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The Centretown BIA has officially opened Snider Park, a new urban green space on Bank Street near Slater Street. Redesigned into what’s being called “Ottawa’s first true urban park,” the space features planters, benches, public art, and a café — creating a much-needed downtown gathering spot for residents, workers, and visitors alike. The launch marks another win for BIA-led placemaking in the core.
OCOBIA extends its sincere congratulations to Ottawa’s newly elected Mayor and City Council following yesterday’s municipal election. On behalf of Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas and the more than 7,200 businesses they represent, we look forward to building...
Credit: CTV News Ottawa Ottawa’s small business community came together on Monday, October 19 for the Small Business Summit, hosted by Invest Ottawa, OCOBIA, and the Ottawa Board of Trade. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders convened to share the...
Ottawa heads to the polls on October 26, and the next City Council will shape the future of our mainstreets for years to come. Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas represent thousands of businesses across urban, suburban, and rural neighbourhoods. Through OCOBIA,...
As part of the City of Ottawa’s bicentennial celebrations, OC Transpo offered free transit across its full network on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. The initiative made it easier than ever for residents to explore Ottawa’s mainstreets, attend...