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Canadian Tulip Festival organizers expect north-south O-Train line to boost crowds this year

The organizer of the annual Canadian Tulip Festival says she’s expecting a big turnout this year, especially...

A slice of life: Tracey Clark trades coffee for pizza in the Ottawa neighbourhood she loves

You might know her for coffee, but Tracey Clark would argue that she’s actually had a longer...

Claridge Homes eyes revised plan to build record-breaking 50-storey tower on Carling Avenue

Nearly four years after filing a plan to build a record-shattering 60-storey tower in Little Italy, Claridge...

Lauft-y expectations: Jeff York-backed co-working firm expands into National Capital Region

A Toronto-based firm backed by a group of heavy-hitting investors that includes Ottawa entrepreneur Jeff York is...

New $50M convention centre to be built at Casino du Lac-Leamy

With a new hotel and casino poised to open in Ottawa’s south end later this year, the...

Serving up success: How two venerable Ottawa pubs have survived – and thrived – over multiple decades

There is no shortage of places to grab a pint in Ottawa, but what does it take to stand out from the crowd? Two local pubs have found ways to become cornerstones in their community and as a result, they’ll both be celebrating major milestones this year.

Veteran industrial broker Hannah joins Paradigm Commercial as vice-president

The only surprising thing about Nick Hannah and Sarah Vandenbelt’s new business partnership is that it took...

Sweet sensation: Craig’s Cookies founder feeling the ‘vibe’ as chain poised to open first Ottawa location

Toronto-based entrepreneur Craig Pike believes his business has a recipe for success as it makes its first...

City-building panellists push for new measures to kickstart development, promote affordable housing

As housing starts struggle to keep pace with population growth, panellists at a city-building conference in Ottawa this week urged politicians of all stripes to cut red tape that’s hindering development and provide more support for affordable housing.