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Chinatown welcomes Yangtze re-opening and new health club on Somerset St.

With two of the area’s larger vacancies now filled, things could be looking up for Ottawa’s Chinatown neighbourhood.  Yukang Li, executive director of the Chinatown BIA, told OBJ Wednesday that the return of the Yangtze Restaurant and Dining Lounge at 700 Somerset St. W. under new management is “big news...
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Department of National Defence acquires two office, industrial properties for $59M

The Department of National Defence has acquired two office and industrial properties at 1600 and 1630 Star Top Rd. from Arnon Corp. for $59 million, a DND spokesperson confirmed this week.
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CCOC looks to build more affordable housing in Little Italy

The Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) is proposing a redevelopment of its property on Loretta Avenue that would add up to 128 more residential units to the fast-growing Little Italy neighbourhood.
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A major international summit that promotes French language and culture is coming to Ottawa-Gatineau in 2028 and local tourism officials on both sides of the river expect the event to bring significant foot traffic and economic benefit.
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
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Minto Place to get makeover under new management team at Crown Realty

Toronto-based Crown Realty Partners announced this week it has taken over management of Minto Place effective July 1.
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Château Montebello bidders would build 125 new suites, pump up to $150M into resort, Devcore owner says

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A Croatia-based drone manufacturer says it plans to spend $150 million over the next five years to expand two production facilities in Canada, including a plant in Ottawa, to meet growing demand for its products.

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