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Uncertainty reigns in Ottawa office market amid ongoing trade war, 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...

Groupe Maurice wants to build second retirement home in Ottawa on busy Stittsville corridor

Le Groupe Maurice has filed a site plan for a new retirement home near the corner of Carp and Hazeldean roads on a four-and-a-half-acre plot of land currently occupied by an RV dealership. 

Claridge exec Malhotra hopeful new housing task force will ‘produce some results’

A prominent Ottawa homebuilder says he’s confident a new task force aimed at speeding up the municipal...

With buy Canadian in vogue, Flock Boutique owners ready to welcome Ottawa shoppers

The ongoing trade war has had a silver lining for Bridget Remai and Christina Ballhorn. And it’s...

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate drops as local economy gains jobs in March

Ottawa-Gatineau’s jobless rate dropped again in March as the local economy bucked the national trend and gained...

Industrial market holds steady in first quarter, but tariffs a looming threat, experts say

Available industrial space in the National Capital Region held steady in the first quarter of 2025 despite a brewing trade war with the United States, but industry leaders warn there could be an uptick in vacancies if local manufacturers start to feel the impact of tariffs.

One Lazy Day: Young Nigerian Prince Ikpesu embarks on journey to create ‘downtime’ clothing

A young entrepreneur is trying to ease into the Ottawa fashion space with the launch of his...

Ottawa-based defence VC fund ONE9 acquired by Kensington Capital Partners

Kensington has purchased ONE9’s investment team led by founder and managing partner Glenn Cowan, the companies announced Wednesday.

From Grey’s Social Eatery to Strathmere Country Retreat, Abbis Mahmoud’s empire expands

Abbis Mahmoud’s reach into Ottawa’s hospitality industry only continues to grow.  The founder of Dreammind Group runs several...
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