
Council OKs aid package for downtown businesses, temporary closure of Wellington Street
Relief measures approved Wednesday include $450,000 in grants to BIAs in areas affected by the three-week protests against vaccine mandates.
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Council OKs aid package for downtown businesses, temporary closure of Wellington Street
Relief measures approved Wednesday include $450,000 in grants to BIAs in areas affected by the three-week protests against vaccine mandates.

Under the initiative announced last weekend, downtown businesses will be eligible for up to $10,000 to cover non-deferrable operational costs not covered by other federal

After almost three decades, it’s safe to assume McNulty has seen a lot of things in his line of work. Then, the pandemic hit.
Changes coming to the OBCA – Register of individuals with “Significant Control”
In November 2021, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy introduced Bill 43, the Build Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2021, which received Royal Assent on December

La Cabriole: Turning a passion for cheese into a winning business
A dream or a passion is often behind the launch of a company. The founders of the Fromagerie La Cabriole fit into this category.

Red Bird Live ready to fly as Ottawa’s newest music venue
Owner Geoff Cass plans to host open-stage nights, jam sessions, family-friendly gatherings and evening shows featuring performances by folk and Americana artists at the new

Lawyer Paul Champ and his small but mighty firm have launched a class-action lawsuit against the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters on behalf of thousands of downtown

Board of Trade hoping word on fed relief for downtown businesses arrives ‘in next day or so’
The Board of Trade issued an open letter Thursday calling on local officials from all levels of government to work together to end the protests.

Is your brand hurting your business?
Branding is a magical tool companies use to attract their ideal customers and manage their image. But how would you know if your brand is

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Breakfast program gets a big boost
Starting their school day on an empty stomach is a reality for some children in our community. The Capital Integral Charitable Foundation (CICF) is committed
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