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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.

Why you can’t just walk into defence: Ottawa program tackles industry’s steep learning curve

“Defence is a very hard market to come into from the outside.”  That’s according to Mike Nelson, CEO...

OBJ speaks with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe about politics, relationships and election priorities

As he enters the last year of his current mandate, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe sees challenges and...

Business heats up for Ottawa’s City Seltzer with cameo on viral series Heated Rivalry

The steamy hockey romance series Heated Rivalry caught the attention of Ottawa viewers in particular last week when a beverage by local company City Seltzer made a surprise appearance.

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back to bring high-end Japanese cuisine to Chateau Laurier

Michelin-starred chef Akira Back will introduce his namesake restaurant at the Chateau Laurier in the new year,...

Owners of Site Preparation Ltd. donate $500K to Montfort’s mental health emergency zone

Ottawa businesspeople Kathleen Grimes and her husband Ersin Ozerdinc have donated $500,000 to the Montfort Hospital’s Mental...

How Gburger chef Matt Hinds made the flip from pop-up shop to modern diner

Gburger (short for Gitanes burger) is the sister restaurant to its namesake, Gitanes, an Elgin Street high-end...

Chef Joe Thottungal makes ‘heartbreaking’ decision to shelve plans for Almonte restaurant

Ottawa chef, restaurateur and philanthropist Joe Thottungal is well-known in Ottawa for his take on Indian fare...

Canopy Growth signs deal to buy MTL Cannabis in agreement valued at $125M

Canopy Growth Corp. has signed a deal to buy Quebec-based MTL Cannabis Corp. in a transaction valued...

Ottawa-Montreal will be first segment of new Alto high-speed train network to be built

The first segment of the new Alto high-speed rail project will run between Ottawa and Montreal, the...
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