Economy

Philanthropy in Ottawa: CLV Group’s work on annual golf tourney does so much for so many

The Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, alongside other local charities, was fortunate to receive $50,000 from the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament that took place last September. 

Spread the love — and the word — February is Heart Month for Ottawa Heart Institute

The world leader in treatment and research against heart disease is raising awareness and funds with partners across the city.

Bruyère creates palliative partnership with Sharon Carstairs, OutCare Foundation

Bruyère has a brand new fellowship to train more nurses in the growing field of palliative care through funds raised from the 8th Annual Black Tie Bingo gala held this past fall.

Sparks Street going greener thanks to $182K in federal funding

Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi announced this week that the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is providing about $875,000 for four projects in downtown Ottawa through its Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

Long-term closure of Wellington Street ‘not viable,’ tourism officials argue

The future of Wellington Street needs to be decided as part of a larger plan to reimagine the downtown and with an eye to the impact on tourism, local stakeholders say.

Hotel business heating up despite dicey winter weather so far in 2023, local industry says

Head of the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association said it’s still too early to tell how much of an impact the weather will have on leisure traffic at downtown lodgings in February.

Mark your calendars for Feb. 8 launch party of downtown’s new name: SoPa

These restaurant owners have come up with their own way of breathing new life into a downtown that has yet to fully recover from the fallout of COVID.

Vorlage ski resort aims for new heights

Fresh off celebrating its 75th anniversary last year, Ski Vorlage is kicking off 2023 with a new name and new owners

‘We’re busy’: Convention industry’s comeback in full swing as bookings approach 2019 levels

Ottawa Tourism says that while the industry hasn’t fully recovered from the effects of the pandemic, all indicators suggest it is gaining momentum.

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