
Porter pushes back restart until February as pandemic continues to batter airline industry
Toronto-based carrier blamed the latest deferral on a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and ongoing travel restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.

Porter pushes back restart until February as pandemic continues to batter airline industry
Toronto-based carrier blamed the latest deferral on a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and ongoing travel restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.

Ottawa Race Weekend cancels in-person events for second straight year
With the city still in the grip of COVID-19, organizers of the popular annual event said they made the difficult decision to plan a virtual

Working overtime: Westin GM Ross Meredith takes on dual role as new boss at Delta Ottawa City Centre
Westin director of sales and marketing Shaddy Shibley will also take on the same duties at the Delta in a bid to save costs and

Albert at Bay, Best Western Plus downtown hotels being converted to long-term rentals after sale
It’s a move some observers say could become increasingly common as hospitality property owners look to wring more value out of their investments during the

WestJet suspends Ottawa-Halifax flights as part of Atlantic Canada service cuts
The airline had already reduced the frequency of flights between Ottawa and the Nova Scotia city from once daily to twice weekly during the pandemic.

Ottawa’s top restaurateurs charge ahead with expansion plans
With winter approaching, many businesses are changing their service models

Ottawa airport unveils revamped passenger screening checkpoints
Airport says changes will speed up passenger flow and allow for more physical distancing while travellers and their carry-on items are being screened.

Airlines demand ‘concrete plan’ for financial aid after throne speech hints at relief
‘Time is of the essence,’ Canadian Airports Council president says.

Ottawa Tourism, Algonquin College join forces to boost Indigenous-owned enterprises
A new 10-week training program is aimed at helping Indigenous entrepreneurs bring their tourism business ideas to life.

Porter delays restarting flights again; plans to resume service in November
Airline said extension of mandatory quarantine order for travellers entering or returning to Canada, continued border closures and the ongoing Atlantic Canada travel bubble, were
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