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Ottawa Changemakers: Talking Stick lets Indigenous communities discuss shared challenges

Ottawa

With more than 10,000 conversations lasting an average of 23.5 minutes in its first 12 months, TryCycle’s Talking Stick has become the platform that many

Bridgehead gains altitude in Q3 as new airport location boosts revenues

Ottawa, Retail

Bridgehead says its new location at the Ottawa International Airport is giving it a java-induced jolt as the coffee chain’s third-quarter revenues rose 21.5 per

Peter Mansbridge joins team at spark*advocacy as senior counsel

Ottawa

Veteran Canadian journalist Peter Mansbridge has been named senior counsel at Ottawa-based marketing and communications firm spark*advocacy.

Savour the City: Here are five must-try cocktails for the fall season at Ottawa bars

Ottawa

“Today, I’m pleased to act as your personal cocktail concierge and help take the guesswork out of what to order from fall drink menus,” writes

City proposals to spur office-to-residential conversions fall short, developers say

Insider Only Ottawa, Real Estate

Westboro BIA works to maintain community connections amid intensification, construction

Ottawa

With traffic and construction becoming part of everyday life, the Westboro BIA is turning to familiar events and initiatives to keep the community connected to

Nathalie Cadieux of The Ottawa Hospital named CFO of the Year

Ottawa

Nathalie Cadieux, executive vice-president and chief financial officer of The Ottawa Hospital, has been selected as CFO of the Year for 2023.

Sleep Country to give Silk & Snow acquisition first brick and mortar presence in new Ottawa store

Ottawa, Retail

The mattress and bedding retailer says its latest Sleep Country location in Ottawa will be anchored by a shop dedicated solely to Silk & Snow.

Op-ed: Is selling ‘air rights’ to public land such as Lansdowne Park the best we can do?

Ottawa

“The proposal has increased in cost and would add $310 million to our debt obligation. While the design is improved…fundamental questions remain about how the

Police hub in Rideau Centre gets support from new ByWard Market District Authority

Ottawa

A new police operations centre in the Rideau Centre could improve coordination between service providers, according to the ByWard Market District Authority.