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Facing prolonged post-pandemic recovery, Sala San Marco converting portion of Little Italy event space into food store

"It’s going to be a long time before people want to get into a room with 300 other people."

Second class-action suit against Hexo dismissed in U.S. court

Ottawa firm was one of three major Canadian pot producers hit with lawsuits last year alleging they exaggerated or overestimated sales figures and market potential.

The reel deal: ByTowne Cinema’s new T.O.-based owners say they’re in business for the long run

"This is going to be my life,” co-owner Daniel Demois says of the venerable Rideau Street repertory theatre, which has been closed since late last year.

Encore performance: The Drive-In Experience Ottawa is back – this time at RCGT Park

Organizers say they hope the popular movie nights will also return to Wesley Clover Parks in the near future.

Council gives green light to vacant-housing tax

Owners of residential properties that are vacant more than 184 days a year will have a one per cent tax tacked onto their annual property tax bill.

Scuttled in April, Room Service Concert Series a go for June and July

Shows slated to be broadcast in selected local hotels were postponed after the Ontario government imposed tougher restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The Bright Side of Business: Central Precast celebrates 65 years in the construction business

The family enterprise is still going strong with a new expansion in the works

Province moves up reopening date of retail, outdoor activities to Friday

Ford government pointed to rising vaccination rates and continuing improvements in “key indicators” such as the seven-day average of daily cases of COVID-19 as factors in its decision.