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.

‘People came in and had some fun’: Ottawa businesses experiment amid reopenings

Ottawa

Ottawa entertainment facilities, restaurants see steady flow of customers on first weekend after reopening.

Giatec Scientific cements place among Ottawa’s leading tech firms with U.S. customer wins

Techopia

Firm that makes high-tech sensors that test the quality of concrete still heading for double-digit revenue growth despite pandemic.

Road-trippers trigger uptick in downtown Ottawa hotel traffic

Tourism

Central properties such as Hilton and Chateau Laurier ‘seeing nice traction’ despite grim overall outlook for industry.

No end to office space crunch in sight, veteran Ottawa real estate exec says

Non-Residential

Available sublease space jumps 11%, but still remains well below levels recorded in previous downturns.

‘Brain drain’ of tech grads could stunt sector’s growth in capital, experts say

Techopia

New study suggests Ottawa suffered a net loss of tech jobs created vs. degrees granted over a recent five-year period.

Gatineau’s Foko looks to work its way into new markets with office-booking app

Techopia

The firm launched a new app this week called Get Working, a combination desk-booking and COVID-19 screening platform.

Eco-friendly Ottawa retailer terra20 goes old school with brick-and-mortar Train Yards expansion

Retail

Local chain specializes in eco-friendly merchandise such as natural skin-care products and bathroom cleaners made without toxic chemicals.

Calian’s shopping spree continues with acquisition of Ottawa cybersecurity firm EMSEC Solutions

Techopia

Latest transaction comes just days after Kanata company closed deal to buy a Norway-based military training enterprise.

As Ottawa’s economy reopens, businesses look to protect themselves from COVID-19 claims

Ottawa

While fitness chains have beefed up their waivers, local restaurant owners say they won’t be requiring customers to sign any legal forms.

Kanata’s Lytica, Solace and You.i TV land millions in FedDev funding

Techopia

The Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario is providing loans worth a total of $11.2 million to the three Kanata-based tech companies.