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‘Milestone projects’ in NCC 50-year plan include revamped 24 Sussex

The National Capital Commission’s draft plan for the next 50 years envisions a more populous Ottawa region,...

OC Transpo trying to keep defence employees on board

OC Transpo is gearing up to keep as many National Defence employees as possible as the great...

New Ottawa sign bylaw highlights digital displays

The City of Ottawa is shining the spotlight on a dated sign bylaw, citing emerging technologies as...

Lee Valley Tools founder dies

One of the Ottawa region’s most well-known local businessmen has died. Leonard Lee was the founder of several...

Four Ottawans among finalists for EY entrepreneur award

Four local business owners are among the finalists for EY’s Ontario Entrepreneur of The Year award. By Jacob...

New passenger railway proposed for Ottawa region

A private-sector group is proposing a new passenger railway for the Ottawa region. By Jacob Serebrin The group, called...

The ins and outs of lemonade stand permits and licences

For two young girls, it was an unpleasant surprise when National Capital Commission officials shut down their...

‘It’s about telling the world what a wonderful asset we’ve got’

After five years as head of Invest Ottawa, Bruce Lazenby vacated the CEO’s chair on June 30....

NCC apologizes to family after shutting down lemonade stand

After a sour online response, the National Capital Commission has apologized for shutting down a children’s lemonade...

Health and education sector now city’s top employer, report says

The health and education sector overtook public administration to become Ottawa’s largest employment sector in 2015, according...
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