With the dog days of summer upon us, we at OBJ know this is the time of year when many in the city’s hard-working business community look to unwind and relax – or at least step back a bit from their hectic daily routines.
Taking the time to recharge one’s batteries is important, as even the most driven entrepreneur understands. In that vein, our staff will be taking a one-week hiatus from Aug. 2-6 as we soak up the sun and enjoy some well-deserved R&R.
As a result, the OBJ Today newsletter will be on pause until Aug. 9. But fear not, loyal readers – we’ve got you covered.
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OCOBIA eyes Ottawa BIA expansion as it gears up for election year
Michelle Groulx says it’s not difficult to spot the Ottawa neighbourhoods with their own business improvement area (BIA). That’s because, she says, BIAs are a visual and experiential representation of

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and partners lead with generosity
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) are no strangers to supporting charities in the nation’s capital. From the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to the
Our editorial staff has compiled a list of some of OBJ’s most popular stories from the first seven months of 2021 to help satisfy your thirst for all things business-related in the nation’s capital.
From e-commerce to health care and cottages to cannabis, these articles run the gamut. We hope you enjoy them, and we look forward to resuming our regular daily coverage of Ottawa’s business scene on Aug. 9. Until then, happy reading!
OBJ’s summer reading top 10
Ottawa Tiki Tours to offer secluded tropical paradise tours on local waterways
Billionaire-backed B.C. firm acquires private Ottawa medical clinic ExecHealth for $12.6M
Retail giant Costco Ottawa’s top revenue-generating firm in new list
Ford’s shift to Google infotainment software won’t put brakes on BlackBerry QNX’s ascent: analysts
That’s rich: Shopify’s Lütke Canada’s second-wealthiest person, Forbes says
Orders flowing in for Ottawa therapist’s invention that helps patients on ventilators
High demand, short supply make cottage properties hot commodity in Ottawa-Gatineau region


