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Roughly 1,500 businesses in Ottawa-Gatineau at risk from flooding: StatCan

Ottawa

Statistics Canada says almost 3,800 business locations were at risk of being affected by spring flooding in three of the hardest hit regions of the

How the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group hires for ability

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Most of us know TD Place as Ottawa’s downtown destination for live sports and concerts. But for many who struggle with disabilities, it’s a facility

Ottawa Senators hire D.J. Smith as head coach

Sports and Entertainment

There were more experienced candidates available, but the Ottawa Senators believe D.J. Smith is the best coach to lead the team. The former Toronto Maple

Securities law: What entrepreneurs need to know

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Legalized marijuana and digital currencies have generated attractive returns for early backers who timed their investments right. However, new regulations, cross-border complexities and growing fraud

Canopy Growth to acquire skin care company This Works for $73.8 million

Ottawa

Canopy Growth Corp. has signed a deal to buy skin-care company This Works for $73.8 million in cash. The Smiths Falls cannabis company says This

Strong domestic traffic drives Ottawa airport passenger volumes up in April

Tourism

Passenger volumes continue to climb at the Ottawa airport in 2019 as domestic traffic surged in April. The Ottawa International Airport Authority reported 421,607 people

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

Ottawa

IBISKA 1500-130 Albert St. Radio and television towers and systems Buyer: DND $3,497,429 The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 330-55 Murray St. Consulting services Buyer:

Governing body of English rugby league approves franchise move to Ottawa

Sports and Entertainment

The governing body of English rugby league has accepted a bid to put a franchise in Ottawa. Toronto’s Eric Perez, who helped bring the sport

Wolf Down: Startup-style restaurant bringing Berlin’s beloved street meat to Bank Street

Retail

Wolf Down, a new restaurant opening in Centretown this weekend, is taking a few lessons from the tech industry in bringing a German-style twist on

Ottawa-Vanier MPP Des Rosiers to resign seat for academic posting later this year

Ottawa

A Liberal member of Ontario’s legislature says she will resign later this year. Nathalie Des Rosiers says she was appointed the next principal of Massey