Ottawa

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

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 experience, says Andrew Penny.

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

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

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 boss Gary Bettman next week.

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

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

He certainly admits to uttering a nervous oath or two when his milkshake bar — Ottawa’s first, according to Kakkar — finally opened at 204 Dalhousie St. in the ByWard Market last fall. 

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

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 & Media covered all the bases, and then some.

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

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 pre-pandemic “independence.”

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

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, 2022, up from $3.38 million the previous year.

Op-ed: I’m a restaurant owner and I think tipping has to stop

"Once you consider the alternative, most would agree that everyone would be better off if we all put an end to tipping," writes Anish Mehra, owner of East India Company.

Ontario court permits Nordstrom Canada to liquidate closing stores

Bargain hunters are one step closer to seeing sales at Nordstrom's closing Canadian locations.

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