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Gallery: AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards (the Phils)
Ottawa’s most inspiring night returned this year, delivering a bigger and more impactful celebration than in the past. The event took place at the National

Op-ed: In the face of U.S. tariffs, local whisky producers must chart a path for innovation
Canada stands at a moment of opportunity. Global trade shocks, rising demand for homegrown goods and an urgent push for sustainability are forcing businesses and

New Sprott School of Business Strategic Plan based on shared community prosperity
Montreal-born finance professor Howard Nemiroff says he didn’t necessarily expect to take a leadership role after returning to Canada in 2006, following several years abroad.

Ottawa festivals to benefit from pilot of new $2M fund administered by Ottawa Tourism
A new fund will provide up to $2 million over two years to festivals in the city. Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced the two-year pilot

Rachael Wilson leaves Ottawa Food Bank to head up United Way East Ontario
Local non-profit leader Rachael Wilson, perhaps best known for leading the Ottawa Food Bank through the pandemic years, will take on the role of president

Techopia Live: SaaS North 2025: Future-Proofing SaaS in the Age of AI | Episode 290
Techopia Live was on location at the 10th annual SaaS North Conference in Ottawa, where the city’s tech and business leaders gathered for an energizing

‘Road to nowhere’: Local SMEs explain their struggles with federal defence procurement
According to Invest Ottawa, the nation’s capital is home to more than 190 defence companies employing over 10,000 workers. Yet many people working with local defence-tech startups say federal procurement

Who inspired you? We asked the 2025 Forty Under 40 recipients who they admire most
While the journey toward success is a long one, this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients have found inspiration along the way from a variety of leaders in all corners of

Multi-unit construction powers Ottawa to 22% increase in housing starts year-to-date
Construction of new homes rose 22 per cent in Ottawa from January to October, compared to the same period in 2024.

New 84,000 SF build at Sheffield South aims to fill Ottawa’s midsize-bay industrial gap
Richcraft Properties has officially launched leasing for a soon-to-be newly constructed 84,012 square foot high-bay industrial facility at 2774 Sheffield Road, part of its growing

Calian to work with Ericsson and Saab on communications systems to aid defence operations
Ottawa-based Calian Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson Canada and Saab with the goal of redefining “how information moves securely across land, sea, air, and cyber environments.”

Chef Alex Bimm talks about the ups and downs of introducing Le Poisson Bleu to Ottawa
Le Poisson Bleu is entering its fourth year in the Ottawa culinary world. The modern space at the corner of Somerset Street West and Percy Street has become a favourite

We go behind the scenes of Ottawa’s increasingly competitive hotel industry
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Ottawa, the lobby of the Marriott Hotel on Kent Street is calm and quiet. Guests who pass through the rotating

October home sales down from last year, but more activity expected in 2026: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of residential properties that changed hands in October was lower compared with a year ago as prices also fell. There were 42,068






