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For this ‘hardcore world juniors’ fan, taking in the action is possible thanks to Ottawa’s Whimble

Keven Smith-Worthylake loves hockey. So what better event for him to visit than the upcoming world junior...

Here’s looking at you 2025: Ten stories we’ll have our eye on next year

Downtown revitalization efforts continue It was a big year for downtown revitalization. In January, Yasir Naqvi’s downtown revitalization...

Parkit acquires industrial building in Gloucester for $9.5M

Parkit Enterprise is adding to its portfolio in the National Capital Region with the acquisition of an...

Local company’s Twinkle Tunnel puts the sparkle in the season, shines a light on mental health

This winter, Ottawa-based Celebright is showing people that there is a light at the end of the...

Letter to the Editor: Why remote work is the future: The case for flexibility in Ottawa

Re: Op-ed: Ottawa’s future hinges on a full-time return to office, Dec. 18 Mr. Mooney, while the call...

Hold the alcohol, bring on opera — three local music clubs reveal what worked for them in 2024

Three of Ottawa’s most popular music venues have noticed some interesting trends in what has been a...

‘Survive ’25’: Ottawa’s animation industry looks to bust out of post-pandemic slump

The animation business is not for the faint of heart, as Rick Morrison will readily tell you. But...

New visitor centre opens in time for world juniors and what is expected to be a busy 2025

Tourism has changed drastically since the pandemic, but Ottawa Tourism boss Michael Crockatt said his organization has risen to the challenge, with a new visitor centre opened Wednesday on Elgin Street the latest step toward updating the city’s identity as a destination.