Ottawa

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Phoenix pay problems still affecting 7,000 civil servants

Ottawa

With tax season just around the corner, the federal government is still trying to clear a backlog of paycheque problems for thousands of its employees.

Feds ask artists to ‘dream’ up Portage Bridge installation for Canada’s 150th

Tourism

The federal government says it wants to animate one of the National Capital Region’s interprovincial crossings as part of the country’s 150th anniversary celebrations. In a

Tourism officials hope Ottawa 2017 reverses decline in U.S. visitors

Tourism

There are hopes for a rebound in American tourism thanks to the 150th anniversary celebrations happening in Ottawa this year. By Adam Kveton Despite American tourist

Second phase of Ottawa’s light-rail plan gets green light from NCC

Ottawa

The second phase for Ottawa’s light rail transit has cleared another hurdle, with the NCC approving of the city’s construction plans on its lands in

Ottawa pot investment firm CannaRoyalty to raise $15M

Ottawa

Ottawa-based CannaRoyalty (CSE:CRZ) says it’s entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. that will result in the local marijuana firm

Ottawa inflation rate inches up to 1.4% in December

Ottawa

The rate of inflation in Canada’s capital accelerated last month, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The annual inflation rate climbed from 1.2 per cent in November to 1.4

Photos: Lord Elgin Hotel completes $12M renovations

Tourism

The Lord Elgin Hotel has completed its multimillion-dollar renovations in time for what management hopes will be a record year in 2017. The overhaul began last

Who’s winning government work in Ottawa and Gatineau?

Ottawa

Bradda Printing, Robertson & Co. and ESRI Canada are among the local firms awarded federal contracts, standing offers and supply arrangements between Dec. 26 and

Ottawa LRT tunnel connected below Rideau Street: Watson

City Hall

Construction of the city’s light-rail line has crossed a major milestone after crews connected both ends of the 2.5-kilometre tunnel beneath downtown Ottawa, Mayor Jim

More Ottawa corner stores stocking fruits and vegetables in pilot project

Retail

You won’t find overbearing heat and sand in Ottawa’s food deserts, but fresh, healthy food options are definitely scarce, especially if you’re traveling on foot.