
Closure of popular local businesses avoidable with better succession planning, advocate says
According to Michelle Groulx, executive director of OCOBIA, closures could be prevented with more support for small business succession.
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Closure of popular local businesses avoidable with better succession planning, advocate says
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
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
Drivers are holding onto their cars for longer, leading to a trend that’s becoming good for mechanics but a challenge for dealerships.

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
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 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


Ottawa Changemakers: Kokom Scrunchies combines fun fashion with Indigenous culture
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.

Surging cleantech firm Thermal Energy lands $2.9M in new orders
The Ottawa-based cleantech firm, which posted revenues of $5.6 million in its most recent quarter, has landed a pair of new contracts worth a total

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