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Local tourism operator parks his idea of winter bus tours due to unreliable weather
Unpredictable weather is making it more difficult than ever for local tourism operator Étienne Cameron to continue his winter offerings, he told OBJ Wednesday.
Vera Etches named new president and CEO at CHEO
Vera Etches has been named the new president and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, replacing Alex Munter.
Celebrating 10 Years of Numbercrunch: Lessons in appreciation and advice for 2025
This year, Numbercrunch celebrates a significant milestone—10 years in business. Reaching this milestone has given me an opportunity to reflect on the journey, the lessons
UPDATE: Province provides $20M for downtown revitalization, tourism in Ottawa
The Ontario government is advancing its “new deal” for Ottawa with a $20-million investment in tourism and downtown revitalization efforts over the next three years.
New Nokia campus will pave way for transformation of Kanata North, proponents say
Nokia’s plan to build nearly 600,000 square feet of new office, R&D and retail space on March Road is expected to usher in a wave
Postal strike creates record-breaking weekend for Ottawa-based delivery service Trexity
At least one Ottawa business is reaping the benefits of the Canada Post strike. When OBJ spoke with Trexity’s Alok Ahuja a few weeks ago,
Knak hires Denver-based executive to spearhead software firm’s sales strategy
Knak has tapped a veteran U.S. sales executive to fill the new role of chief revenue officer as the Ottawa software firm ramps up its quest to reach $50 million
Inspiration and celebration: The BOBs take centre stage in Ottawa
The BOBs shone a spotlight on more than 25 local companies and business leaders for their work and achievements over the past year.
Cyber Monday delivering sales but some are expecting them to be down from last year
Canadians have flocked to malls and online stores for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and their surrounding sales period, but at least one tech firm found shopping activity is less fervent
Four reasons to visit Braumeister Brewing Company and Braumeister Bierhalle
When Rohit Gupta was teaching high-school students in Salzburg, Austria, he became a regular at Augustiner Bräu, a 400-year-old Bierhalle. On Fridays, he and his
‘Yin to their yang’: Founders seek biz partners at inaugural Invest Ottawa ‘speed-dating’ event
Invest Ottawa welcomed 300 eager participants to the organization’s headquarters at Bayview Yards Thursday night for its first “co-founder speed dating” event aimed at connecting entrepreneurs who’ve launched businesses with
TiECON 2024: Disruptive Entrepreneurship through AI and Emerging Technologies | Episode 274
Techopia Live correspondent Riaz Sidi was on location interviewing TiECON attendees.
Rideau St. not the place to be, says Steve’s Music Store manager as shop closes after 42 years
While a string of rough years is driving Steve’s Music Store away from Rideau Street after 42 years, manager Dan Sauvé said he’s optimistic that brighter days are ahead for
Shopify data show Black Friday shopping fuelling sales across Canadian retailers
Canadian shoppers have been visiting malls and logging onto retailer websites as Black Friday sweeps through the country. Shopify Inc., an Ottawa-based company whose e-commerce software powers thousands of retail
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