Ottawa Business Journal

Ottawa Race Weekend to review security in aftermath of Boston Marathon explosion

April 16, 2013 - 8 h 45

The lead organizer of a major race in Ottawa is going to review the event’s security measures in the wake of explosions at the Boston Marathon on Monday that left three people dead.

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Winterlude without the NCC

April 9, 2013 - 8 h 24

Several local tourism officials say they’re cautiously optimistic about the future of Winterlude and other major festivals the federal government is taking over, even though many key details are not being released.

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OCC to auction off naming rights

April 8, 2013 - 13 h 01

The Ottawa Convention Centre is hoping a plan to sell the naming rights to its building in the heart of the city’s downtown will bring in $500,000 in revenue.

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MPPs highlight festival grant program

April 4, 2013 - 15 h 01

Local members of provincial Parliament held an event Thursday to highlight a grants program it provides for festivals in the Ottawa area such as this year’s Ottawa Jazz Festival.

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NCC eyes private-sector support to avoid Christmas lights burnout

April 1, 2013 - 16 h 01

The program that sees hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights dot downtown Ottawa during the holiday season is running out of money and will soon go dark without an infusion of cash, officials warn.

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Stanley Cup monument planned for Sparks Street

March 18, 2013 - 13 h 31

The corner of Elgin and Sparks streets will in the next few years be home to a monument honouring hockey’s most famous trophy.

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InnVest reports weak Q4 demand for Ottawa hotels

March 15, 2013 - 13 h 46

The owner of more than a half-dozen local hotels says “soft demand” for accommodations in the nation’s capital was a blemish on otherwise positive fourth-quarter results.

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Ottawa finishes second for best airport in North America

March 15, 2013 - 13 h 45

The Ottawa International Airport has finished second for the distinction that made it the best airport in North America in terms of passenger satisfaction a year ago.

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Prospective Claridge hotel building has little heritage value, city says

March 14, 2013 - 11 h 27

Local builder Claridge Homes should get the go-ahead to renovate a nearly 50-year-old building in the ByWard Market since the existing structure adds little to the heritage value of the area, City of Ottawa staff say.

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City pans lower patio fees following Preston Street pilot project

March 4, 2013 - 16 h 21

City councillors say a discounted rate for bars and restaurants in Little Italy did little to encourage new patios on Preston Street and won’t be allowed to continue.

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