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‘Significant milestone’: FDA approves Genomadix’s rapid genetic-testing device for sale in U.S.
The company’s flagship product, dubbed the Genomadix Cube, is a coffee cup-sized lab-in-a-box that is engineered to extract, amplify and identify genetic material in about

St. Lawrence Seaway shippers eye EV materials, but grain and ore remain the staples
Shippers who ply the St. Lawrence Seaway view critical minerals for electric vehicle batteries as key to their future — but it could be a

In light of current remote work trends, particularly among knowledge workers, the city needs to create a downtown that serves as the heart of human

Ottawa’s ‘most interesting man’ says kindness has been key to nearly a century of service
As he enters his 98th year, Dr. Roland Armitage, Ottawa’s own ‘most interesting man’ credits his lifetime of successes to kindness.

Ottawa ‘needs more of this stuff’: Colonnade BridgePort, CanFirst launch Barrhaven industrial park
The Ottawa company in charge of developing and leasing a four-building industrial park near Amazon’s warehouse in Barrhaven says it expects a flood of calls

The Ottawa Hospital’s future neuroscience institute ‘a game changer’ for ground-breaking treatment
The new neuroscience institute will provide a hub for brain-related researchers and clinicians – one of the strongest of its kind in the world.

Business leaders ready to pitch downtown arena to NHL commissioner next week
Some of the biggest boosters of a new downtown Sens arena will get a chance to express their support for the project directly to NHL boss Gary Bettman next week.

Heritage office of Empire Life for sale in Kingston as company moves to hybrid work
Empire Life, which marks its 100-year anniversary in 2023, is moving out of the iconic heritage building and office complex in downtown Kingston that has served as its home base

Meet the five brave souls trying standup comedy at inaugural Laugh for the Cure
Cancer is no laughing matter, except when it raises money for a worthy charity, such as the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

How to unlock new revenue in an uncertain economy
Resiliency is the name of the game, but what are the business rules that apply when dealing with great disruption and prolonged uncertainty?