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Closure of The Bay on Rideau would leave ‘gaping hole’ that would be hard to fill, analyst says

UPDATE: Grey’s Social Eatery to open in ByWard Market, replacing longtime Blue Cactus restaurant

Grey’s Social Eatery is postponing its opening in the ByWard Market at the site of the former...

Op-ed: More procurement reform would allow Ottawa businesses to help shape our city

In all the recent talk of trade wars, tariffs and buying Canadian, I didn’t expect procurement to...

Broadhead Brewing’s new Ottawa Wheat 26 hits sweet spot of buy local sentiment

Orléans-based Broadhead Brewing Co. has scored even bigger than it expected with its new collaboration with Ottawa...

Construction of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa in the ‘homestretch,’ president says

The old signs are still there when you drive up to the soon-to-be former Rideau Carleton Raceway and Casino off Albion Road South, but inside the building a massive transformation is in the works.

Having more women entrepreneurs could be key to winning a trade war, report suggests

Enabling more women to pursue entrepreneurship could only help Canada as the country engages in a trade war with the U.S., a recent report suggests.

BIAs across the city ramp up efforts to get consumers to support local businesses

Local BIAs across the city are encouraging Ottawa residents to buy local in the face of the...

Training in plant-based food prep helping Ottawa charities reduce costs

Several Ottawa shelters and food kitchens are taking part in a plant-based food training program offered by animal welfare group Humane World for Animals Canada.