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.

A message from Michael Crockatt

Ottawa

Ottawa in 2017 is an adventure. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the capital is abuzz with activity, enthusiasm and visitors! This didn’t

What’s new in Ottawa?

Ottawa

For event planners considering where to hold their next conference, tourism officials in Ottawa have a simple message: Be here for Canada’s big year. But

Mixing it up: Serving beer and wine

Ottawa

Networking over a glass of wine or chatting with colleagues over a cold beer is a common sight at after-hour business events. And with the

Simple menu changes and opportunities for delegates to stretch their legs can create a more engaging event

How to hold healthier meetings

Ottawa

At a time when many people are trying to squeeze more exercise and nutritional foods into their day-to-day lives, some meetings and conferences still fall

Inviting attendees to participate via live-streamed video broadens an event’s reach

How to host hybrid meetings

Ottawa

For event organizers, hybrid meetings – where in-person delegates are joined by online attendees – are an increasingly popular way to reach a larger audience

Event planners share strategies for making meetings and conferences inclusive

Tips for planning accessible meetings

Ottawa

A common clause in hotel contracts allows venues to switch reserved meeting rooms in order to maximize use of the venue’s space. But as Jeanna

Keys to building camaraderie among colleagues

Team-building exercises that participants will actually enjoy

Ottawa

Team building activities and icebreakers can be a tricky part of meeting planning. Do it well, and they can help colleagues forge relationships and teach

Plamondon named interim chair of NCC as Mills’ decade comes to close

Ottawa

At a time of renewal for the National Capital Commission, board member Bob Plamondon will succeed Russell Mills as interim chair, ending the 10-year tenure

Speed limit and parking reductions on docket for two-year, $42M Elgin Street overhaul

Retail

Elgin Street could see a reduction of on-street parking and a speed limit as low as 30 km/h as part of a multi-year, multimillion-dollar renewal

Ottawa’s Science and Tech Museum reveals new home for its famous trains

Tourism

By Alex Abdelwahab The trains are back. Well, actually, they never really left. The Canada Science and Technology Museum’s well-known locomotives were too heavy to