Power issues, mechanical breakdowns hamper Ottawa LRT line during snowy Thursday commute
Many transit riders in Ottawa were left out in the cold during a heavy snowstorm after serious power issues on the city’s light-rail system slowed
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Power issues, mechanical breakdowns hamper Ottawa LRT line during snowy Thursday commute
Many transit riders in Ottawa were left out in the cold during a heavy snowstorm after serious power issues on the city’s light-rail system slowed

Ottawa children’s retailer Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s closing up shop after 43 years
An iconic Ottawa toy and games retailer is packing it in after more than four decades in business

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
A roundup of local companies doing work with the federal government in the past week

No fees for buskers in Ottawa LRT stations, city says
The City of Ottawa opened applications Monday for performers interested in entertaining riders along the LRT line – a gig that won’t leave buskers pinching

Resumption of Ottawa-Montreal Via service welcomed amid concerns about impact of prolonged blockades
Roughly 5% of tourists reach Ottawa by rail

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
A roundup of the top federal contracts, standing offers and supply arrangements awarded to firms with a local presence between Feb. 10 and 14.

Employment Law Minute: Can employers limit an employee’s severance pay?
An employment contract is one of the most important documents that you’ll sign in your lifetime. However, many employees sign one without fully understanding what
Alanis Morissette, Blink 182 among hitmakers to perform at RBC Bluesfest
Alanis Morissette, Boyz II Men and Blink-182 are among the hitmakers set to perform at Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest. The list includes previously announced acts such

Via to partly resume service between Quebec City and Ottawa starting Thursday
Via Rail says partial service is set to resume between Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa beginning Thursday

Canopy Growth says more cost cuts coming as it reports $124.2M loss
Canopy Growth Corp. says it’s planning further cost cuts as it reported a $124.17-million loss in its third quarter of 2020, though that was less
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