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Here are five Ottawa tech startups you should know about
StoreLocators Inc. Year Founded: Started November 2023, incorporated August 2024 Founder(s)/CEO: Ivan Sanchez, CEO and co-founder, Ryan Pamplin, chairman and co-founder, Landon Silla, VP engineering

New Thales Canada CEO Krepps says defence ‘reawakening’ will boost local sector’s growth
The new CEO of Thales Canada says the federal government’s recent pledges to boost defence spending and forge closer ties with European allies will be

Searching for a Nordic spa getaway and creative eats? Head to Wellington Street West
Sometimes, you don’t have to leave town to escape the ordinary. In fact, you don’t even need a car to unwind at a Nordic-style spa

Amid a renewed return-to-office push, experts outline what your options are
As the number of in-office days is set to increase for many of Canada’s hybrid workers, return-to-office mandates are setting the stage for tension between

Eh-OK: Local retailers of Canadian-made products see Canada Day sales bump
Two local made-in-Canada retailers are seeing increased sales after Canada Day, citing success from the ongoing “buy Canadian” trend. Sab Ventola, president of Made In

UPDATED: Amazon poised to expand Ottawa footprint with massive new warehouse in Barrhaven
Amazon is building a massive new warehouse in Barrhaven designed to serve shoppers nationwide in a move that solidifies the National Capital Region as a key distribution hub for the

Clear ‘buy Canadian’ procurement policies will be critical for defence and security
The Canadian and American defence industrial bases are highly integrated, an arrangement that stretches back to the Second World War. With this relationship now in a period of unprecedented uncertainty,

Ottawa’s office vacancy rate falls in Q2 as 77 Metcalfe St. pulled from leasing market
Ottawa’s office market showed “mixed signals” in the second quarter as leasing activity picked up in the city’s core while the suburban vacancy rate rose for the first time in

Your next memorable getaway awaits in Whitewater Region
If you’re eager to immerse yourself in some quintessentially Canadian experiences, look no further than Whitewater Region in the County of Renfrew, in the Upper

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino opens in Ottawa with nod to all things Canadian
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino opened its first fully integrated Canadian location today on Albion Road, with many nods to Canadiana. The $350-million entertainment complex includes a six-storey hotel

OBJ Datebook: From galas to golfing, here’s what’s going on in Ottawa this summer
Summer is a great time to enjoy what the city has to offer and there are a number of charity and networking events in Ottawa, from tech to tourism and

High-tech archery experiences and a unique cocktail list are putting a longstanding axe-throwing facility on the map as a repeat activity for Ottawa residents, one of the business’s executives says.

Inside Edge Properties files plan for 28-storey tower on Carling Avenue
Vice-president Jordan Bianconi said branching out into property development marks the “logical next step” in Inside Edge’s evolution as a real estate firm.