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Ottawa’s Torta Boyz take us on their journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar business

Meet Marc Valois and the Ottawa firm that helped hammer out a new grocery code of conduct

As a facilitator, Marc Valois has spent his career working quietly behind the scenes. But when he...

From tourism to labour, high-speed rail project expected to benefit the Ottawa economy

Local business leaders say high-speed rail will be a game-changer in many ways for Ottawa’s economy. In December,...

Local unemployment rate remains at 7.4%, as national rate jumps to 6.8%

Ottawa-Gatineau's unemployment rate remained stable at 7.4 per cent in December, even as more people entered the...

Snider Plaza on Bank St. downtown to transition from Uncommon space to urban park

Snider Plaza on Bank Street in the downtown core will be redeveloped into a year-round urban park,...

‘I never imagined letters after my name’: Stephen Beckta reacts to Order of Canada honour

Stephen Beckta has been fielding hundreds of notes of congratulations and support in the past few days,...

OBJ is closed for the holidays. Here are some of the year’s best stories, ICYMI

As 2025 comes to an end, the staff at OBJ are taking some much-needed time to rest...

New Chinese restaurant to take over former Yangtze location early in 2026

A new Chinese restaurant will be taking over the space formerly occupied by the iconic Yangtze Restaurant...

Here are some of the larger events and conferences coming to Ottawa in early 2026

Ottawa is preparing to welcome professionals from a variety of sectors in 2026, with conferences and events expected to draw hundreds of attendees, creating significant economic impact.

Vernon White joins Syntax Strategic, Altis CEO steps down, and other moves around town

Vernon White announced on LinkedIn this week that he has joined Ottawa’s Syntax Strategic part-time as strategic counsel to support the company on matters of national defence, security communication and operation-readiness.
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Ottawa is evolving fast. Key developments are impacting all sectors and sizes of business, from AI, innovation and talent to city building and global competitiveness. Who’s making sure business has a strong voice at every decision table? The Ottawa Board of Trade. Join the Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and OBOT president and CEO Sueling Ching for a dynamic conversation about how OBOT is shaping Ottawa’s economic future, and how business leaders can leverage their network, influence, and momentum to grow. What you will learn: -- How OBOT advocacy helps shape pro-growth policy, investment, and city-building decisions that strengthen the region’s economy. -- The tables, events, and networks where decision-makers meet, partnerships form, and ideas become action. -- How OBOT equips businesses with visibility, market intelligence, influence, and relationships that drive growth year-round.
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