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Hotels look to growing staycation market to propel recovery

Industry hopes local ‘guests’ will become tourism ambassadors, encouraging out-of-town friends and family to visit Ottawa

‘A tough pill to swallow’: Ottawa-area ski hill operators slam Ontario shutdown

Calabogie Peaks, Mount Pakenham say they stand to lose millions of dollars in revenue due to provincially mandated closures while Quebec resorts remain open.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls to 6.7% in December

The region’s labour force ​– which includes unemployed people actively looking for work ​– stood at just under 782,000, well below last January’s pre-pandemic total of about 822,000.

Ottawa consulting firm CPCS merges with U.K.-based company

The combined firm will have a total headcount of nearly 140 people and annual revenues of more than US$30 million.

Province to allow Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs to play at home this season

But no spectators will be allowed inside the arena to watch in person, according to a media report.

Hendry Warren LLP welcomes Jennifer Dawe as partner

Dawe is passionate about client service and is committed to helping entrepreneurs successfully achieve their financial goals. 

Ottawa Board of Trade boss urges residents to be ‘more diligent’ in efforts to curb spread of COVID-19

Sueling Ching said the province will likely have no choice but to extend widespread business shutdowns if the city’s infection rate continues at its current level.

The Bright Side of Business: PranaShanti Yoga Centre opens two new locations during pandemic

Using a hybrid model of in-person and online classes, PranaShanti now offers international teacher training, as well as other courses.

The post-pandemic industries to watch in Ottawa

Tech sector’s relative strength may help it address its long-standing labour shortage by attracting students to the industry.

Air-traffic control company NAV Canada names new CEO

Ottawa-based private, non-profit company has announced that longtime executive Raymond Bohn will take over as leader on Feb. 1.
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