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Could the defence sector become the next big player in Ottawa’s industrial market?

Eddie Bauer stores in Ottawa could close as company reportedly files for bankruptcy

Popular outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, which could mean the...

Residential highrise latest development proposed near future Lincoln Fields LRT station

Ottawa’s Antilia Homes is proposing to build a 24-storey residential building in the city’s west end near the future Lincoln Fields LRT station.

Wise Town Café begins expansion plans by opening location in ByWard Market

A popular cafe on Elgin Street that has become known for its daytime and nighttime offerings is...

Fieldless Farms bought by T.O. firm and other tech news from around Ottawa

Fieldless Farms, which has raised more than $20 million in venture capital, was acquired last month by vertical agriculture pioneer Elevate Farms. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Claridge proposes 17-storey tower next to Andaz hotel in ByWard Market

A revamped proposal to expand the Andaz hotel in the ByWard Market by adding a second tower is awaiting approval from the city.

AI-generated ‘workslop’ a worrying trend in workplaces, HR expert says

“Workslop” could be the word of the year, with one local HR expert warning of its effects...

YOW becoming a connecting hub, driven by increased activity from airlines such as Porter

It’s becoming easier to travel non-stop to or from the Ottawa International Airport, and while that in itself is good news, the influx of new routes has other advantages, officials say.

Rob Imbeault on breaking the VC funding dry spell in Ottawa

There have been signs of resilience in Ottawa’s tech sector in the first weeks of 2026, including...

We talk with GGFL’s Chad Saikaley about the effect of AI on clients and on accounting

In the accounting world, clients have more information at their fingertips than ever before. But, according to GGFL’s Chad Saikaley, that access has only served to overwhelm, especially in a rapidly changing landscape.
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The narrative surrounding the Canadian tech sector often focuses on boom-and-bust cycles, brain drain, or the historical demise of past giants. But the numbers tell a different story. Driven by evolutionary waves from telecommunications to software-as-a-service, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, the national technology ecosystem has quietly produced remarkable long-term enterprise value. New research shows that Ottawa tech unicorns have produced at least one billion-dollar firm every single decade, making it the highest per-capita producer of unicorns in the country. Moreso, local tech ventures account for a staggering three-quarters of all-time wealth creation in Canadian tech history, driving $1.4 trillion in wealth over the past 36 years. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran celebrates Ottawa Innovation Week by speaking with tech veteran Sasha Gera, chief operating officer of HealWell AI. Gera shares his research and insights from his newly launched ledger, Unicorn North, highlighting how Ottawa stacks up against other major Canadian cities and why it remains the most productive, distraction-free destination for building sustainable, hundred-year companies. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:22 Introducing Sasha Gera 14:45 Sponsor Segment 17:57 Innovation Week 25:15 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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