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Ottawa cop makes some big noise selling thousands of LoudCups around the globe
What does a police officer do with too much free time? In Jay Conohan’s case, the answer was, design a bestselling beverage container.

Ranovus CEO laser-focused on building a made-in-Ottawa powerhouse
Fresh off a major expansion, Ranovus has set its sights on a lofty goal: becoming a cornerstone of what company founder and CEO Hamid Arabzadeh

How CN Cycle for CHEO powers world-class cancer research
“Kids shouldn’t have to die of cancer,” says Tamy Bell when asked why Dr. Shawn Beug’s research at CHEO is so important. Bell, after all,

Shopify doubles down on AI with tools to create online stores, shopping assistants
Shopify Inc.’s latest round of product developments are leaning on artificial intelligence to help merchants and developers create everything from online stores to shopping assistants.

Lesley Pincombe leaves Ottawa Tourism to become CEO at Rogers Centre Ottawa
Lesley Pincombe will be taking over as president and CEO of the Rogers Centre Ottawa, according to a news release Wednesday.

City of Ottawa hires former Prince Edward County CAO as new planning boss
The City of Ottawa has hired a veteran municipal administrator to oversee its planning department as it pushes ahead with major changes to zoning bylaws

Ottawa Race Weekend ‘underappreciated gem’ for its economic impact, organizer says
The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend ranks first in Canada among a list of 50 global races for its economic impact, according to a new report. In the “Marathons 50 2025”

Newly formed Arts Ottawa wants artists to be involved in office conversion discussions
With properties sitting vacant in Ottawa’s downtown core and developers looking for ways to use empty spaces in new ways, Cassandra Olsthoorn wants to bring artists into the conversation.

Bank of Canada rate cut odds for June fall after April inflation data
Signs that underlying inflation was picking up in April put the Bank of Canada in a tricky position ahead of its June interest rate decision, with some economists arguing a

‘A little Ottawa company that could’: MindBridge’s CEO is fired up about AI firm’s future
The CEO of Ottawa-based MindBridge Analytics says he’s never witnessed anything that can equal AI’s potential to fundamentally alter how businesses operate – and his company is at the forefront

Golf lab designed to get more women in the game hits a hole in one this season
In the business world, and especially in industries such as construction, golf is a pretty big deal. And that’s why Jennifer Cross started asking herself why more Ottawa women aren’t

Elbows up, arms open: Ottawa Tourism expects domestic, U.S. and global visitors this summer
Ottawa Tourism is expecting a strong summer tourism season, with many factors at play in the city’s favour. One positive might be a desire by Canadians to vacation in their

Business leaders pitch in to support BGC Ottawa programming
Local business leaders stepped up for the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Ottawa Thursday morning, allowing the organization to surpass its fundraising goal.
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