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.

Holiday retailers say shoppers indulging in nostalgia-fuelled ‘maximalism’ decor trend

Gone are the days of monochromatic Christmas bulbs, muted tones and beige garlands — “maximalism” is taking over Christmas.

My Ottawa: For industry trailblazer Shirley Westeinde, every day in Ottawa is a staycation

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Shirley Westeinde, who turned 80 in 2021, talks about her love of walking everywhere in Ottawa and enjoying good food, wine and music along the way.

Theberge Homes ‘satisfied’ by committee decision on Baseline highrises, owner says

The proposal filed by Joey Theberge, owner of Theberge Homes, involves plans for two 24-storey highrises and a 32-storey tower at 780 Baseline Rd. 

Time to scrap engagement tools and pave the way for ‘real change’, workplace culture expert says

At a time when workplace culture is becoming more vital than ever, one industry veteran says leaders need to focus on “transformative change” — and engagement tools and fun perks just aren’t cutting it.

Perth distillery turns to online fundraising campaign to support expansion plans

A Perth distillery is seeing proof of a loyal following with an innovative campaign to raise $20,000 in whisky pre-orders and qualify for a number of industry grants. 

Two ‘free-spirited go-getters’ team up to bring art and art therapy to rural communities near Kemptville

Two like-minded artists from Kemptville — one a registered psychotherapist and the other a stay-at-home mom with a degree in interior design — are painting their way to a more expressive, colourful and therapeutic future, one work of art at a time.

Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus launches plan to build 7K rental units by 2030

When asked why the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) is trying to build 7,000 rental units by 2030, chair Peter Emon responds, “if not us, then who?”

‘Game-changer’: Great Wolf Lodge intended for Cornwall awaits approval from province, municipal infrastructure

A new Great Wolf Lodge planned for Cornwall is on pause until funding is approved by the province, Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale said.

Downtown Ottawa Action Plan, to debut next week, draws on findings from Canadian Urban Institute

At a city-building summit next week, the Ottawa Board of Trade will present a new “Downtown Ottawa Action Plan,” based on findings from the Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force and the Canadian Urban Institute's Mary Rowe.

Ottawa is ‘off to the races,’ hotel association boss says, and higher hotel room tax won’t hurt

While hotel guests spending a night in Ottawa will face a tax increase next year, at least one local industry expert says Ottawa’s “unique” situation will ensure the tax revenues are put to good use.
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