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Rideau Lakes launches $5.8M broadband expansion

Thousands of homes and businesses could soon face shorter waits to download content off the internet under partnership with local service provider.

Ottawa’s economy to shrink 5.7% in 2020 before rebounding next year: Conference Board

Ottawa

Think-tank says the local economy “will not escape the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

No parking, no problem: Developer targets transit users with new Cyrville midrise

Residential

TCU Development Corp.’s plans for six-storey project near St. Laurent Shopping Centre call for 116 suites and ground-floor commercial space.

Demand for hand sanitizer sparks $75M expansion of Johnstown plant

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

Greenfield Global says new space will allow facility to produce an additional 100 million litres a year of medical-grade alcohols and solvents.

Minto plans 16-storey highrise at northern edge of the Glebe

Residential

Developer says says the building at 178-200 Isabella St. would feature about 4,000 square feet of commercial space and 251 residential suites in a mix

Small business conference offers ‘lifeline’ to struggling entrepreneurs

Ottawa

The Small Business Summit is a free half-day conference on Thursday, Oct. 22 that will gather several experts to address bottom line issues that are

Fringe core, class-B office markets take hit as sublease space surges, Colliers says

Non-Residential

Real estate firm says Ottawa’s office availability rate rose to its highest level in three years last quarter.

Former Cognos CEO Rob Ashe named 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

Ottawa

Former tech leader joins distinguished list of previous honourees that includes Dr. Jack Kitts, Roger Greenberg, Jim Durrell and the late Wes Nicol.

Former mayor Larry O’Brien calls on Hydro Ottawa to show flexibility to small businesses

Ottawa

O’Brien is asking Hydro Ottawa to immediately stop disconnecting power to small businesses as well as waive all penalties and interest accrued on their accounts.

Ottawa BIA group wants meeting with province to discuss COVID-19 restrictions

Ottawa

Organization representing more than 6,200 local businesses wants premier to justify latest clampdown on bars, restaurants, gyms and other local enterprises.