Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Snowy Grey Cup thriller caps off week of celebrations in Ottawa

Tourism

Tens of thousands of people flooded through the Glebe in Ottawa to enjoy the week-long Grey Cup festival, generating a surge in foot traffic for

City embarks on fresh effort to revitalize Ottawa’s Sparks Street

City Hall

In its never-ending quest to breathe life into Sparks Street, the city is asking residents, business owners, community associations and government agencies what they want

Parliament’s $5.6M skating rink to stay open until end of February

Tourism

The $5.6-million skating rink constructed on the east lawn of Parliament Hill will remain open to the public until the end of February – not

The ultimate guide to raising an entrepreneur

Ottawa

Are entrepreneurs born or raised? Because startups represent one of the most promising avenues for career success for young Canadians entering the job market, it

Federal government sets guidelines for $5.6M Parliament Hill skating rink

Sports and Entertainment

Ottawa residents and people from across the country will soon be able to lace up on Parliament Hill as the $5.6 million rink nears completion.

Ottawa chef finds recipe for success in burger theme park model

Ottawa

Like a big, juicy cheeseburger and fries, food and real estate go hand in hand. Location, after all, plays a vital part in many restaurants’

Lord Elgin Hotel among celebrated Ottawa tourism staff at 2017 Stars of the City

Tourism

The Infinity Convention Centre was full of stars on Tuesday night as Ottawa Tourism honoured local hospitality and service industry staff that went the extra

Nicol Building to take Ottawa’s Sprott School of Business to ‘that next level’

Ottawa

When Jerry Tomberlin arrived at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business nine years ago, his colleagues wasted no time letting him know where his priorities

Immigrant entrepreneur award: Signal 88’s Andrew Ralph secures future for newcomers

Ottawa

When Andrew Ralph landed in Ottawa in 2015, his goal was to start a business and settle into a home for his young family. After

Opponents of Vanier Salvation Army shelter eye appeal after committee vote

City Hall

The city’s planning committee approved the Salvation Army’s controversial proposal to build a large institutional shelter in Vanier Friday, after a three-day-long meeting, but it