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.

New deal with Champions sends strong message, local microbrewers say

Sports and Entertainment

While the recent proposed consolidation of big beer companies has sparked concern among craft brewers that it will be even more difficult to get their

Ottawa Bluesfest warns transit fee could cost festival charities

City Hall

Blues in the Schools, Be in the Band and a year-round music school could be axed if the city makes Bluesfest pay for transit, festival

FEDCO votes to settle city dispute with OSEG over Lansdowne roof repairs

City Hall

A $23.6-million settlement for Lansdowne Park roof repairs is “very fair,” despite the fact that the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group will be footing the

Lansdowne, LRT on auditor general’s radar next year

City Hall

The city’s auditor general says he will audit how the city managed its Lansdowne contract with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group next year, three days

City won’t see any Lansdowne profit, report says

City Hall

The city says it no longer expects to turn a profit on the Lansdowne Park project due mainly to higher-than-expected repair costs at TD Place

City seeking theme park, “House of Sport” to boost economy

City Hall

The city is hoping to land a theme park or other large-scale tourist attraction and is eyeing a home for major sports organizations as part

Council approves several development plans

City Hall

Several neighbourhoods are now destined for new looks after city council approved a number of planning committee recommendations Wednesday. Council approved a proposed 27-storey tower

City “way overcharging” for building permits: councillors

City Hall

If city staff stopped collecting building permit fees today, they could still run the office for two years – a clear sign the city is

Heineken Escapade Music Festival planning big things for seventh year

Sports and Entertainment

Calling its event “about more than music,” Heineken Escapade Music Festival producers unveiled plans Tuesday for expanded programming for its seventh year in June 2016.

Sens rank 18th on Forbes list of most valuable NHL teams

Sports and Entertainment

The Ottawa Senators’ value dropped seven per cent in the past year, according to the annual Forbes valuation of National Hockey League teams. Valued