Ottawa

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Ottawa city council proposes 2% tax hike in draft budget

City Hall

The average homeowner in Ottawa will pay $55 more next year in a proposed budget city councillors saw for the first time on Wednesday. By

Sidestepping the status quo: Ottawa’s Isabelle Perreault creates career in transformation

Ottawa

In the span of a week, Isabelle Perreault can wear many hats and, at times, even medals. She’s a digital advisor, community volunteer and championship

Potter’s gambles paid off for Ottawa

Ottawa

Longtime Cognos chief executive ‘dreamed big’ and turned company into global software juggernaut, former colleagues say Knowing his former boss’s affinity for sailing, Alan Rottenberg

Trump victory leads to busy morning for Ottawa immigration lawyers

Ottawa

Mere hours after Donald Trump was named the surprise winner of yesterday’s divisive presidential election, several Ottawa immigration lawyers say they’re already fielding calls from

Science & Technology Museum in Ottawa marks one year until re-opening

Tourism

With less than 12 months to go until an $80-million overhaul is completed, the Canada Science and Technology Museum recently opened its doors to the

Ottawa medical marijuana dispensary plans to stay open despite raids

Retail

An owner of one of the Ottawa medical marijuana dispensaries not targeted in a police operation last week is vowing to stay open, even if he has

Chaudière Falls to be illuminated as part of Ottawa 2017 festivities

Tourism

The organizers behind the celebrations of Canada’s 150th anniversary have announced the latest in a series of attractions aimed at extending the 2017 celebrations throughout

Registration requirements proposed for Ottawa salons, tattoo parlours

City Hall

That new hairstyle, perfect manicure or lower back tattoo may be coming with more than style risks and Ottawa Public Health is looking for a

Immigrant entrepreneurs honoured at TiECon Canada in Ottawa

Ottawa

City officials recently paid tribute to the community impact and contributions of four local businesspeople with roots outside of Canada. TAG HR’s Seema Aurora, the

Ottawa firm’s vote-forecasting system trumps competition

Ottawa

After tracking U.S. election trends using patented artificial intelligence software, Ottawa company is ready to make its call on Donald vs. Hillary With one of