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Ottawa Tourism extends pitch to local residents by expanding attraction discount program

MyOttawa Pass launched to give local residents an extra incentive to sample the wide menu of attractions in their own backyard. 

‘Not the casino that people are used to’: Lac-Leamy set to reopen, but with big changes

Gone are the days of making a spontaneous trip to play the slots at popular Gatineau entertainment complex.

Veteran marketer takes helm of Canadian Tulip Festival’s board of directors

BeaverTails founders Grant and Pam Hooker say they are resigning from the festival’s board to make way for the 'next generation.'

Road-trippers trigger uptick in downtown Ottawa hotel traffic

Central properties such as Hilton and Chateau Laurier 'seeing nice traction' despite grim overall outlook for industry.

Indoor use of masks mandatory in Ottawa as of midnight

New rules from Ottawa Public Health come slightly more than a week before city council is scheduled to debate similar restrictions.

Mayor moves to make masks mandatory in indoor public spaces

Proposed bylaw 'would ensure that all businesses are on a level playing field,' Watson says.

Casino du Lac-Leamy sets July 23 as reopening date

One of the region’s busiest tourist attractions says it’s planning to reopen its doors later this month after being closed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rideau Transit Group names new CEO

Consortium that built the Confederation Line says Nicolas Truchon will take over for outgoing chief executive Peter Lauch effective July 10.

Air Canada cuts five Ottawa routes as it pares national network

Domestic flights from Ottawa to Fredericton, Moncton, Saskatoon, Regina and London affected.

Virus upends tourism marketing, sparks idea of ‘safecations’

The coronavirus has upended the way cities and states market themselves as summer travel destinations, and some...
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Matt Milton is a hometown guy that made it big. Almost one year ago, Milton stepped into the role of president of Microsoft Canada, a high point in a 25-year career in tech that has taken him to places such as New York, Oslo and Copenhagen. As president, Milton oversees more than 5,000 Canadian employees and has a mandate to help Canada get inspired by artificial intelligence. Microsoft Canada is leveraging its 40-year history and national workforce to lead the generational shift to AI. By collaborating with key partners, such as healthcare institutions like the Ottawa Hospital and the federal government, Microsoft is focusing on inspiration over pure automation. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with Milton to explore his local roots, the federal government's new "AI for All" strategy, and how startup entrepreneurs can navigate disruption by integrating AI to solve meaningful real-world challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Introducing Matt Milton 08:35 Sponsor Segment 25:04 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
Techopia Live: Microsoft’s Matt Milton takes an inspired approach to AI | Episode 299

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