by Kelly Weiss | Sep 16, 2026 | News & Updates
Ottawa’s municipal election is on October 26, and the decisions made by the next City Council will directly shape the future of our mainstreets. Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas represent thousands of businesses across urban, suburban, and rural...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 29, 2026 | BIA News, News & Updates
Credit: Vanier BIA OCOBIA Chair and Vanier BIA Executive Director Nathalie Carrier has been presented with the Ottawa 200th Anniversary Medal by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. Commissioned to mark the City of Ottawa’s bicentennial, this limited-edition medal recognizes...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 24, 2026 | BIA News, BIA Spotlight
Credit: Ottawa Citizen The Vanier BIA’s annual Partage Beechwood fundraising dinner raised $80,000 this year in support of the Partage Vanier Food Bank — the most-visited food bank in Ontario. Held under the stars at Beechwood National Cemetery, the sold-out...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 18, 2026 | BIA News, BIA Spotlight
Credit: Capital Current The Wellington West BIA’s Where’s Waldo? campaign returned for its fourth edition this summer, with 23 local businesses participating from July 6–26. Launched in 2023 in partnership with The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore, the...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 14, 2026 | News & Updates
The best neighbourhoods are the ones you rarely need to leave. In a 15-minute neighbourhood, home, work, groceries, and gathering places sit within a short walk. Life feels a little less rushed, and a lot more connected. Mainstreets stay busy through the day, not just...