Eli El-Chantiry

Community leaders come together for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dunrobin Plaza on Oct. 29, 2025. From left to right: Elias Tayar, Wadah Al-Ghosen, Kelly Clarke, Jim Watson, Eli El-Chantiry, Ratib Okal, Georges Tayar, Alie Mansour. Photo provided by Wadah Al-Ghosen.

Dunrobin Plaza destroyed by tornado in 2018 now rebuilt, with stores set to open in 2026

A much-loved plaza in Dunrobin that was destroyed by a tornado in 2018 is now in the final stages of re-opening. In September 2018, a

Council OKs aid package for downtown businesses, temporary closure of Wellington Street

Ottawa

Relief measures approved Wednesday include $450,000 in grants to BIAs in areas affected by the three-week protests against vaccine mandates.

Province won’t reverse decision to close bars, restaurants and other businesses: MacLeod

Ottawa

Several business advocates are challenging the government to produce evidence showing a connection between their operations and the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

Ottawa BIA group wants meeting with province to discuss COVID-19 restrictions

Ottawa

Organization representing more than 6,200 local businesses wants premier to justify latest clampdown on bars, restaurants, gyms and other local enterprises.