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Ottawa’s commercial real estate investment market to remain ‘robust’ in 2022: CBRE

Coming off a record year in 2021, local sector will continue to benefit from attractive cap rates, solid market fundamentals and a backlog of capital, firm says in its latest outlook.

Pollster David Coletto speaks to future of Ottawa’s housing market at GOHBA breakfast

A “perfect storm” of circumstances means more millennials are migrating away from urban areas, with one of the driving factors being a lack of affordable and accessible housing, builders told.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: A legacy gift straight from the heart

Philanthropy has become a family activity for Waterdon Construction owners Russell and Linda Grass.

Why we must revitalize downtown Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa is a very special place to our community, and to the world. It is the...

People on the Move: Former Ottawa city planner Alain Miguelez joins NCC as senior-level executive

After almost 20 years as an urban planner with the City of Ottawa, most recently tasked with the job of overseeing its new official plan, Alain Miguelez has joined the National Capital Commission.

Ottawa rents rise 2.2% in 2021, vacancy rate holds steady, CMHC says

While a “considerable number” of new units were added to the city’s rental housing stock last year, the agency said demand rose enough to keep the vacancy rate unchanged.

Red Bird Live ready to fly as Ottawa’s newest music venue

Owner Geoff Cass plans to host open-stage nights, jam sessions, family-friendly gatherings and evening shows featuring performances by folk and Americana artists at the new site in Old Ottawa South.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Breakfast program gets a big boost

Starting their school day on an empty stomach is a reality for some children in our community. The Capital Integral Charitable Foundation (CICF) is committed to ensuring all kids have a full tummy from a nutritious breakfast to learn, grow and thrive.

Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate ticks up to 4.7% in January as labour force grows

The region gained 1,400 jobs last month, but that was more than offset by the 4,000 people who resumed their search for work, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Taking care of (family) business: uOttawa researcher tackles thorny issues of succession planning

In part one of a two-part Q&A, Telfer School of Management professor Peter Jaskiewicz talks about the vital economic role of family enterprises and why's it so important to ensure they survive.