Top Stories
Get our email newsletters
Get up-to-date news about the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Ottawa and beyond.
The Latest
Techopia Live: Imbeault is back with Backboard.io | Eposide 295
Ottawa’s AI scene is evolving. Early momentum was created by companies such as Solink, founded by Mike Matta, which applied computer vision to retail analytics,
With layoffs pending in the federal civil service, here’s what leaders and HR teams can do
The spectre of layoffs and downsizing in the federal civil service could lead to reduced workforce productivity, with senior leaders often bearing the brunt, HR
OBJ launches the 2026 Executive Report on Cornwall
Cornwall has emerged as one of Eastern Ontario’s most compelling locations for business investment, thanks to a combination of affordability, strategic positioning, and a steadily
Downtown Ottawa continues to ‘struggle’ with retail vacancies as civil service layoffs loom
An uncertain return-to-office mandate and looming layoffs in the federal civil service mean downtown Ottawa retail properties are becoming more difficult than ever to fill,
Porter continues to add capacity at YOW with more domestic flights
As part of a move to grow its “hub” at Ottawa International Airport, Porter Airlines is bringing two flights to YOW that previously operated out
Business leaders in hospitality, live music concerned by proposed cuts at Algonquin College
Local business leaders are frustrated by the proposed program cuts at Algonquin College, saying they anticipate a significant impact on various Ottawa industries. Last week,
Jessie Cullen plans to bring ‘fresh, young perspective’ as CEO of BeaverTails Ottawa
Jessie Cullen started working with BeaverTails Ottawa when she was 14 years old. Now, she’s taking over as CEO for the National Capital Region.
Op-ed: Ottawa’s new zoning by-law sets the stage for growth of all types
Ottawa’s housing shortage has never been abstract, and neither are its economic consequences. Employers struggle to attract talent, small businesses face rising operating costs and workers are increasingly priced out
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday and forecasts a gradual economic recovery from the U.S. tariff shock. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent
SnowBall 2026: A premier networking event with purpose returns to 50 Sussex Dr.
As winter settles in across the capital, one of Ottawa’s most high-profile charitable and business networking events is set to return to its roots: On
Ottawa ranks high in Canada for office-to-residential conversions, realtor says
Ottawa has become a leader in office-to-residential conversions over the past few years, according to one local real estate observer.
Here are the words and phrases you should banish from your workplace communications
We’ve all heard them. Those buzzwords and catch phrases that are so often part of the corporate vocabulary in many workplaces. But one Ottawa professional says they need to go.
Bank of Canada expected to keep key rate steady this week — and maybe all year long
Many economists expect no change in the Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate later this week — and, possibly, for the rest of the year.
Cyclic Materials raises US$75M in Series C and other news from around the region
Cyclic Materials raises US$75 million in Series C round Cyclic Materials has closed an over-subscribed US$75 million Series C equity round, its largest to date, which will help the company
