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October home sales down from last year, but more activity expected in 2026: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of residential properties that changed hands in October was lower compared with a year ago as prices
Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall
Cheaper prices at the gas pumps and grocery store helped bring down inflation in October, Statistics Canada said Monday. The annual rate of inflation cooled
Unlock your building’s hidden performance – without a major retrofit
When it comes to reducing energy use in commercial buildings, retrofits often take centre stage. But Ottawa building owners are discovering that one of the
Calian chooses Ottawa defence-tech startup Tactiql as first Ventures partner
An Ottawa defence-tech startup’s platform will soon be available to customers of Calian Group as part of a new program aimed at helping fledgling businesses
BeaverTails ready for another season with new NCC lease and upgraded BeaverMobiles
Whatever the weather, BeaverTails co-founder Grant Hooker is ready for the upcoming winter season on the Rideau Canal Skateway.
Play Food & Wine to end 17-year run in ByWard Market in January
Play Food & Wine is closing its doors in the ByWard Market after 17 years in early January, owner Stephen Beckta announced on social media
‘The stakes were high’: How Ross Video kept its revenue-growth streak alive in 2025
In the end, Ross Video’s total year-over-year revenue gain amounted to just three per cent – far below the company’s annual growth average of 17 per cent over the previous
Changes in leadership at the Taggart Group of Companies and other moves around town
After five years as vice-president of planning and development, Michelle Taggart has stepped into the role of president of Tamarack Homes. She also recently took on the same role for
‘Service vs. hospitality’: How one Ottawa eatery is making an investment in tech pay off
At least one local restaurateur is going all-in on tech, even as many Canadian restaurant operators remain cautious about technology adoption. According to a survey of 234 eateries about tech
New Sprott School of Business Strategic Plan based on shared community prosperity
Montreal-born finance professor Howard Nemiroff says he didn’t necessarily expect to take a leadership role after returning to Canada in 2006, following several years abroad.
Gallery: eSAX: Ottawa’s Entrepreneurial Networking Powerhouse for Small Business
eSAX Returns, Reigniting Ottawa’s Entrepreneurial Spirit. After a brief hiatus, eSAX made a vibrant return Wednesday evening at the Horticulture Building in Lansdowne Park, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and small
Gallery: BOMA Ottawa Industry Luncheon
BOMA Ottawa marked its approaching 50th anniversary in 2026 with a special luncheon event, paying tribute to the city’s growth and the commercial real estate sector that helped build its
Plan A, plan B … How Lee Valley Tools is getting its holiday catalogue delivered to shoppers
Jason Tasse wasn’t expecting to face a holiday catalogue conundrum for two years in a row. The president and COO of Lee Valley Tools told OBJ on Tuesday that the
New video campaign helps new grads present their skills to prospective employers
With economic pressures limiting opportunities for students and new grads, local post-secondary schools are working with economic development partners to spotlight the next generation of talent in the city.
