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‘Road to nowhere’: Local SMEs explain their struggles with federal defence procurement

According to Invest Ottawa, the nation’s capital is home to more than 190 defence companies employing over 10,000 workers. Yet many people working with local defence-tech startups say federal procurement practices make it difficult to sell into their home market.

Who inspired you? We asked the 2025 Forty Under 40 recipients who they admire most

While the journey toward success is a long one, this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients have found inspiration along the way from a variety of leaders in all corners of the city.

Calian to work with Ericsson and Saab on communications systems to aid defence operations

Ottawa-based Calian Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ericsson Canada and Saab with the goal...

We go behind the scenes of Ottawa’s increasingly competitive hotel industry

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Ottawa, the lobby of the Marriott Hotel on Kent Street is calm and quiet. Guests who pass through the rotating front door would have no idea that, behind the scenes, an overhaul of the entire building is underway.

Calian chooses Ottawa defence-tech startup Tactiql as first Ventures partner

An Ottawa defence-tech startup’s platform will soon be available to customers of Calian Group as part of...

‘The stakes were high’: How Ross Video kept its revenue-growth streak alive in 2025

In the end, Ross Video’s total year-over-year revenue gain amounted to just three per cent – far below the company’s annual growth average of 17 per cent over the previous three decades. But it was an increase nonetheless, and the streak remains intact at 34 years and counting.

Plan A, plan B … How Lee Valley Tools is getting its holiday catalogue delivered to shoppers

Jason Tasse wasn’t expecting to face a holiday catalogue conundrum for two years in a row. The president...

Frugal AI lands US$5M to ‘untangle the cost mess’ in AI, cloud applications

Frugal AI was founded in May by serial entrepreneurs Mike Weider, Craig Conboy and Rob Calendino.

At Red Apron, Jennifer Heagle has made a welcoming space for women in the food industry

When Jennifer Heagle started her career, she wanted to run a business that was entrenched in her...

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