
Ottawa BIA group wants meeting with province to discuss COVID-19 restrictions
Organization representing more than 6,200 local businesses wants premier to justify latest clampdown on bars, restaurants, gyms and other local enterprises.
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Ottawa BIA group wants meeting with province to discuss COVID-19 restrictions
Organization representing more than 6,200 local businesses wants premier to justify latest clampdown on bars, restaurants, gyms and other local enterprises.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate dips to 8.6% in September
The total number of employed residents in the National Capital Region is at its highest level since the pandemic began, Statistics Canada said Friday.

‘No longer making sense’: Ottawa bar, gym owners rip new provincial restrictions
Indoor dining at restaurants and bars will be prohibited, while gyms, movie theatres and casinos will be closed for at least 28 days under new
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Forty Under 40 recipients collectively raise $40K for charity
Fundraising goal reached through personal contributions and support from employers, family and friends

Surviving and Thriving on Main Street: Stray Dog Brewing taps into new sales channels amid pandemic
Home delivery wasn’t part of the plan for the popular Orléans microbrewery. But COVID-19 quickly changed everything.

How the Royal’s donors help find hope
We’re driven and motivated by our common goal of helping people who suffer from mental illness and addictions.

Ottawa’s top restaurateurs charge ahead with expansion plans
With winter approaching, many businesses are changing their service models

Accenture acquires Ottawa consulting firm Avenai in bid to beef up public-sector practice
Avenai’s list of federal and provincial government clients includes the Canada Border Services Agency and Export Development Canada.

How the Royal fosters hope and delivers care
Pandemic has exposed and intensified the need for better access to mental health and addictions care.
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