Ottawa

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 can be unknown pitfalls along the way.