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.

Regional wineries, bakeries welcome rise of culinary tourism, including corporate events

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

From bakery trails to guided wine tours, culinary tourism is becoming a popular way for locals and tourists to discover some of Eastern Ontario’s “best-kept

Rideau Rollers brings “rollerskating renaissance” to Chinatown

Ottawa, Retail

With Rideau Rollers, Alysha Gardner is spearheading the revival of a rollerskating culture in the city and bringing variety to the streets of Chinatown.

Zipliners brave the smoke-filled skies, but operators worry what the future holds

Ottawa, Tourism

Clouds of smoke and smog might have obscured the view but didn’t deter too many adrenaline-seekers from ziplining across the Ottawa River this weekend, operators

Regional businesses to benefit from $71M in funding for high-speed internet access

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

As the federal and provincial governments invest more money into bringing high-speed internet access to Eastern Ontario, it isn’t just residents who will reap the

Lack of international travellers hurting some, but not all, local tourism operators

Ottawa, Tourism

While the head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada warns that businesses are struggling to stay afloat under a pile of debt and a

Strong sales but lower profits for many local businesses, retail reports suggest

Ottawa, Retail

Strong consumer spending patterns across Canada and particularly in Ottawa seem promising, but the data show only part of the retail picture, experts agree.

Reliable or available? Employees need to know the difference to avoid ‘telepressure’

Human Resources, Ottawa

Digital tools bring many benefits, experts agree, but can also leave employees and employers feeling the “telepressure.”

Craft&Crew acquires Fenix Solutions after year of rapid growth

Techopia, Insider Only

New Arc’teryx store a good fit for Rideau Centre, downtown Ottawa, analyst says

Ottawa, Retail

As Nordstrom prepares to close at the end of the month, the opening of high-performance apparel and equipment brand Arc’teryx in the CF Rideau Centre

Wildfire smoke, air quality new variables for Ottawa tourism

Ottawa, Tourism

Small businesses and tourism operators in Ottawa are seeing visitors cancel tours and avoid sightseeing around the city amid lingering clouds of smoke and poor