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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The post-pandemic world awaiting Ottawa’s malls

As unpaid rents spike in malls across Canada, retail experts say shopping centres will need to reinvent themselves if they want to remain viable – and Ottawa is no exception.

Martello acquires European firm, prepares to divest money-losing business line

CEO John Proctor calls company's long-term growth strategy a “mixture of offence and defence."

Former KNBA marketing boss helping raise aerospace firm Peraton’s profile in capital

A recognizable face in the Kanata North business community has left the tech park to join a...

Feds seek private-sector partner to build new east-end office complex

The 1.6-million-square-foot office complex just south of the St. Laurent Shopping Centre is part of a plan to turn the site into a mixed-use neighbourhood with residential units, parks and shops.

Colonnade BridgePort to build ‘mixed-use community hub’ near Via Rail, LRT stations

One of the city’s largest real estate firms is teaming up with a Toronto-based partner to develop what it calls an “urban village” on a prime piece of land in Ottawa's east end.

Ottawa IoT firm SmartCone’s ‘rapid collaboration group’ aids COVID-19 fight

When Jason Lee first started hearing about nationwide lockdowns to thwart the spread of the coronavirus, his instinct for collaboration didn’t take long to kick in.

KNBA helps Kanata North businesses go digital during pandemic with $200K fund

The Kanata North Business Association is offering its members a financial boost to help them acquire digital solutions to get through the COVID-19 crisis.

Proposed urban boundary expansion insufficient; will worsen sprawl: Ottawa homebuilders

Intensification targets will push residents to communities outside Ottawa, industry group says

Co-working spaces need to rethink business model in wake of COVID-19: experts

While most experts say industry is likely to struggle even after social distancing measures are relaxed, others argue sector could play key role in helping companies safely resume operations.