

U.S. court dismisses class-action lawsuit against Ottawa-based Hexo

Ottawa

Shareholders claimed the pot producer misled them and failed to disclose problems with the business.

LaSalle Investment Management buys into Trinity’s Rideau & Chapel rental housing project

Residential

Chicago-based firm has purchased a 47.5 per cent interest in development that will see a pair of 25-storey highrises constructed at the corner of Rideau

ClubLink to appeal court decision that maintains Kanata golf course as greenspace

Residential

Course owner says club is no longer financially viable and wants to partner with Minto Communities and Richcraft Homes to construct more than 1,500 homes

Ottawa Valley tourism industry readies for 2022 Winter Games

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Organizers say the games will provide an “amazing opportunity” to raise the region’s profile, showcasing its amenities and encouraging participants and spectators to return for