Ottawa

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Ottawa’s home-based airline a vital link to the Arctic

OBJ360 Sponsored, Ottawa

Based on number of destinations served, First Air is Canada’s third largest airline with a legacy of service and innovation.

Ottawa’s African Bronze Honey importing venture worthy of the buzz

Ottawa

Selling African-made honey from an office in Ottawa might not seem like the most conventional path to business success. But then, Paul Whitney is used

Council carves out B&B exemption for new 4% hotel room levy

Tourism

Bed-and-breakfasts will be able to avoid a new four per cent tax on guest accommodations, but Ottawans who rent out rooms on platforms such as

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson undergoes surgery to have appendix removed

City Hall

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson was to undergo an operation to have his appendix removed at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital last night after “experiencing significant pain” following

Ottawa Tourism launches chatbot guide to city’s attractions

Tourism

In an attempt to help tourists discover Ottawa’s top sites, the city’s tourism body has partnered with a local startup to put a tour guide

Ottawa city council sticks to 2% tax hike after ‘surprise’ $10M appears

City Hall

The city will allocate millions of additional dollars for infrastructure while sticking to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s election pledge to hold tax increases to two

Everything old is new again at Ottawa’s reimagined Science and Tech museum

Tourism

When Christina Tessier started her new job as head of the Canada Science and Technology Museum in November 2014, she felt a bit like she’d

WestJet, Delta sign preliminary deal to deepen cross-border partnership

Tourism

WestJet and Delta Air Lines plan to form a joint venture that will enhance transborder service and deepen the relationship between the two companies. They

Air Canada expanding codeshares for 2018 Canada China Year of Tourism

Tourism

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Air China Ltd. say they will be expanding their mutual codeshare services in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism.

WestJet creates winter wonderland for Ottawa passengers

Tourism

WestJet passengers in Ottawa were recently treated to a winter wonderland, complete with a gingerbread gate. The event is part of the airline company’s 12