NCC working with canal vendors to help mitigate risk of skateway not opening
Climate change has led the National Capital Commission, which operates and maintains the skateway, to make some changes to the way it collaborates with vendors.
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Mia Jensen
Mia Jensen is a reporter with the Ottawa Business Journal. A graduate of Carleton University’s School of Journalism, Mia previously worked as a Local Journalism Initiative reporter for the Sudbury Star covering health, mining, business and the arts. Outside of journalism, she has worked in communications with the Rainbow District School Board, and as a researcher for the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra.
Local businesses benefit as consumers increasingly choose non-alcoholic options
As alcohol sales drop across Canada, local producers and retailers of non-alcoholic beverage alternatives are getting a boost.
With recent mild weather, BeaverTails taking ‘slower’ approach to skateway season prep
Grant Hooker of BeaverTails says his fingers are crossed that the Rideau Canal Skateway will open this winter, but admits he’s taking a cautious approach.
Toy stories: How two local toy stores are staying afloat during tough times for the industry
As the toy industry struggles with post-pandemic challenges, local toy retailers are having their own ups and downs this holiday season.
Surprising surge in applications for Invest Ottawa’s startup bootcamp has officials scrambling
Layoffs in the tech sector and a growing interest in applied AI are just a couple of the reasons behind a recent surge in applicants
‘Restaurants are fun’: John Borsten reflects on almost 40 years in the business
For restaurant owner John Borsten, dealing with post-pandemic challenges means taking things one day at a time.
At The Grand Pizzeria, a love of the ByWard Market keeps David Mangano inspired
It’s been a good year for The Grand Pizzeria but, more than anything, owner David Mangano is excited to see what the year ahead holds
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