Ottawa

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Toy stories: How two local toy stores are staying afloat during tough times for the industry

Ottawa, Retail

As the toy industry struggles with post-pandemic challenges, local toy retailers are having their own ups and downs this holiday season.

Former NHLer Slater Koekkoek finds fulfilment after starting temporary work agency

Ottawa

“I was carrying toilets from 1970s bungalows that needed a revamp and I felt better going back than playing an NHL game when I sat

Economic conditions force holiday closure of Stella Luna locations, layoff of staff

Ottawa

Difficult economic conditions have forced the closure of the Stella Luna Gelato Cafe on Wellington Street West, with staff told they were being laid off

Housing starts in region dip 34% as rates, labour shortages take bite out of market

Ottawa

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts fell 34 per cent last month compared with October, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says.

Op-ed: We must look at all options on the ‘housing continuum’ to make Ottawa an attractive city

Ottawa

Between 2011 and 2021, Ottawa lost 31 housing units that rented for under $1,000 per month for every new unit added to the market under

With high demand, Porter increases capacity on eight routes out of YOW

Ottawa

In response to high demand in Ottawa, Porter Airlines is increasing capacity on eight routes from the nation’s capital to key destinations in Canada and

District Realty CEO says no immediate plans for redevelopment at City Centre

Ottawa, Non-Residential, Real Estate

Hintonburg’s Orange Art Gallery will vacate its space at 290 City Centre Ave. at the end of December after the building’s landlords did not renew

OCOBIA head Michelle Groulx to leave role in new year

Ottawa

Michelle Groulx, executive director of the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA), will leave her role in early January to become president of MBC

Ottawa craft brewers cheer move to bring wine, beer to Ontario corner stores by 2026

Ottawa, Retail

Sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026, Premier Doug Ford