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Local convention, hotel execs hope higher capacity limits trigger fall rebound for beleaguered industry

Ottawa businesses catering to meetings and conventions saw revenues virtually wiped out in the wake of COVID-19.

Gatineau firms land $1.3M in government loans

Recipients include Artist in Residence Distillerie, Foko, Group WYM, Métanox and Marc Marine Welding

Big move: Costco opens second-largest Canadian location at Shoppers City East

Retail warehouse giant cut the ribbon on a new 161,000-square-foot store on Blair Towers Place on Thursday morning.

Boost employee morale and sales by partnering with The Ottawa Mission’s Business on a Mission program

Several Ottawa businesses are partnering with the Ottawa Mission Foundation on a creative new initiative that’s raising both awareness and funds.

Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club to host 2022 CP Women’s Open

Ottawa tourism officials are hoping the tournament will be a key part of a resurgence for the city’s third-largest industry.

Tanger Outlets seeks city’s OK to open on stat holidays

Popular Kanata shopping mall argues it deserves exemptions due to its proximity to visitor attractions such as the Canadian Tire Centre and Bell Sensplex.

Cannabis drinks firm backed by Molson and Ottawa-based Hexo launches five new brands (updated)

Increasingly crowded marketplace also includes beverages from Canopy Growth and other producers.

Province opens door to larger conventions and meetings as COVID restrictions ease

Professional meeting and event facilities are allowed to host gatherings of up to 50 people in individual rooms or event spaces within a building.

Podcast: Kemptville’s next boom, Variation Biotechnologies’ $56M injection, Vanier ‘gateway’

Audio version available on SoundCloud or Spotify. 

Newfoundland-based airline set to add Ottawa to flight itinerary

PAL Airlines says new five-day-a-week service connecting St. John’s with Moncton, N.B., will be extended to Ottawa once restrictions on travel to Atlantic Canada are lifted.
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