by Kelly Weiss | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Credit: Ottawa Business Journal The Glebe BIA is pushing back on a proposed 15-month pilot project that would permanently remove 17 on-street parking spaces to make way for bus-only lanes along Bank Street. Executive Director Darrell Cox warns that the changes could...
by Kelly Weiss | Mar 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Credit: Ottawa Business Journal Following a major boundary expansion that doubled its membership to over 800 businesses, the Heart of Orléans BIA is on a mission to keep residents living, working, and spending locally. Executive Director Tannis Vine tells OBJ that the...
by Kelly Weiss | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Credit: Ottawa Business Journal With a municipal election on the horizon, OCOBIA Chief Advocate Michelle Groulx says the coalition is setting its sights on growing Ottawa’s BIA footprint by five new organizations by 2030. Recent expansions — including the...
by Kelly Weiss | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Credit: CTV News Ottawa As Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary, the City has unveiled a full slate of programming and funding — including an Ottawa 200 BIA Activation Grant as part of $750,000 in signature funding. BIAs across the city are encouraged to tap into...
by Kelly Weiss | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Credit: CTV News Ottawa A monthly initiative in Centretown is bringing together neighbours, business owners, and outreach groups for a hands-on community cleanup effort. CTV News Ottawa covered the latest edition of the Centretown Sweep, which is part of a broader...
by Kelly Weiss | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
A once-vacant lot at 151 Metcalfe Street has been transformed into Metcalfe Plaza, a six-week pilot project designed to bring new life and energy to Ottawa’s downtown core. Launched on August 14 by the Downtown BIA in partnership with Montréal’s Aire commune and...
