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![Night Oat, the evening version of Ottawa breakfast spot Oat Couture, launched in April, allowing the cafe to stay open late into the evening. (Photo provide by Oat Couture)](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/night-oat-300x169.jpg)
Coffee by day, cocktails by night: Three Ottawa cafes and how they’re adding to the nighttime buzz
For most coffee shops, the day typically ends in the early evening, just as neighbouring bars and restaurants come to life. But some local cafes
![Brent Harden is the president of La Maison d'Or Jewellers. Photo by Sarah MacFarlane](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/IMG_0628-EDIT-300x169.jpg)
The story of La Maison d’Or Jewellers is one of family and immigration, poverty and wealth, and lots and lots of diamonds. It’s a story
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Stonefields Estate will make your next corporate event unforgettable
Stonefields Estate feels like the kind of place where time stands still. It may be the idyllic countryside location or the historic farm buildings dotting
![Brigil Dumaurier proposal](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/Brigil-Dumaurier-proposal-300x169.jpg)
Upping the ante: Brigil raises height of proposed tower near Bayshore mall to 40 storeys
In documents recently filed with the city, Brigil has revised its application from 2021 that proposed a 30-storey tower just north of the intersection of
![NU Grocery is a zero-waste grocery store and retailer on 143 Main St. in Ottawa offering sensory-friendly shopping](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/NUGrocery-300x169.jpg)
About five years ago, Ottawa retailer NU Grocery implemented sensory-sensitive shopping hours, following a request from a customer. Now, co-owner Valerie Leloup says she hopes
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BoC’s Macklem says he wants growth to pick back up as bank cuts key rate again
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for a second consecutive time on Wednesday, but warned the path back to two per cent
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Local firm MondouxRollins says private companies are getting on board with governance
In the last few years, Jennifer Mondoux has noticed a trend among mid-market private companies. More than ever, founders and executives are curious about governance, and looking for ways to
![Sina Kanata North development](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/Sina-Kanata-North-development-300x169.jpg)
Quebec firm’s two-building plan adds to growing list of housing projects in Kanata North
The spate of development projects slated for Kanata North continues to grow as another builder has filed a proposal to add nearly 200 apartment units on March Road. Quebec-based developer
![From left, Keaton Ambrose (Chandos Construction), Talia Silvestri (TD Bank), Lisa Nicholson (OSEG Foundation), Jonathan Gilman (Ottawa Interlock Repair) and Josh Raganold (Welch LLP), at TD Place Stadium to promote the Redblacks Summer Rush charity networking event happening Tuesday, August 27. Photo by Caroline Phillips](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/summerrush.group_-300x198.jpg)
Redblacks Summer Rush: A networking night without the awkward moments
If you’re not putting yourself out there as often as you’d like, next month’s Redblacks Summer Rush may be the perfect chance to finally get in the game.
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Smooth moves in the modern service era
A veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, Darren Hawco’s life in the Canadian Armed Forces brought him from coast to coast, with command postings at
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Developer’s two-tower proposal for Barrhaven includes nearly 600 rental units
An Ottawa developer has submitted a proposal to build two mixed-use towers of 26 and 35 storeys that would add nearly 600 new units to Barrhaven’s rental housing inventory. Kionas
![The Waterfront Gastropub overlooks the Mississippi River. Photo by Laura Byrne Paquet.](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/Carleton-Place-300x169.jpg)
Regional Roadtrips: From labyrinths to haunted cabins, seven reasons to visit Carleton Place
When you don’t have the time and budget for a long road trip but still want to escape the city, Carleton Place could be just the ticket. In fact, if
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Investors seeking ‘comfort’ in suburban malls as retail market picks up, broker says
Echoing the findings of several recent studies, a prominent local real estate executive says Ottawa’s retail investment market is buzzing – especially among private buyers who see suburban strip malls
![Michelle (left) and John Nguyen (right) opened the first Hair Republic location in 2011. Michelle handles day-to-day mentoring and while John designs the space and floor plan.](https://assets.obj.ca/2024/07/Michelle-and-John-300x200.jpg)
Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: With strong roots in Ottawa, Hair Republic expands into Toronto
After working in salons with unhealthy, competitive environments for years, Ottawa stylist Michelle Nguyen decided the industry needed a change. Her ideas of collaboration and eco-friendliness paved the way for