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‘A good hub to build from’: Ottawa a budding defence-tech hotbed, Kongsberg execs say
An executive from a major European defence-tech firm says there is “no limit” to how much it could expand its Canadian operations in Ottawa as
Industry stakeholders consider next steps after Algonquin College cuts 30 programs
The decision by Algonquin College to suspend 30 of its programs has stakeholders in the music and hospitality industries planning next steps. In January, Algonquin
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
Toronto investor proposes multi-tower development near Place d’Orleans Shopping Centre
Toronto-based investor Forum Asset Management is the latest firm to propose a new development in Orleans, with plans for a multi-tower build that would create
Corel separating into two new companies and other tech news from around Ottawa
The company behind one of the most iconic brands in Ottawa tech history is splitting up. Corel Corp. announced last week it has agreed to
What’s in vogue when it comes to M&A activity in Ottawa? We check in with an expert
Activity in mergers and acquisitions is picking up after a few slow years, and Canadian companies, including many in Ottawa, are seeing the benefits.
Local firm FanSaves taps into United Soccer League while eyeing college sports in US
Having scored a few good goals in recent years, FanSaves is looking to expand its playbook in 2026, the founders say. FanSaves, a sports marketing firm from Cornwall, Ont. that
Gallery: OBJ’s 2026 Book of Lists Launch Party
The Ottawa Business Journal celebrated the 25th anniversary of its annual Book of Lists with a launch party at the Ottawa Art Gallery, drawing local executives and community partners.
Feds’ workplace culture could take hit if office space woes aren’t fixed soon, HR experts say
Workspace accommodation woes could be a barrier to federal civil servants returning to the office full-time, HR professionals say. Earlier this month, the Treasury Board said the federal government “intends
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
Inside a data centre: How PureColo is using an old IBM building to serve the needs of the future
A corner office in the old IBM building on Riverside Drive used to be a music room, with a drum kit and guitars for employees to jam on their breaks.
UPDATED: Regional Group acquires Slater Street office tower from Manulife
Regional Group has acquired an 18-storey highrise at 150 Slater St., marking the first major sale of a downtown Ottawa office building to a private-sector buyer in nearly three years.
Calian, ADGA Group band together to create new training tools for Canadian Army
Calian Group and ADGA Group announced Thursday they have signed a three-year agreement to “explore the development of next-generation integrated land training and simulation” tools for the Canadian Army.
Erin Benjamin to end 12-year run as head of Canadian Live Music Association
Erin Benjamin will step down as head of the Canadian Live Music Association this spring after 12 years at the helm, the organization announced on Thursday. Benjamin will remain in
