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.

My Ottawa: Joe Thottungal dishes on his favourite eats and his own little piece of tropical paradise

In this instalment of My Ottawa, we learn more about one of Ottawa’s most beloved chefs as Joe Thottungal dishes on his go-to day trips from Ottawa, first-choice retailer — incredibly, it sells food — and why he thinks the culinary scene deserves recognition.

Toxic positivity: Why workplaces suffer when employees always look on the bright side

Toxic positivity, or what some consultants call “playing pretend” in the workplace, isn’t new, but it can be detrimental as employers strive to improve workplace wellness and culture.

Don’t worry, come early — Kingston tour operator plays down possibility of 500K visitors during eclipse

Is there such a thing as too much tourism? As Kingston prepares for an influx of tourists hoping to be in the path of totality during Monday’s solar eclipse, tourism operators will soon find out.

‘I think I can help’: Local communications professional volunteers to assist beleaguered tulip festival

As the Canadian Tulip Festival tries to stay afloat among financial worries, one local professional has volunteered to run communications for the organization and hopes others might feel compelled to offer their support.

Owner of local delivery service poised to ‘take the hit’ as carbon tax increase boosts gas prices

Martin Charron, owner of Ottawa-based delivery and courier service Gopher-It Deliveries, is taking calls from his car today as he drives throughout the city, delivering packages and satisfying customer orders. cAt the same time, he’s attempting to offset the rising costs associated with the latest increase in the federal carbon tax.