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We want to hear from you! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Forty Under 40 awards
Know an outstanding young leader, executive or entrepreneur? Perhaps you are one yourself. The Ottawa Business Journal is ready to once again recognize individuals who
Why you can’t just walk into defence: Ottawa program tackles industry’s steep learning curve
“Defence is a very hard market to come into from the outside.” That’s according to Mike Nelson, CEO of Ottawa-based defence-tech firm Tactiql. The Canadian
Giving Guide 2025: Ottawa Network for Education
The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) is a trusted connector and catalyst for student success. In partnership with all publicly funded school boards in Ottawa,
Vanier property on Durocher rezoned for Ottawa Humane Society’s new veterinary centre
A property in Vanier has been approved for rezoning to allow the Ottawa Humane Society to turn a former post office building into a new
OBJ speaks with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe about politics, relationships and election priorities
As he enters the last year of his current mandate, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sees challenges and opportunities ahead. Although 2025 was marked by economic
Business heats up for Ottawa’s City Seltzer with cameo on viral series Heated Rivalry
The steamy hockey romance series Heated Rivalry caught the attention of Ottawa viewers in particular last week when a beverage by local company City Seltzer
Michelin-starred chef Akira Back to bring high-end Japanese cuisine to Chateau Laurier
Michelin-starred chef Akira Back will introduce his namesake restaurant at the Chateau Laurier in the new year, bringing high-end, modern Japanese cuisine to Ottawa. “I’m excited to bring my culinary
Owners of Site Preparation Ltd. donate $500K to Montfort’s mental health emergency zone
Ottawa businesspeople Kathleen Grimes and her husband Ersin Ozerdinc have donated $500,000 to the Montfort Hospital’s Mental Health Emergency Zone, the Montfort Foundation announced this week. “As a family, we
From Shopify to Growcer, how Debbie Weinstein has seen Ottawa’s tech community change
Artificial intelligence has been a major disruptor to all industries, but in professional services, Debbie Weinstein said it isn’t going to replace the experts just yet.
OrKidstra is a charitable program that uses music to help children develop vital life skills such as responsibility, teamwork and empathy.
How Gburger chef Matt Hinds made the flip from pop-up shop to modern diner
Gburger (short for Gitanes burger) is the sister restaurant to its namesake, Gitanes, an Elgin Street high-end staple. What started in 2020 as a pop-up restaurant designed to offset the
Chef Joe Thottungal makes ‘heartbreaking’ decision to shelve plans for Almonte restaurant
Ottawa chef, restaurateur and philanthropist Joe Thottungal is well-known in Ottawa for his take on Indian fare as well as his work in the community, but recently he had to
Baseline Rd. development well underway as Theberge Homes plans several other projects
After a challenging approval process, work is underway on the first phase of a new development on Baseline Road that will eventually see three highrise towers built on the site
Telesat signs new agreement with feds and Focus Graphite lands $14M in federal funding
Ottawa-based satellite systems provider Telesat has partnered with the federal government and MDA Space to develop and deliver multi-frequency, Arctic military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) capability to the Canadian Armed Forces.
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