Local Business

The departure of Nordstrom from the Rideau Centre this month could open the door to new types of tenants as malls shift from traditional mainstays to more “experiential” businesses like spas and entertainment venues, real estate experts say.

After bottoming out during the pandemic, Ottawa’s retail sector is “coming back with a vengeance” in neighbourhoods like the Glebe while still struggling in the pandemic-battered downtown core, a new report says.

In the time since a methadone clinic opened across the street, this shop owner has seen an increase in drug use and homelessness on her block to an extent that has “traumatized” and “saddened” her.

Independent booksellers in Ottawa are thriving, despite competition from big box stores, online retailers and e-books.

When florist Elizabeth Young heard that well-known floral shop Tivoli was for sale, she immediately saw the advantages of merging it with her own nearby shop and continuing the legacy of Tivoli’s owner.

Former Canadian Olympic sprinter Donovan Bailey is joining the bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks to buy the NHL's Ottawa Senators, the 55-year-old announced on Twitter.

A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bidders involved in the sale of the Ottawa Senators.

The celebrity faceoff for minority ownership of the Ottawa Senators could lift the team's profile and give stars a safe way to park their money, experts say.

An Ottawa-based professional services firm is helping entertainment moguls Snoop Dogg and Neko Sparks find Canadian investors for their consortium that’s attempting to buy the Ottawa Senators.

Schad Boutique, a women’s luxury clothing store on Sussex Drive, has been in business for about 25 years and, after coming through the pandemic, owner Chantal Biro says she’s excited for what’s ahead.