Ottawa

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Ice Dragon Boat Festival honoured among Ottawa’s top tourism performers

Tourism

Despite his long-running success leading Ottawa’s summertime Dragon Boat Festival, CEO John Brooman concedes he was initially skeptical when he first considered adding a winter

Ottawa’s Mierins Automotive to sell 10 dealerships to Toronto group

Ottawa

Mierins Automotive Group is handing over the keys to seven of its dealerships in the capital as part of a landmark sale for one of

Stalwart Brewing co-owner rebounds from LCBO ‘setback’ at Lisgar reunion

Ottawa

While Lisgar Collegiate’s 175th anniversary reunion this weekend will showcase the talents of distinguished alumni such as impressionist Rich Little and musician Valdy, it’s a

Canada 150 celebrations fuel Ottawa airport’s rising revenues in 2017

Tourism

A spike in the number of domestic travellers visiting the National Capital Region in 2017 offset declines in direct travel from the United States and

Part of the Valley Bio team poses in front of the company's sign

Homegrown: Hemp seed producer reaches global markets from Ottawa Valley base

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Even in a region known for its modern agri-food industry, Valley Bio is making a name for itself with its global reach and innovative business

Tourist visits to Ottawa up 8.8% in 2017

Tourism

The full year of celebrations marking Canada’s 150th anniversary in the country’s capital paid off for the city’s tourism industry, according to figures released Wednesday.

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa and Gatineau?

Ottawa

Modis Canada Inc. 155 Queen St. Description: Informatics professional services Buyer: DND $11,069,399 TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. 887 Richmond Rd. Description: Informatics professional services Buyer:

Carleton University names Benoit-Antoine Bacon as president

Ottawa

Carleton University has hired a neuroscientist who has held senior academic posts at several Canadian post-secondary schools to be its next leader. The university announced

City staff recommend against connecting LRT to Kanata Research Park

City Hall

City staff are recommending that a future extension of Ottawa’s light-rail line in the west end bypass the Kanata Research Park and instead follow a

Ottawa’s philanthropic community comes together for Fundraising Day 2018

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As a way to bring the philanthropic community together, the Association of Fundraising Professionals is hosting its 22nd annual Fundraising Day Conference on May 3.