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How to unlock new revenue in an uncertain economy
Resiliency is the name of the game, but what are the business rules that apply when dealing with great disruption and prolonged uncertainty?

Ottawa hotel occupancy rose more than 50% in 2022, report says
Curtis Gallagher, who leads Avison Young’s hospitality business for Canada, said while a local recovery is “underway,” Ottawa’s return to pre-pandemic occupancy levels “may be

Techopia Live: Invest Ottawa about nurturing the next big thing in local tech
In the episode of Techopia Live, Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran speaks with Nick Quain, vice-president of venture for Invest Ottawa.

Ambassador hosts large St. Patrick’s Day party for proud Irish (and wannabes)
There was no question which embassy home in Rockcliffe Park was hosting the St. Patrick’s Day receptions on Thursday — the one with the tasteful

The Ottawa Hospital’s future neuroscience institute ‘a game changer’ for ground-breaking treatment
The new neuroscience institute will provide a hub for brain-related researchers, clinicians, and other staff. Once fully operational, this hub will be one of the

Shoppers will flock to the familiarity of Zellers when it reopens next week, one local analyst says
Stressed shoppers looking for a comforting reminder of days gone by will welcome the return of Zellers when the discount store reopens its doors in Ottawa next week, one retail

Cannabis ‘price war’ could cause ‘significant’ damage to industry: HEXO CEO
Hexo Corp.’s chief executive says he’s seen a “price war” take shape over the last five months that could cause “significant” damage to Canada’s cannabis industry.

‘I’m re-wiring’: Freiheit announces plans to leave Shepherds of Good Hope
After nine years of guiding Shepherds of Good Hope toward greener pastures, Deirdre Freiheit is ready to pass her staff of leadership to someone new.

Fitness app entrepreneur pumped by Hevy’s progress to $2M in annual revenue
Desmond McNamee says it was the isolating side of the gym experience inspired him and his business partner, Guillem Ros, to invent their weight-lifting tracker app Hevy.

Pornhub owner MindGeek purchased by Ottawa-based private equity firm
A new private equity firm based in Ottawa says it has acquired the company behind one of the world’s largest pornography site, Pornhub.