Ottawa

My Ottawa: Joe Thottungal dishes on his favourite eats and his own little piece of tropical paradise

In this instalment of My Ottawa, we learn more about one of Ottawa’s most beloved chefs as Joe Thottungal dishes on his go-to day trips from Ottawa, first-choice retailer — incredibly, it sells food — and why he thinks the culinary scene deserves recognition.

Toxic positivity: Why workplaces suffer when employees always look on the bright side

Toxic positivity, or what some consultants call “playing pretend” in the workplace, isn’t new, but it can be detrimental as employers strive to improve workplace wellness and culture.

Is there room for seven pro sports teams in Ottawa? Observers say ‘clustering’ could be key

While the number of pro sports teams in Ottawa has proliferated in recent years, observers suggest that the “clustering” of these teams will prevent the type of failures seen in the past.

Spring housing market surge unlikely as affordability, cost of living weigh on buyers

After five straight holds of the Bank of Canada's key interest rate that followed its hiking cycle of more than a year, economists say a rebound awaits the national housing market — but don't expect a big surge just yet.

‘I think I can help’: Local communications professional volunteers to assist beleaguered tulip festival

As the Canadian Tulip Festival tries to stay afloat among financial worries, one local professional has volunteered to run communications for the organization and hopes others might feel compelled to offer their support.

Ottawa gets $37.5M from province to reward ‘substantial progress’ on 2023 housing target

Ottawa will receive $37.5 million from the province in recognition of the “substantial progress” the city has made toward its 2023 housing target by breaking ground on 10,313 new housing units last year.

Ottawa housing rebound continues as sales, prices rise in March: OREB

OREB said 1,165 homes changed hands last month. A total of 2,678 homes were sold in Ottawa through the first three months of 2024, a 13.1 per cent increase from the previous year.

Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.8% in March as local economy sheds jobs

Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.1 per cent in March as more people looked for work, Statistics Canada reported Friday.

Ottawa home prices expected to approach 2022 levels by end of year: CMHC

Ottawa home prices are expected to approach peak levels last seen in 2022 by the end of...

Demand for small-bay space continues to fuel Ottawa industrial market, brokerage firms say

Tenants continued to snap up smaller industrial spaces at a steady clip in the first quarter of...

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