Ottawa

Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Two Ottawa entrepreneurs set to bring 10 more Baskin-Robbins locations to the city

Two Ottawa ice cream enthusiasts are set to triple the number of Baskin-Robbins franchises they operate in the city.

Ottawa Founders: Spiderwort uses plant-based materials to regenerate parts of the human body

"Spiderwort co-founder and CEO Charles Cuerrier comes from a family of entrepreneurs, but it was his predilection for science that initially took him on a different journey," writes Suzanne Grant.

Is offboarding important? We ask a local HR consultant what a company should do for a departing employee

What do you do when an employee leaves your company? According to Jillian Moores, HR consultant with Quo HR, too few organizations have the answer to that question.

Op-ed: Adopting a four-day work week is an easier, more radical move than you think

"The move to rebrand a year into a new business is undeniably pretty bold, maybe even impractical. Our boldest move to date, however, has been the move to a four-day work week," writes Joanne Gallop.

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: For more than 50 years, Mamma Teresa has done its best for customers

When it comes to authentic Italian cuisine in the capital, while many might think of restaurants in Little Italy, many more might recommend Mamma Teresa, a staple in Ottawa’s downtown core.

Best Buy and Bell partner up to rebrand, revamp The Source stores across Canada

Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada have announced a partnership to rebrand and revamp 165 The Source stores.

People on the Move: Amanda Gordon leaves KNBA to join CLV Group

At first glance, human resources expert Amanda Gordon’s leap from the world of tech to her new...

New home sales in Ottawa down 50% since 2021, study shows

New home sales in Ottawa fell nearly 50 per cent over the past two years as higher...

Ottawa Founders: Virica Biotech makes gene therapies, viral medicines more accessible

Virica Biotech, an Ottawa-based medical sciences startup co-founded by Ella Korets-Smith, uses breakthrough tech to help improve disease-fighting gene therapies.