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Ottawa Senators confirm team is up for sale, but must remain in the city

The Ottawa Senators confirmed Friday that they have initiated a process to sell the hockey club, with the one condition that the team remain in town.

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate edges up to 4.2% in October

In its latest labour force survey, Statistics Canada said Friday that the unemployment rate for last month held steady at 5.2 per cent as more Canadians looked for work.

‘Buyer hesitancy’ grows as home sales, residential prices fall in October, OREB says

Residential home prices declined an average of five per cent last month compared with a year earlier as the market continues to soften in the face of rising interest rates.

Business groups call on feds to bring public sector employees back to the office

In a letter with 33 signatories, business leaders argue that some governments are lagging in their plans to bring public-sector employees back to the office. 

Ottawa Senators reportedly up for sale

A U.S. sports publication is reporting that the NHL club has retained a financial services firm to explore a sale of the team.

Pat Butler named 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner

For someone with such a successful career, Pat Butler seems to have effectively flown under the radar. But this has certainly not hindered the advancement of his company.

Business leaders react to Sutcliffe mayoralty win

Ottawa’s business community will have many points of intersection and discussion with the city’s new mayor-elect Mark Sutcliffe and his team.

Tips for growth from three of our fastest-growing companies – EOBJ Podcast

Under normal business circumstances, growth is kind of what we expect. Not so simple, especially during a pandemic. But there are a few businesses in Eastern Ontario that have enjoyed significant success during the past two years.

Small Business Week: BDC chief economist challenges small businesses to get more efficient

It’s Small Business Week, but many entrepreneurs feel more like burying their face in their hands instead of celebrating.

Ottawa tourism staple plots ‘epic’ escape from pandemic blahs

Co-owner and vice-president of marketing, Steve Wilson, tells OBJ that Escape Manor is ready to get back to in-person business in a big way, thanks to a new “epic downtown location."

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