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New role for Alan Coady at Fidus Systems, and Patrick McGarry announces retirement

More than eight years after stepping into the CEO seat at Fidus Systems, Alan Coady is taking on a new role with the company.

Minto boss wants to see more ‘creative solutions’ as developers grapple with rising costs, fees

Even as inflation, taxes and other worries occupy much of his head space, Minto Group CEO Michael Waters says he remains optimistic that industry and government can find solutions if they put their heads together.

‘We were unable to grow’: Michael Waters on why it was time to take Minto Apartment REIT private

Minto Group chief executive Michael Waters probably speaks for most people in his industry when he offers...

Glebe BIA set to monitor the impacts of bus lane pilot project on Bank St. businesses

The head of the Glebe BIA says his organization will be closely monitoring the impacts of new...

Fee cuts aimed at spurring office-to-residential conversions show ‘positive signs,’ councillor says

Measures such as a pilot project aimed at spurring more office-to-residential conversions in Ottawa are showing “promising...

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate drops again to 6.2% in March

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.2 per cent in March, compared to 6.7 per cent in February....

Bank Street property that sparked ‘demoviction’ saga on market for $14.5M

According to a new listing on Realtor.ca posted Wednesday, the block of Bank Street between Nepean and Lisgar streets is being marketed for an asking price of $14.5 million.

To convert or not to convert? That’s the office-to-residential question for some developers

When it comes to the merits of turning obsolete offices into residential complexes, Jason Shinder doesn’t need...

Olive Garden to take over former East Side Mario’s on Kirkwood Avenue

Ottawa’s newest Olive Garden location will take over the former East Side Mario’s location on Kirkwood Avenue...

End of the line: Rideau Carleton Raceway to cease harness racing operations in 2026

The Rideau Carleton Raceway will close its racing operations as of the 2026 season, ending 64 years...
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