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Op-ed: City of Ottawa’s financial health and future not immune to COVID-19

Property tax and water bill deferrals, combined with declining revenues, is hurting the city's cash position.

‘The future is very exciting’: Hunt leaves OSEG to focus on growing pro soccer in Ottawa

After playing a vital role in the revival of junior hockey and CFL football in Ottawa, Jeff Hunt is facing what might be his biggest challenge yet: turning the nation’s capital into a pro soccer town.

Ottawa’s economy to contract 2.4% in 2020; rebound in new year: Conference Board

The outsized influence of the federal government on the local economy means Ottawa will fare better than many other Canadian cities.

With live-action productions at a standstill, Ottawa’s animation industry is booming

Animation studios throughout the city are in hiring mode as the industry works full-tilt to meet growing demand for content.

Opening of new interprovincial zipline pushed to 2021

Organizers had hoped 1,400-foot zipline would draw some 30,000 participants in its inaugural year.

Sponsors stick with Tulip Festival as major events experiment with virtual editions

Festival organizers said Monday the popular annual spring celebration is on track to surpass last year’s total sponsorship revenues of $61,000 despite moving online.

Returning to work: The health and safety realities facing Ottawa employers

Masks and temperature checks? Refusals to work? Several Ottawa employment lawyers say businesses and organizations are obligated to take “reasonable precautions” to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for staff.

Coping with COVID-19: Behind the headlines

In this Coping With COVID-19 podcast episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with OBJ editors David Sali...

46,000 jobs and counting: COVID-19 takes its toll on Ottawa-Gatineau’s economy

Region’s unemployment rate climbs to 6.9 per cent – up from 4.3 per cent prior to the pandemic.

O Canada! Chateau Laurier to reopen July 1, GM says

Iconic hotel plans to enforce strict safety measures, such as taking the temperature of every guest and employee when they enter the building.

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