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What’s in a name? There might be one small change this year, but Bluesfest promises to be as good as ever

For over a decade, the music festival has been known as RBC Bluesfest. But this year, it will simply be called Ottawa Bluesfest, with an updated logo featuring the number 30 to mark its anniversary. 

Meet the women behind Ottawa’s 3rd Black Business Expo

Next month, the Shaw Centre will serve as host venue for Ottawa’s 3rd Black Business Expo, providing an opportunity for the public to explore new products and services, connect with their community, enjoy local entertainment, and celebrate cultural diversity.

Region gains just 1,200 jobs in February as unemployment rate rises to 4.7%

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in February as job gains failed...

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. 

Minto Apartment REIT’s revenues rise in 2023 as demand for suites grows

Minto Apartment REIT’s revenues rose in 2023 as rents increased and more of its suites were occupied...

Ottawa home sales rise 15% in February, but ‘affordability remains out of reach for many’: OREB

Ottawa home sales rose 15 per cent in February compared with the same month a year ago,...

Air France expanding YOW-Paris service to seven days a week in June

Air France is expanding its direct service from Ottawa to Paris to seven days a week beginning...

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Myers revs its charitable engine with $2.5M for Civic campus

The largest philanthropic donation by the Myers Automotive Group to date is directed fund the new Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital being built near Dow’s Lake and raise vital dollars for world-leading research.

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.
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In our ever-evolving world, the terms of a contract governing an employment relationship may need to be revised from time to time. However, properly updating an employment contract can be a challenge, and the legal and financial consequences of any misstep will be significant. Join Negeen Yazdani of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on navigating the complexities of revising employment agreements in an ever-evolving workplace. This webinar will cover: -- The importance of offering fresh consideration to employees to ensure amended contracts and termination provisions are enforceable -- Steps to mitigate the risk of constructive dismissal claims when terms and conditions change -- Why employers should regularly review and properly update employment contracts despite potential risks Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights you can apply immediately.
Signed, Sealed…Updated? Revising Employment Agreements the Legal Way

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