Mayor to lead economic development mission to China, Thailand
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson will be adding to his frequent flyer points when he leads an economic development mission to China and Thailand this November.
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Mayor to lead economic development mission to China, Thailand
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson will be adding to his frequent flyer points when he leads an economic development mission to China and Thailand this November.
Council settles development charges appeals
City council has managed to avoid an Ontario Municipal Board hearing by settling appeals with several parties over its new development charges. The charges, which
CFL commish says 2017 Grey Cup news will have to wait
Canadian Football League commissioner Jeffrey Orridge charmed the crowd at Thursday morning’s Mayor’s Breakfast with his wit, but he wouldn’t deliver the news the city
Saunders Farm marks attendance milestone
Oct. 3 was a Saturday to remember for Saunders Farm and two families who came to take in its Haunting Season and Fright Fest.
Arena makeover a winning strategy for Sens: Prof
Like many NHL teams this off-season, the Ottawa Senators set out to attract a few high-priced free agents in their drive to succeed at the
Westfest finds new home in Laroche Park
Westfest is moving slightly east next year. The popular festival’s founder announced Thursday the 2016 version will be held at Mechanicsville’s Laroche Park.
FEDCO recommends council approve 2016 budget timetable
The city’s finance and economic development committee Tuesday recommended city council approve the timetable for developing and approving the 2016 budget. The city’s finance department

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Opera Lyra on the hunt for corporate sponsors for 2015-16 season
As Opera Lyra prepares for opening night of its 2015-16 season on Saturday, general director Jeep Jeffries said the organization’s new director of development is
Senators unveil $15-million renovation to Canadian Tire Centre
The Ottawa Senators’ biggest upgrades this season might not even be happening on the ice, as reporters discovered during a tour of the revamped Canadian
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