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Ottawa firm hired to bring ‘Canadian component’ to L.A. producer, Snoop Dogg’s bid for Senators
An Ottawa-based professional services firm is helping entertainment moguls Snoop Dogg and Neko Sparks find Canadian investors for their consortium that’s attempting to buy the

Kwesst Micro Systems inks $20M deal with DND
The company said it will provide “specialized software development and integration solutions” to the Canadian Army under the agreement, which runs until May 2028.

Local high-end clothing store on Sussex re-emerges from the shadow of Nordstrom
Schad Boutique, a women’s luxury clothing store on Sussex Drive, has been in business for about 25 years and, after coming through the pandemic, owner

Public employees’ remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert
The agreement on remote work between public workers and federal government could set the stage for future union negotiations.

End of federal strike action good for some businesses, not so good for others
At least one business owner is breathing a sigh of relief after the federal government reached a tentative agreement with the Public Service Alliance of

Bright Side of Business: Entrepreneur helps companies scale with purpose
Raised with a strong sense of justice, social entrepreneur Urooj Qureshi has lived a life defined by his principles. Today, Qureshi is the founder and

SoPa organizer says downtown revival is coming — and Sparks Street could be its ‘crown jewel’
With union members still out on picket lines in full force, Bar Robo owner Scott May says he’s currently enjoying “far and away” the busiest

Children’s Business Fair features creative products from next-gen entrepreneurs
This Sunday, members of the public are invited to check out the Ottawa Children’s Business Fair, which will feature products from over 50 local youths.

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