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.

Stalwart Brewing co-owner rebounds from LCBO ‘setback’ at Lisgar reunion

Ottawa

While Lisgar Collegiate’s 175th anniversary reunion this weekend will showcase the talents of distinguished alumni such as impressionist Rich Little and musician Valdy, it’s a

Vinyl resurgence keeps Boyd brothers spinning in Ottawa music market

Retail

It’s only fitting that a businessman whose merchandise is played on turntables says his product line has come full circle after four decades. Ian Boyd

Ottawa restaurateur Ion Aimers sells Arlington Five cafe to Happy Goat owners

Ottawa

With an eye to reducing his role in the industry, veteran Ottawa restaurateur Ion Aimers has turned over one of his Centretown holdings to some

Upstart Gatineau manufacturing firm VMIK Glass lands $2.5M in government funding

Ottawa

A Gatineau startup that manufactures tempered and laminated glass has been given $2.5 million in loans from government agencies and the Business Development Bank of

Ottawa music strategy a sound plan for economic growth, backers say

Sports and Entertainment

Music City, Canada? If Jeff Leiper has his way, that will be Ottawa one day – and the region’s economy, he says, will be stronger

Kemptville cannabis grower Fleurish eyes reverse takeover after raising $6M

Ottawa

In her former job at Health Canada, Renee Ellison had a front-row seat to witness the initial growth of Canada’s budding medical marijuana industry. Ellison

OMERS-backed Toronto startup accelerator OneEleven expanding to Ottawa

Techopia

A Toronto-based startup accelerator that has spawned success stories such as online investment management service Wealthsimple is expanding to Ottawa later this year. OneEleven –

OMERS-backed Toronto startup accelerator OneEleven expanding to Ottawa

Techopia

A Toronto-based startup accelerator that has spawned success stories such as online investment management service Wealthsimple is expanding to Ottawa later this year. OneEleven –

Ottawa’s historic Rideau Tennis Club sports new look following $3M overhaul

Ottawa

Nicki Bridgland still remembers the summer night in 2003 when her bold decision to leave the fast-paced corporate world and launch a new sports and

Ottawa pot investment firm CannaRoyalty increases revenues by 380% following acquisitions

Ottawa

Fresh off a spate of acquisitions and a $15-million financing round, Ottawa’s CannaRoyalty Wednesday announced a five-fold year-over-year increase in annual revenues. CannaRoyalty, which finances