David Sali

Dave is OBJ's senior features writer with two decades of experience in the newspaper industry working for a variety of publications from community weeklies to major dailies. He is a four-time award-winning journalist by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP). He has received awards for best news feature, best scoop and best overall writer among medium-sized business publications.
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Aging hydro grid needs upgrade, biz leaders say in wake of Saturday’s deadly storm

About 74,000 customers remained without power in the city Tuesday afternoon, and Hydro Ottawa officials said it could be days before the grid is fully restored.

‘Ottawa can’t catch a break’: Businesses say Saturday’s wicked storm brings back memories of 2018 tornadoes

Saturday’s devastating storm that knocked the lights out at tens of thousands of homes and businesses across the city delivered a powerful feeling of deja vu to Jacqui Okum.

Trexity riding high as pump prices soar

“We’re riding an incredible wave right now,” says co-founder and CEO of Ottawa-based last-mile delivery firm that ships goods on behalf of merchants in four Canadian cities.

Rewind pushing forward: software firm hires startup investment guru Nolan Beanlands to lead M&A campaign

Former head of Capital Angel Network will be in charge of identifying promising startups that could fit under the Rewind umbrella as company looks to expand its customer base and product offerings.

Everything’s coming up tulips: Ottawa’s tourism industry on upswing as summer nears – but challenges remain

The return of in-person Canada Day celebrations is yet more good news in what’s shaping up to be the best summer tourism season in a while for the nation's capital.

Ottawa fails to make cut in venture capital group’s Q1 Canadian rankings

While the amount of venture capital flowing into Canadian cities continued its brisk pace in the first quarter, Ottawa failed to crack the top 10 centres for VC raises.

Next-gen neighbourhood? Nokia proposes new office and R&D campus, residential towers in Kanata North

Kanata North Business Association says development could play a key part in the tech park’s “necessary transformation” into a mixed-use district with vibrant commercial and residential components.

Avivagen bets on OxC-beta to unlock global livestock supplement markets

An Ottawa life sciences firm has the green light to test the product in the world’s most populous country as it looks to reverse years of sustained losses.

Calian Group rides soaring IT and cyber business to record revenues in Q2

Kanata-based firm said Thursday it posted revenues of $142.1 million in the three-month period ending March 31, a three per cent increase from its previous high of $138 million a year earlier. 

Construction worker strike threatens to stall building boom, firms say

Construction association boss says work stoppage is another challenge for an industry already beset by a shortage of skilled labour, supply chain disruptions and soaring inflation.
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