Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Kichesippi Beer Co. tapping into holiday spirit with new Sparks Street location

Ottawa, Retail

Kichesippi Beer Co. is bringing the holiday spirit – not to mention spirits of another kind – to Sparks Street as part of a new

Preston Street BIA and SPAO team up for unique outdoor arts exhibition

Ottawa

The outdoor public art initiative features large-scale photographic artworks created to enhance Ottawa’s Little Italy and engage with residents and tourists.

Up Close: Armando Giannetti on how Ottawa’s family-owned Preston Hardware has got it nailed

Ottawa

In an era when hardware stores are increasingly of the big-box variety, Preston Hardware remains Canada’s largest independent hardware store.

Giving Guide: For Ottawa charities, engaging a younger donor is key to bridging the ‘giving gap’

Ottawa

For the Ottawa Humane Society, the goal is to attract young and first-time donors to build brand awareness and an affinity for the organization early

Concept drawings for Andaz Hotel addition

City committee OKs plan to expand Andaz Hotel with new 16-storey building

Real Estate, Non-Residential, Ottawa, Tourism

A city committee has given Claridge Homes the green light to build a 16-storey addition to the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market. The planning

Small business owners call on government to take on Amazon, level playing field

Ottawa, Retail

An association representing 97,000 of Canada’s small businesses is calling on Ottawa to do more to address Amazon.com Inc.’s dominance.

Workers at 17 No Frills stores in Ontario set Monday strike deadline

Ottawa, Retail

Almost 1,300 workers at 17 No Frills grocery stores in Ontario could be on strike next week, as the union that represents them has set

Members of the UOHI, the UOHI Foundation and the Joyce Family Foundation at an official gift announcement held at the UOHI. From left to right: Dr. Rob Beanlands (deputy director general of the UOHI); Bonnie Bowes, vice-president and chief nursing officer; Elizabeth Roscoe, chair of the Board of Directors of the UOHI Foundation; the Honourable Ed Lumley, trustee of the Joyce Family Foundation and former UOHI Board Member; Paul LaBarge, C.M., former chair of the UOHI Board; Lianne Laing, vice-president of philanthropy at UOHI and president of UOHI Foundation; and, Erika MacPhee, vice-president of Clinical Service & Administration.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Joyce Family Foundation gives healthy boost to next generation of nurses at heart institute

Ottawa, Giving

The Joyce Family Foundation recently announced a $1.5-million gift to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation focused on a nursing bursary program.