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‘DEI in our DNA’: How Shaun Simms is championing change at Ottawa Community Housing

Ottawa Community Housing’s chief people and communications officer Shaun Simms recently sat down with OBJ to talk about implementing a DEI-based lens that isn’t “just a checkbox,” but rather a way of life, and how this approach positions her organization for a brighter future.

On the side of the angels: Victoria Xu on why she backed Ottawa startup Virica Biotech

Victoria Xu is a born problem solver. It’s a mindset that’s served her well in her career, and it’s also an approach that’s led her to play a key role in Ontario’s innovation ecosystem. 

Techopia Live: Adam Miron shares his vision for Invest Ottawa

In this episode of Techopia Live, Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran speaks to Miron about his passion for advising young entrepreneurs and what he is excited about at Invest Ottawa.

My Ottawa: The Ottawa Mission’s Chef Ric dishes about chihuahuas, antiques and his own favourite chef

Known professionally and socially as “Chef Ric,” seasoned chef and culinary leader Ric Allen-Watson has dedicated himself to serving Ottawa’s marginalized communities — and not just with food.

Portion of Westgate Shopping Centre could be torn down as soon as this fall, councillor says

A portion of Westgate Shopping Centre could be torn down later this year as development at the site proceeds, according to River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington. 

Looking for a cheap night out? These Carleton students have an app for that

Featuring dozens of deals from local restaurants, the CheapNite app gives users access to the cheapest meals and drinks in the city, said CMO and co-founder Jake Ayre.

Kinaxis shares fall as company predicts lower revenue growth for 2024

Kinaxis shares fell Thursday as the maker of supply chain management software said its revenues are expected...

Ottawa’s downtown office vacancy rate to hit 15% in 2024, CBRE predicts

In its 2024 Canadian market outlook released this week, CBRE predicts Ottawa’s overall office vacancy rate will hit 14.1 per cent before the end of the year, up from 13.3 per cent in December 2023.

Colonnade BridgePort targets 2025 start for Pickering Place, Scott Street projects

Colonnade BridgePort chief executive Hugh Gorman says the company has “five to 10 years’ worth” of multi-residential development projects in its pipeline and hopes to get a few of them off the ground later this year or early in 2025.

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