Economy

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.

Tunnel one of two options for proposed system connecting Ottawa and Gatineau, along with an above-ground route along Wellington Street.

Ottawa businesses catering to meetings and conventions saw revenues virtually wiped out in the wake of COVID-19.

Ottawa tourism officials are hoping the tournament will be a key part of a resurgence for the city’s third-largest industry.