Ottawa

New home sales up 140% in Ottawa in January, but market challenges remain: GOHBA

New home sales in Ottawa more than doubled in January compared with a year earlier but were...

Op-ed: Task forces are great, but the business community needs to step up for the downtown

"The task force report raises many good points and promotes discussion, but there is a significant flaw that I would like to address. Simply put, that flaw is us, the business community," writes Shawn Hamilton.

Little Victories Coffee opens second ‘destination-driven’ location in downtown Ottawa

At a time when many businesses in the downtown core are struggling with reduced foot traffic, Little Victories Coffee is opening a new central location, based on its unique offering in the market.

Local experts say flexibility key to crafting an effective return-to-office policy

Moderated by Jennifer Cross, a senior executive at Marant Construction’s Ottawa office, the event – dubbed “Back to Business” – offered advice to employers trying to figure out the best approach to structuring their workplaces in a post-pandemic world.

‘No longer viable’: Ontario electronics retailer Factory Direct to liquidate stores

Court documents show Factory Direct wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is "no longer viable."

Joke’s on you: Local comedian brings new format ‘roast’ show to Ottawa

A new brand of comedy is set to hit Absolute Comedy later this month, requiring stand-up comics to not only have a quick wit, but also a thick skin.

Annual pace of housing starts in Ottawa-Gatineau down 43% in January: CMHC

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts fell 43 per cent in January, but were up from the same month a year earlier, says CMHC.

Porter Airlines to continue expansion at YOW with new crew base

Porter Airlines is expanding its presence at the Ottawa International Airport, announcing Thursday it plans to add...

Op-ed: Federal money for Ottawa housing a good step in strengthening the housing continuum

A $176.3 million federal investment to fast-track housing construction in Ottawa "will improve the lives of city residents, allowing them more choice and affordability in their housing options," writes Jason Burggraaf.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Taggart Parkes’ $1M donation to SGH recognizes the importance of home

The Taggart Parkes Foundation donated $1 million to the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation to support construction of a multi-purpose supportive housing residence on Murray Street.

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