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As grocery bills soar, local startups plant seeds of ‘food sovereignty’ for Canadians

Cultivatd and Fieldless Farms' rise comes as food supply chains are under growing scrutiny amid a rapid escalation in the prices of everything from produce to meat. 

Former military commander targets ‘non-traditional’ investments with ONE9 VC fund

For a long time, Glenn Cowan argues, defence was a “dirty word” in the Canadian investment community. But the founder of Ottawa-based ONE9 Venture Partners says that’s changing.

FanSaves hopes U.S. accelerator program puts it on fast track to global markets

South Grenville-based "digital coupon" venture is one of just 10 startups from among more than 900 applicants across 40 countries chosen to take part in the 2023 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator that began last week in Florida. 

Kinaxis keeps rolling: CEO ‘excited about 2023’ after firm’s revenues rise 46% in 2022

CEO John Sicard says more and more companies are seeing Kinaxis's supply chain management platform as must-have technology as they look to be better prepared for the next global crisis.

Colonnade BridgePort acquires east-end office building, development site from QuadReal

Ottawa’s largest privately owned commercial property manager said Wednesday it partnered with an unnamed institutional investor to purchase a five-storey office tower and four acres of adjacent land at 1900-2000 City Park Dr. from Vancouver-based company.

CAPREIT buys Kanata apartment complex for $61M

Constructed in 2021, Eagle Pointe is a “high-quality asset” that fits the company’s long-term strategy to upgrade its holdings by selling older buildings and acquiring new builds, CAPREIT president and CEO Mark Kenney told OBJ on Tuesday.

Tehama founder Vallée looks to rescue Ottawa software firm from insolvency

In documents filed with Ontario Superior Court in late January, the company reported assets valued at about US$6.9 million and debts totalling about US$10.2 million.

On the verge of turning 50, Mitel looks to get ‘re-energized’ with major acquisition

Four years after its reported bid to acquire U.S.-based competitor Avaya fell through, Kanata firm is taking another crack at solidifying its status as a global leader in the unified communications space.

Feds cancel plans to build mixed-use complex near St. Laurent Shopping Centre

Public Services and Procurement Canada recently confirmed it cancelled the bidding process to select a private-sector contractor to redevelop a 26-acre site at 599 Tremblay Rd. near St. Laurent Boulevard.

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