David Sali

Dave is OBJ’s senior writer and editor 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.

Ottawa’s Combat Networks expands market focus with T.O. acquisition

Techopia

Firm now employs about 130 people in Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.

Ottawa’s Crank Software acquired by publicly traded U.S. giant Ametek

Techopia

Crank, which has 39 employees, makes graphical user interface software for more than 250 customers, including Coca-Cola, GE Appliances, John Deere and Nintendo.

Relief in sight? Watson proposes permanent 10% tax discount for small biz

City Hall

New rules would translate into an annual discount of about $1,000 for a business property assessed at $600,000 that now pays about $15,000 a year

Future is secure for Ottawa ID verification firm Bluink

Techopia

Software venture’s founder sees big things in the cards for app that digitizes driver’s licences, passports and other documents

Sprott school, Stratford team up to teach tech firms ins and outs of IP strategy

Techopia

Topics covered in new 14-week certificate program include drafting legal agreements to maintain control of IP, monetizing patented innovations and protecting trade secrets.

Hoteliers hope staycationers flock to Bluesfest-curated ‘room service’ concerts

Tourism

Room Service Concert Series will feature acts such as Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle, comedian Gerry Dee and American rock band Third Eye Blind.

After $39M apartment buy, Montreal’s Hazout Group sees big upside in Gatineau rental market

Residential

It’s company’s second Gatineau acquisition in less than six months, and firm is eyeing more properties in the National Capital Region.

UPDATED: Province boosts capacity limits at restaurants and bars to 50%

Ottawa

Eatery owners argued the 10-customer, one-size-fits-all cap was unfair to owners of larger establishments.

Florida fintech firm buys majority stake in Ottawa-based Fusebill

Techopia

Founded in 2011, local software firm has carved out a growing niche with its subscription billing and management platform aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.