Free Transit Weekend Across Ottawa — September 26 & 27

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 613 Day activations, and visit the many BIA-led events taking place across the city — a reminder that reliable, accessible transit directly supports vibrant commercial districts and strong local economies.

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OCOBIA Congratulates Ottawa’s Newly Elected Mayor and City Council

Oct 27, 2026

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...

CTV News Ottawa: Ottawa Entrepreneurs Convene for Ottawa’s Small Business Summit

Oct 20, 2026

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’s Mainstreets Have a Stake in This Election

Oct 16, 2026

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,...

City of Ottawa Relaunches “Shop Local. Buy Canadian.” Campaign

Sep 22, 2026

In response to expanded U.S. tariffs, the City of Ottawa’s Economic Development Services has relaunched its “Shop Local. Buy Canadian.” awareness campaign — first introduced in spring 2025 and now back in-market for an eight-week run. The campaign reminds residents...