Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Local staple Wallack’s opts to stay in Centretown and bets on Bank St. – again

When Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing realized it needed to find a new space after nearly half...

Lynx Air shuts down three months ahead of scheduled expansion into Ottawa

Travellers hoping to take a discount flight to or from Ottawa will have fewer options as low-cost airline Lynx Air announced a sudden halt to its operations yesterday.

My Ottawa: Susan Odle is in tune with nature and with music in the nation’s capital

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Susan Odle reveals her favourite spot to grab a bite, her love for all things music, and the local artist she thinks deserves more recognition.

Hollowed out: Downtown Gatineau challenges as severe as Ottawa’s, officials say

Concerns about downtown Ottawa have been top of mind for local officials, but just across the Ottawa River, business leaders in downtown Gatineau are ringing the exact same alarm bell - perhaps even more loudly.

From axe-throwing to murder mysteries, stressed consumers are keen to escape to the ‘experience economy’

From escape rooms and immersive theatre, to axe-throwing and re-invented darts, Ottawa companies that offer immersive and engaging experiences saw a strong 2023 and don’t expect business to slow down.s

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Not the end of The Rainbow, but just the beginning

Once on the brink of shutting down permanently, The Rainbow is now a thriving ByWard Market bar, giving back to the Ottawa community through charity fundraisers and stellar live music.

People on the Move: Robert Rheaume helping Linebox Studio design better future for Ottawa

A retirement filled with leisurely days lazing on a beach or perfecting his golf swing was never...

National Lacrosse League’s New York franchise relocating to Ottawa

Professional lacrosse is returning to the nation’s capital after a two-decade hiatus. The National Lacrosse League announced Wednesday...

Former Clocktower Brew Pub building in the Glebe to retain distinctive exterior even as new Turkish eatery moves in

The Bank Street building that was once home to the Clocktower Brew Pub in the Glebe will keep its distinctive tower, even as a new restaurant takes over the space next month.