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Quebec hobby store to occupy two-storey location in Rideau Centre, opening slated for October

Quebec-based, Imaginaire, will occupy 20,000 square feet bridging the third and fourth floors, next to Simon’s in the Rideau Centre, representing a $3-million investment.

Two friends team up to build fast-growing hobby store with plans for expansion

When Edmond Georges got a message from a friend who was having success selling long-forgotten Pokemon cards online, he could never have imagined the difference it would make in his life.

Bright Side of Business: Local group supports artists by providing access to health insurance

The Digital Arts Resource Centre's health insurance is provided through the Arts and Entertainment Plan, a national, not-for-profit insurer created exclusively for artists.

Stella Luna owner steps aside to allow her son to build the business as a ‘collective space’

With a desire to put the controversy of the past year behind them, the new owners of Ottawa’s Stella Luna Gelato Cafe are keen to continue to build the business as an inclusive, welcoming space.

Op-ed: Sens sale is a lot bigger than hockey

"Love or hate professional sports, you cannot deny the ability of a sports team to energize and galvanize a city," writes OBJ publisher Michael Curran.

Coming out of COVID: How these pandemic pivots paid off for local businesses

Whether it was turning vodka into hand sanitizer or cutting plexiglass into sneeze-guards, local businesses say their efforts have only made them stronger. 

Business leaders ready to pitch downtown arena to NHL commissioner next week

Some of the biggest boosters of a new downtown Sens arena will get a chance to express their support for the project directly to NHL boss Gary Bettman next week.

Brewed awakening: Bridgehead’s sales rise 20% in fourth quarter

In financial filings released Monday, parent company Aegis Brands said Ottawa-based coffee retailer posted revenues of $4.05 million for the three-month period ending Dec. 25, 2022, up from $3.38 million the previous year.

Ontario court permits Nordstrom Canada to liquidate closing stores

Bargain hunters are one step closer to seeing sales at Nordstrom's closing Canadian locations.

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