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City Building: County of Renfrew will see explosive economic development with new projects

One of the largest construction projects in the County of Renfrew`s history is currently underway, bringing unprecedented...

City Building: 125 years planning the National Capital

For 125 years, the National Capital Commission has been bringing to life a beautiful, majestic vision of...

BOBs nominations deadline approaching

The nomination deadline for the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) is quickly approaching.

U.S. Ambassador David Cohen hosts spirited pitch competition at residence in Rockcliffe Park

David Cohen, the United States ambassador to Canada, was thrilled to welcome 10 entrepreneurs last week to pitch their business concepts – but was equally thrilled that he wasn’t the one who had to judge them.

Thinking about healthier choices this September? You may need a plan A and a plan B

Just as New Year’s is known as a time to set personal goals, September can be a tempting time to set new professional objectives. However, one Ottawa wellness expert said giving into any sort of hype isn’t a good way to create sustainable lifestyle changes. 

Lumière Rock gets the party started for Queensway Carleton Hospital

Canadian tech legend Terry Matthews was the undeniable life of the party at the annual Lumière Rock gala his hotel co-hosted Thursday for Queensway Carleton Hospital.

North Grenville mayor ‘not letting up’ on coworking proposal as public servants protest RTO mandate

As public sector unions gathered in downtown Ottawa Thursday to protest the federal government’s three-day-a-week return-to-office mandate, the mayor of North Grenville says she’s “not letting up” on her plan to set up a coworking space for public servants in Kemptville, south of Ottawa.

Top of the World Skateshop closes after 31 years, citing retail shifts, climate change and rise of chain retail

In a statement on the store’s website and on social media, Top of the World Skateshop co-owners said it was with “a heavy heart” that they decided that their final day in business will be Sept. 27, 2024.

Top of Mind in Tech: Mike Lalonde from Purecolo talks ‘gallant horses’ and the war in real estate

In this instalment of Top of Mind in Tech, Lalonde talks about the challenges of securing funding, the necessity of “boring” companies in a startup ecosystem, and the slowly changing norms around commercial real estate.

Up Close: Why North & Navy’s Adam Vettorel opted for the kitchen over the courtroom

Growing up, Ottawa chef and restaurateur Adam Vettorel was convinced he’d be a lawyer one day. “I’ve got a big mouth and just got it in my head that’s what I wanted to be,” he said during an interview at North & Navy, the acclaimed fine dining restaurant he operates with longtime business partner Christopher Schlesak.