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Ontario real estate law update with open bidding option enters into force
New Ontario real estate laws are meant to provide more clarity and choice for buyers and sellers, though they don’t go as far as some
My Ottawa: Bruce Linton on where he gets his morning radio fix and more
As founder and former chief executive of Canopy Growth Corp., Bruce Linton is one of the region’s best-known entrepreneurs. But as much as his connection
Time to scrap engagement tools and pave the way for ‘real change’, workplace culture expert says
At a time when workplace culture is becoming more vital than ever, one industry veteran says leaders need to focus on “transformative change” — and
Board of Trade calls on feds to help fund Ottawa’s downtown revitalization efforts
The Ottawa Board of Trade says a guaranteed revenue stream from the feds would help offset shortfalls in transit revenues since the pandemic and provide
As Ottawa trails other cities in spending growth, holiday sales could be affected: economist
With interest rates and other costs remaining high, consumers are in a sour mood and Ottawa residents are no exception.
Malls are buzzing this holiday season, and Rideau Centre and St. Laurent are seeing the difference
Canadian shoppers are headed to the mall this holiday season and at least two major Ottawa shopping centres are seeing an uptick in traffic and
Retail spending expected to rise ‘significantly’ in 2024 as inflation eases, Morguard says
Morguard expects retail spending in Ottawa to “increase significantly” next year as anticipated declines in inflation and mortgage rates give consumers more buying power. The
Savour the City: Sip and chew your way to the holidays with these local advent calendars
If you’ve waited until the last minute to pick up an advent calendar or want a second one for yourself or your loved ones, here
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