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OBJ Datebook: Events to keep you busy from morning to evening
Check out this listing of breakfast events and evening galas as we head into the thick of the spring season. Mayor’s Breakfast – March
Ottawa’s Paterson Group donates $1M to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Thanks to a $1-million donation from local engineering firm Paterson Group, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is that much closer to its $500-million fundraising goal to
Regional Group races ahead in the net-zero game
Regional Group is not just talking about sustainability—it’s showing what’s possible. As the first real estate company to join the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA) program,
What can the next federal government do for your business? Take our survey
It promises to be a tumultuous year for local businesses, with a provincial election, federal election and ongoing uncertainties surrounding the relationship with the U.S.,
Ready to welcome U.S. tourists and soothe economic worries, Groupe Nordik has plans to grow
Economic uncertainty may be a boon for the wellness industry, with Quebec-based Groupe Nordik anticipating a boost as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
‘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. The Prime Minister’s Office says
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 it was all placed in
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
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 perfect property for sale in
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
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