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Statistics Canada says Canadians travelled more to U.S. and overseas in April

Canadians are taking more trips outside the country this year compared with 2022, but hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, per Statistics Canada.

U.S. urban strategist says Wellington Street should not be left open as a ‘commuter rat run’

A U.S. urban design strategist argues that Ottawa would benefit if Wellington Street were closed to traffic and re-designed as an extension of Parliament Hill. 

Bright Side of Business: Tooth and Nail takes bronze at world’s biggest beer competition

Tooth and Nail Brewing Company received a bronze award for its farmhouse-style ale Valor, at the 2023 World Beer Cup in Nashville, Tenn.

Centre Block on pace to reopen in 2032, include new public area under Parliament Hill

A massive overhaul of Centre Block on Parliament Hill, which includes a new three-level welcome centre underneath the building, is expected to be completed by 2031 and open to the public by 2032.

Canopy Growth reports $648 million net loss in Q4 as it parts way with BioSteel staff

Canopy Growth has parted ways with some staff as it review its BioSteel business after uncovering "material misstatements'' in the sports drink unit's previous financial filings.

Sensing opportunity: Esprit-ai sees surging demand for motion-tracking tech

As the population ages and rates of dementia and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease continue to rise, Esprit-ai says its sensors can take some of the burden off a health-care system that’s under growing strain.

Ottawa to host world junior hockey championship for first time in 16 years

The world junior hockey championship is returning to the nation's capital: Hockey Canada has announced that Ottawa will host the tournament from Dec. 26, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025.

‘The only female in that boardroom’: Helen MacMillan shares her journey to the top ranks of the gaming industry

Helen MacMillan, general manager of the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, is helping women rise through the leadership ranks in the gaming industry.

An NHL rink in the heart of downtown Ottawa? Supporters say it’s an idea worth looking at

With the Ottawa Senators’ ownership situation seemingly now settled, speculation is turning to where the team’s next home rink might be located – and the concept of building a new arena in the heart of downtown is gaining steam.

Retail sales grow 1.1 per cent in April as consumer resiliency continues

Canadian retail sales came in stronger than initially estimated, as analysts say consumers proved resilient amid an...
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