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.

Westboro Fuse launched, ‘bringing us all together,’ says new BIA board member

Sports and Entertainment

One of the newest members of the Westboro Village BIA is striking a much more conciliatory tone as the organization launched its new street festival,

UFC show in Ottawa in June sells out quickly, fastest sellout ever at venue

Sports and Entertainment

The UFC’s first show in Ottawa wasted little time selling out. Tickets went on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, although there

Ottawa council approves pet shop ban on commercially bred dogs, cats

City Hall

There will be no more doggies in pet shop windows after councillors voted to ban the sale of commercially bred puppies and kittens on Wednesday.

Ottawa city council votes to legalize Uber

City Hall

City council has voted to make Uber legal in Ottawa. Beginning Sept. 30, ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft will be able to operate

Bleeker Stereo & TV to close doors after 56 years

Retail

The Bleeker Mall has lost its namesake, with the owners of Bleeker Stereo & TV announcing Tuesday the store will close its doors after 56

Ottawa opens concierge program to community groups

City Hall

The City of Ottawa is trying to calm fears over a controversial new planning concierge program by extending the pilot to community associations. Last summer,

Watson, Pedneaud-Jobin to sit on NCC board in non-voting role

City Hall

When the National Capital Commission’s board of directors meets next on April 28, the mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau will be there. The federal minister

Auditors Liable for Failing to Catch Livent Fraudulent Activity

OBJ360 Sponsored, Ottawa, Sponsored

By Peter Cronyn Entertainment corporation Livent Inc. has successfully sued its auditors for failing to detect the fraudulent activities of its senior management. The Ontario

Uber rep dodges councillors’ questions at committee meeting

City Hall

Uber’s public policy manager was grilled by city councillors at a special meeting of the community and protective services committee that committee chair Coun. Diane

Why getting away from the office is the best way to forge better, more productive bonds

OBJ360 Sponsored, Sponsored, Tourism

The team that plays together, stays together, says Kim McKenney, president of Dominion Lending Centres (DLC) The Mortgage Source. In her company’s case, the playing