Economy

Road-trippers trigger uptick in downtown Ottawa hotel traffic

Central properties such as Hilton and Chateau Laurier 'seeing nice traction' despite grim overall outlook for industry.

Indoor use of masks mandatory in Ottawa as of midnight

New rules from Ottawa Public Health come slightly more than a week before city council is scheduled to debate similar restrictions.

Mayor moves to make masks mandatory in indoor public spaces

Proposed bylaw 'would ensure that all businesses are on a level playing field,' Watson says.

Casino du Lac-Leamy sets July 23 as reopening date

One of the region’s busiest tourist attractions says it’s planning to reopen its doors later this month after being closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rideau Transit Group names new CEO

Consortium that built the Confederation Line says Nicolas Truchon will take over for outgoing chief executive Peter Lauch effective July 10.

Air Canada cuts five Ottawa routes as it pares national network

Domestic flights from Ottawa to Fredericton, Moncton, Saskatoon, Regina and London affected.

Virus upends tourism marketing, sparks idea of ‘safecations’

The coronavirus has upended the way cities and states market themselves as summer travel destinations, and some...

Porter to keep flights grounded until end of August

Carrier had previously planned to resume flying on July 29.

Ottawa Tourism looks to boost ‘hyperlocal’ visits with discount program

Free "digital passport" allows users to get discounts and special offers from more than 60 local tourism businesses.

Rideau Transit Group boss leaving post in July

Peter Lauch has headed the consortium that built the $2.1-billion Confederation light rail line since the summer of 2018.
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