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A group of Ottawa business organizations is calling for more government aid for tech, tourism and other sectors that have been dramatically affected by measures

OSEG’s proposal to take over Lansdowne public spaces rebuffed at committee meeting
OSEG’s proposal to assume control of Lansdowne Park’s public spaces has been thoroughly revised after a horde of concerned residents turned out to a city
First-of-its-kind report measures festivals’ multimillion-dollar impact on Ottawa’s economy
Festivals and other major arts and culture events contributed $222.6 million to the local economy in 2016, according to the findings of Ottawa Festivals Network’s

TD Ottawa JazzFest looks to drum up business, public support following provincial funding cut
While jazz is famous for its improvisation, organizers of the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival have no interest in doing it solo as they deal with

How Ottawa festivals are working to make 2017 a big year
As Canada 150 celebrations ramp up in the capital, annual Ottawa festivals are planning for a big boost in attendance. Earlier this month, the Tulip
Use arts scene to attract workers, Ottawa group urges
As a growing number of businesses confront what they perceive as a shortage of skilled workers in Canada’s capital, an association representing the city’s festivals
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