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My Ottawa: Stephen Beckta’s taste for local restos and why he misses Harley Finkelstein

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Stephen Beckta lets us in on his favourite places to eat (not including his own establishments), his go-to skiing spot and his “eclectic” choice in musicians.

More investors ‘kicking the tires’ in Ottawa’s office market, veteran broker says

A leading commercial real estate broker says Ottawa’s investment market is gradually gaining steam after a dismal...

Ten years of construction? We’re (mostly) ready, downtown businesses say

With a decade of construction ahead in a downtown core struggling to come back to life, business officials are cautiously optimistic they’re equipped to handle whatever comes their way.

Former Oiler-turned-entrepreneur Slater Koekkoek loving ex-teammates’ Cup run

While the Edmonton Oilers bandwagon is filling up with Canadians from coast to coast, Slater Koekkoek has...

Lansdowne, downtown arena, among long list of city priorities, survey of business leaders shows

Members of Ottawa’s business community are in full support of the redevelopment of the downtown core, including the renovation of Lansdowne Park and the construction of a new hockey arena in the core.

Carlingwood Shopping Centre sold as new owners eye residential development for 30-acre site

Carlingwood Shopping Centre has been sold to a pair of real estate firms that plan to launch...

Local event venues to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus to community partners

Eight Ottawa hospitality organizations will be taking part in a new program to cut down waste by diverting surplus food to community organizations that help those in need. 

Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette looks to open six cafes in Ottawa

Paris Baguette, a multinational chain based in Seoul, says it plans to bring six cafes to the nation’s capital by the end of the year.

Local business confidence dips closer to levels not seen since the pandemic, survey shows

A “scarcity mindset” and a sense of “permacrisis” have resulted in the confidence of Ottawa business owners dipping close to levels seen only in 2020 at the outset of the pandemic.

Architect Houry Avedissian sees an opportunity to ‘bring new life’ to Ottawa’s commercial spaces

For local architect Houry Avedissian, the opening of her first office on Preston Street next month represents an opportunity to thank those who’ve supported her career — and the first step towards expanding her portfolio and her team. 

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