Road-trippers trigger uptick in downtown Ottawa hotel traffic
Central properties such as Hilton and Chateau Laurier ‘seeing nice traction’ despite grim overall outlook for industry.
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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.
No end to office space crunch in sight, veteran Ottawa real estate exec says
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
‘We’ve been waiting with bated breath’: Local businesses cheer phase three reopening plan
Indoor drinking and dining in bars and restaurants have been given the go-ahead, and movie theatres, fitness centres and playgrounds are also permitted to get
Epiphan Video a leader in its class thanks to remote learning trend
Kanata video technology firm had its two best sales months ever in March and June and recently booked its biggest order yet.
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