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‘There’s something about doughnuts’: 13 years in, we go behind the scenes at SuzyQ
Walking up to the unassuming SuzyQ Doughnuts location on St. Laurent Boulevard, you would never guess at what lies beyond the takeout window, which harkens
Carney confirms Liberals won’t proceed with planned capital gains tax change
Days before he’s expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won’t move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.
Revolutionizing office spaces with smart design
Let’s face it: technology is rarely on our side. Phone not working? Have you tried turning it off and then on again? Whenever we need
Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday
After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Hudson’s Bay says it has found a way to keep six stores open.
Canadian startups focus on homegrown funding with U.S. relations strained
Tatiana Estevez was celebrating her fog water collection company Permalution securing money in a fundraising round and garnering support for a drinking water project, when
Regional Roadtrips: High-end Nevis Estate boutique hotel yet another reason to visit Perth
Terri Hofan had been planning to start an inn but hadn’t settled on a location. Then her husband, real estate agent Scott Moore, spotted the
Sweet success: New research out of Carleton aims to strengthen maple syrup industry
A team of researchers at Carleton University is hoping a test they’ve developed to detect “buddy” sap will stick, saving maple syrup producers from making products that can’t be sold.
CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up.
Two Ottawa entrepreneurs develop entertainment scene app with support of nightlife commish
With the support of Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner, two local entrepreneurs have launched an app that not only informs users about various venues, but tells them about the “vibe” in real
Mann Lawyers grows litigation practice with pair of savvy veteran additions
Full-service law firm Mann Lawyers has built a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to its clients in all its service areas, including its
Hudson’s Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation
When the pre-lunch rush hit Wednesday at the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto, Brian Bursten was considering himself one of the lucky ones. As he walked out the storied
The possible liquidation of Hudson’s Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, including in Ottawa, and highlighting the exposure other companies have to its
Ottawans eager to know more about what their nightlife commish is doing, local influencer says
Ottawa residents may feel a bit in the dark when it comes to the city’s new nightlife commissioner and what he is working on, says one local influencer who follows
Op-ed: The case for including business owners in our voting system
With the Ontario election behind us and a federal election on the horizon, it’s time to address a critical gap in our democratic system: the exclusion of business owners from
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