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Rideau St. not the place to be, says Steve’s Music Store manager as shop closes after 42 years

While a string of rough years is driving Steve’s Music Store away from Rideau Street after 42 years, manager Dan Sauvé said he’s optimistic that brighter days are ahead for the area.

Lone wolf or people leader? Gen-Z workers say they’re not keen on management roles

If gen-Z professionals are shying away from management roles, it may be because they don’t feel set...

New head of Canadian chamber ready to tackle Trump’s tariffs, looks forward to life in Ottawa

An interest in jiu-jitsu and kickboxing may prove handy for the new president of the Canadian Chamber...

Many city-building lessons to be found in amalgamation period, local expert argues

It’s been nearly 24 years since Ottawa amalgamated on Jan. 1, 2001, which means the city as we know it today is in its “young adulthood,” according to Greg Jodouin. 

Nokia unveils plans for first phase of new Kanata North campus, targets 2027 opening

Nokia is building nearly 600,000 square feet of office, R&D and retail space on March Road as...

Op-ed: Bereavement policies need a rethink to build productivity, employee engagement

Grief is a universal human experience, yet it remains one of the most overlooked aspects of employee...

Three moves in a decade: Repeated renovations hinder business at Canada’s Four Corners

“My dear Star, we are at 183 Sparks Street,” Reza Ghaffari says into the phone as he...

‘Downtown champions table’ and a ‘vibrancy office’ cited as next steps in downtown revitalization

It’s been a year of planning around Ottawa’s downtown as local stakeholders and government representatives have floated ideas and drawn up timelines for ways to bring the ailing area of the city back to life. 

GST break could boost sales but also bring headaches for Ottawa restaurateurs

Restaurant owners in Ottawa are welcoming the federal government’s recently announced GST break, but a few anticipate...

‘Begging for new supply’: Proposed Barrhaven project won’t solve industrial space crunch, broker says

The National Capital Region is still playing catchup on industrial real estate construction even as another mega-warehouse...
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