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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.

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.

Ottawa Film Office launches process for building a new sound stage on Woodroffe Ave. site

The Ottawa Film Office (OFO) has announced that it is accepting expressions of interest for its initiative to build a sound stage facility in the city. 

Have an opinion on municipal issues? Now’s the time to share it

The Welch LLP Business Growth Survey is back for a 10th year and we want to hear from you. For 2024, we’ve put the focus on municipal issues and how they affect business.

Local film industry looks to new sound stage to take activity in Ottawa to the next level

With Ottawa’s film industry growing, local filmmakers such as Chris Roussakis are planning to stick around to keep building it up. 

Lee Valley Tools launches automated fulfilment operations at Carp distribution centre

Lee Valley Tools has launched a new micro-fulfilment centre in Carp that relies on automation and technology to increase efficiency and allow more room for manufacturing operations.

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.

Portion of Westgate Shopping Centre could be torn down as soon as this fall, councillor says

A portion of Westgate Shopping Centre could be torn down later this year as development at the site proceeds, according to River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington. 

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