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Second Cup Coffee Co. to be sold to Big Rig owner Foodtastic

Mississauga-based Aegis Brands didn't disclose Second Cup's sale price but said it includes $14 million in cash, plus a post-closing earn-out.

Parliamentary hearings over Zoom an ongoing headache for Ottawa translators

A growing number of freelance interpreters are taking time off from work.

Worldwide virtual prayer rally to be held for Rabbi Reuven Bulka after cancer diagnosis

'Canada's rabbi' co-founded Kindness Week in Ottawa and spearheaded many events aimed at promoting tolerance and understanding among people of different faiths.

Update: Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says now is not the time for his in-person fan plan

'Most people would agree cramming 6,000 people into one confined space is not a good idea at this time,' mayor says.

Province to allow Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs to play at home this season

But no spectators will be allowed inside the arena to watch in person, according to a media report.

Shopify terminates stores connected to Trump after violence at U.S. Capitol

Ottawa-based e-commerce company said it terminated stores affiliated with the U.S. president because his actions contravened Shopify's policies.

Canadian companies paying bonuses – and even increasing them amid COVID-19

Pandemic is making continuity and high performance more important.

Planned increase in CPP premiums on Jan. 1 to hit some workers more due to pandemic

'That's going to be hundreds of dollars of new CPP premiums out of paycheques of middle-income Canadians'

Limited quantity of Ontario icewine to likely make 2020 bottles in high demand

The pandemic has affected wine exports in all international markets.

Travel agents, squeezed by COVID-19 restrictions, adapt to a changed industry

Travel agents say they see an important role for themselves as guides for their customers in a confusing and rapidly changing landscape.
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