Ottawa

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Feds finalize Visa, Mastercard agreements lowering fees for small businesses

Ottawa

The federal government says it has finalized agreements with Visa and Mastercard that will lower transaction fees for small businesses.

Ottawa continues to climb the rankings for VC secured by local firms

Ottawa

Ottawa companies brought in $252 million in venture capital in 2022, enough to place it sixth among Canadian cities in VC funding, according to a

Ottawa

According to Michelle Groulx, executive director of OCOBIA, closures could be prevented with more support for small business succession.

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation endorses Sparks’ bid for Ottawa Senators

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment

A Quebec First Nation community has confirmed it is endorsing one of the bidders involved in the sale of the Ottawa Senators.

Ottawa mechanics, dealerships coping with more older cars on the roads

Ottawa

Drivers are holding onto their cars for longer, leading to a trend that’s becoming good for mechanics but a challenge for dealerships.

Ottawa Founders: Ewan Reid leads Mission Control into ‘next wave of human discovery and advancement’

Ottawa

Mission Control Space Services, which develops software for use on the Earth, moon and Mars, is one of the most disruptive companies in space tech

Chilly spring one more challenge for local restaurants that rely on patio season

Ottawa

Just like the weather, it’s been an up and down start to the season for many of Ottawa’s restaurants and outdoor patios.

Ottawa Centre MP hopes CMHC, feds can play role in funding downtown office conversions

Ottawa, Top Stories

Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi says he’s hoping federal agencies such as the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. will play a role in funding projects

Tehama reborn under new name after management buys software firm out of creditor protection

Insider Only Ottawa, Techopia

Ottawa Changemakers: Kokom Scrunchies combines fun fashion with Indigenous culture

Ottawa

At just 12-years-old, Mya Beaudry is finding success as the founder and CEO of a fast-growing hair accessory business that celebrates her First Nation background.