Ottawa

Firestone the author back in the game: Sens’ co-founder details his effort to bring the NHL back to Ottawa

On Dec. 6, 1990, a group of young Ottawa entrepreneurs accomplished what most pundits thought was impossible – they convinced the NHL to grant an expansion

Grey Cup loss can’t spoil ‘great year,’ OSEG boss says

Sports and Entertainment

The RedBlacks’ magical Grey Cup run ultimately came up a touchdown short, but not even Edmonton’s late-game comeback could wipe the smile off Bernie Ashe’s

Raw Sugar shuts down, owner cites ‘circumstances beyond my control’

Sports and Entertainment

Raw Sugar Cafe owner Nadia Kharyati announced Monday she has closed her doors, leaving the Chinatown district without one of its community hubs. “I

Video: Macadamian’s Fred Boulanger on unleashing the full potential of ideas

Techopia

Facebook Embedded Video Player 2017 will be a year to remember for Macadamian. The Gatineau-based firm is celebrating its 20th anniversary and reflecting on its

Watson says he had hoped for more than two LeBreton bidders

City Hall

A day after only two groups submitted proposals to redevelop LeBreton Flats – both including arenas – Mayor Jim Watson said he was expecting more.

Five lessons from stage one LRT

City Hall

A new report has outlined some lessons learned while implementing stage one of the city’s light-rail project, in hopes they will be applied to stage

Ottawa city council passes 2016 budget

City Hall

For the first time in Jim Watson’s second tenure as Ottawa mayor, he could not secure a unanimous vote on his budget on Wednesday. The

Zaphod’s sold, shows will go on, says Haslam

Sports and Entertainment

Downtown nightclub Zaphod Beeblebrox has a “new lease on life,” owner Eugene Haslam said Wednesday when he announced he has sold the York Street establishment.

New deal with Champions sends strong message, local microbrewers say

Sports and Entertainment

While the recent proposed consolidation of big beer companies has sparked concern among craft brewers that it will be even more difficult to get their

Ottawa Bluesfest warns transit fee could cost festival charities

City Hall

Blues in the Schools, Be in the Band and a year-round music school could be axed if the city makes Bluesfest pay for transit, festival