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Feds invest $3.4M to support the life sciences sector in the Kingston area
Life sciences companies in the Kingston area got a funding boost from the federal government yesterday. The Kingston Economic Development Corp. received $3.4 million from

‘A born leader’: Ottawa business and community builder Sol Shinder dies at 90
Sol Shinder’s status as a giant of Ottawa business was already secure when his younger brother Lionel’s unexpected death at the end of 1993 changed

Ontario’s Energy Future: How Battery Storage Can Meet Growing Demand
A proposed energy project in West Ottawa aims to address Ontario’s increasing electricity demand by storing excess energy during low-demand periods and delivering it when

Raj Bedi’s career as a Kingston hotelier has provided comfort for many, including himself
Raj Bedi was sitting at his son’s hospital bedside when he saw the ad for a motel for sale in Kingston. It was the beginning

Two Carleton profs want to help Canadian businesses ‘pull up their socks’ in face of U.S. tariffs
Two professors from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business have developed a program to help Canadian businesses counter the negative effects of U.S. tariffs and

Live Nation Canada brings ‘History Ottawa’ venue to former Chapters store on Rideau St.
The new music and entertainment venue being constructed in the former Chapters location on Rideau Street officially has a name.

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., Canada’s largest trading partner. In

La Cité adding two new degree programs in business
College La Cité announced Tuesday it will begin offering a three-year bachelor of commerce degree program and a four-year specialized bachelor of commerce – management degree program.

Beyond the Pale owner plans to bring events back to the space once occupied by the Courtyard
The owner of Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., which took over the space in the ByWard Market previously occupied by the Courtyard Restaurant, says his location is doing its best

Boosting workplace collaboration: How Interactive Audio Visual streamlines office technology
For Ian Smith, owner and President of Interactive Audio Visual (IAV), technology has always been centered around the human experience, especially in the workplace. His

Higher hopes: Creative Dev raises proposed Montreal Road rental complex to 21 storeys
In a revised planning application recently filed with the city, Creative Dev Ventures says it wants to build a 21-storey residential highrise at 1815 Montreal Rd., a few hundred metres

Outlook for new home sales and housing starts clouded by tariffs, economic uncertainty
Sales and construction of new homes got off to a good start last month, but the outlook for 2025 has been clouded by growing economic uncertainty.

Home sales dented by tariff worries in January as listings surge: CREA
Tariff uncertainty put downward pressure on home resales in January while total listings saw one of the biggest spikes in decades, said the Canadian Real Estate Association on Tuesday. Sales

How these four Ottawa small businesses are prioritizing hiring people with disabilities
From discrimination to inaccessible hiring practices, people with disabilities often can face barriers that prevent them from finding work. Several local businesses are trying to bridge the gap by accommodating
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