
United Airlines temporarily suspends direct flights between Ottawa, Chicago
The Ottawa airport is losing three daily round-trip flights to Chicago starting in June, but is expecting to get them back next spring. Representatives for
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United Airlines temporarily suspends direct flights between Ottawa, Chicago
The Ottawa airport is losing three daily round-trip flights to Chicago starting in June, but is expecting to get them back next spring. Representatives for

Ottawa’s first round of proposed pot shops all receive licences
All three of Ottawa’s proposed pot shops have received operating licences from the province ahead of April 1 – the date retail storefronts will be

Embattled Ottawa Senators owner Melnyk calls out media, Mayor Watson
Embattled Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has once again incurred the wrath of some of his team’s fans after making contentious comments on an Ottawa radio

Ottawa’s pace of inflation steady at 1.7% in February
Ottawa’s annual pace of inflation remained at 1.7 per cent in February as rates rose across the country, according to Statistics Canada figures released Friday.

Update: Watson unfazed by SNC-Lavalin concerns as Ford delivers $1.2B funding on stage 2 LRT
Ontario premier Doug Ford confirmed a $1.21-billion commitment from the province to help fund the second phase of Ottawa’s light-rail transit line during an announcement

New greenspace, art installations proposed for ‘pedestrian oasis’ on Sparks Street
The City of Ottawa unveiled a loose plan for the future of Sparks Street Thursday, one that would see the pedestrian thoroughfare remain closed off

Canopy Growth acquires hemp company AgriNextUSA in a move to boost U.S. business
Canopy Growth Corp. has acquired AgriNextUSA in a move to boost its hemp business in the United States. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately

Seven common mistakes to avoid when leasing retail space
Preparing to open your first store is an exciting and huge accomplishment. But as you embark on finding the right space for your business, there

Toronto Wolfpack founder now looking to bring a rugby league team to Ottawa
Eric Perez is looking to ramp up the Battle of Ontario by bringing a pro rugby league team to Ottawa. Perez, who helped bring the

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
Here’s a roundup of local firms winning federal government work from Mar. 11-14: Coradix Technology Consulting 500-222 Somerset St. Informatics professional services Buyer: DND $10,611,785
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