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David Gourlay on his new role at Homeward Public Affairs, and a new CEO at Altis
The former CEO of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation is ready to pass on his non-profit knowledge and executive experience through a new role

InterRent president and CEO Brad Cutsey resigns as REIT awaits final sale approval
InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust president and chief executive Brad Cutsey is stepping down effective next Monday, the Ottawa-based company says. Cutsey, who was named

Ottawa businesses critically important to ending youth homelessness across the city
Local businesses joining United Way East Ontario’s effort to prevent and end youth homelessness not only helps build a stronger, safer, and healthier community, but

We ask the top 10 Fastest Growing Companies how they’re using AI in their businesses
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, it can become overwhelming to figure out how it should be used in the workplace or to advance business

Fewer US but more international passengers travelled through YOW so far this year
The Ottawa airport is seeing fewer passengers to and from the U.S., but is experiencing an increase in international travellers. According to data from the

Escape Manor and Rogers Centre Ottawa to offer interactive experiences at corporate events
A new partnership between Rogers Centre Ottawa and Escape Manor Ottawa is a “match made in heaven,” according to one of the partners at the

More than 150 founders, investors and community leaders gathered at Bayview Yards on Feb. 26 as the Self-Made Breakfast Tour made its Ottawa stop, spotlighting the city’s growing ecosystem for

Local developer awaits OK from province to proceed with project in Bells Corners
A proposed development that would create approximately 2,000 new residential units in Bells Corners is awaiting a decision from the province after delays at the city prompted the company behind

‘Not your grandfather’s construction industry’: A Q&A with new OCA boss Bill Ferreira
Bill Ferreira has taken the reins of the Ottawa Construction Association at a momentous time for the local industry. The OCA’s new executive director replaces John DeVries, who retired earlier

Local businesses face hiring obstacles due to immigration pullback, flawed screening
In his 39 years of practicing immigration law, Warren Creates (a rare Law Society Certified Specialist) has never seen an environment so challenging for employers
Junior & The Kid Wood Fire Barbecue, Roost Express join Ottawa Titans concession lineup
The Ottawa Titans will be adding new local concession partners this season as the team continues its outreach to the business community, including identifying a “quality partner” for the naming

Nuclear option? Ottawa’s Boreal Energy Systems says it can solve Arctic power woes
Albert Heller is the founder, CEO and chief technology officer of Boreal Energy Systems, a two-year-old startup designed to build mini-nuclear generators that provide affordable power to remote areas such

Two-tower residential development proposed near future Place D’Orléans LRT station
A vacant lot near the future Place d’Orléans LRT station is being eyed for a new residential development that would feature two towers.

We talk LeBreton Flats, the Ottawa Charge, and growth plans with Sens’ CEO Cyril Leeder
Fans of the Ottawa Senators can easily follow what happens with the team on the ice. What’s less easy to see is what happens in the back office, where business







