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Payroll tax hikes add to CEBA woes for small businesses, CFIB says

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of small businesses want governments to focus on addressing rising prices and the cost of doing business this year, while another 74 per cent want governments to reduce the overall tax burden: survey.

My Ottawa: Erin Benjamin takes us on the best day – and night – ever in Ottawa

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Erin Benjamin shares her favourite lunch and retail spots, some of the best music venues and local artists on the scene, and the itinerary for an ideal day in Ottawa.

Forty Under 40 nominations open Jan. 9

Nominations for the 2024 Forty Under 40 awards — which recognize individuals who reflect the economic diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of Ottawa's business community — open Jan. 9.

Arnprior Aerospace facility to close in March after more than 60 years in operation

After almost 70 years, Arnprior Aerospace is set to close permanently in March, according to the owner of the facility. 

OBJ is taking a break for the holidays; here’s what to read while we’re away

The team at OBJ will be taking our annual holiday break, but that doesn’t mean your reading list should be empty.

E-scooter provider Bird Canada unaffected as U.S. operations file for bankruptcy: COO

Electric scooter rental company Bird Global has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. but its operations in Canada will be unaffected, according its COO. 

My Ottawa: Calian boss Kevin Ford hits all the right notes as a community builder

Whether it’s being a driving force in saving the iconic Rainbow Bistro, raising money for local charities or leading one of Ottawa’s most valuable publicly traded companies, Kevin Ford is always trying to make the National Capital Region a better place to live, work and play.

Kingston’s Leon Centre to be renamed Slush Puppie Place next month

In an agreement valued at more than $2.025 million, the home arena of the Kingston Frontenacs will be renamed Slush Puppie Place as of next month.

My Ottawa: Sheepdogs, ponds, ’70s music — the city through the lens of Michelle Valberg

In this instalment of OBJ’s My Ottawa, award-winning photographer Michelle Valberg talks 70s music, her Ottawa “staycation” itinerary, and what sets Ottawa apart.

Housing starts in region dip 34% as rates, labour shortages take bite out of market

Ottawa-Gatineau’s annual pace of housing starts fell 34 per cent last month compared with October, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says.

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