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More people returning to in-person work means a return to commuting. But while many dread spending their time before and after work slogging through traffic or squeezed onto a bus, one wellness expert says there are ways to make the most of the experience.Â
The head of the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce said the new deal between the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission that could see an arena built at LeBreton Flats could present major opportunities for the city.
Rob McIsaac, a self-described passionate sports fan, was all smiles when he was told the Crown corporation had reached a deal to sell 10 acres of land at LeBreton Flats to the Ottawa Senators for a new NHL arena and events centre.
Fitness and wellness company Altea is hiring 200 new employees ahead of the opening of its new Ottawa facility later this year, the company said in a press release Thursday.Â
While housing starts in the region tumbled in August, it’s not surprising and could actually presage a sharp increase by the spring, says the executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association.
The former location of the Courtyard Restaurant is no longer sitting empty as work begins to transform the space into a taproom and event space that will retain the charm of the historic property.Â