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(0)Orléans grocery giant to get solar panels
Article online since March 11th 2010Loblaw Companies Ltd. plans to install rooftop solar panels on its Innes Road store in Orléans as part of a pilot project that could see the grocery chain outfitting up to 136 of its Ontario locations with the renewable energy technology. The announcement was part of more than 500 private...
A candy-coated lesson for young entrepreneurs
Article online since March 11th 2010As has been the experience of many an entrepreneur, Stewart Walsh was peppered with questions about his business plan after approaching a potential financier for acquisition capital. But one slick PowerPoint presentation and a slew of good answers later, Walsh and his business partner closed...
Youville Drive Chrysler dealership sold to Metro group
Article online since March 5th 2010A local auto dealership has recently changed hands, with Orléans Dodge Chrysler Jeep being acquired by the management team of Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Richmond Road on Feb. 26. Representatives explained the acquisition could be the first of many for the Metro group, which "intends to...
Federal department budgets frozen
Article online since March 5th 2010The main driver of Ottawa’s economy is clamping down on spending. The federal government, which purchases millions of dollars worth of goods and services from local businesses each year, is proposing to freeze the operating budgets of government departments for the next two fiscal years. Federal...
City considers waiving rules for hiring engineering consultants
Article online since February 25th 2010The city is having such trouble finding experienced Ottawa engineering consultants without business ties to land developers that they’re asking councillors to put aside their purchasing policies for a pair of projects, including one in the east end. A municipal bylaw prohibits individuals...
Help turn startups into mid-sized companies, business reps tells city
Article online since February 17th 2010With most new jobs created by existing firms, Ottawa needs to do more to help the city’s current companies grow larger, say several prominent local business leaders. Observers say the city does a good job supporting startups with its involvement in mentorship programs such as Lead to Win...
Florida Fitness leaves debts in wake of abrupt shutdown
Article online since February 16th 2010The sudden closure of a popular Ottawa fitness club has left members worried about how they’ll get their membership fees back. Florida Fitness, with a location at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre and another at Merivale and Hunt Club, closed its doors Tuesday, Feb. 9 without notice. Members...
Monette wants the cow to stay
Article online since February 10th 2010Coun. Bob Monette will soon ask city council to modify one of its regulations threatening the future of the 100-pound fiberglass cow installed on the roof of Cheddar Et Cetera. Located on Watters Road, the cow has throne on the roof of the store for many years. "The City of Ottawa should use...
Extra learning space being built for two east-end schools
Article online since January 29th 2010Two east-end high schools could see some extra classroom space as early as this fall. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Ottawa Catholic School Board trustees gave contractors the green light to build a two storey, six classroom addition to St. Matthew and a two storey, three classroom addition to Lester...
Assessment backlog frustrates new homeowners
Article online since January 29th 2010Each year the municipal government is out millions in property taxes because the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation has a backlog. Not only does the city have to account for the missing funds, which will eventually flow into municipal coffers, but new homeowners also have to plan ahead...
Health hub could be anchor for economic growth
Article online since January 22nd 2010Not only is the recently announced Orléans health hub a boon for local health care, it might also drive economic development in the Mer Bleue area. “I’m really expecting the health hub to spur business development in that area,” Cumberland Coun. Rob Jellett said of the project. “You’re...
Hands off city contracts, staff tell councillors
New policy aims to reduce lobbying of elected officials
Article online since January 21st 2010By Peter Kovessy – Ottawa Business Journal Businesses bidding on municipal contracts will be banned from speaking to city councillors about the solicitation under new rules endorsed by a city committee Tuesday. Vendors will only be allowed to communicate with an approved city official or...
Local travel agent wins top award
Article online since January 15th 2010Ottawa based travel specialist Sheila Gallant-Halloran recently won the ‘Best Canadian Travel Counsellor’ award from the Travel Counsellors at its annual conference in Manchester, UK. The local businesswoman joined Travel Counsellors in August 2008 and has since watched her business pick...
