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Le Cordon Bleu exec chef Yannick Anton honoured for promoting French culture in Canada

On Thursday at the French embassy, Anton was awarded France’s L'Ordre du mérite agricole, the highest civilian honour.

‘I have some dreams’: Aron Slipacoff takes over at Wellington West BIA

Aron Slipacoff hopes to bring passion and dedication to his new role as executive director of the Wellington West Business Improvement Association.

NCC ‘not going to limit’ potential retail options at new Elgin Street HQ: Nussbaum

The NCC is slated to move from its current main office at 40 Elgin St. to the former British High Commission building just a few doors south in 2025.

How hot is too hot? Tourism, restaurant operators say they’ll take the heat over the alternatives

As Ottawa comes to the end of a week of extreme temperatures, some local business owners say the heat is better than many of the alternatives.

City committee approves RioCan’s six-tower Carling Avenue project

A major real estate firm’s plan to build six highrises on Carling Avenue that would contain more...

‘You can’t cry at the office’: There are ways for employers to help the ‘sandwich generation’ cope with burnout

According to Amy Friesen, founder and CEO of Tea & Toast, caregiving on its own can lead to burnout, but the risk is heightened for those in the workforce.

Ottawa’s Kroon Electric Corp. raises US$50M to power global expansion drive

Kroon Electric Corp. announced last week it has received a “significant growth capital investment” from BDC Capital, the investment arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, and a group of investors led by U.S.-based serial entrepreneur George Fechter.

Rainbow Bistro owner anticipates boost from ‘spill-off’ traffic at new ByWard Market music venue

Danny Sivyer, who opened The Rainbow Bistro on Murray Street in 1984, says the new facility that is expected to take over the former Chapters building on Rideau Street before the end of next year will likely generate “spill-off” foot traffic that could benefit businesses like his.

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.