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Avison Young adds veteran brokers DiNardo and MacLeod as firm continues Ottawa expansion

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...

‘We can’t do it alone’: Downtown core, transit top mayor’s list of priorities for 2024

With the clock ticking down on 2023, Ottawa’s ailing downtown – and what can be done to revive it – is a core priority for Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as the new year approaches.

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 the Bank of Canada has imposed to fight it.

‘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 names in the Canadian retail world.

At The Grand Pizzeria, a love of the ByWard Market keeps David Mangano inspired

It’s been a good year for The Grand Pizzeria but, more than anything, owner David Mangano is excited to see what the year ahead holds for the ByWard Market as upcoming initiatives aim to breathe new life into the area.