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Cumberland Coun. Stephen Blais named Ontario Liberal candidate in Orléans byelection

The Ontario Liberals have nominated Stephen Blais as their candidate for an upcoming byelection in the riding of Orléans

Airbnb managers push back on Ottawa’s proposed short-term rental regulations

“We’re pretty disappointed with what they’ve come to the table with,” said the co-founder of a 40-person company that specializes in managing Airbnb rental properties

City proposes new restrictions on Airbnb, other short-term rental units

Operators of Airbnb units and other short-term rental accommodations would be required to register with the city under the proposed rules.

City of Ottawa proposes $3.76B operating budget in 2020

Mayor Jim Watson laid out the City of Ottawa’s proposed fiscal blueprint for the coming year at council Wednesday morning, with increases planned for transit and infrastructure funding

‘You’re not vibrant’: Ottawa needs better marketing to compete on global stage, expert says

Ottawa needs to do better at telling the world about its unique attractions if it wants to be a contender in the escalating “war between cities” for the best and brightest workers

Ottawa airport traffic drags down in September

An uptick in international passenger volumes last month wasn’t enough to hold off a year-over-year decline in total traffic figures

Productive partnerships help Escape Manor put growing market on lock

As demand for new live entertainment experiences grows, Escape Manor has become the go-to destination for tourism operators looking to add a jolt of excitement to their offerings

Lack of direct airport connections stifling Ottawa economic growth, aviation summit hears

Local business leaders told an aviation industry panel on Thursday they want faster, more direct travel to other parts of the world

Ottawa’s transportation committee OKs 50-cent paid parking rate hike

On-street parking rates in most of Ottawa will rise by 50 cents an hour if council gives the green light to staff recommendations endorsed Wednesday by the city’s transportation committee

Ottawa area’s agri-tourism sector proves to be growing industry

A new generation of entrepreneurs is launching markets, mazes and other attractions catering to visitors looking to get away from it all
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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
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