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The happiness factor: How Chris Levesque got into the ice cream biz

When asked to think of a dessert to serve at a charity dinner in 2019, Chris Levesque had the perfect idea, but no way to get it done.  And so, wanting to create his vision of a watermelon sorbet to accompany the BBQ dinner being prepared by Fatboys Southern Smokehouse,...
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WebMarketers acquires Ascribe Marketing to broaden services and client base

Ottawa’s Ascribe Marketing Inc. has been acquired by full-service agency WebMarketers in a strategic move to tap into a broader client base.
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Data backup specialist Rewind lands new majority backer in bid to fuel growth

Boston-based H.I.G. Growth Partners has acquired a majority stake in Rewind, giving the Ottawa...
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Longtime Thales executive Salci to take top job at Saab Canada

Veteran defence industry executive Cara Salci has been named president of Saab Canada effective...
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In a flash: How on-the-fly marketing produced dividends for the Senators and Titans

On June 21, many people were probably enjoying a leisurely Father’s Day, but in...
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Faster answers, better outcomes: CHEO’s innovation agenda for kids

At CHEO, innovation isn’t a buzzword – it’s a tradition rooted in community action....

Ottawa’s housing crisis needs capital – and Housing Forever Bonds deliver

What if investing in Ottawa’s future meant creating permanently affordable homes for the people...
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City Building Report 2026

Welcome to this year’s City Building report.  It’s safe to say that energy is critical...
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MCA Ottawa Annual Charitable Golf Tournament

The Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) came together last week to host its 25th annual Charitable Golf Tournament. This is the event's second year supporting the Kids These Days campaign for CHEO.
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
What do you love about Ottawa? | 2026 Forty Under 40 Recipient Profiles
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Jennings Real Estate proposes first phase of residential development north of airport

Ottawa-based Jennings Real Estate has submitted an application for the first phase of a planned residential development at the site of a well-known meeting facility north of the airport.
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Calian, East Coast firms forge new consortium, and other tech news

Calian Group has formed an alliance with six organizations in Atlantic Canada aimed at...
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Local firm bids to build and host national soccer training centre south of airport

Ottawa’s Falcon Ridge Village LP has submitted a bid to build Canada Soccer’s National...

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