
Bright Side of Business: Ottawa independent advertising agency Banfield turns 50
An Ottawa-based advertising agency that could possibly be the oldest independent agency in the country turned 50 this year.
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Bright Side of Business: Ottawa independent advertising agency Banfield turns 50
An Ottawa-based advertising agency that could possibly be the oldest independent agency in the country turned 50 this year.

Ontario pledges $4 million for 2025 world junior hockey championship in Ottawa
The 2025 junior championship, which will begin Dec. 26, 2024, will feature 29 tournament games as well as exhibition contests in Ottawa and surrounding communities.


Porter Airlines launches direct route to Winnipeg in latest move to expand Ottawa services
In yet another direct offering servicing the nation’s capital, Porter Airlines announced Wednesday a non-stop, round-trip route between Ottawa and Winnipeg, beginning in May.

New president at Rideau Carleton Casino to oversee future Hard Rock Hotel south of Ottawa
Ontario gaming industry veteran Christine Crump has joined the Rideau Carleton Casino as president, following the departure of Helen MacMillan.

Ottawa home sales continued to slide in November: OREB
Ottawa home sales fell last month compared with the previous year as buyers continued to take a wait-and-see approach amid rising mortgage rates. A total


Weak economy looms over holiday shopping season as consumers seek value: retailers
Among the usual trappings are new factors that could shake up holiday shopping, the busiest season of the year: inflation, and the high interest rates

‘Restaurants are fun’: John Borsten reflects on almost 40 years in the business
For restaurant owner John Borsten, dealing with post-pandemic challenges means taking things one day at a time.

Ottawa Mastermind stores to stay open as group led by Joe Mimran snaps up retailer
Ailing toy retailer Mastermind GP Inc. says it has reached a deal to sell the bulk of its business to a company representing three big
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