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Mayor Jim Watson won’t seek re-election this fall

Mayor announced Friday that he is moving on from the job he has held for nearly the last 12 years when his current term ends.

Where Ottawans want to live

Large numbers of area residents say they’d like to live in a new part of the city – or even beyond its borders – as the shift to remote work opens opportunities to move without fears of lengthening one’s commute to the office.

Go, go, Gadget: ex-Shopify employees’ new venture secures $8.5M VC investment

Founders say they aim to be at the forefront of a new generation of made-in-Ottawa tech titans led by the “Shopify mafia”.

It’s been a slice so far: Gabriel’s boss George Hanna savours role as head of iconic local restaurant chain

“I always knew that this is what I wanted to do,” the 47-year-old says. “I didn’t think of doing anything else except owning my own Gabriel’s, to be honest with you.”

It’s official: Food For Thought is now a bona fide charity in Ottawa

A local grassroots movement to keep vulnerable people fed during the pandemic has picked up more steam than a simmering pressure cooker full of beans.

Tech trends to watch in 2022

What are some technology trends to watch as we head into the new year – and what’s driving them?

Developer eyes plan to replace Bank Street retail plaza with 16-storey mixed-use complex

SerCo Realty Group wants to build a highrise with 160 rental suites at 1400 Bank St., just south of the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, on land currently occupied by a two-unit retail property.

Solace steps up hiring amid surging demand for data management software

Ottawa firm says it plans to boost its headcount from its current 400 to more than 500 over the next 12 months as it diversifies beyond its traditional core customer base.

Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation introduces 11 new champions, and you probably know some of them

High-profile Ottawans are working with the non-profit organization to identify, cultivate and support the growth of new and existing philanthropic relationships.

An Ottawa-based solution to the menstrual industry’s woes

After launching three weeks ago, Only already has approximately 100 subscribers, with a tampon applicator as the most popular purchase.