Economy

Airlines demand ‘concrete plan’ for financial aid after throne speech hints at relief

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

Ottawa Tourism, Algonquin College join forces to boost Indigenous-owned enterprises

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

City looks to relax infill housing restrictions

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

Porter delays restarting flights again; plans to resume service in November

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.

City eyeing extra plowing, fire pits to help businesses weather COVID-19 storm this winter, Watson says

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.

Residents prefer Sparks Street tunnel for STO tramway, survey says

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

Local convention, hotel execs hope higher capacity limits trigger fall rebound for beleaguered industry

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

Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club to host 2022 CP Women’s Open

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

Tanger Outlets seeks city’s OK to open on stat holidays

Popular Kanata shopping mall argues it deserves exemptions due to its proximity to visitor attractions such as the Canadian Tire Centre and Bell Sensplex.

Province opens door to larger conventions and meetings as COVID restrictions ease

Professional meeting and event facilities are allowed to host gatherings of up to 50 people in individual rooms or event spaces within a building.

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