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.

AI project could help authorities better project coronavirus’s path, Carleton prof says

Techopia

Mohamed Ibnkahla says his project could help identify people who lack food or medication during the COVID-19 crisis or show signs of the illness.

Ottawa’s Equispheres lands $17M in new funding for high-tech metal powder

Techopia

A Kanata company that’s developing a high-tech metal powder for automotive and aerospace manufacturing has some more rocket fuel in its own tank thanks to

Ottawa fitness studios going virtual in bid to bulk up revenues during COVID-19 pandemic

Ottawa

With government-imposed restrictions forcing the closure of gyms, yoga studios and other facilities, fitness entrepreneurs have been forced to find other ways to keep their

Rideau Street development site sells for $3.25M

Real Estate

Proximity to light rail, the University of Ottawa and other amenities makes land appealing for residential or commercial use, broker says.

Almonte’s 3 Sixty hiring ‘on a daily basis’ as demand for security guards grows during COVID-19 crisis

Defence and Security

As the novel coronavirus continues to wreak havoc with the economy, the founder of Almonte security firm 3 Sixty Risk Solutions has been forced to

Sex-toy maker with Ottawa roots sees surge in online sales

Retail

A sex-toy company with Ottawa roots says online sales of its products are booming as more and more people practise “self-care” of the most intimate

‘We have to make it ourselves’: COVID-19 will change how customers look at outsourcing, Ottawa manufacturer says

Ottawa

Laurie Dickson believes manufacturers like his have a major role to play in making the country less reliant on foreign suppliers of vital medical equipment.

Half of Ottawa hotels now closed in wake of COVID-19, industry group says

Tourism

With the COVID-19 pandemic decimating the tourism industry and scuttling conventions, there’s plenty of room at local hotels right now.

Macadamian partners with Bruyère on app to streamline COVID-19 screening process

Techopia

A local software firm is helping to speed up the process of screening health-care employees for symptoms of the novel coronavirus.

Construction clampdown both barrier and boon to Ottawa firms

Construction

While the Ontario government’s decision to impose new restrictions on the construction industry will hurt some local businesses, it could be a springboard to more