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Op-ed: Proposed HART Hub in Chinatown doesn’t take small business concerns into account
In Ottawa’s Chinatown, the small business community forms a vibrant network of restaurants, shops and services that enrich the city culturally, socially and economically. These


New federal work permit rules will negatively impact hospitality sector, academic programs
Caps on international students and limits on work visas will have a “significant impact” on Ottawa’s hospitality and tourism industry, says the president and CEO



Postal strike puts Shepherds of Good Hope in crisis mode, with services for 2025 in jeopardy
Shepherds of Good Hope has put a crisis team in place as the postal strike cuts it off from donors who often contribute at this


Restaurant owner braces for rush of business after GST holiday kicks in Saturday
For Ottawa restaurateur Anish Mehra, this week has been unusually slow. Next week, he says, will be a completely different story. That’s because the federal

Home sales continue to recover, with an active spring market expected
Ottawa home sales dipped last month as prices continued to increase, according to the Ottawa Real Estate Board. In November, 1,059 homes were sold, down
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