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Porter Airlines to return to skies in September

Toronto-based carrier announced it will restart its operations in phases, with Ottawa among four Canadian cities where Porter will initially resume flights on Sept. 8.

City staff recommending 3% tax hike for 2022

Increase would see the average urban homeowner’s tax bill jump $119 to $4,086, while the average commercial property owner’s tax bill would rise $242 to $8,312.

WestJet adding YOW-Victoria route to schedule

Move should come as welcome news to the Ottawa Airport, which is facing the biggest cash crunch in its history during the pandemic.

Ottawa’s Canada Day celebrations to be virtual for second straight year

Earlier this year, Heritage Canada suggested it was looking at staging a live show after last year’s festivities were scrapped due to the pandemic.

Ottawa airport in ‘scramble’ to fund LRT station after feds cough up $6.4M of projected $16.8M cost

Airport boss Mark Laroche says he’s still awaiting word on when the feds will reopen the terminal to direct flights from U.S. and international destinations.

Council gives green light to vacant-housing tax

Owners of residential properties that are vacant more than 184 days a year will have a one per cent tax tacked onto their annual property tax bill.

Scuttled in April, Room Service Concert Series a go for June and July

Shows slated to be broadcast in selected local hotels were postponed after the Ontario government imposed tougher restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

‘We’ve got to build for 2022 and beyond’: Ottawa Tourism boss urges residents to help promote capital

Michael Crockatt is calling on each resident to be an "ambassador" for the National Capital Region on social media in a bid to draw visitors once they feel comfortable travelling again.

‘It’s going to come back’: GM of new Hyatt hotel in Bells Corners banking on travel resurgence

Despite the pandemic, hotel's management team decided to take the plunge and start welcoming customers after delaying the opening several times.

Winning strategy: Ottawa Tourism hopes free-trip prize will fuel visitors’ wanderlust

Agency's new Bookmark Ottawa campaign aimed at inspiring would-be tourists to make the city part of their future travel plans.
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