Last time in the OBJ, we offered the story of Bob “Bobbie” Smith. A smart and successful businessman; he thought he had everything covered. The
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Last time in the OBJ, we offered the story of Bob “Bobbie” Smith. A smart and successful businessman; he thought he had everything covered. The
Building Ottawa’s green energy economy
Many Ottawa residents may not realize their city boasts the largest municipally owned producer of green energy in Ontario. How large? Enough green power to
Dr. Bryan Lo, lead scientist and medical director for The Ottawa Hospital’s Molecular Oncology Diagnostics Laboratory, opened the doors to Ottawa’s first lab devoted to
New deal with Champions sends strong message, local microbrewers say
While the recent proposed consolidation of big beer companies has sparked concern among craft brewers that it will be even more difficult to get their
Ottawa Bluesfest warns transit fee could cost festival charities
Blues in the Schools, Be in the Band and a year-round music school could be axed if the city makes Bluesfest pay for transit, festival
FEDCO votes to settle city dispute with OSEG over Lansdowne roof repairs
A $23.6-million settlement for Lansdowne Park roof repairs is “very fair,” despite the fact that the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group will be footing the
Lansdowne, LRT on auditor general’s radar next year
The city’s auditor general says he will audit how the city managed its Lansdowne contract with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group next year, three days
City won’t see any Lansdowne profit, report says
The city says it no longer expects to turn a profit on the Lansdowne Park project due mainly to higher-than-expected repair costs at TD Place
City seeking theme park, “House of Sport” to boost economy
The city is hoping to land a theme park or other large-scale tourist attraction and is eyeing a home for major sports organizations as part
Council approves several development plans
Several neighbourhoods are now destined for new looks after city council approved a number of planning committee recommendations Wednesday. Council approved a proposed 27-storey tower
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