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Ottawa’s retail vacancy rate hits new low as population grows, development slows: report
Ottawa’s retail vacancy rate fell to its lowest level on record in 2023 as in-store shopping boomed in the city’s fast-growing suburbs and soaring construction
Clocktower Brew Pub Glebe location closes after almost 30 years, making way for Turkish restaurant
The iconic first location of the Clocktower Brew Pub in the Glebe, opened in 1996, closed at the end of December, making way for a
Op-ed: Helping med-tech startups navigate the public health-care system is a must for patient care
In Canada, 10 per cent of all startups are in med-tech, but 90 per cent of them fail. Knowing how to navigate the health-care system
Canal vendors ready and waiting for skateway to reopen this year, despite warmer temps
Dunrobin Distilleries remains in high spirits as it awaits the possible reopening of the Rideau Canal Skateway this year and says it can move quickly
‘It’s been a difficult fall,’ developer says, as Baseline highrises approved by city committee
A development proposal that will ultimately see three mixed-use highrises constructed on Baseline Road at Fisher Avenue has been approved by the city’s planning and
Businesses continue to invest in tech to meet consumers where they shop, report shows
After hard lessons learned during the pandemic and despite today’s challenging economy, many businesses are continuing to invest in technology to boost sales and profits.
Rents rise in 2023 as Ottawa’s vacancy rate holds steady at 2.1%: CMHC
A record number of new rental units were completed in Ottawa last year, helping offset growing demand for apartments as the city’s rental vacancy rate
Ottawa businessman and former municipal politician Brian McGarry has died
Brian McGarry, a well-known former Ottawa politician and local businessman, has died.
Galya Matkovska says Ottawa’s business community has the opportunity to harness the experience and potential and Ukrainian refugees who are ready and able contribute to
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