
Region’s housing starts jump sharply in May, up significantly from last year
Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts increased sharply by 225 per cent in May compared to April, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says.
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Region’s housing starts jump sharply in May, up significantly from last year
Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts increased sharply by 225 per cent in May compared to April, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says.

My Ottawa: Why YOW CEO Mark Laroche is high on the region and the Bytown hero he’d like to meet
The National Capital Region has it all, according to Mark Laroche, president and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

Think you know all about workplace burnout? HR experts say we still don’t know how to solve it
Despite greater awareness around burnout in corporate workplaces, not enough companies are thinking outside of the box when it comes to solutions, said Ottawa organizational


Coming to a shipping container near you: Modular storefronts debut in the ByWard Market
A small business accelerator program that uses revamped shipping containers to help entrepreneurs get a toehold in the market is making its local debut with

UPDATED: Live Nation Canada to set up new music venue in former Chapters building
In a move local business leaders hope will help give a jolt of energy to Ottawa’s beleaguered downtown core, Live Nation Canada has signed a


My Ottawa: Catherine Clark in a flap? Find out why and where she goes to rest and relax
When Catherine Clark isn’t interviewing influential people or whipping up communication strategies for major corporations, she’s observing the wildlife and enjoying the outdoors in her

Colonnade BridgePort adds Gatineau office complex to portfolio in return to Quebec market
Fresh off its expansion into Atlantic Canada, Ottawa-based property management firm Colonnade BridgePort is adding to its portfolio closer to home. The capital’s largest private-owned

UPDATE: Ottawa is ahead of the game when it comes to nightlife, new commissioner says
According to a memo from the city, Grondin “is widely recognized as a global leader in nightlife advocacy with more than 10 years of experience
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