Photonics firm Enablence eyes plan to build $150M chip fabrication plant in Ottawa-Gatineau
A Kanata-based photonics company that has struggled to gain traction for nearly two decades says it is on the verge of a market breakthrough and
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Sex shop owner sounds the alarm over homelessness crisis, addiction on Bank Street
In the time since a methadone clinic opened across the street, this shop owner has seen an increase in drug use and homelessness on her
Francophone business leaders recognized at annual gala
Eleven local francophone business leaders were celebrated yesterday at the 2023 Emerald Gala.
Local booksellers say buyers are back in droves post-pandemic
Independent booksellers in Ottawa are thriving, despite competition from big box stores, online retailers and e-books.
Op-ed: Could Ottawa’s ‘night mayor’ spark a desire to design a city for people?
On May 3, the city approved the role of “night mayor” to help get the word out. So, what is essential to making a vibrant
Sale of buildings on feds’ disposal list could be ‘several years’ away, PSPC says
The sale of aging federal government buildings in Ottawa could still be “several years” away, Public Services and Procurement Canada says, while a Crown corporation
Business is blooming: How one entrepreneur’s vision kept a well-known florist from closing up shop
When florist Elizabeth Young heard that well-known floral shop Tivoli was for sale, she immediately saw the advantages of merging it with her own nearby
Bright Side of Business: Wavellon combines art and sport in new paddleboards
Paddleboard company Wavellon uses innovative technology to create inflatable boards that are as smooth to ride as they are uniquely designed.
Proptech firm 1VALET eyes Middle East expansion as revenues soar
Proptech venture 1Valet says it’s poised to expand into markets such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months as
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