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OBJ Datebook: Business events to kick off summer in Ottawa

May FEI Canada 2026 Ottawa Conference What: Presented by the Financial Executives International Canada, this three-day event will bring...

Civil servant Philippe Leclerc took voluntary departure. Now he’s opening a restaurant

When federal government job cuts hit close to home, Philippe Leclerc began planning his life as a...

Ottawa train buff and finance professional starts campaign in support of high-speed rail

An Ottawa-based professional has started a national campaign to support the construction of Canada’s first high-speed rail line with the message: “Canada has waited long enough. Build Alto.”

Four pirate ships for sale as owner of local tourism brand exits the business

The owner of a swashbuckling tourism brand originally founded in Ottawa is ready to “pass the pirate hat” and is looking to sell the business.

Chef Sarath Mohan goes from Katha to Kozhi with new fried chicken concept

When you think of Indian food, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s takeout curries, naan and aromatic rice dishes that allow you to over-indulge for a reasonable price. Perhaps the warm spices that fill the air of your local takeout spot that you’ve been ordering from every other Friday for the past five years.

Ottawa consultant Max Brault balances accessibility standards with AI usage

When Max Brault helped launch the Accessible Canada Act in 2019, artificial intelligence was not on anyone’s radar. But seven years later, the consultant says businesses are keen to adjust their accessibility guidelines, now with AI in the mix.

Feds’ four-day RTO plan could benefit lower-tier properties, new Avison Young exec says

Jordan Lovett, who officially joined Avison Young this week, told OBJ there are “a lot of questions” about the future of the local commercial real estate market as federal civil servants prepare to report to the office four days a week beginning July 6.

Defence spending helps fuel uptick in M&A activity in Ottawa

When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, three local experts say the past few years have been sluggish in Ottawa, but there’s been an uptick in activity, with businesses from multiple sectors ready to buy or sell.

Architecture firm Dialog chooses location near LeBreton Flats for local office

An architecture firm with offices across Canada and in the U.S. is opening a local studio near LeBreton Flats, where it hopes to be involved in future development.

Local filmmaker breaks into industry with documentary on women’s pro soccer

Ottawa filmmaker Krista Marchand was passionate about documenting the rise of women’s soccer in Canada, but first...

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