Trump’s visa ban could be boost for talent-hungry Ottawa firms, immigration lawyer says
U.S. move could could provide new talent pipeline for local tech firms that say a shortage of skilled labour is a major issue in the
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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 Tourism looks to boost ‘hyperlocal’ visits with discount program
Free “digital passport” allows users to get discounts and special offers from more than 60 local tourism businesses.
Movies, yoga, comedy in the great outdoors: Wesley Clover Parks becomes multi-purpose venue
Outdoor recreation facility on Corkstown Road will host a variety of events and activities over the next couple of months, from drive-in movies to spinning
Ottawa AI startup hopes system that tracks two-metre threshold strikes chord with retailers
System employs AI algorithms to measure the distance between customers captured on security cameras.
Surging office sublease market signals COVID-19’s lasting impact, brokers say
More firms are looking to shed real estate as they rethink what the traditional office space might look like in a post-pandemic world, experts say.
March Networks hopes customers will be tickled pink over colour-coded surveillance system
Software automatically tracks number of people in stores to help merchants stay within capacity limits imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Ottawa airport eyes fee hikes in wake of plummeting passenger traffic
YOW now expects only about 2.5 million passengers to pass through its gates in 2020, down from its original forecast of 5.2 million before COVID-19
Pythian names new CEO as Ottawa firm aims to ride wave of growth in big-data analytics
Company’s new boss served as a senior executive or CEO at more than half a dozen U.S. tech firms before taking the helm at Pythian.
Ottawa’s GoFor aims to deliver on growth forecast thanks to $9.8M seed round
New investment partners say local startup has the chance to become a market leader in the on-demand delivery space.
Ottawa to host 2021 world men’s curling championship
Event that’s expected to generate more than $3.6 million in economic activity will be a “big shot in the arm” for beleaguered tourism industry, mayor
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