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 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...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 5, 2026 | News & Updates
Ottawa’s mainstreets are where many small businesses take their first steps and where they grow into lasting parts of our communities. From local cafés and shops to creative studios, professional services, and family-owned restaurants, mainstreets provide the...
by Kelly Weiss | Jul 15, 2026 | News & Updates
Strong main streets and vibrant neighbourhoods depend on people being able to move easily, safely, and reliably across Ottawa. Good transit is not only about getting from point A to point B. It connects people to jobs, local businesses, services, events, and each...
by Kelly Weiss | Jun 15, 2026 | News & Updates
In every great neighbourhood, there are signs that people care. You see it in vibrant main streets, clean sidewalks, welcoming patios, public art, flower baskets, local shops, and gathering places that bring people together. You feel it in safe, animated streets where...
