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Colonnade BridgePort expands into Atlantic Canada with two new offices

Real estate investment and management firm Colonnade BridgePort has expanded into Atlantic Canada, opening new offices in...

Quick Cranks carries on legacy of Foster’s Sports Centre with a modern flair — and, don’t worry, Tim is still there

Ottawa bicycle shop Quick Cranks has acquired Foster’s Sporting Goods, the city’s oldest bike shop, and the new owner’s director Mustafa Ismail said he’s ready to carry on Foster’s legacy, modernize operations and serve Ottawans — all while continuing to bet on Centretown.

What’s in a name? There might be one small change this year, but Bluesfest promises to be as good as ever

For over a decade, the music festival has been known as RBC Bluesfest. But this year, it will simply be called Ottawa Bluesfest, with an updated logo featuring the number 30 to mark its anniversary. 

Meet the women behind Ottawa’s 3rd Black Business Expo

Next month, the Shaw Centre will serve as host venue for Ottawa’s 3rd Black Business Expo, providing an opportunity for the public to explore new products and services, connect with their community, enjoy local entertainment, and celebrate cultural diversity.

Region gains just 1,200 jobs in February as unemployment rate rises to 4.7%

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in February as job gains failed...

Morguard sells CBC headquarters building at 181 Queen St. to PSPC for $125.3M

Southern Ontario-based developer and property manager Morguard had owned the 11-storey, 275,000-square-foot office building at 181 Queen St. since it opened in 2004.

‘Year of the CFO’: Demand for fractional CFOs heating up in Ottawa post-pandemic

To navigate the current financial landscape, more small and mid-sized businesses in Ottawa are looking to fractional CFOs as a potential solution. 

Minto Apartment REIT’s revenues rise in 2023 as demand for suites grows

Minto Apartment REIT’s revenues rose in 2023 as rents increased and more of its suites were occupied...

Ottawa home sales rise 15% in February, but ‘affordability remains out of reach for many’: OREB

Ottawa home sales rose 15 per cent in February compared with the same month a year ago,...

Air France expanding YOW-Paris service to seven days a week in June

Air France is expanding its direct service from Ottawa to Paris to seven days a week beginning...
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