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Fraud detection software maker with major Ottawa presence sold to T.O. company
Jan 20, 2021
Launched about 10 years ago, Alessa specializes in artificial intelligence software that aims to thwart financial crimes such as money-laundering.

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How the aviation industry’s recovery will take flight in Ottawa
Jan 21, 2021
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.
Toronto hotel developer proposes 800-unit rental housing project in central Kanata
Jan 20, 2021
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.
The Bright Side of Business: Matriarch apparel combines purpose and fashion with support for young mothers
Jan 20, 2021
Proceeds will help fund scholarships to help cover costs of rent, childcare and tuition.

End of an era: You.i TV co-founder Jason Flick exits Kanata tech firm

Jan 18, 2021
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.
Fintech firm Telepin Software's new boss targets Latin American market

Jan 15, 2021
Tech veteran Timothy Roberts says aggressive expansion plan part of his mission to take digital wallet provider to the "next level."

Best Offices Ottawa: Designing the post-pandemic workplace

Jan 27, 2021

Join OBJ publisher Michael Curran and Linebox senior architect Andrew Reeves for an interactive discussion of the future of the office.
Mayor's Breakfast with Bruce Heyman

Jan 28, 2021

Join Mayor Jim Watson, OBOT and the OBJ for the Mayor's Breakfast with Amb. Bruce Heyman, former US Ambassador to Canada.

Kingston shipbuilder makes waves with high-performance vessels
Jan 15, 2021
MetalCraft Marine manufactures fire boats and patrol vessels for customers around the world
Food processors ramp up Cornwall operations
Jan 14, 2021
Cookie and snack bar maker Leclerc doubles capacity of Eastern Ontario facility
Podcast: Entrepreneurial ‘resilience’ to drive Eastern Ontario’s economic recovery
Dec 29, 2020
How the businesses that made headlines over the past year will shape the region in 2021 and beyond.

Canadian companies paying bonuses – and even increasing them amid COVID-19
Jan 4, 2021
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
Dec 30, 2020
'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
Dec 29, 2020
The pandemic has affected wine exports in all international markets.

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How SAAS NORTH made its home in Ottawa
When organizers went looking for a city to launch the annual event in 2016, the support from Ottawa’s tourism and tech communities quickly tipped the scales in favour of Canada’s capital.
Podcast: Entrepreneurial ‘resilience’ to drive Eastern Ontario’s economic recovery
How the businesses that made headlines over the past year will shape the region in 2021 and beyond.
Gaelic footballers have festive fun singing Christmas carols for elderly at St. Patrick's Home of Ottawa
Ottawa Gaels club has been distributing care packages to seniors in Ottawa Irish community during pandemic
Etches emphasizes balancing health, economy in Ottawa’s COVID-19 fight
Rules requiring masks to be worn indoors and protocols to promote physical distancing will remain in place even as vaccines are rolled out.