Ottawa Jazz Festival cancels 2020 edition; other events eye revamped celebrations
Move follows city’s extension of ban on public gatherings to June 30.
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City to put more than 4,000 workers on unpaid leave
The City of Ottawa is putting more than 4,000 part-time workers on unpaid leave as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the closure of many municipal
Coping with COVID-19: A CEO of the Year’s leadership lessons
Ross says much of the work for its approximately 830 employees has stopped, but the company has avoided layoffs.
COVID-19 dampens surging Ottawa housing market in March: OREB
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be slowing activity in Ottawa’s housing market, which seemed primed to continue surging in the first few months of the
Coping with COVID-19: Ottawa’s tenants, landlords need to come through pandemic together
OBJ examines how an unprecedented disruption in regular business activity will severely impact the city’s real estate sector, especially retail and office leases
Coping with COVID-19: Ruckify’s Steve Cody talks about leadership and resilience in tough times
In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ talks with one of Ottawa’s highest-profile serial entrepreneurs about maintaining resilience in trying circumstances
Mayor Watson declares state of emergency in Ottawa over COVID-19
The City of Ottawa has entered into a state of emergency to allow for a ‘more nimble’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Coping with COVID-19: Ottawa hotel industry hit hard with layoffs and closures
In the latest Coping with COVID-19 video, OBJ looks at the devastating impact of the pandemic on the regional hotel industry
Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
S.i. Systems and Maplesoft Consulting are among the local companies winning work with the federal government in recent weeks
Perth-based Top Shelf Distillers crowdfunding hand sanitizer production
A Perth-based distillery is turning to the public to help fund its pivot from liquor to hand sanitizer to boost the supplies needed on the
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