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.

Shopify moves further into financial space with new ‘bank card’ for merchants

Techopia

Merchants can use the new virtual or physical cards to deposit and withdraw money from ATMs or pay for merchandise online.

Ottawa airport eyes more domestic flights as projected deficit balloons

Tourism

CEO says airport might have to borrow up to $150 million over the next two years to cover its operating expenses.

Late start, loss of banquet revenues threaten to leave local golf courses in financial hole

Sports and Entertainment

“Right now to some extent, we’re the only show in town.”

Ottawa startups catering to food industry serve up new platforms during pandemic

Techopia

For Ottawa entrepreneur Cassy Aite, the last two months have been a crash course in crisis management. Aite is the co-founder of Hoppier, a local

Ottawa printing company says plan to produce medical masks stuck in limbo

Ottawa

Owner of Ottawa printing company waiting to learn whether he’ll have a market for the personal protective equipment.

‘The future is very exciting’: Hunt leaves OSEG to focus on growing pro soccer in Ottawa

Sports and Entertainment

After playing a vital role in the revival of junior hockey and CFL football in Ottawa, Jeff Hunt is facing what might be his biggest

New Solace CEO sees bright future for Kanata-based software firm

Techopia

Denis King is wearing plenty of hats during the COVID-19 lockdown: stay-at-home dad, part-time teacher and, oh yes, the brand-new chief executive of one of

Ottawa digital media firm unveils rapid-temperature-check platform

Techopia

With temperature checks likely to become commonplace, an Ottawa-based digital media technology firm says it has engineered a novel way to make the screening process

With live-action productions at a standstill, Ottawa’s animation industry is booming

Sports and Entertainment

Animation studios throughout the city are in hiring mode as the industry works full-tilt to meet growing demand for content.

Sponsors stick with Tulip Festival as major events experiment with virtual editions

Tourism

Festival organizers said Monday the popular annual spring celebration is on track to surpass last year’s total sponsorship revenues of $61,000 despite moving online.