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Morguard sells CBC headquarters building at 181 Queen St. to PSPC for $125.3M

Southern Ontario-based developer and property manager Morguard had owned the 11-storey, 275,000-square-foot office building at 181 Queen St. since it opened in 2004.

‘Year of the CFO’: Demand for fractional CFOs heating up in Ottawa post-pandemic

To navigate the current financial landscape, more small and mid-sized businesses in Ottawa are looking to fractional CFOs as a potential solution. 

Calian shares rise as Kanata firm acquires MDA’s nuclear services business

Calian Group’s shares ticked up Wednesday as the Kanata-based firm announced it acquired MDA’s nuclear business in...

End of an era: Anik Boutique owner Marie Anik Desmarais gets ready to retire

Beloved Ottawa shop Anik Boutique, a go-to store for high-end women’s clothing, is shutting down this spring. The reason: owner Marie Anik Desmarais is retiring.

Consumer spending in National Capital Region expected to drop in 2024, new reports say

Retail sales are expected to level off in Ottawa this year as budget-conscious consumers cut back on...

‘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.

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