Ottawa

The celebrity faceoff for minority ownership of the Ottawa Senators could lift the team's profile and give stars a safe way to park their money, experts say.

In response to community feedback, the Tulip Festival will be introducing a new nightly light show to replace its usual Victoria Day fireworks display.

InterRent REIT says occupancy at the Slayte, the 11-storey rental complex at 473 Albert St. it is developing in conjunction with sister company CLV Group, is “quickly approaching” the 50 per cent mark “despite lease-up having mainly occurred during the weaker winter rental months.”

In an email to OBJ on Monday, Group Germain’s vice-president of operations, Hugo Germain, said the Quebec-based hotel chain is still working with the Ottawa International Airport Authority on a proposal to build a 180-room Alt Hotel that would be attached to the airport terminal.

Dennis Van Staalduinen has parted ways with the Wellington West Business Improvement Area (BIA) after serving as its executive director for more than five years. 

Supporters of ONFE’s School Breakfast Program gathered Saturday to ensure local youth don’t have to tackle math equations with hunger pains in their bellies.

Shopify layoffs could bring a slew of high-quality candidates into the Ottawa job market, presenting a unique opportunity for local employers.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s tech sector shrank by more than 10 per cent last month, Statistics Canada said Friday – an ominous sign for a local industry rattled by Shopify’s decision this week to cut a fifth of its workforce.

While Ottawa’s new plan to improve nightlife aims to bring fun back to the city, its proposal to reduce red tape could prove challenging.

Ottawa's airport authority is projecting that 5.6 million passengers will use the city's international terminal by 2030, up from three million last year.