Phase two LRT talk
Following the city’s Friday afternoon announcement that it had selected its preferred proponents for the second phase of light-rail transit in Ottawa – on a timeline two years later and $1.1 billion more expensive than previous estimates – councillors and the public will have their first chance to give feedback on the contract at a special committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday after City Council.
Earnings week in the capital
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Family-owned Coke Canada Bottling investing to grow in Ottawa-Gatineau
Have you ever wondered where your favourite Coca-Cola products come from? Few people in know that over 300 popular beverages products, like Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Fuze, Fanta, Monster Energy, A&W
In a tough economy, investing in community is more important than ever
When finances are tight, it might seem counterintuitive to give back, but supporting our most vulnerable neighbours this holiday season can actually help businesses weather their own challenges. At United
Four of Ottawa’s publicly traded tech firms will report their quarterly earnings this week.
Satellite maker Telesat, compliance software firm Kinaxis, smart TV and streaming service platform developer Espial and Quarterhill, which holds industrial Internet of Things firms and patent company WiLAN in its portfolio, are all due to report in the coming days.
OBJ.Social calendar
OBJ’s Caroline Phillips has a full week of coverage in store from Ottawa’s social scene.
On Tuesday OBJ.Social will be at Lago Bar and Grill to attend a reception for finalists of Businesswoman of the Year Award. On Thursday we’ll be covering a ski charity event for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. And wrapping up the week OBJ.Social will be at the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health’s annual Inspiration Awards Gala, recognizing the most passionate supporters of mental health support in the region.
Techopia on Tour
This week’s Techopia Live will be on location at OneEleven Ottawa, hearing about the newest local accelerator’s impact on the capital’s entrepreneurial ecosystem from Aydin Mirzaee, one of the founders incubating his startup at the company’s Slater Street offices.
