by Kelly Weiss | Jun 8, 2026 | BIA News, News & Updates
This 613 Day, Ottawa turns the page on 200 years — so let’s pack the patios. On June 8, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe declared June 13 — 6/13, our area code — officially Ottawa Day, or 613 Day. It lands squarely in a milestone year: Ottawa’s 200th, a citywide...
by Kelly Weiss | Jun 2, 2026 | News & Updates
Ottawa’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee has approved both the proposed expansion of the Preston Street BIA and the formation of a new Cyrville BIA. The Preston Street BIA’s expanded boundaries will bring 39 new commercial properties and 164...
by Kelly Weiss | May 26, 2026 | Press Releases | Letters
OCOBIA has submitted a formal letter of support to the City of Ottawa’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee in favour of the proposed boundary expansion of the Preston Street BIA (Agenda Item 7.7). The Preston Street BIA is one of Ottawa’s strongest...
by Kelly Weiss | May 26, 2026 | Press Releases | Letters
OCOBIA has submitted a formal letter of support to the City of Ottawa’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee in favour of the proposed formation of the Cyrville Business Improvement Area (Agenda Item 7.8). Cyrville is at a transformative moment in its growth...
by Kelly Weiss | May 26, 2026 | Press Releases | Letters
Ottawa Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) are increasingly expanding beyond their traditional economic development role to help address broader social challenges that impact main streets and neighbourhood well-being. This includes initiatives related to homelessness,...