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More than three-quarters of startups say tariffs will impact their business: survey
More than three-quarters of Canadian startups believe tariffs will impact their business, a new report found. The survey of more than 175 ventures linked to

Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative
Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to your local mall after Hudson’s Bay departs. Retail and real estate experts say the closure of

Don’t get left behind: Keep pace with the job market by AI upskilling at uOttawa
uOttawa’s Paula Branco was a math teacher in Portugal for more than a decade before deciding to boost her career by going back to school.

Hair Republic owners scramble as Hudson’s Bay liquidation forces them to close up shop
“Everything must go!”
That’s according to the liquidation sale signs that plaster the Hudson’s Bay on Rideau Street. For the owners of Ottawa’s Hair Republic,

Quebec firm proposes two-tower retirement residence with nearly 400 units near Blair Station
A Quebec retirement home operator is gearing up for its first project in Ottawa as it looks to expand into new markets across Canada. Le

More Porter flights from Ottawa to Victoria as part of airline’s revised summer schedule
As part of its efforts to adjust its summer flight schedule, Porter Airlines will fly direct from Ottawa to Victoria seven times a week over

Owners of Arbraska Laflèche Park invest $2.6M to make Outaouais an ecotourism destination
Swinging in a cocoon, checking out a bat cave, experiencing a “forest immersion.” These are the three new attractions being offered at Arbraska Laflèche Park, a 30-minute drive from Parliament

Carling Executive Centre ‘conditionally sold’ to Ottawa investor group
The National Capital Region’s real estate investment market is seeing “a lot of activity” even as securing capital still remains “challenging” for some buyers, a leading Ottawa broker said this

Canada’s economy ‘sprinting into a wall’ to start 2025 as tariff hit looms
The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs. Statistics Canada said

Why your next investment should be Canadian art
Ahead of its highly anticipated Give to Get Art Auction on May 29th, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) offers some expert advice on investing in

Telesat CEO remains ‘bullish’ on company’s future despite revenue slide in 2024
Telesat’s revenues fell 20 per cent in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Ottawa-based company reported Thursday, but CEO Dan Goldberg says he’s “more bullish than ever” on his

Raising funds for CHEO the goal at Atlético Ottawa home opener
The CHEO Foundation will once again be the beneficiary of Atlético Ottawa’s home opener.
The Canadian Premier League soccer club will mark the start of the season on April

Ottawa’s Kyle Braatz, Jason Flick part of ownership group of new Ottawa Rapid FC
Several prominent local business names are among the ownership group for the Ottawa Rapid FC, the national capital’s new women’s soccer team in the Northern Super League. The ownership group

Queensway Carleton Hospital gears up for growth with help of Visionaries Breakfast
Auction paddles flew up at the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation’s third Visionaries Breakfast on Wednesday, raising $483,000 to support its expansion.