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Ottawa Centre MP McKenna won’t seek re-election, plans to focus on family and climate change

Minister McKenna says as she leaves politics she will use what platform she has to push for climate action and an end to the hateful comments and personal abuse targeting public figures.

How made-in-Ottawa technology is helping Halifax’s Pier 21 museum connect with Canadians

As pandemic restrictions are eased across the country, the Pier 21 museum in Halifax is ready to welcome back guests both in person – and through new digital channels.

‘Rewiring,’ but not retiring: Ian Sherman prepares for life after EY

Board of Trade chair and community leader sees opportunities for more advisory and consulting work with new venture

City staff recommending 3% tax hike for 2022

Increase would see the average urban homeowner’s tax bill jump $119 to $4,086, while the average commercial property owner’s tax bill would rise $242 to $8,312.

WestJet adding YOW-Victoria route to schedule

Move should come as welcome news to the Ottawa Airport, which is facing the biggest cash crunch in its history during the pandemic.

The Bright Side of Business: Burgers n’ Fries Forever cooking up new expansion plans

With a focus on 'fusion' burgers and 'bringing fries to the forefront,' the restaurant chain has grown a following in Ottawa and Toronto while navigating the pandemic.

Watch: Ottawa’s 2021 Forty Under 40 Awards broadcast

For the second year in a row, recipients will be spotlighted in a virtual event featuring a host of local business and community leaders.

Meet Ottawa’s 2021 Forty Under 40 recipients: Tourism, transportation, retail and media

Michelle Coates-Mather, Gareth Davies, Kelly Haussler, Nick McRae and Christopher Redmond are among this year's recipients.

Podcast: CLV takes lead on Hintonburg project, MDS Aero Support’s growth runway, Sala San Marco’s evolution

Podcast available on YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud and other audio platforms.

Ottawa solar energy co-op seeks to raise $1.3M to invest in Lake Huron wind-turbine project

The Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative has raised more than $8 million from investors and financed 21 solar projects in Ottawa and eastern Ontario.
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