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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Ottawa apartment builders ready to ride LRT’s wave

RioCan and Killam open development aimed to capitalizing on new generation of transit-using tenants

‘I can do that too’: Vanessa Kanu’s rise to CFO role at Ottawa’s Mitel

Vanessa Kanu's path to the C-suite of one of Ottawa's biggest companies has been filled with tough decisions, but she's today pretty certain about her choices

Montreal developer plans first foray into Ontario with National Capital Region highrises

A Montreal-based developer is launching its bid to expand beyond Quebec’s borders with ambitious plans to spend more than $300M on a trio of local rental apartment and mixed-use projects

Labour shortage ahead, experts warn Ottawa’s booming construction industry

With major projects such as light rail on the go, the outlook for Ottawa’s heavy construction industry looks bright – but experts warn a labour shortage looms

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa to replace aging Bells Corners rectory with mixed-use housing project

The Anglican Diocese wants to tear down a rectory in Bells Corners and replace it with a four-level mixed-use building as part of a plan to construct affordable housing units at church properties across the city

Capital Coun. Menard calls for breakup of planning committee over urban-rural divide

An Ottawa councillor is calling for the city’s planning committee to be split into two bodies that deal with urban and suburban planning issues separately

Killam Apartment REIT CEO Philip Fraser bullish on Ottawa market

Fraser says he expects Killam to continue expanding its footprint in the capital region, praising its stable, government-driven economy and steady influx of new residents

Ottawa nano-tech firm lands $40M from feds to manufacture better bills

Researchers at a little-known Ottawa tech firm believe particles that are too small to be seen with the naked eye could be the next big thing in thwarting counterfeiters

Farm Boy buys Rideau Bakery assets to ‘keep great local brand alive’

Just over a week after it announced it was closing its doors for good, an iconic Ottawa business has found a “white knight” to revive its venerable brand