After two months, Canada’s federal tax holiday ends Saturday
Canada's federal tax holiday ends on Saturday. Industry groups, however, are divided on whether or not the move was a success.
Why it’s not easy to be a ‘Product of Canada’ at the grocery store
A movement by Canadians pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats has more consumers seeking filling their grocery carts with Canadian foods. That can be a simple task when ...
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Ottawa taxi boss calls for action on U.S.-based ride-sharing apps
Indeed, taxi companies in Ottawa, like those in most North American cities, have been hit hard by the arrival of ride-hailing ...
Ottawa’s GST holiday brought more headaches than revenue for business owners
With the GST holiday about to end on Feb. 15, many business owners say the promised benefits haven’t materialized ...
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Annual SnowBall dodges a snowstorm to hold successful gala at Ottawa Art Gallery
The snowstorm forecast to hit Ottawa this week held off just long enough for guests in evening wear and high heels to attend ...
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Mayor's Family Day Skating Party – a fun and free event for all
Celebrate the final day of Winterlude with a skate on the Rink of Dreams’ refrigerated ice surface, enjoy a free classical music performance sponsored by Ottawa Chamberfest, and warm up with a ...
Sudanese Canadians demand urgency from Ottawa almost 1 year after applying for family members to flee war
More than 50 organizations across Canada have signed an open letter, calling on Ottawa to reduce what they say are ...
Tax holiday winds down to mixed reviews from Ottawa restaurateurs
While many restaurants in Ottawa celebrated the GST/HST holiday at its outset, some say it hasn't been as beneficial as ...
Here's what's open and closed on Family Day in Ottawa
Family Day is Monday, Feb. 17 in Ontario, where many stores, cultural attractions and city services will operate on a ...
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers
Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are forcing some pregnant to make ...
Trump’s remarks on Canada becoming the 51st state raise a lot of questions
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Canada should be the 51st U.S. state, erasing the 5,525-mile border the nations ...
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report
Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on their mobile devices every year, with the vast majority ...