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.
Under the initiative announced last weekend, downtown businesses will be eligible for up to $10,000 to cover non-deferrable operational costs not covered by other federal programs.
Ottawa athlete and businessman did his family, friends and colleagues proud over the weekend after coming out of Olympic retirement to finish in the top 10 in the four-man bobsled.
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.
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.
Lawyer Paul Champ and his small but mighty firm have launched a class-action lawsuit against the 'Freedom Convoy' protesters on behalf of thousands of downtown Ottawa residents and businesses.