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Empire to rebrand Greenbank Sobeys as Farm Boy

Supermarket chain says Farm Boy is on track to have 43 stores in the province by the end of 2021.

Op-ed: Ottawa, it’s time to work together to end discrimination in the workplace

New survey suggests 80 per cent of Blacks and other People of Colour expect to experience racial discrimination in the workplace at least some of the time.

Showtime! Cineplex, Landmark set to begin reopening theatres in Ottawa Friday

Cineplex said openings are part of a “phased approach” to restarting its operations, which have been shut down for several months due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Ottawa airport readies for travel recovery

As travellers return to YOW, they’ll see several new protective measures – some subtle, others more noticeable – aimed at keeping them, airport employees and the wider community healthy.

Ottawa Tourism launches $100 gift cards to lure hotel guests

Guests who book at least a two-day stay in one of 30 participating hotels will receive the cards as part of a new promotional campaign.

No plans to roll back Ottawa’s economic reopening despite rising COVID-19 cases, Ford says

Ottawa reported 25 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday.

Sens Foundation to change name, continue serving local youth

Charitable organization said Tuesday it is changing its name to the Ottawa-Gatineau Youth Foundation after its affiliation with NHL club ends on July 31.

How Westboro Photonics is preparing for growth and expansion into international markets

After spending the last two decades building a team of skilled employees, Westboro Photonics is bringing the company into a new era of global success.

Despite hospitality downturn, backers of new Kanata Wingate hotel eager to open doors

The 122-room lodging is located on Campeau Drive, just west of the Canadian Tire Centre and a block from the Tanger Outlets mall.

Ottawa Tourism extends pitch to local residents by expanding attraction discount program

MyOttawa Pass launched to give local residents an extra incentive to sample the wide menu of attractions in their own backyard. 
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