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Ottawa among North American leaders for climate change resilience: CBRE report

Ottawa has emerged as a leader in climate change resilience, according to a new report from CBRE. 

Ottawa home prices forecasted to decline this fall amid high interest rates: Re/Max

In its fall market outlook released Tuesday, Re/Max Canada says it expects the average sale price of a home in Ottawa to drop to about $712,697 by the end of 2023, down two per cent from $727,242 at the end of July.

From tech to wine, Natalie MacLean appreciates the social grapevine

Ottawa-based entrepreneur Natalie MacLean said she learned the hard way that networking can't be overlooked, after leaving the tech industry to become a wine writer over 20 year ago.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Free Form Fitness doubles down in the core

Transformation stories are nothing new for Free Form Fitness. In fact, helping clients reach their health goals is a large part of the reason why CEO Ashley Lawrie loves running the business.

In the heart of rural Ottawa, Carp BIA highlights agricultural traditions, outdoor amenities

The Village of Carp BIA is putting itself on the map and celebrating what local farmers “bring to the table," regardless of the season.

Katasa Group buys Slater Street highrises, eyes office-to-residential conversion

Katasa Group is adding to Ottawa’s list of proposed office-to-residential conversion projects with a plan to turn a Slater Street commercial building into an apartment complex with more than 200 rental suites.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Brazeau donation to TOHF recognizes exceptional care

Now facing his own cancer diagnosis, Michel Brazeau and his wife Laurie, also a cancer survivor, have donated $100K to TOHF to recognize their exceptional care.

Check out autumn’s hottest stories to watch

Heading into the Labour Day weekend, it’s a good time to take stock and look ahead to the busy fall season. OBJ has compiled this list of our stories to watch as we coast into the last few months of 2023.

Ottawa builder proposes residential highrises at site of original Lone Star Texas Grill

An Ottawa developer wants to build three highrises with nearly 1,100 residential units on what is now the site of a strip mall that contains the original Lone Star Texas Grill.

Old Ottawa South businesses say Bank St. bus plan would impact already limited parking

A city plan that would improve public transit but also limit on-street parking on Bank Street in Old Ottawa South is causing concern for local business owners who worry traffic to their stores will take a hit. 

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