
Centretown ‘Street Seats’ project could be replicated in other parts of the city
After the success of the “Street Seats” pilot that took place in Centretown this past summer, the program could be replicated in other parts of

Centretown ‘Street Seats’ project could be replicated in other parts of the city
After the success of the “Street Seats” pilot that took place in Centretown this past summer, the program could be replicated in other parts of

New Metcalfe Plaza touted as game-changer for Ottawa’s downtown core
In what Ottawa nightlife commissioner Mathieu Grondin hopes will be one of his office’s legacy projects, a new outdoor events space at Metcalfe Plaza has

Centretown BIA plans to expand again, encompassing 300 additional businesses
As part of its revitalization plan, the Centretown BIA could see its boundaries expand to include 300 businesses by the new year. SabriNa Lemay, executive

Downtown BIAs say they’re cautiously optimistic about new sports arena at LeBreton Flats
A new sports arena at LeBreton Flats would be a catalyst for revitalization, the Downtown BIA executive director says. In a statement on Monday, the

New downtown event space Uncommon will be key to revitalization, BIA says
A new event space in Centretown will play a key part in downtown revitalization, the local BIA executive director says. Uncommon, a new event space

BIAs across the city ramp up efforts to get consumers to support local businesses
Local BIAs across the city are encouraging Ottawa residents to buy local in the face of the current economic uncertainty. SabriNa Lemay, executive director of

What’s in store for 2025? OBJ asked a tech exec, a realtor, and a small business leader
A new year means new goals for Ottawa business leaders, many of whom are reaching for new heights in 2025. OBJ asked a number of


Centretown businesses seeing more people with mental health, substance abuse challenges
The Centretown BIA is trying various ways to help local business owners who say they’re dealing with a new influx of people experiencing houselessness, mental

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