Eastern Ontario

Regional business coverage of Eastern Ontario, including content from Eastern Ontario Business Journal, a sister publication of OBJ. Includes news from Renfrew (north) to Kingston (west) to Cornwall (south) to Hawkesbury (east).

Algonquin College Perth campus conservation program

Algonquin College launches new building conservation degree program in Perth

Eastern Ontario

According to Algonquin, the need for sustainability-focused conservationists is growing as a result of Canada’s aging infrastructure.

Ross Video among businesses recognized by South Dundas awards of excellence

Eastern Ontario

Ross Video took home one of the top honours at the fifth annual Municipality of South Dundas Awards of Excellence Thursday.

Indigenous-owned Poptronic virtual reality

Ottawa Changemakers: Poptronic uses virtual reality to bring Indigenous experiences to life

Eastern Ontario

Poptronic, an Indigenous-owned virtual reality business, is moving a traditional culture of storytelling into the next generation with immersive technology.

Property-tracking tech using blockchain could be game-changer for real estate industry

Eastern Ontario

If a career in real estate and housing has taught Irene Cameron anything, it’s that the system isn’t perfect. But with her new blockchain technology,

Tammy Reimer, owner of Valley Angels in the Ottawa Valley

From decluttering to companionship, this Ottawa Valley ‘angel’ has a soft spot for seniors

Eastern Ontario

“I really think they’re valuable services and I love improving the quality of someone’s life,” says Tammy Reimer, owner of Valley Angels, which offers companionship,

Olymel plant closures will have no effect on Cornwall facility, spokesperson says

Eastern Ontario

The closure of two Olymel meat processing facilities won’t have an impact on the company’s Cornwall plant, a spokesperson said.

Canopy Growth lands creditor protection for BioSteel business, intends to sell brand

Eastern Ontario

Canopy Growth Corp. says it’s obtained creditor protection for its BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. division and intends to seek permission to sell the business.

‘The community is feeling it’: Glengarry News shutters after 131 years

Eastern Ontario

After more than 130 years serving its community, Eastern Ontario newspaper Glengarry News is permanently closing its doors.

‘Bleisure’? ‘Lizness’? Business travel still not what it used to be in Eastern Ontario

Eastern Ontario, Top Stories

While an expected rebound in business travel didn’t materialize this year, some communities in Eastern Ontario still see it as a growth area.

Crafty move: Calabogie, Whitewater breweries join forces in effort to expand market share

Eastern Ontario

Two of Eastern Ontario’s best-known craft breweries are joining forces in a bid to tap into new markets and expand their product offerings. Calabogie Brewing