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Orleans BIA pushes for investment to keep more residents living and working in the area

In the face of rapid growth, Orleans needs an anchor employer and other infrastructure to reduce the...

Ottawa outperformed other Canadian cities with hotel occupancy at 70% in 2025: report

A strong winter season gave Ottawa the highest boost in hotel occupancy of any major Canadian city last year, according to a new report from Avison Young.

Remember to take part in this year’s Best Places to Work program

With so much emphasis on hiring and retaining talent, it’s important to keep up with the latest...

From founding to exit: Michèle Marchand’s experience selling her bootstrapped company

The Better Scalp Company grew so fast that owner Michèle Marchand felt she had little choice but...

Saving Carleton Tavern ‘not feasible,’ firm behind plan to demolish historic pub says

The developer behind a plan to replace the historic Carleton Tavern with a new pub and mixed-use...

O’Brien House will help Square Old Chelsea target a new, higher-end client, CEO says

The O’Brien House has stood in Gatineau Park for nearly a century, but for the company that will be reopening it as a boutique hotel this spring, the heritage property represents an entirely new business opportunity.

Improvements coming to Sparks St., including public realm plan and expanded Metcalfe Plaza

Seven years since the initial concept, work is underway on the Sparks Street public realm plan, the...

Wayne Liko has worked with the feds for years. He sees one thing missing from the RTO debate

Wayne Liko has worked with the federal government for almost 30 years. In his view, federal office buildings aren’t ready for a return-to-office mandate. 

Arcadia MapleLeaf Soccer joins local ownership of Ottawa Rapid as majority owner

Arcadia MapleLeaf Soccer is the new majority owner of the Ottawa Rapid FC, the club announced on...

The Kichesippi Beer Company closes tomorrow. What’s the outlook for other local brewers?

As the Kichesippi Beer Company closes its doors, other brewers in the city agree that they’re also...
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