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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
In an effort to keep pace with the local tech community and stay up-to-date with the latest technology, the Brookstreet Hotel is preparing to re-open at full capacity next week after a complete renovation of its guest rooms.
News of a deal – or lack thereof – between the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats is expected by the end of this week and local business leaders are eager to see which way the decision will go.Â