Early in 2020, OBJ expanded its editorial mandate to include more coverage of companies and economic issues beyond the National Capital Region.
As the one-year anniversary of OBJ Regional approaches, several of its correspondents reflected on their most memorable stories of 2020 and how these companies will help to shape Eastern Ontario’s economic recovery in 2021.
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The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa includes a 150-room hotel, expanded gaming facilities, restaurants and performance spaces. The transformation of the Rideau Carleton Casino into the Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is the company’s new Canadian jewel
There’s a buzz of excitement at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa as a $350-million transformation of the former Rideau Carleton Raceway nears completion. This high-energy entertainment destination will soon
- Global video production firm Heliconia turning its lens on its home province
- Agritech startup Dunya reimagines hydroponic farming
- Ottawa Valley real estate market hits new heights
- Renfrew County’s Wilderness Tours ride the waves of change
And check out the OBJ Regional playlist of YouTube to access Mark Van Dusen’s full series of video interviews.