Council approves ByWard Market makeover
The ByWard Market will soon get a fresh look after city councillors unanimously approved a “revitalization” plan for the neighbourhood. But a car-free ByWard Market
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Council approves ByWard Market makeover
The ByWard Market will soon get a fresh look after city councillors unanimously approved a “revitalization” plan for the neighbourhood. But a car-free ByWard Market
Opinion: Nowhere to go but up at LeBreton, says Firestone
With the National Capital Commission recently choosing the bid backed by Senators owner Eugene Melnyk as its preferred plan for LeBreton Flats, here is a
Sens deflect city’s transit fee requests
The Sens aren’t hopping on board a city plan to roll transit into the price of hockey and event tickets. OC Transpo managers were asked
Why Your Brain May Not Be Helping You Make the Best Decisions
Dr. Daniel J. Levitin is one of the world’s top neuroscientists, a best-selling author, and a multi-platinum record producer who has worked with the likes
Two Ottawa locations among Aeropostale closures
Clothing retailer Aeropostale is shuttering all its stores in Canada, as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. The New York-based company
Harnessing the power of future generations
If your business is anything like Hydro Ottawa’s, you’re experiencing first-hand the monumental shift sparked by the retirement of the baby boomers and the influx
New city manager wants Ottawa on ‘solid financial footing’
It was only his second day on the job, but Ottawa’s new city manager already had his eyes on next year’s budget. Steve Kanellakos said
George Street a step closer to $1M overhaul
Ottawa city councillors want to revamp the ByWard and Parkdale markets, starting with a $1-million overhaul of the George Street Plaza. The finance and economic
Finance committee approves tweaked LRT design
First, the city disagreed with the National Capital Commission on a western light rail transit plan. Then, a church congregation railed against their agreed-upon route.
Capital a tough draw for animation firms
Clint Eland echoes a refrain familiar to many CEO in Ottawa’s high-tech sector these days: his office is bursting at the seams and he says
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