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.

Ottawa’s Spiderwort closes US$2.5M seed round to fuel biomaterial research

Biotech startup believes its research could revolutionize the treatment of spinal cord injuries.

Big data means big business for Ottawa professional services firms

Firms build up their arsenal of AI technology as they transition from providing tax and accounting services to using data analytics software to help clients forecast sales and track spending.

Merivale Mall owners mull major makeover of south Ottawa shopping centre

Multi-phased proposal would include the construction of a 12-storey mixed-use building in the first stage.

Shipping platform Trexity’s ‘last-mile’ solution picks up speed with merchants

During his years as a manager at Ottawa tech giant Shopify, Alok Ahuja had a front-row seat...

Ottawa Tourism CEO banking on ‘pent-up demand’ from T.O., Montreal travellers to help kickstart sector

With tourism in a free fall, the man tasked with reigniting the local industry is hoping geography is on the capital’s side.

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. 

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