Archive 1997-2016
By Adam Patenaude
Hosting the Memorial Cup may lead to an even bigger victory off the ice than on it.
The Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority estimates that the Memorial Cup will inject approximately $5.4 million into the local economy. The numbers are calculated by using an economic impact formula that considers the number of people who will be visiting the city for an event and the duration of their stay.
These days, with journalists narrowly trailing lawyers on the list of revered and respected members of our society, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would make journalism their career.
Okay, it’s obviously not that implausible, or I, as a journalist, wouldn t be writing this. It’s even harder to figure out what would drive anyone to establish a media outlet.
By Shannon Hagerman
The Ottawa-Hull economy is booming with low unemployment rates. But even with all this good news, Centretown residents may be losing out.
“Most of the big job growth is going to be in the ’burbs,” said Gerry Geis, labour market analyst with Human Resources Development Canada. Geis cites congestion in the core as one reason why more companies, like the growing call-centre industry, aren’t settling in the area.
By Melanie McNaught
Well, we’re about three weeks into the new year and it’s time for a reality check.
How are those New Year’s resolutions going?
Still going to the gym four times a week like you promised yourself?
Many local gyms have noticed increased attendance and enrolments, as they usually do at this time of year.