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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Claridge Homes exec has high hopes for Ottawa’s housing market

A leading Ottawa builder says it remains confident that the capital’s housing market will hit the ground running once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

‘Office exodus’ unlikely despite Shopify’s shift to remote-first working, observers say

Commercial real estate executives say many employees’ enthusiasm for remote work is wearing thin and that most companies feel the advantages of face-to-face interaction far outweigh the risks of returning to the office. 

Teen entrepreneur launches app aimed at helping stem spread of COVID-19

Like many teenagers, Ryan Rodrigs has been glued to his smartphone during the COVID-19 lockdown. But in the...

Ottawa office furniture dealers retool for post-COVID workspaces

As the president of the city’s largest office equipment supplier, Bill Toutant didn’t need a reporter to...

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

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

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

"Right now to some extent, we're the only show in town.”

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

For Ottawa entrepreneur Cassy Aite, the last two months have been a crash course in crisis management. Aite...

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

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

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 challenge yet: turning the nation’s capital into a pro soccer town.
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Matt Milton is a hometown guy that made it big. Almost one year ago, Milton stepped into the role of president of Microsoft Canada, a high point in a 25-year career in tech that has taken him to places such as New York, Oslo and Copenhagen. As president, Milton oversees more than 5,000 Canadian employees and has a mandate to help Canada get inspired by artificial intelligence. Microsoft Canada is leveraging its 40-year history and national workforce to lead the generational shift to AI. By collaborating with key partners, such as healthcare institutions like the Ottawa Hospital and the federal government, Microsoft is focusing on inspiration over pure automation. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with Milton to explore his local roots, the federal government's new "AI for All" strategy, and how startup entrepreneurs can navigate disruption by integrating AI to solve meaningful real-world challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Introducing Matt Milton 08:35 Sponsor Segment 25:04 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
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