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Summer buying boom turns up the heat on Ottawa’s housing market

The average sale price of a residential-class property was $585,084 last month, up a whopping 20 per cent compared with July 2019.

Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate falls to 9.1% in July

Job losses in tech and public-service sectors were offset by gains in retail, accommodation and construction sectors.

Builders add more parkland to Kanata Golf Course redevelopment plan

Controversial proposal now calls for slightly smaller housing footprint and more green space.

Empire to rebrand Greenbank Sobeys as Farm Boy

Supermarket chain says Farm Boy is on track to have 43 stores in the province by the end of 2021.

COVID tracing app launches in Ontario

An app designed to alert Canadians if they come into close contact with someone infected with COVID-19 can now be downloaded in Ontario. 

Showtime! Cineplex, Landmark set to begin reopening theatres in Ottawa Friday

Cineplex said openings are part of a “phased approach” to restarting its operations, which have been shut down for several months due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Developer proposes nine-storey apartment building in Vanier

Building near the northwest corner of Vanier Parkway and McArthur Avenue would feature 61 units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom suites.

Ottawa Tourism launches $100 gift cards to lure hotel guests

Guests who book at least a two-day stay in one of 30 participating hotels will receive the cards as part of a new promotional campaign.

Sens Foundation to change name, continue serving local youth

Charitable organization said Tuesday it is changing its name to the Ottawa-Gatineau Youth Foundation after its affiliation with NHL club ends on July 31.

Montreal-based Speico lands $1.6M L’Esplanade Laurier janitorial contract

Firm specializes in maintaining commercial, retail and institutional properties.
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