Canadian and international business news relevant to local business leaders here in Ottawa. Includes stories related to inflation, interest rates, employment, major government announcements and more.
Telus says a federal government ban on Huawei equipment could set back 5G network plan
Telus Corp. acknowledged Thursday that the deployment of its fifth-generation wireless network could be delayed and be more expensive than anticipated if the federal government chooses
Robertson Martin Architects helps make ‘art meet science’ in You.i TV’s Kanata headquarters
Robertson Martin Architects embraces challenge to make ‘art meet science’ in You.i TV’s Kanata headquarters
Marking milestone, Merkburn Holdings celebrates 50th anniversary
Merkburn Holdings cofounder William Burnside has a humble explanation for the firm’s longevity in Ottawa’s property market: “Happenstance.” But in an industry that’s constantly changing,
Gatineau’s Hexo, Molson Coors to unveil cannabis-based beverages in fall
Molson Coors Brewing Co. plans to continue focusing on offering more premium and innovative drinks, including a soon-to-be launched line of cannabis-infused beverages, as it
Presdelicious returns to Preston Street
Popular foodie event to run from March 1 to 10
Smaller companies fear they’ll be unable to pass on carbon tax costs: poll
A large proportion of small- and medium-sized businesses soon to be subjected to Ottawa’s carbon tax worry they’ll be unable to pass along the bulk
Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Shopify update Shopify Inc. will announce fourth-quarter results on Tuesday. The Ottawa-based tech giant recently announced it was launching a venture called Shopify Studios that
Is Canada getting wise to AI commercialization, or churning out more research?
In May 2017, Uber announced it had hired a renowned University of Toronto professor to lead a Toronto-based team that develops autonomous car technology. The
Banking regulator defends mortgage stress test, open to change when warranted
Canada’s financial regulator hit back at criticisms of its stress test for uninsured mortgages, which has made it harder for borrowers to qualify and weighed
Canada’s Sunrise Records to buy failing HMV, safeguarding most jobs
Canadian retailer Sunrise Records is pulling stricken retailer HMV out of bankruptcy in a deal that will safeguard some 1,500 jobs. However, administrator KPMG says
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