Mattamy, city to swap lands
Article online since January 15th 2010By Peter Kovessy – Ottawa Business Journal Canada’s largest homebuilder stands to pick up 23.67 acres of property on Trim Road, within the urban boundary and adjacent to its proposed subdivision, from the city in exchange for 48.82 acres of Barrhaven woodlands. City staff say Mattamy’s...
City proposes shutting out problematic vendors
Revised purchasing bylaw also includes complaints process
Article online since January 15th 2010By Peter Kovessy - Ottawa Business Journal Suppliers who repeatedly sue the city, fail to live up to their promised prices or default on their contracts could be excluding from subsequent procurements under a proposal being debated next week. City staff are asking for permission to temporarily...
Orléans goes digital
10-screen theatre opens on Innes Road
Article online since December 25th 2009Orléans residents eager to see Sherlock Holmes on the big screen this holiday season won’t have to trek to Gloucester to catch the detective in action. Instead, moviegoers can just tour to Innes Road where a new state-of-the-art 10-screen theatre complex has opened. On Thursday, Dec. 17...
HST gets mixed reaction from local businesses
Article online since December 24th 2009With the passing of the Ontario harmonized sales tax earlier this month, businesses appear to be split on whether it’ll be beneficial to their bottom line. The controversial 13 per cent HST, which will come into effect July 1, is part of a larger provincial budget bill that includes personal...
Empire Theatres opens 10-screen complex in Orléans
Article online since December 18th 2009A state-of-the-art 10-screen movie complex has opened its doors to east-end moviegoers. Following a trial run on Thursday, Dec. 17, the entertainment complex is ready to welcome the general public today. The approximately 41,000-sq.-ft. facility is the only one in Ottawa to go fully digital...
Industry award-winner
Article online since December 18th 2009At the recent Chiropractic Leadership Summit hosted by the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance, Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp of Beauchamp Chiropractic was presented the Chiropractor of the Year award. The award was given in appreciation of Beauchamp’s leadership, commitment and vision in promoting...
City axes curbside collection of electronics
Article online since December 18th 2009Residents won’t be able to kick their old computers, broken televisions or fried microwaves to the curb next year. Starting Jan. 1, 2010, the city will no longer pick up electronic items, known as e-waste, and truck them to landfills. Instead, residents will have to take the items to retailers...
Green bin ‘double tax’ unfair to businesses, local chamber argues
Article online since December 18th 2009A recommendation to tax everyone for the green bin is unfair to area businesses that cannot use the service, one local business person argues. Orléans Chamber of Commerce chairperson Marc Thibault stood up to denounce what he called a “double tax” at the east-end budget consultation meeting...
Belanger expands despite loss of GM license
Article online since December 4th 2009The loss of General Motors dealership license hasn’t knocked the Belanger family out of the trade. Instead of closing their Youville location, Marcel Belanger and his sons Luc and Marc will launch an all new Automax and Belanger Napa AutoPro Service Centre as well as Napa Collision. In May...
New cinema set to open Dec. 18
Article online since November 30th 2009East-end film buffs waiting a year for a new cinema in Orléans will soon get a chance to step inside a state-of-the-art complex to catch new flicks. Empire Theatres Limited, Canada's second-largest film and entertainment company, will open its new 10-screen entertainment complex on Dec. 18. The...
People’s Choice Business Awards tonight
Tickets for gala event still on sale
Article online since November 18th 2009The eighth-annual TD Canada Trust People’s Choice Business Awards will be held at the Shenkman Arts Centre tonight. The event, which recognizes businesses in 11 categories, will start with a cocktail networking reception at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. This is the first year the...
Most read news
- # 1 : Florida Fitness leaves debts in wake of abrupt shutdown
- # 2 : Monette wants the cow to stay
- # 3 : Help turn startups into mid-sized companies, business reps tells city
- # 4 : Federal department budgets frozen
- # 5 : City considers waiving rules for hiring engineering consultants
- # 6 : Youville Drive Chrysler dealership sold to Metro group
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