Ottawa

Watson: Turn one-off Ottawa 2017 events into recurring festivities

City Hall

Next year’s 150th birthday celebrations will build a lasting legacy in the city and bring back visitors for years to come, Mayor Jim Watson says.

Ottawa-area pot firm Canopy Growth gains ‘clarity’ from marijuana legalization report

Ottawa

The Ottawa-based CEO of one of Canada’s largest marijuana firms is lauding yesterday’s federal report that recommends how the Liberal government proceed with its plans

Phoenix pay system plays role in United Way workplace campaign donation shortfall

Canada & World, Ottawa

One of the biggest workplace fundraising campaigns in Canada will fall short of its $19-million goal this holiday season, and the Grinch in the works

Ottawa defence consultant BMT wins multiyear DND training contract

Defence and Security

In a statement, BMT said it will develop and deliver systems engineering and requirements management training tailored for Canadian defence officials. Training will start in

Airbnb hits legal snag in Ontario following Ottawa condo court case

Tourism

Condo owners across the province could find it more difficult to rent out their units for short periods using services such as Airbnb following a

Union representing federal public servants reaches tentative agreement

Ottawa

A union representing public servants has reached a tentative contract that it says gives federal scientists the right to share their research with the media

Gatineau bus drivers vote for strike mandate

Ottawa

Employees of Gatineau’s public transportation service have voted in overwhelming favour of a strike mandate. On Sunday, employees of La Société de transport de l’Outaouais

Ottawa’s Capital Angels offering (almost) instant funding for startups

Techopia

Startups move fast. Investors? Well, traditionally less so. The Capital Angels Network is working to break that stereotype by bringing an element of the fast-paced, instant investment

Quebec First Nation lays claim to downtown Ottawa, including LeBreton Flats development land

Ottawa

A Quebec First Nation has filed a lawsuit seeking aboriginal title over much of downtown Ottawa, including Parliament Hill. “The Algonquin Anishinabe Nation has never

Ottawa marijuana investment firm CannaRoyalty makes public debut

Ottawa

Shares of Ottawa-based CannaRoyalty Corp. (CSE:CRZ) began trading on the Canadian securities exchange today as the company works to cultivate a unique investment opportunity in