
Op-ed: Could Ottawa’s ‘night mayor’ spark a desire to design a city for people?
On May 3, the city approved the role of “night mayor” to help get the word out. So, what is essential to making a vibrant
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Op-ed: Could Ottawa’s ‘night mayor’ spark a desire to design a city for people?
On May 3, the city approved the role of “night mayor” to help get the word out. So, what is essential to making a vibrant

Sale of buildings on feds’ disposal list could be ‘several years’ away, PSPC says
The sale of aging federal government buildings in Ottawa could still be “several years” away, Public Services and Procurement Canada says, while a Crown corporation


Business is blooming: How one entrepreneur’s vision kept a well-known florist from closing up shop
When florist Elizabeth Young heard that well-known floral shop Tivoli was for sale, she immediately saw the advantages of merging it with her own nearby

Bright Side of Business: Wavellon combines art and sport in new paddleboards
Paddleboard company Wavellon uses innovative technology to create inflatable boards that are as smooth to ride as they are uniquely designed.

Proptech firm 1VALET eyes Middle East expansion as revenues soar
Proptech venture 1Valet says it’s poised to expand into markets such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months as

Canada has highest household debt level in G7: CMHC deputy chief economist
Canada has the highest level of household debt in the G7, making its economy vulnerable to a global economic crisis.

Ottawa real estate insiders weigh in on fed’s ‘disposal list’ of properties
Local real estate leaders are not surprised by the federal government’s “disposal list,” but it’s unclear what direction redevelopment will take.

Canadian Olympic sprinter Donovan Bailey joins Neko Sparks bid to buy Senators
Former Canadian Olympic sprinter Donovan Bailey is joining the bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks to buy the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, the 55-year-old

Leisure Days RV Group amps up growth strategy with first U.S. acquisition
Building on a string of recent acquisitions, Leisure Days RV Group has snapped up Wana Engine Center, marking the Ottawa-based RV dealership group’s first American
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