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My Ottawa: Bruce Linton on where he gets his morning radio fix and more

As founder and former chief executive of Canopy Growth Corp., Bruce Linton is one of the region’s...

Time to scrap engagement tools and pave the way for ‘real change’, workplace culture expert says

At a time when workplace culture is becoming more vital than ever, one industry veteran says leaders need to focus on “transformative change” — and engagement tools and fun perks just aren’t cutting it.

‘Ottawa not bold enough’: Andrew Reeves reflects on Ottawa architecture after Europe trip

If there’s one thing architect Andrew Reeves learned on a recent trip to Europe, it’s that the best cities are built with intention. 

Board of Trade calls on feds to help fund Ottawa’s downtown revitalization efforts

The Ottawa Board of Trade says a guaranteed revenue stream from the feds would help offset shortfalls in transit revenues since the pandemic and provide additional capital for programs aimed at enticing more people to live downtown such as office-to-residential conversions.

As Ottawa trails other cities in spending growth, holiday sales could be affected: economist

With interest rates and other costs remaining high, consumers are in a sour mood and Ottawa residents are no exception. 

Malls are buzzing this holiday season, and Rideau Centre and St. Laurent are seeing the difference

Canadian shoppers are headed to the mall this holiday season and at least two major Ottawa shopping centres are seeing an uptick in traffic and sales. 

Retail spending expected to rise ‘significantly’ in 2024 as inflation eases, Morguard says

Morguard expects retail spending in Ottawa to “increase significantly” next year as anticipated declines in inflation and...

Savour the City: Sip and chew your way to the holidays with these local advent calendars

If you’ve waited until the last minute to pick up an advent calendar or want a second one for yourself or your loved ones, here are a few tasty options available at local retailers and one that lets you shake up your own fun.

‘People want to get out and do something’: Holiday parties are ‘all back,’ Brookstreet GM says

Nyle Kelly, general manager of Kanata’s Brookstreet Hotel, says the property’s banquet halls and ballrooms have been buzzing with activity as holiday party season ramps up. 

Smaller Ottawa retailers try not to get lost in big-box deals in lead-up to holiday season

With Canadian shoppers hungry for deals this holiday season, smaller retailers in Ottawa are hoping for a renewed interest in shopping locally to help them compete. 

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