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Calian expands its presence in Europe with acquisition of U.K.-based Mabway

Calian Group has agreed to acquire U.K.-based Mabway for up to $41 million in the Kanata firm’s third major announcement in the past few weeks.

Odd Burger bringing vegan fast food to Old Ottawa South this summer

Odd Burger is set to bring its vegan fast-food format to Ottawa with a location opening in Old Ottawa South slated for June 2024.

Local BIAs pick up awards for community initiatives at annual conference

BIAs in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario won awards from the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association earlier this week. 

Federal civil servants mandated to return to office three days a week

Public servants in the core public administration who are eligible for a hybrid work arrangement will be required to work on-site a minimum of three days per week, the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) announced Wednesday.

This year’s tulip festival creates stronger connection to ByWard Market

A closer connection between the annual Canadian Tulip Festival and the ByWard Market will have multiple benefits for residents and tourists to the city, organizers say.

Here are the Forty Under 40 recipients for 2024

The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are once again thrilled to celebrate the annual Forty Under 40 awards, which have become widely recognized as the region’s most sought-after business award for people under the age of 40.

All aboard! Via Rail debuts early-morning train from Ottawa to Toronto

Via Rail announced Monday that it is introducing train 641, which will leave Ottawa at 4:19 a.m. and arrive in Toronto at 8:48 a.m.

Kingston cruise operator threatens legal action over ongoing closure of LaSalle Causeway

The president of St. Lawrence Cruise Lines in Kingston says he is poised to take the federal government to court over the continued closure of the LaSalle Causeway. 

Ottawa’s The Growcer raises $3M from investors including Jeff York, Jeff Westeinde

Ottawa-based vertical farming company The Growcer has raised $3 million in Series A financing to accelerate the company’s growth. 

Bowling alley to take over former Future Shop at Kanata Centrum

Oakville-based Splitsville Entertainment announced that it will open a 26,000-square-foot bowling facility at 745 Kanata Ave. in the fall of this year. The Kanata Entertainment Centrum comprises more than 300,000 square feet of shopping, entertainment and dining.

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