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.

Dave Doyon, co-owner of Quebec retailer Imaginaire, said he's excited to welcome Ottawa shoppers to the Rideau Centre store. Photo by Sarah MacFarlane

In pictures: A sneak peek at the Imaginaire store opening Saturday at the Rideau Centre

Insider Only Ottawa, Retail

Ottawa boutique owner already seeing backlash after testifying at ‘Freedom Convoy’ trial

Ottawa

A local business owner who is currently testifying in the criminal trial of two of the “Freedom Convoy” organizers said she is dreading backlash from

Algonquin College Perth campus conservation program

Algonquin College launches new building conservation degree program in Perth

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

According to Algonquin, the need for sustainability-focused conservationists is growing as a result of Canada’s aging infrastructure.

This young entrepreneur is taking a shot at shaking up the beverage industry

Ottawa

Next time you’re out and about looking for a bar shot or a bottle of water, you might be offered a safer, more eco-friendly option:

OBJ talks housing with Minto Communities president Brent Strachan as Minto celebrates 100,000 homes built

Insider Only Real Estate, Residential

Property-tracking tech using blockchain could be game-changer for real estate industry

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

If a career in real estate and housing has taught Irene Cameron anything, it’s that the system isn’t perfect. But with her new blockchain technology,

Mary Trudeau, A Tale of Two Planets Earth

‘We need to love our planet’: Water resources engineer pens children’s book on the ‘magic’ of Earth

Ottawa

After decades of working in science and public policy, one Ottawa scientist is ready to make waves in a new area — the world of

From decluttering to companionship, this Ottawa Valley ‘angel’ has a soft spot for seniors

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

“I really think they’re valuable services and I love improving the quality of someone’s life,” says Tammy Reimer, owner of Valley Angels, which offers companionship,

Finalists celebrated at 40th anniversary Businesswoman of the Year Awards

Ottawa

A “real celebration” hosted by the Women’s Business Network, the evening toasted women in business under the theme “timeless,” complete with red, black and white