OCOBIA NEWS
OCOBIA NEWS
News & Updates
This is where we share the latest news, announcements, and updates from across the OCOBIA network. From policy developments to citywide initiatives, you’ll find insights and information that matter to Ottawa’s BIAs — and the businesses they support.
What Ottawa’s Mainstreets are watching for in 2026
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 neighbourhoods....
OCOBIA Chair Nathalie Carrier Receives Ottawa 200th Anniversary Medal
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...
Vanier BIA’s Partage Beechwood Raises $80,000 for Vanier Community Service Centre
Credit: Ottawa Citizen The Vanier BIA's annual Partage Beechwood fundraising dinner raised $80,000 this year in support of the Partage Vanier Food Bank — the most-visited food bank in Ontario. Held under the stars at Beechwood National Cemetery, the sold-out event...
Wellington West BIA Enlists Waldo to Drive Foot Traffic and Community Connection
Credit: Capital Current The Wellington West BIA's Where's Waldo? campaign returned for its fourth edition this summer, with 23 local businesses participating from July 6–26. Launched in 2023 in partnership with The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore, the campaign invites...