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Carleton University, College La Cité announce new presidents

Carleton University and College La Cité have announced the appointment of new presidents.

Feds’ pledge to speed up office offload means they’re ‘not coming back’ downtown: broker

The federal government’s pledge to invest $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to divest its office holdings more quickly is the final “nail in the coffin” for any hope the region’s largest employer will reclaim most of its pre-pandemic real estate footprint in downtown Ottawa, a prominent local commercial broker says.

Julie Kinnear to take over as GM at Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel and Casino, Casino de Mont-Tremblant

Julie Kinnear will bring her expertise in customer service and tourism to Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel and Casino and the Casino de Mont-Tremblant as she prepares to take over as general manager on May 27. 

Deal underway for sale of Yangtze in Chinatown; likely to continue as restaurant, local sources say

The property that has been home to the Yangtze Restaurant for more than 40 years is in the process of being sold and is expected to continue as a restaurant under new ownership, the local BIA says.

Some of the key highlights from the Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Some key highlights:

Claridge Homes proposes ‘landmark’ tower, public park near Canadian Museum of Nature

Claridge Homes wants to raze several residences and office buildings to make way for a project that...

Annual pace of housing starts in Ottawa-Gatineau up 17% in March: CMHC

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts increased 17 per cent last month compared to February, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says. 

Tasting event at revamped Sala San Marco venue in Little Italy welcomes new residents, features diverse cuisines

An event planned for later this month in Little Italy will not only serve to welcome the many new residents in the area, but will also highlight local cuisine from diverse cultures.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Barry McLoughlin and Laura Peck celebrate 40 years in communications

From communications advice to leadership training, the founders of Ottawa-based McLoughlin Media have a lot to reflect on after 40 years in the business.

‘Working for the people’: Warren Creates on AI, foreign workers and almost 40 years in immigration law

In 38 years as an immigration lawyer, Warren Creates has seen not only sea changes in technology, but also more people than ever looking to call Canada home. 

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