Economy

One could argue Ottawa residents got more than enough exposure to patios during COVID-19, but The Grand Ice Bar is unique. And with temperatures hovering around zero, it was an easy night to be outside.

Nina Kressler told OBJ last week the region’s second-largest meeting and convention space is seeing “significant uptake” in bookings for major gatherings with more than 300 participants.

Mark Laroche said Air France has suggested it could add more flights to its newly announced Ottawa-Paris schedule if the customer demand is there.

The city's annual winter festival is off to a cold start and has decided to cancel numerous outdoor events.

France’s flagship airline said it will operate five weekly flights between Paris and Ottawa starting on June 27.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.