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Ottawa’s The Growcer raises $3M from investors including Jeff York, Jeff Westeinde
Ottawa-based vertical farming company The Growcer has raised $3 million in Series A financing to accelerate the company’s growth.
Bowling alley to take over former Future Shop at Kanata Centrum
Oakville-based Splitsville Entertainment announced that it will open a 26,000-square-foot bowling facility at 745 Kanata Ave. in the fall of this year. The Kanata Entertainment
Mini home? Tiny house? Here’s what you need to know before investing
Building a backyard coach house is easier thanks to Bill 23, and Ottawa General Contractors are helping home owners make it happen.
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels and debt remains a hefty burden
Developer reduces height of proposed residential tower on Hazeldean Road
In its revised application filed with the city, Devmont says it is scaling back the height of the main tower in its proposal for 6310
YOW sees passenger volume, financial results improve in 2023
More than four million passengers travelled through the Ottawa International Airport in 2023, a 37-per-cent increase over the previous year.
Techopia Live: Tepid job market doesn’t dampen spirits at Technata
OBJ publisher Michael Curran visited Technata to speak with organizers, exhibitors and attendees to get a sense of hiring trends. The podcast guests included KNBA chair Guy Levesque, uOttawa co-op
Turning loss into legacy: Maddy’s Gala for Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice
Small ripples can turn into mighty waves — much like the fundraiser that’s grown into the award-winning Maddy’s Gala in support of Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.
Regional Group acquires Corel’s former headquarters on Carling Avenue
Regional Group has acquired Corel’s former headquarters on Carling Avenue, adding one of the city’s most recognizable office complexes to its growing portfolio of suburban commercial properties. The Ottawa-based real
Foster employee wellness and show your appreciation with Ingenium
Helping employers better connect with employees, and their families, is the thinking behind the corporate memberships offering from Ingenium.
New Ottawa home sales rise 58% in March as pent-up demand drives market: GOHBA
New home sales continue to rise in the National Capital Region compared with a year ago, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association says. A total of 313 new homes were
Op-ed: Cutting back on co-op students is a short-term solution with long-term repercussions
In times of economic slowdown, it’s easy to overlook the immense value that co-op students bring to our local industries and economy, writes Chantal Yelle.
ChatGPT: Productivity boost or security risk? We talk to three Ottawa firms who were quick to adopt
Almost one-third of Canadian businesses are now using ChatGPT, according to a recent report, and many Ottawa businesses are among them.
‘It’s been a fun career’: Michael Church leaving top job at Avison Young – but not retiring
The leader who oversaw Avison Young’s rise from a one-person shop to one of the largest commercial real estate brokerages in the National Capital Region is stepping away from the