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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Redevelopment of LeBreton library lands on pause until NCC sees ‘signs of market recovery’

Crown corporation was scheduled to launch the development process for property at 665 Albert St. earlier this spring.

Ottawa construction execs hope contact-tracing tool paves way for safer work sites

High-tech sensors could allow contact tracers at construction sites to identify all workers at risk of an infection within minutes.

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 capital.

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 classes.

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 hit.