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.

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.

Quebec ultrasound spat boosts business at Ottawa clinics

Ottawa

A feud between Quebec and its radiologists has Ottawa’s ultrasound clinics raking in extra business. By Dylan C. Robertson Last July, Quebec pledged to cover

Hotel Indigo no more: Downtown lodging drops IHG to become Metcalfe Hotel

Tourism

The owners of a boutique hotel in downtown Ottawa are ending their decade-long affiliation with international hospitality giant IHG and plan to start operating independently

79% of Ottawa residents approve of Mayor Jim Watson: Poll

City Hall

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is the most popular mayor in Canada, according to new public opinion research that provides a rare glimpse outside elections into

People on the move: Former broadcaster Tom Clark joins Global Public Affairs

Ottawa

The lake near Jocko's Beach Resort in Renfrew County.

Five reasons to visit Renfrew County this winter

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The Ottawa Valley is just far enough off the beaten path to offer those who wander its villages, recreational trails and restaurants the opportunity to

Hydro Ottawa celebrates a century illuminating the capital

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Slightly more than a century ago, Ottawa’s first municipally-owned utility was born. In January 1916, the City of Ottawa’s Municipal Electric Department officially became the

Proposal calls for drastic overhaul to Elgin Street

City Hall

Some business owners are pushing back against a proposal to significantly redesign Elgin Street by lowering the speed limit and removing parking, among other measures.