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Gallery: The Snowsuit Fund’s SnowBall, Presented by Intega IT
Each year, the Snowball brings the community together for an unforgettable evening in support of a vital cause: ensuring children in Ottawa have the warm
Graham Richardson returns to CTV News, and Erin Benjamin joins the board of trade
Erin Benjamin will be applying her advocacy skills to a new role with the Ottawa Board of Trade starting next month, OBOT announced Thursday.
How Westboro’s female entrepreneurs are making it an attractive destination to live, work and play
When fitness guru Amber Stratton opened the first Pure Yoga studio in Ottawa in 2012, Westboro was her first choice. “The space we found was
Ottawa office investment market will ‘see some trades in 2026,’ Colliers exec says
After a down year that saw no “investment-grade” properties change hands in 2025, the Ottawa office sales market is beginning to rebound, Colliers executive vice-president
Stolen Goods is closing on Sparks St., and the owners have some ‘crazy things’ planned
A popular cocktail bar on Sparks Street will be closing its doors at the end of the year, and the co-owners already have their sights
‘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 announced it was proposing to
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 more than 1,500 residential units
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 separate into two independent companies.
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
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
