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Airbnb managers push back on Ottawa’s proposed short-term rental regulations

“We’re pretty disappointed with what they’ve come to the table with,” said the co-founder of a 40-person company that specializes in managing Airbnb rental properties

Ottawa’s unemployment rate drops to 4.2% in October

The unemployment rate in Ottawa-Gatineau hit its lowest point in at least 18 years in October on the strength of robust gains in the construction, education and food services sectors

Ottawa Fury pro-soccer team suspends operations

The Ottawa Fury are suspending operations, taking professional soccer out of the nation's capital

Bruce Linton named executive chairman at U.S. cannabis firm Vireo

Canopy Growth Corp. founder Bruce Linton has been named executive chairman of U.S. cannabis company Vireo Health International Inc

Canopy Growth teaming up with Drake on new cannabis venture More Life Growth Co.

Canopy Growth Corp. is teaming up with Drake to launch More Life Growth Co., a licensed cannabis producer based in Toronto

City proposes new restrictions on Airbnb, other short-term rental units

Operators of Airbnb units and other short-term rental accommodations would be required to register with the city under the proposed rules.

City of Ottawa proposes $3.76B operating budget in 2020

Mayor Jim Watson laid out the City of Ottawa’s proposed fiscal blueprint for the coming year at council Wednesday morning, with increases planned for transit and infrastructure funding

‘You’re not vibrant’: Ottawa needs better marketing to compete on global stage, expert says

Ottawa needs to do better at telling the world about its unique attractions if it wants to be a contender in the escalating “war between cities” for the best and brightest workers

OSEG’s proposal to take over Lansdowne public spaces rebuffed at committee meeting

OSEG's proposal to assume control of Lansdowne Park’s public spaces has been thoroughly revised after a horde of concerned residents turned out to a city committee meeting on Tuesday