Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

An artist's rendering shows a proposed design for a new NHL arena at LeBreton Flats. File photo.

‘We want to see something beautiful’: NCC CEO gives update on LeBreton Flats project

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories

The CEO of the National Capital Commission says the NCC and the Ottawa Senators continue to move forward with plans for an arena and entertainment

Rendering of the Alto high-speed train. Source: Alto.

How would high-speed rail affect Ottawa’s labour market? We check in with local experts

Insider Only Ottawa, Top Stories

Kevin Reed, co-founder and chief operating officer of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, speaks to Sueling Ching, president and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, at the Ottawa Economic Outlook event on Jan. 21, 2026. Photo by Mark Holleron.

Defence execs tout Ottawa as the place to be as city pursues bid for DSRB headquarters

Insider Only Defence and Security, Ottawa, Top Stories

Jaclyn Eisenmann has joined the Kanata North Business Association as director of ecosystem strategy and operations. Image supplied

Jaclyn Eisenmann joins KNBA, Charles Eagan starts at XTC Mobile and other moves in town

Ottawa, People on the Move, Top Stories

The Kanata North Business Association has brought Jaclyn Eisenmann aboard as director of ecosystem strategy and operations.

Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane, co-founders of Jackpine Dynamic Branding and 'Canada Is Not For Sale,' are releasing a "Greenland Is Not For Sale" hat. Photo from Canada Is Not For Sale website.

Ottawa entrepreneurs behind ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hat launch Greenland ‘solidarity cap’

Ottawa, Retail, Top Stories

After the success of their “Canada Is Not For Sale” apparel, Ottawa’s Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane are following up with a new “Greenland Is

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announces events and funding to highlight Ottawa's 200th anniversary. Photo taken from event livestream.

City outlines slate of events, support for Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations

Ottawa, Top Stories, Tourism

Plans are underway to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary and include a special Ottawa Bluesfest concert with a strong lineup and reduced ticket prices. At

Lesley Pincombe is the president and CEO of Rogers Centre Ottawa. Photo credit: Rogers Centre Ottawa

New Rogers Centre Ottawa CEO Lesley Pincombe has a vision for events in the city

Ottawa, Insider Only Top Stories, Tourism

Ottawa Jazz Festival among three local recipients of $530K in federal funding

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories

The federal government has announced $530,000 in funding for three performing arts and festival organizations in Ottawa. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund program, which provides

Olive Garden is coming back to Ottawa this summer. Stock photo.

Olive Garden coming back to Ottawa with location to open in Westboro later this year

Ottawa, Top Stories

Popular American restaurant chain Olive Garden is returning to Ottawa, with a new restaurant in Westboro slated to open this summer. Recipe Restaurant Group, the

Hockey romance show "Heated Rivalry" is drawing international attention to Ottawa. Photo credit: Bell Media

TV show ‘Heated Rivalry’ turning into a big score for tourism in Ottawa

Ottawa, Top Stories, Tourism

Sometimes, the best marketing opportunities come out of nowhere. For Ottawa Tourism, the hit TV series “Heated Rivalry” is an unprecedented chance to put Canada’s