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.

Ottawa water sports brand makes waves in sustainability just in time for summer season

Ottawa, Retail

With warmer weather on the horizon, an Ottawa company is making a splash, both in the sportswear market and the world of sustainable business.

As federal workers threaten to strike, tonight’s deadline for a deal looms large

Canada & World

The clock is ticking for the government and Canada’s largest federal public-service union to reach an agreement by a deadline of 9 p.m. EDT

Younger workers have different priorities when it comes to benefits, report finds

Human Resources, Ottawa

The needs and priorities that employees look for in a health-care package vary greatly based on which generation they belong to and have changed significantly

One angel found: Stittsville business owner helps amputee with ‘superhero’ prosthetic

Ottawa

As owner of The Wrap Doctor, Kyle Flavell thought he’d seen it all — until Atif Rashid walked through his door.

Quebec hobby store to occupy two-storey location in Rideau Centre, opening slated for October

Ottawa, Retail

Quebec-based, Imaginaire, will occupy 20,000 square feet bridging the third and fourth floors, next to Simon’s in the Rideau Centre, representing a $3-million investment.

Two friends team up to build fast-growing hobby store with plans for expansion

Ottawa, Retail

When Edmond Georges got a message from a friend who was having success selling long-forgotten Pokemon cards online, he could never have imagined the difference

Still working from home? You may need to brush up on your soft skills, experts say

Ottawa, Human Resources

In a post-pandemic workplace, many employees may need to double-down on their “soft skills” to remain effective, experts say.

Employers at Cornwall job fair look to fill about 800 positions

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

The number of exhibitors at the Cornwall and Area Job Fair has increased by more than 50 per cent over previous years, with a total

How a ‘strong queer community’ is making this rural town into a vibrant ‘destination experience’

Eastern Ontario Business Journal, Tourism

At least one rural town in Eastern Ontario is showing its true colours – and it’s a full rainbow.

Coming out of COVID: How these pandemic pivots paid off for local businesses

Eastern Ontario Business Journal, Ottawa, Retail

Whether it was turning vodka into hand sanitizer or cutting plexiglass into sneeze-guards, local businesses say their efforts have only made them stronger.