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The (extra) Sens Mile: Where else in Ottawa do Senators fans like to cheer on their team?
With the Ottawa Senators making the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2017, the “Sens Mile” on Elgin Street is up and running and
Op-ed: Ottawa should brace itself for what could be harsh civil service cuts
Since OBJ last went to press in December, the whole world has changed. At least it feels that way. Few could have predicted the political
Navigating the Second Trump Administration: Insights for Canadian Businesses
As Canadian businesses and governments continue to digest and consider the implications of the 2nd Trump administration, Fasken is leading in its efforts to support
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is
L-Spark co-founder Patrick White lands new role at software powerhouse Solink
After 12 years at the helm of one of Ottawa’s best-known startup accelerators, Patrick White is ready to begin the next act in his entrepreneurial
Brigil founder Gilles Desjardins and family donate $1M to Centraide Outaouais
The president and founder of Gatineau-based real estate company Brigil has donated $1 million to Centraide Outaouais. Gilles Desjardins and his family announced the donation
Colonnade BridgePort’s investment arm taps veteran exec Elliott to lead fundraising efforts
Colonnade BridgePort has hired a veteran real estate executive to spearhead the launch of new investment funds aimed at financing future development projects. Marshall Elliott has joined CBP Capital, Colonnade
National home sales forecast downgraded as housing activity slows in Ottawa market
The Canadian Real Estate Association downgraded its forecast Tuesday for home sales in 2025, reporting that the number of homes that changed hands across the country in March was down
Op-ed: How flow-through shares could supercharge Ottawa’s tech sector
Our sovereignty is being denigrated. Our economy is under siege. We are in an economic war, whether we want to admit it or not, and our response cannot be timid.
Kingston manufacturers winning on the global stage with innovative products
Darrell Searles says Anchor Concrete wants to revolutionize the homebuilding industry—and the Kingston-based company has been doing exactly that through its innovative precast concrete building
Techopia Live @ Tech Tuesdays: Trading Pixels and Software for Ocean Restoration
Techopia Live was on location for April’s TechTuesday, focusing on climate action as Earth Day 2025 approaches. The event spotlighted Planetary Technologies and their groundbreaking ocean-based carbon removal solutions. Planetary
Inflation cooled to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell, StatCan says
Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and a slowdown in travel to the United States helped cool airfare costs, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The
Grey’s Social Eatery celebrates opening and the future of the ByWard Market
The past few weeks have been crunch time for the new team at Grey’s Social Eatery, but they got to reap the rewards Friday evening as the restaurant held its
Red Apron co-owner says break-ins just one symptom of a larger problem in Centretown
One Ottawa business owner whose store was broken into on Saturday night says the incident is a “symptom to a problem” in the community. Jennifer Heagle, co-owner of the Red
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