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Cannabis price ‘race to the bottom’ hurts market’s future: OCS CEO
“Once you condition consumers to certain prices, it may take a generation to change perceptions and price tolerances,” said David Lobo, Ontario Cannabis Store president and
Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala raises $345K at new aquatic abode
As far as housewarming parties go, it doesn’t get much better than the one hosted by Ottawa Riverkeeper on Wednesday night.
Tech layoffs fuelling rise in severance complaints, lawyer in Shopify class-action suit says
A lawyer who has launched a class-action lawsuit on behalf of recently laid-off Shopify employees says he’s seeing a rise in complaints from tech workers
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Ottawa’s Dymech Engineering celebrates 25 years in business
Specializing in metal fabrication, Dymech has expanded its project offerings over the years, adding some creative business verticals.
How uOttawa is helping companies like Welbi and Noibu find the secret to success
uOttawa has a rich history of fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem on its campuses, which supports startups like Welbi and Noibu.
Intouch Insight boss ‘pleased’ with SaaS growth despite 3% drop in overall revenues in Q1
Intouch Insight, which specializes in customer survey and data collection software, reported revenue of $5.1 million in the three-month period ending March 31.
Ottawa well-equipped to weather storm as VCs adjust to new normal, BDC exec says
A new report says Canada’s venture capitalists are being more cautious with their investments after a historically frothy year in 2021 – but activity at
Ottawa company Frisby Tire acquired by Kal Tire
Ottawa’s Frisby Tire has been acquired by British Columbia-based Kal Tire, the two companies announced.
Federal control of Wellington Street would be ‘catastrophic,’ one business leader argues
While talks about Wellington Street continue between the city and federal government, business leaders are clear: keep it open and under municipal control.
What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week
The Canadian economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year and likely expanded again in April, fuelling speculation that the Bank of Canada will raise
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This year’s CHEO Telethon aims to ‘right-size’ pediatric care in Ottawa
Pediatric care is at a critical stage in Ottawa — and not just due to the pandemic, making the CHEO Telethon more important than ever.
6 ways companies can generate more revenue – with less investment
As a founder, maximizing capital efficiency and strong revenue is crucial for the success of your business.
Ottawa industrial market shows signs of cooling, report says – but rents keep rising
A new report suggests Ottawa’s industrial market “may have reached a peak” after a pandemic-fuelled e-commerce boom triggered unprecedented demand for warehouse space, but it says rents are still expected
Global security environment prompts important questions for defence industry
To highlight some of the issues facing the defence industry, both nationally and locally, OBJ spoke with Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) vice-president of business development Steven
Ottawa’s ‘economic optimism’ means it is less likely to face recession, new report suggests
A high level of economic optimism is keeping consumer spending in Ottawa high as other major cities prepare for recession.
NextGen to take up the cause and run with it at RedBlacks Summer Rush
The Ottawa RedBlacks players aren’t the only ones who can make a pass: Community leader Nalin Bhargava is in the midst of making his own perfect handoff to a new
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