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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.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Aecon earnings Aecon Group Inc. releases second-quarter results after markets close on Thursday. The construction company, which was...

Ottawa inflation rate rises to 2.5% in June

The price of consumer goods in Canada’s capital inched upwards last month, mirroring a national trend, Statistics...

‘Ghost kitchens’ emerge in Canadian food scene as delivery grows in popularity

George Kottas owns 15 restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area, but almost none of them have a...

EU fines Google a record $5B over mobile practices

European regulators came down hard on another U.S. tech giant Wednesday, fining Google a record US$5 billion...

Ontario government moves to take greater control of Hydro One executive salaries

Ontario's new Progressive Conservative government introduced legislation on Monday that would give it sweeping new powers over...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Need for speed Rogers Communications Inc. discusses second-quarter results on Thursday. Rogers and rival BCE Inc. recently slashed...

How to attract and retain top talent in Ottawa’s hot job market

Ottawa’s hot economy continues to add jobs month after month, leading to the region’s tightest labour market...

Throne speech promises to reduce ‘oppressive’ taxes, highlights Ford campaign promises

Ontario's new Progressive Conservative government vowed Thursday to bring in sweeping changes meant to restore public trust...

Tim Hortons tests food delivery in Ottawa

Some Canadians craving a doughnut or double-double but strapped for time can now have Tim Hortons food...

Central bank hikes rate, says tariffs already in place to have modest impact

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday in an economy that it predicts will...
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