Ottawa

A new report says Canada’s venture capitalists are being more cautious with their investments after a historically frothy year in 2021 – but activity at Ottawa-based VCs should remain fairly steady thanks to their focus on seed and early-stage deals, an expert says.

Ottawa’s Frisby Tire has been acquired by British Columbia-based Kal Tire, the two companies announced. 

While talks about Wellington Street continue between the city and federal government, business leaders are clear: keep it open and under municipal control.

A new report suggests Ottawa’s industrial market “may have reached a peak” after a pandemic-fuelled e-commerce boom triggered unprecedented demand for warehouse space, but it says rents are still expected to rise amid an ongoing supply shortage.

To highlight some of the issues facing the defence industry, both nationally and locally, OBJ spoke with Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) vice-president of business development Steven Hillier.

A high level of economic optimism is keeping consumer spending in Ottawa high as other major cities prepare for recession.

A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts.

CEO Bradley Crepeau believes his company’s “table-to-farm” tech can play a major role in municipal waste reduction efforts.

While a new city report aimed at revitalizing the ByWard Market is in the works, local business officials argue that other areas of Ottawa are experiencing similar challenges to those in the Market.

Here's the great thing about hosting a party at a contemporary art gallery — the space comes with its own fabulous decor. There was wall-to-wall artwork at Studio Sixty Six on Friday night as owner Carrie Colton celebrated a decade of business.