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Habitat for Humanity’s Steel Toes and Stilettos Gala: ‘All I ever wanted was a home’

The gala was sponsored by general contractor company Laurin. It's owned by Dennis Laurin, who has a tradition at the gala of matching up to $5,000 in combined donations. By the time the dance floor opened, the total had reached $6,920.

City proposals to spur office-to-residential conversions fall short, developers say

A city staff report calling for a more streamlined approval process and lower fees for office-to-residential conversions...

Westboro BIA works to maintain community connections amid intensification, construction

With traffic and construction becoming part of everyday life, the Westboro BIA is turning to familiar events and initiatives to keep the community connected to its businesses. 

ByWard Market business owners not fully convinced about new police operations centre

Some ByWard Market business owners are unsure whether a new hub for police in the Rideau Centre will do much to address ongoing safety concerns. 

Grain farmers hit by seaway strike, as both sides agree to sit down with mediator

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. has applied to the Canada Industrial Relations Board for an exception on the transport of grain, a request that if granted would see the commodity flow through the artery despite the strike.

Ontario reversing urban boundary expansions for several communities

Ontario is reversing its urban boundary expansions for several communities after finding that processes used by the previous housing minister's office did not meet the government's standards, the new housing minister said Monday.

YSB Foundation launches Rise & Thrive Breakfast to give all youth ‘fighting chance’

Yesterday's inaugural Rise & Thrive Breakfast in support of the YSB Foundation was everything that an early-morning fundraiser should be: bright, bold and cheerful, as well as inspiring.

Building a hockey arena downtown is the ‘right move,’ Andlauer says

Michael Andlauer, new owner of the Ottawa Senators, says there appears to be consensus among local officials and fans that building a new hockey arena downtown is the right move.

New Sens owner Andlauer named Newsmaker of the Year by OBJ, board of trade

Senators owner Michael Andlauer was announced as the Newsmaker of the Year for 2023 at the Mayor’s Breakfast on Thursday, where he was the featured guest. 

Bold Woman award winner Jennifer Flanagan brings STEM to underrepresented youth

As president and CEO of the Ottawa-based company Actua, Jennifer Flanagan is ensuring youth have the skills and tools to succeed in the STEM jobs of tomorrow.