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Gallery: Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa 130th anniversary soirée features tastes of the world
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa welcomed more than 150 guests to its 130th anniversary celebration last Friday. The soirée brought together members of Ottawa’s diplomatic, civic

Carleton student Leah Penny combines engineering with speed at Red Bull Racing in U.K.
Leah Penny grew up knowing she wanted to be an engineer. Combining that with her love of cars, which was passed down to her from

Touchdowns & Team Building: Why Ottawa’s Top Companies Are Hosting Events with the REDBLACKS
With a renewed roster and sold-out premium spaces in back-to-back seasons, the REDBLACKS are doubling down on game day experiences that aren’t just for die-hard

Want to improve Ottawa’s nightlife? We asked the Forty Under 40 for their suggestions
Live music, family events and reliable transit – these are all things that this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients love and would love to see

New downtown event space Uncommon will be key to revitalization, BIA says
A new event space in Centretown will play a key part in downtown revitalization, the local BIA executive director says. Uncommon, a new event space

Trailblazing Eastern Ontario startups take centre stage at AccelerateOTT
From Nick Quain’s vantage point, the 11 companies taking part in the Startup World Cup regional competition Thursday at Lansdowne Park represented almost a perfect

A new wrinkle in anti-aging treatments: Spiderwort to test all-natural Botox substitute
Spiderwort Biotechnologies announced this week it has received the green light from Health Canada to start testing its plant-based product aimed at preventing wrinkles and correcting skin deformations.

Meatings Barbecue finds new home at Broadhead Brewery’s Orléans location
With the chaos of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, Ottawa’s Meatings Barbecue has finally found a new location that the owners hope will help them expand the business and

RVs wanted: Rental platform RVezy faces supply crunch amid domestic travel boom
Fuelled by surging demand for recreational vehicles as more Canadians opt to travel in their own country this summer, RV rental platform RVezy says it’s on the road to profitability

uOttawa grows Kanata North’s presence to meet rising innovation demands
When the University of Ottawa first opened its Kanata North Campus in the heart of Canada’s largest tech park, the goal was clear: To bring

ByWard Market businesses generally supportive of new ‘night ambassador’ program
ByWard Market businesses will meet with Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner next week to ask questions and express concerns about the new night ambassador program that is slated to start later this

Ottawa Innovation Week brings together business leaders to spark creative discussions
Business leaders are prepping for a week of networking and events as the city kicks off its first Ottawa Innovation Week, which officially launched on Monday.

Old-world charm and secret-recipe cannoli, Raphael Wakin’s café is a dream come true
When Raphael Wakin first stepped into a vacant retail unit in Ottawa’s Little Italy, he didn’t hesitate. “I’ll take it,” he told the agent. The large circular light fixtures overhead

OBJ Datebook: Networking and events heat up this summer in Ottawa
Summer may be the time for vacation, but there are also lots of great business-oriented events to keep you busy, from early morning tee-offs to late-night music festivals. June Ottawa
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Help Shape the Future of Ottawa’s Historic ByWard Market: Apply to Join the BMDA Board of Directors

Before you pick your home’s siding, talk to the people who install it.
