Economy

The airline had already reduced the frequency of flights between Ottawa and the Nova Scotia city from once daily to twice weekly during the pandemic.

With winter approaching, many businesses are changing their service models

The average commercial property owner will shell out an additional $231 under a draft budget framework approved by a city committee on Tuesday.

Proposed changes would make it easier and less expensive to have properties rezoned for certain types of businesses.

Airport says changes will speed up passenger flow and allow for more physical distancing while travellers and their carry-on items are being screened.

'Time is of the essence,' Canadian Airports Council president says.

A new 10-week training program is aimed at helping Indigenous entrepreneurs bring their tourism business ideas to life.

Changes would reduce the minimum required lot sizes and raise the four-unit cap that currently applies in some Ottawa neighbourhoods.

Airline said extension of mandatory quarantine order for travellers entering or returning to Canada, continued border closures and the ongoing Atlantic Canada travel bubble, were “key factors” in its decision to press pause on the restart.

Mayor said City Hall staff are working with local business groups to help restaurants, bars, retail shops and other enterprises that have seen revenues plummet during the pandemic.