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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 if and when the green flag goes up again.

‘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 housing committee, despite concerns about shadowing on the nearby Central Experimental Farm. 

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...

Ottawa businessman and former municipal politician Brian McGarry has died

Brian McGarry, a well-known former Ottawa politician and local businessman, has died. 

Op-ed: I’m a Ukrainian refugee making a difference in Ottawa, and there are many others who can do the same

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 local growth and success.

Asian restaurant to take over former Rideau Street McDonald’s location

The building at 99 Rideau St. that was home to a McDonald’s restaurant for nearly four decades has been leased to an eatery that will focus on Asian cuisine, real estate brokerage Colliers told OBJ on Monday.

Aegis Brands selling Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5M

Aegis Brands Inc. has signed a deal to sell its Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5 million.

Event space in former Chapters would make ByWard Market a ‘more active district,’ group says

A proposed events centre at the former Chapters bookstore on Rideau Street could be a springboard to revitalizing the downtown core and making the neighbourhood a more “active district” for visitors, the head of the new organization that oversees the ByWard Market says.

Remote workers beware: ‘Home fever’ can strike without good lifestyle choices, research shows

Remote workers are making the most of their new professional lifestyle, according to two researchers from Carleton University, who argue that making conscious, healthy decisions is key to a successful teleworking position. 

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