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Economic climate making it difficult to fill former Yangtze restaurant location, BIA head says

Minto boss wants to see more ‘creative solutions’ as developers grapple with rising costs, fees

Even as inflation, taxes and other worries occupy much of his head space, Minto Group CEO Michael Waters says he remains optimistic that industry and government can find solutions if they put their heads together.

‘We were unable to grow’: Michael Waters on why it was time to take Minto Apartment REIT private

Minto Group chief executive Michael Waters probably speaks for most people in his industry when he offers...

CLV Group’s Gladstone development to proceed after agreement reached with city over fees

A multi-tower development in Little Italy that was potentially going to be scuttled due to provincial bylaw changes is back on track after a decision from city council earlier this week.

Fee cuts aimed at spurring office-to-residential conversions show ‘positive signs,’ councillor says

Measures such as a pilot project aimed at spurring more office-to-residential conversions in Ottawa are showing “promising...

Bank Street property that sparked ‘demoviction’ saga on market for $14.5M

According to a new listing on Realtor.ca posted Wednesday, the block of Bank Street between Nepean and Lisgar streets is being marketed for an asking price of $14.5 million.

Three mid-rise buildings proposed on Terry Fox Dr. in Marchwood Lakeside neighbourhood

A Manitoba-based developer is proposing to build three mid-rise apartments in a low-rise Kanata neighbourhood near the intersection of Terry Fox Drive and the Queensway.

Mixed-use development at 299 Carling in Little Italy could include medical offices, grocery store

Developer Turn Group plans to include various types of residential units, medical offices, and a grocery store in its new project at 299 Carling Ave. near Dow’s Lake.

To convert or not to convert? That’s the office-to-residential question for some developers

When it comes to the merits of turning obsolete offices into residential complexes, Jason Shinder doesn’t need...

BluMetric acquires eastern Ontario firm for $1.25M, and other tech news from around Ottawa

BluMetric Environmental has acquired an eastern Ontario-based environmental services company for $1.25 million. Ottawa-based BluMetric said last week...
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For Ottawa-based tech founders looking to raise capital, these are challenging days. The "valley of death," that precarious gap between initial startup and sustainable growth, appears to be widening. While early funding often comes from family and friends, angel investors play a critical role in bridging this gap. In Ottawa, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) has anchored the local angel investor ecosystem since 2010. Despite a downturn in venture capital nationally, CAN bucked the trend in 2025, recording its second-biggest year in history. With a membership that includes individual angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and accelerators, CAN invested approximately $8 million in 2025 alone. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Suzanne Grant, the executive director of the Capital Angel Network. They discuss: -- Deal Flow in 2025: Why CAN ranked as the number one angel group in Canada for the number of deals invested last year. -- The Impact of AI: How investors are looking for a "moat" in an increasingly crowded AI sector. -- Diversity: How CAN is leading the country with 37% women investors, helping to diversify the local deal flow. -- Noteworthy Investments: Recent support for local and regional innovators like Marlowe, Plantaform, and Hyalodex. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introducing Suzanne Grant 14:02 Sponsor Segment 20:50 Capital MASHUP and NACO Summit 2026 22:25 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/
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