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Gees Bees owners hope locals, tourists alike will be abuzz over their new Sussex Dr. storefront
Local honey-maker Gees Bees is adding a new buzz to the ByWard Market with a retail location opening this week. Marianne and Matt Gee, co-owners
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and
Attention Employers: Get ready for the next era of work at the Employer Summit
Employers are being challenged like never before. In an era defined by constant change, from lingering remote work models to the rise of AI, business
T.O. firms behind luxury downtown rental complex eye more builds in ‘strong’ Ottawa market
The Toronto-based developers of two luxury apartment towers in downtown Ottawa say they are looking at more development opportunities in a bid to satisfy ongoing
How Ottawa’s Palapa Tours has navigated tricky waters on the way to growth
What began as a spur-of-the-moment idea has become a growing success for Mike Karpishka and Gaby Saucedo, and now they’re ready to take a long-awaited
Region’s annual pace of housing starts in August drops 65 per cent from July, CMHC says
Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts in August plummeted 65 per cent compared with July, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says. The national housing
Inflation ticks higher to 1.9% in August, short of economists’ expectations
Some stubbornness at the gas pumps pushed the headline inflation rate a couple ticks higher to 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Gasoline prices rose 1.4 per
Autonomous shuttle debuting at Kanata tech park could be emulated elsewhere in the city
The Kanata North Business Association hopes its autonomous shuttle pilot project that launches next month will serve as a model for other parts of the city or even as inspiration
Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rates after last-minute inflation report
The Bank of Canada will have to grapple with a last-minute inflation report, a shift in the federal government’s tariff stance and lingering uncertainty about government spending plans heading into
Shaping tomorrow’s networks: How Carleton is powering Canada’s ICT advantage
With a reputation for cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to industry collaboration, Carleton University is helping shape the future of information and communications technology
Canada sees most August home sales in four years: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says it recorded the most home sales for August in four years, potentially setting the stage for a hot fall market with more choice for
Op-ed: Return-to-office is a city-wide imperative — Ottawa can’t afford to be left behind
I want to congratulate the City of Ottawa and the Ontario government for their recent return-to-office mandates. Further to this, I call upon the federal government to provide transparency on
Food, shopping, the beach: Westboro always makes for a great day out
What’s not to like about Westboro? From breakfast to dinner with all sorts of activities in between, it makes for a great day trip in the heart of Ottawa. Let’s
City’s new garbage rules spell opportunity for Shelina Cocker and Ottawa BinWorks
When Shelina Cocker looked online for city-compliant garbage bins last year, none could be found – at least, not for a reasonable price. Cocker, who has worked at the Canadian
