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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Sweeping the nation: Ottawa outdoor maintenance firm P. Munro Group merges with Calgary company

Ottawa company's founder says goal is to expand combined entity's footprint across the country.

Self-driving shuttle gearing up for historic road test at Tunney’s Pasture

Ten-day pilot project pilot project will see a six-person electric vehicle travel a 1.5-kilometre loop at speeds of up to 15 kilometers per hour.

Calian continues European expansion drive with acquisition of U.K. training firm

Ottawa-based company said Monday it’s closed a $2-million deal to buy Cadence Consultancy, an organization that designs and delivers training exercises for NATO.

Ottawa business owners push for reopenings in wake of new COVID-19 data

Mayor also suggests "some form of opening for those businesses should at least be considered" after data shows only two per cent of recent outbreaks were linked to bars and restaurants.

Ottawa Race Weekend cancels in-person events for second straight year

With the city still in the grip of COVID-19, organizers of the popular annual event said they made the difficult decision to plan a virtual event again out of an abundance of caution.

Shopify’s Q3 revenue up 96% from last year amid mass shift to e-commerce

Ottawa-based e-commerce company says revenue reached US$767.4 million in the quarter, up from US$390.5 million during the same period last year.

Working overtime: Westin GM Ross Meredith takes on dual role as new boss at Delta Ottawa City Centre

Westin director of sales and marketing Shaddy Shibley will also take on the same duties at the Delta in a bid to save costs and drive new business.

Albert at Bay, Best Western Plus downtown hotels being converted to long-term rentals after sale

It's a move some observers say could become increasingly common as hospitality property owners look to wring more value out of their investments during the pandemic.