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Rideau Transit Group names new CEO

Consortium that built the Confederation Line says Nicolas Truchon will take over for outgoing chief executive Peter Lauch effective July 10.

Air Canada cuts five Ottawa routes as it pares national network

Domestic flights from Ottawa to Fredericton, Moncton, Saskatoon, Regina and London affected.

Kingston company applies expertise in energy-efficient housing to mobile health units

Feris Build Tech has developed a building envelope system made of lightweight steel and expanded polystyrene foam.

Amazon to open second Ottawa-area warehouse in Barrhaven

E-commerce giant says 450,000-square-foot facility in the Citigate Business Park will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs.

Porter to keep flights grounded until end of August

Carrier had previously planned to resume flying on July 29.

Renfrew County, City of Pembroke create COVID-19 relief fund for businesses

Initiative will provide up to $5,000 of non-repayable funding to Ottawa Valley businesses looking to pivot or adjust their business model during the pandemic.

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OBJ wins business journalism award

Editor David Sali recognized for feature exploring challenges and opportunities facing Ottawa mall merchants and their landlords.

Ottawa office vacancy inches up as market withstands initial COVID-19 hit

Citywide office vacancy rate increases to 7.2%, according to report providing one of the first looks at the performance of the local commercial real estate market during the pandemic.