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New T&T Supermarket location to anchor Hazeldean Mall in Kanata

Asian grocery chain T&T Supermarkets is opening a second location in Ottawa at Hazeldean Mall in Kanata. The store will open in the winter of 2024. 

In a changing downtown, Bank Street BIA to rebrand as Centretown BIA

Bank Street BIA will be rebranding and taking on a new identity next week, according to executive director Christine Leadman. 

Herb & Spice closes its doors on Wellington after half a century in business

After half a century in business and over three decades in Kitchissippi, Herb & Spice Shop on Wellington Street West has served its last customer. 

Summer off to steady start, but concerns remain for downtown businesses

In the downtown core, the summer season is off to a slow and steady start following a soft spring, according to local business owners.

Solace to ramp up R&D after landing $10M in fresh federal funding

Solace says it expects to hire up to 150 new employees over the next two years after landing $10 million in federal funding to expand its software platform.

Solink raises US$60M series-C round, eyes IPO ‘within the next two to four years’

Ottawa-based Solink has raised US$60 million in fresh venture capital as it sets its long-term sights on going public amid massive growth.

Brigil beefs up development pipeline with two-tower proposal for Richmond Road

Brigil is adding to its growing pipeline of mixed-use development proposals in Ottawa with a plan to build two highrises comprising nearly 600 apartments on Richmond Road.

Minto’s Hintonburg highrise proposal set to go to Ontario Land Tribunal

The ongoing dispute over a proposed highrise at the corner of Wellington Street West and Parkdale Avenue will continue this summer. 

Ottawa-born Turnstone Biologics goes public on Nasdaq, expects to raise US$80M

Turnstone Biologics, an Ottawa-born biotech startup that landed more than $170 million in venture capital, is going public on the Nasdaq exchange.

Teen retail entrepreneur lands ‘life-changing’ deal with Farm Boy

Lily Bond is spicing up even more customers’ kitchens with her homemade seasoning blends after inking a deal with Farm Boy – the first contract with a retail chain for the 19-year-old.
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