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Veteran restaurateur hopes new eatery in former Blue Cactus space will be ‘the spark that reignites the Market’

In another move aimed at changing the public’s perception of the ByWard Market, Ottawa nightlife mogul Abbis Mahmoud is launching a new restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Blue Cactus Bar and Grill.

‘Survive ’25’: Ottawa’s animation industry looks to bust out of post-pandemic slump

The animation business is not for the faint of heart, as Rick Morrison will readily tell you. But...

Film commissioner says new studio in Ottawa ‘is going to happen’ – but on a smaller scale

Ottawa’s film commissioner says plans for a studio with multiple sound stages in the city’s west end...

Community must rally behind new arena at LeBreton or ‘it doesn’t work,’ Bettman tells crowd

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the Senators’ proposed new arena at LeBreton Flats could be “something that...

Ottawa Senators embark on business community outreach as plans for LeBreton take shape

In the wake of the agreement between the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission that could...

Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner to unveil advisory council early next month

The man tasked with kickstarting Ottawa’s nighttime economy says he plans to announce the members of his...

New downtown events venue will be ‘best of all worlds,’ Live Nation exec tells mayor

In a conversation with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe after a breakfast networking event at City Hall, Live Nation Entertainment’s Erik Hoffman said the National Capital Region was “overdue” for a place like the planned 2,000-seat hall.

Breaking the mould: Breakscape Entertainment takes aim at new revenue streams

Noah Jackson would be the first to admit that Breakscape Entertainment’s business projections haven’t always hit the...

‘A light of positivity on the city’: Downtown boosters cheer deal to bring Senators to Flats

Rob McIsaac, a self-described passionate sports fan, was all smiles when he was told the Crown corporation had reached a deal to sell 10 acres of land at LeBreton Flats to the Ottawa Senators for a new NHL arena and events centre.

Rainbow Bistro owner anticipates boost from ‘spill-off’ traffic at new ByWard Market music venue

Danny Sivyer, who opened The Rainbow Bistro on Murray Street in 1984, says the new facility that is expected to take over the former Chapters building on Rideau Street before the end of next year will likely generate “spill-off” foot traffic that could benefit businesses like his.

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