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Ottawa Tourism already seeing bump in interest from Americans in midst of Biden visit

Tourism, Ottawa

The visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Ottawa could bring an increase in tourists coming to Canada’s capital to explore the city for themselves.

‘It’s like living in a friggin’ museum’: Ottawa must be a ‘people first city,’ one thought leader argues

Ottawa, Top Stories

In light of current remote work trends, particularly among knowledge workers, the city needs to create a downtown that serves as the heart of human

Ottawa’s ‘most interesting man’ says kindness has been key to nearly a century of service

Ottawa

As he enters his 98th year, Dr. Roland Armitage, Ottawa’s own ‘most interesting man’ credits his lifetime of successes to kindness.

Business leaders ready to pitch downtown arena to NHL commissioner next week

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment

Some of the biggest boosters of a new downtown Sens arena will get a chance to express their support for the project directly to NHL

Meet the five brave souls trying standup comedy at inaugural Laugh for the Cure

Ottawa,

Cancer is no laughing matter, except when it raises money for a worthy charity, such as the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

Ottawa’s first milkshake bar sets new standard for sweet in the city

Ottawa

He certainly admits to uttering a nervous oath or two when his milkshake bar — Ottawa’s first, according to Kakkar — finally opened at 204

CEO TALK: Rogers Sports & Media president Colette Watson on what keeps her up at night

Ottawa

We can’t give you a play-by-play of Monday’s business luncheon featuring Colette Watson but we can tell you that the president of Rogers Sports &

Small business pandemic recovery must be priority for federal budget, local advocates say

Ottawa

The head of Ottawa’s BIA network says she’d like to see measures in the March 28 federal budget that will help return businesses to their

Brewed awakening: Bridgehead’s sales rise 20% in fourth quarter

Ottawa, Retail

In financial filings released Monday, parent company Aegis Brands said Ottawa-based coffee retailer posted revenues of $4.05 million for the three-month period ending Dec. 25,