Sarah MacFarlane

Sarah MacFarlane is a reporter for the Ottawa Business Journal. She also works as a web coordinator for Great River Media. Sarah is a graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism and likes to write about interesting new businesses, inclusion and diversity, human resources, entrepreneurship, and business across Eastern Ontario for EOBJ.

Local restaurant serves up authentic Vietnamese food with a side of ‘fogponic’ technology

One local Vietnamese restaurant is shrinking its carbon footprint, improving food quality, cutting costs and satisfying customers thanks to a device that’s been described as “an espresso machine for plants.”

Bridal boutique on the brink pulls off last-minute CEBA repayment thanks to community generosity

As businesses across the country face today’s repayment deadline to qualify for partial forgiveness of CEBA loans, one business owner is crediting her survival to “an angel.”

Cornwall CAO Mathieu Fleury shares his insights on big developments for the city, including Great Wolf Lodge

Six months into his new role as chief administrative officer for the City of Cornwall, Mathieu Fleury says he’s excited to tap into Cornwall’s “significant” potential – and his 12-year stint as an Ottawa city councillor is coming in handy.

Businesses may have to ‘pull the plug’ after CEBA deadline comes and goes, small biz advocate says

Time is ticking for small businesses to pay back CEBA pandemic loans — and advocates say the outcome for some could be devastating.

PWHL, world juniors mean hockey tourism will score big in Ottawa this year, officials say

With the local tourism sector on the way to recovery and professional sports like the PWHL in full swing post-pandemic, the puck is about to drop on a busy year for Ottawa sports tourism – and hockey is at the top of the list.

Bushbalm sets sights on Shoppers Drug Mart, Target as CEO David Gaylord touts in-person retail

As he reflects on a “wicked” year in 2023 and looks ahead to 2024, one thing is clear for Bushbalm CEO and co-founder David Gaylord: the world of e-commerce has changed.

SoPa organizer eager to take more action when it comes to downtown revitalization

One of the founders of SoPa - the name for the entertainment district south of Parliament - says it’s time to get creative and start “moving things along” when it comes to downtown revitalization.

After unsuccessful leadership bid, Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi names his 2024 priorities

In this Q&A with OBJ, Naqvi discusses what he learned from the leadership race, his goals for the new year, the status of the Downtown Revitalization Task Force, and other priorities that he says are “front and centre” for his riding in 2024. 

Longtime RBC banker Andrew Staniforth to head up new agriculture team in Eastern Ontario

In an effort to support agriculture and farmers throughout Eastern Ontario, RBC commercial vice-president Andrew Staniforth will take on a new role as vice-president of agriculture, helping to highlight what he calls a vital industry in the region. 

Former NHLer Slater Koekkoek finds fulfilment after starting temporary work agency

"I was carrying toilets from 1970s bungalows that needed a revamp and I felt better going back than playing an NHL game when I sat on the bench for the majority of the game,” says former NHL defenceman Slater Koekkoek.
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