OBJ staff

The nomination deadline for the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) is quickly approaching.

The Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade are recognizing not 10, but 20 businesses for this year’s Best Places to Work awards.

Supply and affordability issues persist in the city’s residential real estate market, the Ottawa Real Estate Board said last week in reporting that the number of homes sold in July increased 13.6 per cent from July 2023.

The OBJ team will be stepping away from our desks for a one-week hiatus from Aug. 5-9. To keep you busy while we’re away, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite stories of the summer so far.

To help you navigate all that Ottawa has to offer, check out what your peers and leaders have to say in this quick look at some of their best and brightest recommendations, from swimming and cycling spots to hand-picked eateries, to make the most of your weekend.

It’s that time of year: the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) are once again accepting nominations for one of the city’s most prestigious business awards programs. 

The latest developments on the Canadian impacts of the global technology outage that is causing massive disruptions to companies and services around the world.

This summer is the perfect time to head out for a regional roadtrip and familiarize yourself with the tastes, experiences and attractions that are hidden in plain sight.

Looking for the best spots to stop in for a patio cocktail, yummy appetizers or happy hour deals? Take advantage of the summer heat and check out this guide, compiled from Yvonne Langen’s Savour the City columns in OBJ.

Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the restaurants, the walkability — there’s a lot to love about downtown Ottawa.