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Local housing starts drop, but at least one official predicts that will change in coming months

While housing starts in the region tumbled in August, it’s not surprising and could actually presage a sharp increase by the spring, says the executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association.

Telesat taps former Canadian general to lead LEO satellite go-to-market strategy

Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat has hired a former high-ranking member of the Canadian military to spearhead the...

Sales of luxury homes in Ottawa have increased so far this year, report says

Ottawa’s entrepreneurs, tech workers and senior federal officials continue to drive sales of luxury homes in the city, according to the 2024 Royal LePage Carriage Trade Luxury Market Report released today.

Beyond the Pale to open taproom, events space at former Courtyard Restaurant building

The former location of the Courtyard Restaurant is no longer sitting empty as work begins to transform the space into a taproom and event space that will retain the charm of the historic property. 

Bet you’re dying to know who won the Altis Bocce Battle, huh?

First Avenue Investment Counsel returned to the second annual Altis Bocce Battle on Tuesday to take care of some unfinished business: claiming a championship trophy that narrowly evaded it last year.

Brookstreet Hotel caters to local tech community with $12M reno project

In an effort to keep pace with the local tech community and stay up-to-date with the latest technology, the Brookstreet Hotel is preparing to re-open at full capacity next week after a complete renovation of its guest rooms.

Second Kinaxis shareholder urges Kanata software firm to explore sale

Another investor is taking Kinaxis to task for not aggressively exploring a sale after the Kanata-based company...

‘Waiting for a trigger’: Business community keen for news of LeBreton deal between NCC and Sens

News of a deal – or lack thereof – between the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission to build a new arena at LeBreton Flats is expected by the end of this week and local business leaders are eager to see which way the decision will go. 

Next week’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference to pump $4M into local economy

This year, the conference is expecting a higher number of delegates than in previous years, resulting in a greater projected economic impact for the city, Jérôme Miousse, director of public affairs for Ottawa Tourism, told OBJ.

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