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Retail cannabis ban delivers blow to Donnelly Group’s Ottawa expansion plans

The Ontario government’s decision late last week to change course and order pot stores to close feels like a bit of a double whammy to the owner of Hobo Cannabis.

Ottawa rejects closing traffic lanes to make more room for pedestrians

Officials concerned move may draw more people out; urge residents to stay inside or use less popular routes

City to put more than 4,000 workers on unpaid leave

The City of Ottawa is putting more than 4,000 part-time workers on unpaid leave as the COVID-19...

Marketing Ottawa’s music industry amid COVID-19

Industry group's new boss has a daunting task ahead: sustaining an industry that makes its money from people congregating in large groups when such gatherings are now banned.

Coping with COVID-19: A CEO of the Year’s leadership lessons

Ross says much of the work for its approximately 830 employees has stopped, but the company has avoided layoffs.

Will take ‘years’ for Ottawa airport to return to previous highs, CEO Mark Laroche says

“I believe it will take years to build our passenger numbers back to 2019 levels,” YOW's chief told reporters, adding later: “I hope I’m wrong.” 

Ottawa Senators announce temporary layoffs, salary reductions due to COVID-19

The Sens organization is implementing temporary layoffs and salary reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Guards refuse to work in Ottawa jail over lack of COVID-19 screening protocols

Guards at an Ottawa jail refused to work Tuesday morning due to the lack of COVID-19 screening of those going inside the institution, the union representing its correctional workers said

Ottawa airport undergoing ‘aggressive’ cost cutting, will receive federal rent relief

The federal government is waiving the monthly rent paid by airport authorities to Transport Canada for the rest of the year as revenues plummet amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Op-ed: Tips for Ottawa landlords and tenants in trying times

By showing compassion and practicality, property owners and renters will find a way through the COVID-19 crisis, Bruce Firestone writes
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