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Ottawa couple gets barefoot shoe company Nunorm up and running through bootstrapping

Local officials keep wary eye on labour disruptions at Air Canada

With more than 500 Air Canada flights set to be cancelled by Friday as a potential strike looms, local officials said it’s unclear how the cancellations, or any sort of prolonged labour disruption, would impact tourism in the capital.

Ottawa housing market sees busiest July since 2021, OREB says

The Ottawa real estate market had its busiest July since the pandemic, signalling demand for homes in...

Two local hotel restaurants made Canada’s top 50. We try them out and suggest one more

Hotel restaurants often get a bad rap. In my humble and honest opinion, sometimes it’s warranted; they...

Centretown BIA plans to expand again, encompassing 300 additional businesses

As part of its revitalization plan, the Centretown BIA could see its boundaries expand to include 300...

Upcoming pay transparency law could ruffle feathers if not handled properly, experts say

A new pay transparency law in Ontario will allow job-seekers a clearer understanding of compensation, but may...

Air travel between the U.S. and Ottawa ‘relatively stable’ so far in 2025, YOW data show

While it was a slow June for travel between Canada and the U.S., a bump in domestic and international travel helped the Ottawa International Airport surpass 400,000 monthly passengers in June for the first time since 2019.

Downtown BIAs say they’re cautiously optimistic about new sports arena at LeBreton Flats

A new sports arena at LeBreton Flats would be a catalyst for revitalization, the Downtown BIA executive...

BREAKING: Senators reach deal with NCC to buy land for new arena at LeBreton Flats

After years of false starts and on-again, off-again negotiations, a new NHL arena at LeBreton Flats appears...

Popular Little Italy eatery Pubwells opens second location in former Earl of Sussex Pub

Little Italy eatery Pubwells has expanded with a second location on Sussex Drive and the owner says he hopes it will benefit from strong business during the summer.
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