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Op-ed: Ottawa should brace itself for what could be harsh civil service cuts

Since OBJ last went to press in December, the whole world has changed. At least it feels...

Colonnade BridgePort’s investment arm taps veteran exec Elliott to lead fundraising efforts

Colonnade BridgePort has hired a veteran real estate executive to spearhead the launch of new investment funds...

Red Apron co-owner says break-ins just one symptom of a larger problem in Centretown

One Ottawa business owner whose store was broken into on Saturday night says the incident is a...

Ottawa poised for post-election surge in commercial real estate investment, broker says

A top executive at one of the city’s largest commercial real estate brokerages says he expects Ottawa’s...

Ottawa Senators extend naming rights agreement at Canadian Tire Centre

While the Ottawa Senators continue to pursue a deal to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats,...

People on the Move: Irfan Ahmed joins Procom and Howard Nemiroff named dean at Sprott

Canadian IT recruitment agency Procom is expanding its Ottawa presence and has tapped former Altis executive Irfan Ahmed to lead the effort.

Sun Life proposes four-tower residential complex on Bank Street south

Sun Life wants to build four mixed-use highrises ranging from 25 to 40 storeys on the south...

Ottawa residents might recognize these names on this year’s Forbes Billionaires list

Tobi Lütke, Bill Malhotra, Terry Matthews and Michael Andlauer were named in the magazine’s 2025 list, which identifies the richest people across the globe.

Uncertainty reigns in Ottawa office market amid ongoing trade war, broker says

With global financial markets riding big swings as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, more and more office tenants are taking a wait-and-see approach before committing to new leases, a prominent Ottawa broker says.

Buyers and sellers still ‘exercising caution’ in Ottawa’s housing market, OREB says

The local housing market is gaining momentum, but sales are still behind their pace of a year...
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