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Lovin’ the commute? It can be good for your mental health, one expert argues

BluMetric Environmental acquires Florida-based wastewater treatment firm

BluMetric Environmental has acquired a Florida-based wastewater-treatment company as it looks to expand its reach in the...

Arena at LeBreton Flats a ‘major’ opportunity for Gatineau, official says

The head of the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce said the new deal between the Ottawa Senators and the National Capital Commission that could see an arena built at LeBreton Flats could present major opportunities for the city.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Man’s best friend helps sell men’s clothing at Stroked Ego

When Kevin Martin adopted Jasmine, he eased the Rottweiler-coonhound’s separation anxiety by bringing her to work at Stroked Ego.

Hitting the sweet spot: $1.8M raised at CLV Group/InterRent golf tournament

It was one of those unforgettable moments, watching organizers of the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament flip the oversized ceremonial cheque for everyone to see, revealing the grand total raised: $1,800,200.

Perfect party host Peter Nicholson announces Philanthropy Award winners

Ottawa business leader Peter Nicholson and his wife Anabel Bane were so quick to put everyone's mind at ease during a reception the couple hosted Wednesday night for the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Are you a pickleball coach? New fitness club Altea looks to hire 200 employees

Fitness and wellness company Altea is hiring 200 new employees ahead of the opening of its new Ottawa facility later this year, the company said in a press release Thursday. 

Local housing starts drop, but at least one official predicts that will change in coming months

While housing starts in the region tumbled in August, it’s not surprising and could actually presage a sharp increase by the spring, says the executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association.

Telesat taps former Canadian general to lead LEO satellite go-to-market strategy

Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat has hired a former high-ranking member of the Canadian military to spearhead the...

Sales of luxury homes in Ottawa have increased so far this year, report says

Ottawa’s entrepreneurs, tech workers and senior federal officials continue to drive sales of luxury homes in the city, according to the 2024 Royal LePage Carriage Trade Luxury Market Report released today.
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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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