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Stolen Goods is closing on Sparks St., and the owners have some ‘crazy things’ planned

Industry stakeholders consider next steps after Algonquin College cuts 30 programs

The decision by Algonquin College to suspend 30 of its programs has stakeholders in the music and...

What’s in vogue when it comes to M&A activity in Ottawa? We check in with an expert

Activity in mergers and acquisitions is picking up after a few slow years, and Canadian companies, including many in Ottawa, are seeing the benefits.

UPDATED: Regional Group acquires Slater Street office tower from Manulife

Regional Group has acquired an 18-storey highrise at 150 Slater St., marking the first major sale of...

Calian, ADGA Group band together to create new training tools for Canadian Army

Calian Group and ADGA Group announced Thursday they have signed a three-year agreement to “explore the development of next-generation integrated land training and simulation” tools for the Canadian Army.

Erin Benjamin to end 12-year run as head of Canadian Live Music Association

Erin Benjamin will step down as head of the Canadian Live Music Association this spring after 12...

Commercial real estate activity expected to rise in 2026 amid return-to-office trends

A new report says office leasing activity in Ottawa is expected to pick up this year in...

Where are the deals? Big Ottawa office sales remain elusive as investors stay on sidelines

Morguard’s pending sale of a 14-storey tower at 131 Queen St. to the federal government breaks a...

Ottawa Art Gallery spearheading initiatives to bring economic benefits to the downtown

Sustained investments in arts and culture will be good for business in Ottawa’s downtown core, the CEO...

Feds to acquire 14-storey office tower at 131 Queen St. for $148M

As civil servants prepare to head back to the office four days a week, the federal government...
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