Ottawa

Zellers returning to Ottawa, but chain will have ‘tough time’ winning market share, biz prof says

Three of the 25 new Zellers stores will be in the National Capital Region – at HBC’s Rideau Street location, the St. Laurent Shopping Centre and les Promenades Gatineau.

Ottawa’s first automated restaurant provides answers to industry’s woes

One local restaurateur is stepping out of the pandemic and into the future with a new restaurant concept that he believes will solve some of the biggest challenges facing the industry.

West-end communities want plan to mitigate possible Senators move downtown

While a move by the Ottawa Senators to a downtown arena is not a done deal and could be years in the making, business organizations and civic politicians in Kanata and Stittsville say it is vital that there be a new community vision for their area. 

Going, going, gone! How Ryan E. Watson became Ottawa’s leading charity auctioneer

By day, Ryan E. Watson holds down a regular job as a chief human resources officer, but by night, when the city comes alive, he’s a fast-talking, gavel-wielding charity auctioneer from Raising the Bid.

As federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes

Mona Fortier, the president of the Treasury Board, said the purpose of the hybrid work model is to increase collaboration between colleagues. But an internal document suggests there could be hiccups.

What’s on the wish list for small business in 2023? We ask OCOBIA’s Michelle Groulx

More reliable public transit, more flights to Ottawa and less red tape for small business are just some of the items at the top of Michelle Groulx’s wish list for 2023.

Vorlage ski resort aims for new heights

Fresh off celebrating its 75th anniversary last year, Ski Vorlage is kicking off 2023 with a new name and new owners

Lennard Commercial Realty sets up shop in Ottawa

Lennard has recently taken over 2,500 square feet of office space in Preston Square, located in the burgeoning Little Italy district.

Bright Side of Business: Blackbaer finds social enterprise niche in sustainable studios

Blackbaer Sustainability Inc. is a social enterprise specializing in building sustainable studios. “It’s a gift for your mental health to have separation between work and home,” says Meaghan Reinecke.

Ottawa businesses await a plan from downtown revitalization task force

The Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force has been meeting regularly over the past several months as it seeks ways to inject new life into Ottawa’s downtown core – but business advocates say local merchants are getting restless.

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