
City council OKs $129M proposal to revitalize ByWard Market
Councillors gave a unanimous thumbs-up to the plan that would see pedestrian plazas set up along major streets and a “destination building” replace the Clarence

City council OKs $129M proposal to revitalize ByWard Market
Councillors gave a unanimous thumbs-up to the plan that would see pedestrian plazas set up along major streets and a “destination building” replace the Clarence

‘Organic’ growth: Cornwall soap maker looks to deepen European inroads
Distribution deal in France, contract manufacturing operation, has created a “war chest” for Ground Soap to push its brand into new international markets.

Former Deloitte Ottawa partner Abbott takes on new leadership role at BDO
Veteran accountant becomes BDO’s new managing partner and will oversee 270 employees at nine locations in Ottawa and the surrounding area.

Spartan Bioscience says rapid COVID-19 test has Health Canada’s approval
Ottawa company says it plans to begin shipping the device “immediately” to federal and provincial governments as well as commercial customers.

Kingston condo management firm Alwington Communities buys pair of competitors
Company has acquired J. Shaver and Associates as well as Limestone Property Management’s condominium management division.

NCC to unveil shortlist of potential contractors for LeBreton library lands in April
The announcement of the shortlisted developers will follow a review of preliminary proposals from applicants, who have until Feb. 8 to submit their vision for

Toronto hotel developer proposes 800-unit rental housing project in central Kanata
Bayview Hospitality Group’s plan calls for three apartment buildings and nearly 200 stacked dwelling units between the Kanata Golf and Country Club and the Kanata

Ottawa-Gatineau’s 2021 Forty Under 40 nominations are now open
This year marks the 24th edition of the prestigious event, which has honoured more than 800 noteworthy business leaders since its inception.

Ottawa developer aims to convert Cooper Street office building to apartments
SerCo Realty Group says it plans to add an extra floor to the seven-storey building at 331 Cooper St. and turn the property into a

Housing starts rise in December, CMHC says
Developers launched 1,074 new builds last month, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., up from 854 starts recorded a year earlier.
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