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There’s no better time to experience Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls is the friendliest town, and one that serves up big adventures as well, like historic architecture, a vibrant downtown and welcoming small-town charm.

SoPa organizer says downtown revival is coming — and Sparks Street could be its ‘crown jewel’

With union members still out on picket lines in full force, Bar Robo owner Scott May says he’s currently enjoying “far and away” the busiest week at his downtown coffee, cocktail and live music venue since the pandemic began more than three years ago.

Children’s Business Fair features creative products from next-gen entrepreneurs

This Sunday, members of the public are invited to check out the Ottawa Children's Business Fair, which will feature products from over 50 local youths.

Here are the Forty Under 40 recipients for 2023

The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are once again thrilled to celebrate a sampling of these leaders with our annual Forty Under 40 awards.

Local investors support new wellness and social club at former Canadian Tire on Carling

Altea Active, which signed its lease with RioCan REIT last week, will take possession of the old Canadian Tire retail store on Carling Avenue in August.

Businesses welcome plan to revitalize city’s nightlife scene

Ottawa already has great nightlife, it just needs to be promoted, say supporters of the city’s proposed Nightlife Economy Action Plan.

How the supply chain specialists at Wills Transfer keep our goods on track

For more than 75 years, Wills Transfer Limited has kept our goods moving, and the future looks bright with the fourth generation poised to take the lead.

Smiths Falls’ growth a testament to importance of economic diversity

Ongoing innovation in Smiths Falls has recently led to an economic renaissance in multiple sectors, forming the backbone of a stable local economy.

‘Fate of the country hangs’ on reimagining downtowns, experts tell City Building Summit

Urban planning experts told the sellout crowd of 260 at the Shaw Centre that downtown merchants can no longer rely on a steady flow of office employees to drive sales.

One tourist company struggles to stay afloat in the midst of downtown job action

A week into the federal public service strike, the owner of a small tourism company on Sparks Street says the picketing currently underway downtown will be “devastating” to his business if it continues.