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Hard Rock, Rideau Carleton Raceway to partner on $320M casino revamp

Tourism

Hard Rock International will partner with the Rideau Carleton Raceway on a $320-million project that will feature a new hotel, a live entertainment venue and

Federal contracts: Ottawa’s Modis lands $5M support job for Canadian Forces Warfare Centre

Ottawa

Ottawa-based IT staffing and recruitment firm Modis Canada has secured a Canadian Armed Forces contract to support a hub for developing new military capabilities. The

Ticket prices, bar crowds rise as Ottawa Senators continue Stanley Cup run

Sports and Entertainment

Another successful round appears to have finally turned up the heat on playoff fever for the Ottawa Senators. Before the second round against the New

Op-ed: To BIA or not to BIA in Ottawa?

Ottawa

In March of this year, Ottawa welcomed its 19th business improvement area, or “BIA.” Located several kilometres from the Canadian Tire Centre and nestled snug

City plans flood recovery efforts as Ottawa River slowly recedes

Ottawa

Flood updates dominated city council on Wednesday as officials transition from delivering sandbags to removing debris. “The sun is out and I can confirm that

Fewer than 6,000 tickets remain for 2017 Grey Cup in Ottawa

Sports and Entertainment

The Ottawa RedBlacks say tickets for the 2017 Grey Cup are moving at a brisk pace, which is welcome news for the CFL after organizers of the

Ottawa’s Sundae School sweetens Beechwood retail mix

Retail

Strolling with her husband and newborn baby near their New Edinburgh home last summer, Lindsay Taub suddenly came up with a sweet business idea. As

More gardens, greenspace and transit: NCC releases 50-year plan for the capital

Ottawa

The National Capital Commission released a new long-term vision for Ottawa-Gatineau on Tuesday, drawing praise from local business leaders for its potential to help attract

Five new Ottawa grocery stores approved to sell beer and cider

Retail

The Ontario government has approved 76 new grocery stores to sell beer and cider, including five new locations in Ottawa. The new stores include Moncion’s Your

Hats off: Growcer founder Corey Ellis honoured with nomination for Manning Innovation Award

Ottawa

The Ottawa chapter of the Manning Innovation Awards released the 2017 award nominees to recognize outstanding Canadian innovations: Corey Ellis for his innovation The Growcer,