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Ottawa Race Weekend cancels in-person events for second straight year

With the city still in the grip of COVID-19, organizers of the popular annual event said they made the difficult decision to plan a virtual event again out of an abundance of caution.

Working overtime: Westin GM Ross Meredith takes on dual role as new boss at Delta Ottawa City Centre

Westin director of sales and marketing Shaddy Shibley will also take on the same duties at the Delta in a bid to save costs and drive new business.

No, they won’t come just because you’ve built it

uOttawa can equip your engineers with the skills they need to understand and influence your customers.

Op-ed: Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Many corporate executives say they are committed to taking action but struggle with how to do it successfully, writes columnist Kelly Cooper.

Albert at Bay, Best Western Plus downtown hotels being converted to long-term rentals after sale

It's a move some observers say could become increasingly common as hospitality property owners look to wring more value out of their investments during the pandemic.

‘We’ll get through this’: McKenna urges Ottawans to support local businesses during pandemic

Federal cabinet minister reminded consumers their actions can go a long way toward helping retail mainstreets make it through the crisis.

Minto Apartment REIT’s Julie Morin named Ottawa’s CFO of the Year

Veteran executive played a key role in the creation of a real estate investment trust now valued at $2 billion.

ByWard Market fashion retailer Mandy Gosewich on riding the COVID coaster

STUNNING! Fashion + Accessories shop buoyed by e-commerce sales, customer loyalty and decision to pivot toward more comfy-cozy clothing trends

Orl​éans pub owner steaming after being ordered to shut down patio heaters

Owner of the Corner Bar and Grill on Tenth Line Road was told natural gas heaters posed a carbon monoxide poisoning and fire risk.

Podcast: A hot rural real estate market, disrupting the self-storage industry, Ottawa’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

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