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Fraud detection software maker with major Ottawa presence sold to T.O. company
Launched about 10 years ago, Alessa specializes in artificial intelligence software that aims to thwart financial crimes such as money-laundering.
Shorter, regional routes are likely to be among the first to be restored as airlines meet demand from visiting friends as well as business passengers resuming travel to nearby destinations.
Bayview Hospitality Group's plan calls for three apartment buildings and nearly 200 stacked dwelling units between the Kanata Golf and Country Club and the Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre.
Proceeds will help fund scholarships to help cover costs of rent, childcare and tuition.
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Parliamentary hearings over Zoom an ongoing headache for Ottawa translators
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Wellington West BIA a ‘hotbed for new ideas’ among retailers
Thriving business improvement area cements popularity as a proving ground for entrepreneurs looking to debut new concepts for consumers Ottawa’s Iogen helping to fuel the next green wave
Ethanol producer eyes growth in U.S., Europe
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The company Flick affectionately refers to as his “third child” landed more than US$50 million in venture capital before being acquired by WarnerMedia last month.
Tech veteran Timothy Roberts says aggressive expansion plan part of his mission to take digital wallet provider to the "next level."
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Kingston shipbuilder makes waves with high-performance vessels
MetalCraft Marine manufactures fire boats and patrol vessels for customers around the world
Food processors ramp up Cornwall operations
Cookie and snack bar maker Leclerc doubles capacity of Eastern Ontario facility
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Ottawa-Gatineau’s 2021 Forty Under 40 nominations are now open
This year marks the 24th edition of the prestigious event, which has honoured more than 800 noteworthy business leaders since its inception.End of an era: You.i TV co-founder Jason Flick exits Kanata tech firm
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Canadian companies paying bonuses – and even increasing them amid COVID-19
Pandemic is making continuity and high performance more important.
Planned increase in CPP premiums on Jan. 1 to hit some workers more due to pandemic
'That's going to be hundreds of dollars of new CPP premiums out of paycheques of middle-income Canadians'
Limited quantity of Ontario icewine to likely make 2020 bottles in high demand
The pandemic has affected wine exports in all international markets.
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