Helping our businesses rebound once and for all
February was nothing short of a nightmare for the people of Ottawa, especially for those living, working and running businesses in the…
Government COVID-19 support programs & resources for small businesses
CITY OF OTTAWA Economic support and recovery Resources for businesses and workers PROVINCE OF ONTARIO For a full overview of…
City approves new Official Plan
Yesterday, Council approved a new Official Plan for Ottawa – the City’s most comprehensive planning document. It marks the first time that…
Seven ways you can support Ottawa’s small businesses
No matter how you measure it, Ottawa’s small businesses are a huge part of the local economy. An estimated 28,000 businesses in Ottawa have…
Committee moves to give farmers more opportunity to diversify
The City’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee today approved changes to several City regulations that would enable farmers to…
OP-ED "The Mayors: High-frequency rail service from Québec City to Toronto is a sustainable economic recovery project"
*OTTAWA CITIZEN* As mayors of the largest economic centres in Ontario and Quebec, we call unanimously on the federal government to invest…
Mayor Watson unveils package of measures to help small businesses and special events rebound after the pandemic
OTTAWA – Mayor Jim Watson announced today a series of measures that will help small businesses and many economic development partners…
Canada to Host 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships for Men and Women in Ottawa
**Media release from Wheelchair Basketball Canada** (OTTAWA, ONT.) Today, as the world marks International Day for Persons with…
Small Business Week in Ottawa
Proudly proclaiming October 18-24 as #SmallBusinessWeek in #Ottawa! Let's celebrate the foundation of our regional economy and support…
Elgin Street Renewal Video
I am so excited to celebrate the completion of Elgin Street, a pedestrian destination with wider sidewalks, beautiful landscaping, buried…